Champaign Fire Department Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Fire Prevention Week
This 100th anniversary of the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Fire Prevention Week Campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.” works to teach how to escape a home fire quickly and safely. The following tips may provide those few extra seconds to escape safely. Know two ways out of every room Plan and practice a […]
Residential Fire – 1707 Carolyn Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside a single-family home at 1707 Carolyn Dr., September 23, 2022, at 9:46 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire that was primarily contained to the kitchen of the home. Firefighters responded to a report from an occupant of a fire in this single-story home. Once on […]
Residential Fire – 1803 Scottsdale Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside a vacant home at 1803 Scottsdale Dr., September 18, 2022, at 7:19 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire inside this single-family home. Firefighters responded to a report from a passerby of a fire in this single-story home. Once on the scene, firefighters reported heavy fire […]
Commercial Fire – 1606 Rion Drive
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in the gas vault of 1606 Rion Drive, on September 16, 2022, at 2:49 p.m. This fire was extinguished by closing a gas valve that controlled the flow of gas. Firefighters responded to an initial report of a fire in the gas vault of 1606 Rion Drive. […]
Champaign Fire Department 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
The Champaign Fire Department will have their annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Sunday, September 11th at 8:45 a.m. The Memorial Ceremony will take place at the northeast corner of West Side Park, 400 W University Avenue, at the Champaign Fire and Police Memorial. The public is invited to attend this outdoor event. For those unable […]
Champaign Fire Chief Gary Ludwig Receives Career Fire Chief of the Year Award from the International Association of Fire Chiefs
This morning, during a ceremony at Fire-Rescue International in San Antonio, Texas, Champaign Fire Chief Gary Ludwig received the prestigious Career Fire Chief of the Year award. Since 1996, the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) has recognized one career and one volunteer fire chief for their leadership, innovation, professional development, integrity, public service and […]
Residential Fire – 1214 Hollycrest Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire outside a home at 1214 Hollycrest Dr., August 23, at 10:47 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire beginning to extend to this single-family home. Firefighters responded to a report from a passerby of a fire outside this single-story home. Once on the scene, firefighters reported a […]
City of Champaign to Perform Outdoor Warning Siren Maintenance
The City of Champaign will have contractors performing annual outdoor warning siren maintenance to each of the fifteen sirens in the City’s alerting system on August 11 and 12, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Part of this maintenance requires that the contractor activate the warning sirens for short periods of time, not to […]
Residential Fire – 1220 Gertrude Ave.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a home at 1220 Gertrude Ave., August 1, at 1:49 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this single-family home. Firefighters responded to a report from a neighbor of a fire in this single-story home. Once on the scene, firefighters reported smoke and fire coming […]
Joint First Responder Training to be held July 22 at Centennial High School
Champaign County first responders will hold a joint training exercise on Friday, July 22, 2022, starting at 8:00 a.m. at Centennial High School (913 Crescent Dr, Champaign). The training exercise will conclude at approximately 2:00 p.m. and will help prepare first responders for rapid response emergency scenarios and mutual aid needs that may occur in […]