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MACOMB, IL – The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) will host the 43rd National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend (Memorial Weekend) on May 4-5, 2024 in Emmitsburg, Maryland. This year’s national tribute will honor 89 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2023 and...

MACOMB, IL  --  This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.  Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters want to recognize and say THANK YOU to the great dispatchers we depend on at the Macomb/McDonough County Communications Center. Public Safety Dispatchers are an important part of emergency services; when there...

MACOMB, IL  —  Emmet – Chalmers Firefighters have activated their Santa Tracker.  The Santa Tracker will track Santa as his sleigh is pulled by a fire truck in the Georgetown and Meadowbrook subdivisions.  Santa will greet everyone and stop for photos.  Santa will stop at...

MACOMB, IL  -- Emmet – Chalmers Firefighters just stated serving at their annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast.  Firefighters are serving pancakes, sausage, coffee and orange juice until 1:00pm at the firehouse. The Pancake and Sausage Breakfast is a major fund raiser for the Emmet – Chalmers...

MACOMB, IL  -- Emmet – Chalmers Firefighters will host their annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast tomorrow, November 4, 2023.  Firefighters will serve pancakes, sausage, coffee and orange juice from 7:00am until 1:00pm. The Pancake and Sausage Breakfast is a major fund raiser for the Emmet –...

MACOMB, IL  -- Emmet – Chalmers Firefighters have announced their annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast will be held Saturday, November 4, 2023.  Firefighters will serve pancakes, sausage, coffee and orange juice from 7:00am until 1:00pm. The Pancake and Sausage Breakfast is a major fund raiser for...

Fire Prevention Week Tips (Microwave safety) - Always keep microwave ovens clean and free of clutter.  Place or install the microwave oven at a safe height within easy reach of all users.  If possible, the face of the person using the microwave oven should be...