Champaign Fire Department’s Mission
The mission of the Champaign Fire Department is to protect life and property through professional services delivered with compassion and integrity. Read the Champaign Fire Department’s Mission Statement and Organizational Values.
For over 130 years, the Champaign Fire Department, a full-service career organization, has provided quality fire service to the Champaign community. The department enjoys an Insurance Services Office classification of Grade Two.
The city employs 123 people, including 101 fire operations personnel. Together they:
- Provide support for fire operations
- Offer emergency medical services
- Code enforcement
- Educate the community about fire and life safety education
- Supply hazardous materials response, rescue services, and emergency management oversight for the city
The remainder of staff works in Building Safety, Prevention Division, and as administrative personnel round out fire department staff.
Over 81,000 people call Champaign home, with an additional 40,000 students residing in Champaign’s response areas covering over 20 square miles. Prepared and dedicated firefighters respond to Champaign neighborhoods from six strategically-located fire stations.
In 2010 Champaign Firefighters responded to 6,333 calls for service.
The City of Champaign Fire Department stands ready to respond. Take a look at the video below for a preview of the Champaign Fire Department and the services it proudly provides to those living, working and traveling throughout Champaign.
2010 Firefighter of the Year
The Champaign Fire Department proudly announces Engineer Robert Decker as the Firefighter of the Year 2010 by the Exchange Club of Champaign.
Fire Department Divisions
- Administrative Division
- Building Safety Division
- Prevention Division
- Operations Division
- Training Division
