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Emmet-Chalmers Firefighters participated in the Western Illinois University Homecoming Parade for the 2nd year.  Firefighters passed out candy and flyers with information about the upcoming annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast. ...

MACOMB, IL — Emmet – Chalmers Firefighters are teaming up with other local first responders, Farm King of Macomb, and Refreshment Services Pepsi for the 2016 Fire Prevention Week Kickoff in the south parking lot of Farm King, 1620 E. Jackson Street, on Sunday, October...

MACOMB, IL  —  Emmet – Chalmers Firefighters led the Children’s Parade through the Meadowbrook subdivision on Sunday, September 25.  Children of all ages rode bikes, scooters, wagons and strollers following the Emmet-Chalmers firefighters and their engine.  After the parade, the community held a picnic and...

MACOMB, IL  --  Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters will be hosting Technical Rescue Awareness Training for area firefighters on Saturday, September 24.  The class will be held at the Emmet - Chalmers Firehouse from 8:00am until about 5:00pm.  Lunch will be provided. This is a Cornerstone class...

MACOMB, IL  --  Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters have received a new Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC).  The TIC ‘sees’ heat instead of light, allowing firefighters to ‘see’ though smoke and darkness.  With a TIC, firefighters can more easily find victims and fire. This purchase was made with...

MACOMB, IL  --  Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters will be hosting a Fire Service Ladders class for area firefighters on Tuesday, August 30.  The class will be held at the Emmet - Chalmers Firehouse from 6:00pm until about 10:00pm. This is a Cornerstone class provided by the...

MACOMB, IL  --  Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters provide mutual aid to the Colchester Fire Protection District for a trailer fire at a scrap metal business. From WGEM: http://www.wgem.com/story/32572334/2016/07/29/crews-respond-to-fire-at-scrap-metal-business #mabas #mutualaid...