07 Sep Happy Labor Day
MACOMB, IL -- Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters wish you a happy and safe Labor Day....
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29 Aug Emmet – Chalmers Firefighters Help at Grin and Bear It Race
MACOMB, IL -- On Saturday, August 29, 2015, Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters helped out at the Grin and Bear It Race at Spring Lake Park. The McDonough County Health Department put on this race to raise funds for dental services in the county. Emmet -...
27 Aug Fire Safety Tips in the McDonough Voice
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 ...
25 Aug LP Gas Emergencies Training
MACOMB, IL -- On Tuesday, August 25, 2015, Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters hosted LP Gas Emergencies training for area firefighters. The training was provided by the Illinois Fire Service Institute in cooperation with the Illinois Propane Education and Research Council. The training was aimed at emergency...
21 Aug UPDATE – Liquefied Petroleum Gas Firefighting Class
UPDATE The training will start at the Emmet - Chalmers Fire Station with the classroom portion, then move to the Lowderman Auction Center for the hands-on portion. See details below. Emmet – Chalmers Firefighters will be hosting a Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Firefighting Class for area firefighters on Tuesday,...
17 Aug Emmet – Chalmers Firefighters Help with Buddy Program
MACOMB, IL -- On Monday, August 17, Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters helped the McDonough County Sheriff's Office Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) with their annual Buddy Program at Walmart. The FOP hosts this back to school event every year to help families get school supplies...
06 Aug Liquefied Petroleum Gas Firefighting Class
MACOMB, IL — Emmet – Chalmers Firefighters will be hosting a Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Firefighting Class for area firefighters on Tuesday, August 25 from 6:00pm until about 10:00pm. The class will start at the Emmet - Chalmers Fire Station and move to the Lowderman Auction Center for...
18 Jul Emmet – Chalmers Firefighters Assist with Disaster Recovery in Quincy
QUINCY, IL -- On July 17, Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters assisted setting up the MABAS Division 55 shelter tent in Quincy. Quincy was hard hit by severe weather on July 13, causing widespread damage throughout the city. Three Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters, along with firefighters from...
17 Jul Emmet – Chalmers Firefighters Provide Equipment for Disaster Recovery in Cameron
CAMERON, IL -- Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters assisted with a Task Force sent to help disaster recovery efforts in Warren County. MABAS Division 55 in McDonough County, along with divisions 31, 53, and 62, provided manpower and equipment starting on Thursday, July 16 to the...
04 Jul Happy Independence Day!
MACOMB, IL -- Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters wish everyone a Safe and Happy Independence Day! ...