Author: Emmet - Chalmers

Join us in honoring the lives of 84 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2014 and three firefighters who died in previous years during the 34th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on Sunday, October 4. The service begins at 9:00 a.m. (CT) at...

, Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters are lining up for the WIU Homecoming Parade today.  We'll be passing out candy and flyers about the Fire Prevention Week Kickoff event and our Pancake and Sausage Breakfast....

MACOMB, IL  --  Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters led the Children's Parade through the Meadowbrook subdivision on Sunday, September 27.  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 are teaming up with other local first responders, Farm King of Macomb, and Refreshment Services Pepsi for the 2015 Fire Prevention Week Kickoff in the south parking lot of Farm King, 1620 E. Jackson Street, on Sunday, October...

MACOMB, IL  --  This is Illinois Rail Safety Week.  Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters want to promote safety for both motorists and pedestrians around railroad tracks. Did you know that Illinois has one of the biggest rail systems in the United States? According to the Illinois...

MACOMB, IL  --  During the week of August 23, Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters repainted their fire station.  The firefighters thought the station needed a fresh look and decided to take on this project. The entire exterior of the fire station was painted with the firefighters prepping and...

MACOMB, IL  -  There was an interesting article in the McDonough County Voice today.  Macomb Fire Chief Andy Taylor talks about a recent bonfire in the City of Macomb and provides additional fire safety tips. See the article here: http://www.mcdonoughvoice.com/article/20150827/NEWS/150829505/?Start=2  ...