The Champaign Fire Department Hosts the 2nd Annual Edward M. Hoffman Awards Ceremony
On Monday, October 24, at 6:30 p.m., the Champaign Fire Department will host the 2nd Annual Edward M. Hoffman Awards Ceremony. This event will honor devoted citizens and those Emergency Medical Technicians and Champaign Firefighters that have displayed exemplary service to those they serve and protect. After the consideration of the awards committee, 12 awards […]
Champaign Fire Department Is Accepting Applications For The 2017-2019 Probationary Firefighter Eligibility List
The Champaign Fire Department is now accepting applications for the 2017-2019 Probationary Firefighter eligibility list until November 12, 2016 via the National Testing Network website (www.nationaltestingnetwork.com). The Champaign Fire Department will also host a recruitment information meeting on Saturday, October 15, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. This voluntary meeting will be held at Champaign […]
Champaign Fire Department Responds to Residential Fire
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 4809 W Windsor Road #A13, Monday, September 5, 2016, at 4:10 a.m. Upon arrival on the scene, fire crews reported smoke and flames visible from the residence. Suppression efforts began immediately. Twelve (12) pieces of Fire/Rescue/EMS equipment and approximately twenty-six (26) emergency response personnel responded […]
Town Center Apartments Fire
On Monday, May 30, there was a fire at one of the Town Center Apartment buildings. The fire heavily damaged the entire building rendering it unfit for human habitation. The Fire Department contacted the Code Compliance Division on Tuesday, May 31 to request that the building be “Condemned for Occupancy.” Property Maintenance Inspector Tim Spear assessed the building from […]
Apartment Fire – 1513 W Kirby Ave
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 1513 W. Kirby Avenue on March 24, 2016, at 10:39 a.m. Upon arrival on the scene, fire crews reported smoke coming from the south end of the structure. Building evacuation and suppression efforts began immediately. Fourteen (14) pieces of Fire/Rescue/EMS equipment and approximately thirty-four (34) […]
Apartment Fire – 57 E John Street
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 57 E John Street on March 18, 2016, at 11:56 a.m. Upon arrival on the scene, fire crews reported smoke coming from apartment #7. Suppression efforts began immediately. Crews quickly extinguished the fire. Twelve (12) pieces of Fire/Rescue/EMS equipment and approximately twenty-six (26) emergency response […]
Vacant House Secured After Multiple Intrusions and Fire
A fire occurred at a vacant house in the 300 block of West Maple St. on January 11, 2016. The Neighborhood Code Compliance Division (NCCD) cited the property as being open to intrusion three times during the previous 30 days. The owner of the house lives out of state and was unable to secure the property. […]
Update – Residential Fire – 908 S Oak Street
The Champaign Fire Department responded to 908 S Oak Street on January 22, 2016, for a report of a fire with people trapped. Initial reports were that several people were trapped inside. Fortunately all the residents made it out and only one suffered minor burns. There are many reasons why this fire didn’t turn into […]
Champaign Fire Department To Conduct Ice Rescue Training
The Champaign Fire Department will conduct ice rescue training January 20, 21, and 22, 2016, at Kaufman Lake, 2702 W. Springfield Avenue in Champaign. Crews will be participating in skill stations designed to prompt crews to observe ice conditions and make appropriate scene size-ups, perform surface rescues from the ice, and safely remove victims from […]
Residential Fire – 312 W Maple Street
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 312 W Maple Street, Monday, January 11, 2016, at 6:26 p.m. Upon arrival on the scene, fire crews reported heavy smoke and fire coming from the 2nd floor and attic area of the residence. Suppression efforts began immediately. Crews worked to extinguish the fire. Twelve […]