Building Permits Issued
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 3809 Boulder Ridge $275,500 05/14/24 New Single Family 510 E Clark St $529,812 05/20/24 Alteration Apartments 2024 Overall Construction […]
City Launches 2024 Fire Recruitment Process
Staff from the Fire and Human Resources Departments have collaborated to launch the 2024 Firefighter recruitment process. Applications are being accepted at NationalTestingNetwork.com through September 13. The testing process will conclude with the 2025-2027 Entry Level Firefighter Eligibility List that is scheduled to be approved by the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners in February, […]
Annual Christian Sheehan Smoke Alarm Blitz
On May 18, the Sheehan Family, in partnership with the Champaign Fire Department, held their annual smoke alarm blitz at the Douglass Community Center. This initiative was born out of the loss of their son, Christian Sheehan in a tragic house fire in 2016. This annual smoke alarm blitz has provided more than 1000 smoke […]
Smoke Alarm Blitz – Douglass Park Neighborhood
Firefighters and staff from the Champaign Fire Department and Equity and Engagement Department, along with volunteers from the Annual Smoke Alarm Blitz in Honor of Christian Sheehan and the American Red Cross will be going door-to-door in a northeast Champaign neighborhood, Saturday, May 18, 2024, offering to check smoke alarms and installing free smoke alarms […]
The Beat
The City is thrilled to announce the launch of the downtown entertainment district’s official logo “The Beat.” Unveiled at a Council study session on May 7, 2024, the Beat encompasses all of the downtown entertainment district. Boasting a wide variety of entertainers and programs for the community to enjoy, The Beat will allow community members […]
Building Permits Issued
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 2000 N Neil $608,000 05/07/24 Alteration Retail 100 Trade Center $550,000 05/08/24 Alteration Office 2024 Overall Construction Value: $ […]
Garage Fire – 600 Block of Alabama Ave.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a detached garage in the 600 block of Alabama Ave., Wednesday, May 8, at 1:25 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly get the fire under control. Firefighters responded to a report from a passerby of a detached garage on fire. Once on the scene, fire […]
Building Permit Issued
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 2105 Park Court $2,000,000 04/17/2024 Alteration Lab Remodel 2024 Overall Construction Value: $ 36,191,642
Champaign Fire Canvassed Two Neighborhoods After Recent Fires
On Thursday, April 18, the Fire Department canvassed two neighborhoods that had recently suffered fires, testing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and installing new alarms in homes that need them. Firefighters went door-to-door in the 1300 block of Joanne Ln. and 4800 block of W. Windsor Rd, making sure homes had working smoke and carbon […]
Champaign Fire Canvassing Two Neighborhoods After Recent Fires
On Thursday, April 18, 2024, the Champaign Fire Department will be canvassing two neighborhoods that have recently suffered fires, testing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and installing new alarms in homes that need them. From 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., firefighters will be going door-to-door in the 1300 block of Joanne Ln. making sure homes […]