MACOMB, IL -- Join us in honoring the lives of 79 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2015 and 33 firefighters who died in previous years during the 35th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on Sunday, October 9. The service begins at 9:00...
Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters mourn the loss of Macomb Fire Chief Andy Taylor. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chief Taylor's family and our brothers at the Macomb Fire Department....
MACOMB, IL — Emmet – Chalmers Firefighters led the Children’s Parade through the Meadowbrook subdivision on Sunday, September 25. Children of all ages rode bikes, scooters, wagons and strollers following the Emmet-Chalmers firefighters and their engine. After the parade, the community held a picnic and...
MACOMB, IL -- Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters will be hosting Technical Rescue Awareness Training for area firefighters on Saturday, September 24. The class will be held at the Emmet - Chalmers Firehouse from 8:00am until about 5:00pm. Lunch will be provided. This is a Cornerstone class...
MACOMB, IL -- Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters have received a new Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC). The TIC ‘sees’ heat instead of light, allowing firefighters to ‘see’ though smoke and darkness. With a TIC, firefighters can more easily find victims and fire. This purchase was made with...
MACOMB, IL -- Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters will be hosting a Fire Service Ladders class for area firefighters on Tuesday, August 30. The class will be held at the Emmet - Chalmers Firehouse from 6:00pm until about 10:00pm. This is a Cornerstone class provided by the...
MACOMB, IL -- Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters provide mutual aid to the Colchester Fire Protection District for a trailer fire at a scrap metal business. From WGEM: http://www.wgem.com/story/32572334/2016/07/29/crews-respond-to-fire-at-scrap-metal-business #mabas #mutualaid...
MACOMB, IL -- Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters wish everyone a Safe and Happy Independence Day!...
MACOMB, IL -- Fireworks are a Chinese tradition that can entertain people for hours on end. However, they must only be used by adults only in a careful and safe manner. To ensure the safety of the people lighting fireworks and the audience watching the fireworks...