Fire Prevention Week Tip - If you have a cooking fire, always keep a lid nearby when you are cooking. If a small grease fire starts in a pan, smother the flames by sliding the lid over the pan. Turn off the burner. Do not...
Cooking brings family and friends together, provides an outlet for creativity and can be relaxing. But did you know that cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and home injuries? By following a few safety tips you can prevent these fires. “Cook with Caution” ...
MACOMB, IL -- Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters are teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week (FPW) for more than 100 years — to promote this year’s FPW campaign, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention...
MACOMB, IL -- Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters will be participating at the National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. This free event, organized by the Macomb Police Department, is a fun and interactive way to get to know police officers, first responders, see police...
MACOMB, IL -- The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) will host the 42nd National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend (Memorial Weekend) on May 6-7, 2023 in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters, along with firefighters across the country, will will honor 79 firefighters who died in...
On April 18, 2013, the Emmet – Chalmers Fire Station suffered a devastating flood. Very heavy rains from the night before caused widespread flooding throughout the area. Our firehouse, located next to the Lamoine River, had over three feet of water in it. Emmet –...
Election Day is today. We are asking for your YES vote to support the Emmet - Chalmers Fire Protection District! We appreciate your support and help. Thank you! Click here for more information ...
The Emmet – Chalmers Fire Protection District (ECFPD) is seeking a property tax increase. A referendum will be on the April 4 ballot. Ten years ago, voters overwhelmingly approved a bond referendum that provided additional funding. This bond provided funds to maintain and acquire needed equipment,...
March 15, 2023 Dear Residents of the Emmet - Chalmers Fire Protection District, We would like to thank you for your continued support of your fire department. As you are probably aware, the Emmet - Chalmers Fire Protecton District (ECFPD) is a volunteer fire department that provides...