Category: Fire Department News

City Staff Attends Damage Assessment Training

Staff from the Neighborhood Services Department (NSD) and the Building Safety Division (BSD) participated in Damage Assessment Training presented by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA). Staff from other area government agencies including the University of Illinois and Champaign County attended the training as well. Due to recent staff turnover in both NSD and BSD, […]


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 405 Stoughton $24,330,562 05/30/23 New Multi-Family 808 E Bradley $1,761,450 05/31/23 Addition Church 1703 S Neil $2,000,000 06/06/23 New Carwash 132 E University […]


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 2001 Fox Drive $750,000 07/01/2022 Alteration Academic 2235 S Neil St $469,000 07/07/2022 Alteration Restaurant 4506 Legends Dr $300,000 07/12/2022 New Single Family […]


Champaign Fire Department Welcomed Residents to An Open House

On May 27, 2023 the Fire Department hosted an open house and ceremonial “Push-In” of the new fire engine at Fire Station 4. Those able to attend also saw the Department’s fire sprinkler trailer in action, heard fire prevention and safety messaging, and had the opportunity to touch-a-truck and meet a firefighter. The “Push-In” dates […]


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 Slate Drive $350,000 05/18/2023 New Single Family 1005 W Columbia $425,000 05/18/2023 New Duplex 2006 W Bradley $500,000 05/19/2023 Alteration Apartments 2008 […]


City Council to Consider $2 Million State Grant for Community Development and Violence Prevention

On May 16, 2023, the Champaign City Council will consider approving an agreement to accept $2,000,000 from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) through the Community Development, Violence Prevention and Administrative Costs Grant. This grant funding was appropriated for the City of Champaign by the late State Senator Scott Bennett. If the […]


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 301 Mercury, Ste 2 $668,000 04/28/2023 Alteration Warehouse 5017 Abbey Fields $498,000 05/02/2023 New Single Family 214 E Clark St $2,471,000 05/04/2023 New […]


Champaign Fire Department Hoffman Awards and Pinning Ceremony

On March 27, 2023, the Communications Division worked with the Fire Department to record the annual Hoffman Awards and Pinning Ceremony. The event honored residents and members of ambulance services, Champaign Firefighters, and Champaign Police Officers that have displayed exemplary service to those they serve and protect. Firefighters and Building Safety personnel recently hired or […]


Captain JP Childers Recognized as 2022 Firefighter of the Year

On May 1, 2023, the Champaign Fire Department and Champaign Exchange Club honored the 2022 Firefighter of the Year recipient – Captain JP Childers – at a ceremony held at Sammy’s Pancake House. Childers was selected as the Firefighter of the Year for his dedication to the education and training of his fellow firefighters. For […]