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...

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  —  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...

MACOMB, IL  --  Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters will be hosting a Fires On The Farm Class for area firefighters on Tuesday, April 28.  The class will be held at our station from 6:00pm until about 10:00pm. The class will be provided by the Illinois Fire Service Institute. Let...

QUINCY, IL  --  Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters attend advanced training at the Quincy Fire College.  Four firefighters attended the training on Friday and Saturday.  The training included: Weapons of Mass Destruction, Tower Burns, Fire Ground Tactics, and Roadway Incident Safety. Check out the story at WGEM: http://www.wgem.com/story/28580375/2015/03/21/rural-firefighters-get-life-saving-training  ...

MACOMB, IL  --  Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters will be hosting a Courage To Be Safe Class for area firefighters on Tuesday, March 31.  The class will be held at our station from 6:00pm until about 10:00pm. The class will be provided by the Illinois Fire Service...

MACOMB, IL - Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters training on water shuttle operations and drafting pump operations. Water shuttle operations bring water to a fire scene with our Tender 7.  The water is dumped into a portable tank, while Tender 7 goes to get refilled. With Drafting operations,...