Commercial Fire – 619 N Country Fair Drive
The Champaign and Urbana Fire Departments responded to a working fire at 619 N Country Fair Drive, Country Fair Self-Storage, Friday, January 8, 2016 at 6:50 p.m. Upon arrival on the scene, fire crews reported heavy smoke coming from building G. Suppression efforts began immediately. Sixteen (16) pieces of Fire/Rescue/EMS equipment and approximately thirty-six […]
Fire Department Responds to Residential Fire – 37 Sycamore Drive
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 37 Sycamore Drive on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at 2:24 a.m. Upon arrival on the scene, fire crews reported heavy smoke and fire coming from the residence. Suppression efforts began immediately. Crews quickly extinguished the fire. Ten (10) pieces of Fire/Rescue/EMS equipment and approximately twenty-four […]
News Release: Fire Department 1915 Seagrave Fire Engine Returns Home
The Champaign Fire Department is proud to announce that its first motorized fire engine, a 1915 Seagrave, has returned home! Dr. Francis Glenn, from Ontario Canada, returned the fire engine for its 100th birthday and the Fire Department’s 150th anniversary. It will be featured in a parade and was also in the apparatus muster on Sunday, July 19. For […]
Champaign Fire Department Celebrates 150 Years of Service
The Champaign Fire Department will officially mark its 150th anniversary on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. Fire Department personnel will be available throughout the day for interviews at Fire Department headquarters located at 307 S. Randolph Street. Please stop by to hear stories from the past and learn about the celebration being held on July 19, 2015. Contact: […]
Champaign Fire Responds to a Working Fire – 413 Hessel Blvd
Champaign Fire Department responded to a report of a working fire at 413 Hessel Boulevard on May 28, 2015 at 8:59 a.m. Upon arrival, fire crews found heavy fire showing from the east side of the structure. Fire crews deployed a single hand line into the structure in an attempt to extinguish the fire. Fire […]
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Planning Staff and Fire Staff coordinate to look at Future Growth
The Planning and Development Department Staff have been working with the Fire Department Staff to look at future growth for the City of Champaign. The Fire Department is performing a study looking at their service areas and response times, while trying to stay in tune with current development patterns and projected growth. Senior Planners Jeff […]
Champaign Fire Department Promotional Ceremony
On Monday, March 30, 2015, the Champaign Fire Department will hold a promotional ceremony to recognize eight individuals that have been promoted to the ranks of Deputy Chief, Captain, Lieutenant, and Engineer. The ceremony will be held at Champaign Fire Department Headquarters, 307 S. Randolph Street, at 7:00 p.m. Contact: John Koller, Fire Marshal Phone: (217) […]
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The following commercial permits were issued this week with an estimated cost of construction of $250,000 or more. ADDRESS COST OF CONSTRUCTION DATE ISSUED OWNER or DEVELOPER/BUSINESS 2000 N Neil 2000 N Neil 3-13-15 Herschman Arch (Shell Building – Future Retailing)
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The following commercial permits were issued this week with an estimated cost of construction of $250,000 or more. ADDRESS COST OF CONSTRUCTION DATE ISSUED OWNER OR DEVELOPER/BUSINESS 911 S Fourth $ 1,553,718.00 3-11-15 Bridgett R Wakefield – Phi Kappa Psi 401 E University $ 3,844,000.00 3-6-15 G. T. Hardwick Architects