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Congratulations Firefighter Jordan Simmons on completing your probationary year! Friends and family were able to come celebrate the occasion and pin the badge of their firefighter.
ALT Jordan Simmons standing next to a firetruck.
ALT Jordan Simmons with his shift next to a firetruck.
ALT Jordan Simmons having his badge pinned.
Congratulations Firefighters Keagon Ashby and Andrew Schluter on completing your probationary year! Friends and family were able to come celebrate the occasion and pin the badge of their firefighters.
Congratulations Firefighters Taylor Bradley and Chase Hammock on completing your probationary year! Friends and family were able to come celebrate the occasion and pin the badge of their firefighters.
Contractors will perform outdoor warning siren maintenance to the sirens in the City of Champaign, today, September 11. This requires siren activation for a period, not over 30 sec. If an emergency exists, the sirens will activate as normal, for a period exceeding two minutes.
Contractors will perform outdoor warning siren maintenance to the sirens in the City of Champaign, September 10 and 11. This requires siren activation for a period, not over 30 sec. If an emergency exists, the sirens will activate as normal, for a period exceeding two minutes.
CFD has issued a pyrotechnic permit for the ILLIAC at Hessel Park, 1400 Grandview Dr., Saturday, August 22.
As part of the event, cannon concussions will occur between 7 and 9 p.m.
These are part of the permitted event and do not indicate an emergency.
Champaign Fire Dept retweeted
First responders from the Champaign Police and Fire Departments will hold joint training exercises next week at The High School of St. Thomas More (3901 N Mattis Ave, Champaign). The training exercises will take place on Monday, July 13, Wednesday, July 15, and Friday, July 17, and will run from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.
Residents can expect to see multiple first responder vehicles – including police, fire, and ambulance – as well as an increased police presence in the area. The training exercises are designed to coordinate a timely response starting from the arrival of vehicles on-scene. First responder vehicles will be seen arriving, staging, and departing the area throughout the day. The exercise will involve the use of training weapons with non-projectile “blank” rounds. Blank rounds will be used only inside the building but may be heard by residents in the surrounding area.
Read the full news release: champaignil.gov/news/2026/07…
[IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A digital sign board with the text "Police-Fire-EMT Training"]
Champaign Fire Dept retweeted
Update: Public Health to Open Emergency Shelter as Severe Storms Expected This Afternoon
Week 4 of Building Safety Month is all about “Communities Without Limits”. This week, we’re showcasing the importance of accessibility in building construction and design. What are some features in your community that improve accessibility?
Let’s keep spreading the word about Building Safety Month 2026! Week 3 encourages community preparedness and highlights how disaster-resilient building codes protect people and property. How are you “Prepared to Protect” at home and in your community?
Here are a few photos from today's badge pinning of Deputy Chief Chris Zaremba. Deputy Chief Zaremba had his badge pinned on by his wife and was joined by family. Congratulations!
ALT A photo of Deputy Chief Zaremba next to a fire engine.
ALT A photo of Deputy Chief Zaremba having his badge pinned on by his wife.
ALT A photo of Deputy Chief Zaremba next to Chief Funk.
ALT A photo of Deputy Chief Zaremba along with the firefighters that attended the badge pinning standing next to a firetruck.
Building Safety Month 2026 continues! The theme for Week 2 is “Voices of the Built Environment,” which spotlights building safety professionals and the roles they play in keeping communities safe.
Click here to learn more: BSM Week 2 - ICC iccsafe.org/advocacy/buildin…
The Champaign Fire Department is pleased to announce the appointment of Battalion Chief Chris Zaremba to the rank of Deputy Chief. Battalion Chief Zaremba is a 26-year veteran of the fire department. Congratulations!
UPDATE: One CFD fire crew remains on scene in the 300 block of S. Country Fair Dr. Country Fair Dr. is now open.
UPDATE: Crews remain on scene of the fire in the 300 block of S. Country Fair Dr. Springfield Ave. Is reopened. Country Fair Dr. is closed from Springfield Ave. to University Ave.
Champaign Fire is on the scene of a second alarm working fire in the area of Springfield Ave and Country Fair Dr. Springfield Ave will be closed at Country Fair Dr. Please find an alternate route.
The City of Champaign had a historic month in March issuing over $241 million of total construction value! Champaign continues to welcome new residents and businesses to our community.
The Spring 2026 delivery of the Champaign Fire Academy is set to run from April 6th - June 5th, 2026. We have a few remaining spots available.
Tuition Rate: $7500 per student
For information or to sign up, contact:
Grant.gula@champaignil.gov or cole.hunt@champaignil.gov
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Overnight, CFD responded to a fire in a vacant single-family home in the 200 block of E Washington St. Fire crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire. Here are a few photos from that fire.
