MACOMB, IL -- The Quad Cities Office of the National Weather Service will be presenting a Storm Spotter Training on Monday, March 28 starting at 6:00pm. The training will take place at the 4H Center, 3028 W. Jackson St., Macomb, IL 61455 (map). Spotter training classes cover...
MACOMB, IL -- Daylight Savings Time began today, March 13. Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters remind you to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Also, change the batteries in your NOAA All Hazards Weather Radios so you can be better prepared for severe...
MACOMB, IL -- Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters continue their fundraising campaign to purchase a new thermal imaging camera and automated external defibrillator. Your generous donation will help us reach our goal. If you wish to make a donation, please send it to: Emmet – Chalmers Firefighters P. O....
Score more points this year by putting kitchen fire safety in your line up Super Bowl Sunday is the USA’s second biggest day for food consumption. That means a lot of time spent planning and preparing game day snacks. Before you kick off your menu, take...
MACOMB, IL - In 2015, Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters responded to 99 incidents, surpassing the 79 incidents in 2014. Here is a summary of the types of incidents last year: Building fires - 3 Brush fires - 14 Medical assists/rescues - 61 Vehicle accidents - 4 Hazardous conditions - 3 Building...
MACOMB, IL -- The Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters are conducting a fundraising campaign to purchase a new thermal imaging camera and automated external defibrillator. Your generous donation of $40 or more will help us reach our goal. District residents will receive a letter in the...
MACOMB, IL -- Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters wish everyone a Happy New Year! If you’re like many Americans, you’re starting off the New Year with a resolution to improve your health. As you work towards your resolution, consider one additional step to maintain your health: fire...
MACOMB, IL -- On Saturday, December 5, 2015, Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters chauffeured Santa Claus to collect items for families in need. This is the forth year Santa has helped the Firefighters. Santa traveled to Georgetown and Meadowbrook, stopping to greet residents and take photos. Firefighters...
MACOMB, IL -- Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters have activated their Santa Tracker. The Santa Tracker will track Santa as he is chauffeured on a fire truck in the Georgetown and Meadowbrook subdivisions. Santa will greet everyone and stop for photos. Firefighters will be collecting non-perishable food...
MACOMB, IL -- Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters are getting ready to help Santa Claus collect items for families in need. We'll be in Georgetown and Meadowbrook Saturday afternoon starting at 1:00pm. We'll be posting updates to Santa's progress on our website and Facebook page. See more details: https://www.ecfpd.org/2015/11/27/santa-food-drive-2015/ Check...