Category: Fire Department Press Releases

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 […]


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 […]


Residential Fire – 412 Nathaniel Burch Dr.

The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a duplex at 412 Nathaniel Burch Dr., Tuesday, July 12, at 7:28 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this two-family home. Firefighters responded to a report from an occupant of a fire in this two-story duplex. Once on the scene, firefighters reported smoke and […]


Champaign and Urbana Fire Departments to Participate in Joint Training

The Champaign and Urbana Fire Departments will participate in joint high-rise training, July 12-14, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Sherman Hall, 909 S. Fifth St. Skill stations will include a review of supplying water to a fire department connection and fire pumps, hose deployment, and the exploration of ventilation methods. Chief officers […]