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 ...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
MACOMB, IL -- On June 20, 2015, Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters gathered for a picnic, surprising Fire Chief David Estes and Assistant Chief Jeff Wayland by honoring them for 20 years of dedicated service. Chief Estes and Assistant Chief Wayland both started volunteering for the fire...