Join us on March 8th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Bushnell VFW for a fun-filled night of music trivia, food, and fundraising to support our local first responders. All McDonough County fire departments work together through the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System...
In 2024, Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters responded to 77 incidents....
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MACOMB, IL — Emmet – Chalmers Firefighters have activated their Santa Tracker. The Santa Tracker will track Santa as his sleigh is pulled by a fire truck in the Georgetown and Meadowbrook subdivisions. Santa will greet everyone and stop for photos. Santa will stop at...
Get ready for some holiday cheer! On Sunday, December 8, 2024, Emmet – Chalmers Firefighters are teaming up with Santa Claus for an exciting event that’s sure to bring smiles and a little extra holiday magic to the community. Starting at 1:00 pm, the fire...
Emmet – Chalmers Firefighters are excited to announce our newest firefighter 'Hula Rocky'. A stunning addition to our roster, 'Hula Rocky' is a part of the Rocky on Parade public art project presented by the College of Fine Arts and Communication at Western Illinois University. What...
Maintenance Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning to keep the smoke alarms working. Smoke alarms with non-replaceable (long-life) batteries are designed to remain effective for up to 10 years. If the smoke alarm chirps, warning that the battery is low, replace the entire smoke alarm...
Testing your smoke alarm Always maintain your smoke alarm according to the manufacturer’s instructions! Mark your calendars to test your smoke alarm at least once a month using the test button. Smoke alarms with regular batteries need new batteries at least once a year. If the...
Installing your smoke alarm NFPA explains the first step is to choose smoke alarms that have a label of a recognized testing laboratory. Also, it is important to purchase alarms that are all from the same manufacturer, to ensure interconnection is compatible. The NFPA also lists some...
Understand your smoke alarm! There are two types of smoke alarms – ionization and photoelectric. An ionization smoke alarm is quicker to warn about flaming fires. Photoelectric alarms are quicker to warn about smoldering fires. For the best protection, both types of alarms or combination ionization-photoelectric...