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The mission of the Champaign Fire Department is to protect life and property by providing our community and customers with quality services through emergency response, code administration, fire prevention and education in a professional, courteous, and ethical manner.
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Champaign Fire Explorer Scholarship
The City of Champaign understands that preparing oneself for a career in fire/emergency services requires not only a commitment to community service, but a financial commitment as well. To that end, the City of Champaign is proud to assist an outstanding Explorer in pursuing his or her fire/emergency career aspirations.
Fire Department Divisions
Building Safety Division
The Building Safety Division is responsible for assuring the enforcement of City codes relating to new building construction. Responsibilities include receipt of all building permit applications, review for compliance with codes and inspection of all new construction. Services are provided in accordance with goals established by the development Services Task Force.
Administrative Division
The Administration Division provides leadership, management direction, supervision, coordination and general support to all of the Champaign Fire Department’s operations. The Administration division also provides coordination for the City’s emergency management and disaster preparedness program.
Prevention Division
The Fire Prevention Division provides citizens fire and life safety information. Through innovative fire education programs and inspections, prevention and operations personnel deliver important life safety messages to the community.
Fire Suppression Division
The Fire Suppression Division provides the equipment and personnel to respond to fire, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and technical rescue situations throughout the City and the University of Illinois campus. This division also responds to other communities when requested under a mutual aid agreement.
Training Division
The Training Division provides fireground, emergency medical, and leadership training to CFD personnel in accordance with department and Citywide training plans.