30 Sep Firefighters mourn loss of Macomb Fire Chief
Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters mourn the loss of Macomb Fire Chief Andy Taylor. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chief Taylor's family and our brothers at the Macomb Fire Department....
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25 Sep EMMET – CHALMERS FIREFIGHTERS LEAD MEADOWBROOK PARADE
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...
15 Sep Technical Rescue Awareness Training
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...
25 Aug Emmet – Chalmers Firefighters Receive Thermal Imaging Camera
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...
22 Aug Fire Service Ladders Training
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...
29 Jul Emmet – Chalmers Firefighters Provide Mutual Aid at Fire
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...
04 Jul Happy Independence Day!
MACOMB, IL -- Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters wish everyone a Safe and Happy Independence Day!...
02 Jul Fireworks Safety Tips
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 fireworks...
16 Jun Emmet – Chalmers Firefighters provide mutual aid at structure fire
MACOMB, IL - Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters provide mutual aid to the Industry Fire Protection District for a structure fire. From the McDonough Voice: http://www.mcdonoughvoice.com/news/20160617/seven-fire-departments-responded-to-wednesday-machine-shed-fire From WGEM: http://www.wgem.com/story/32233866/2016/06/15/large-shed-fire-prompts-some-evacuations-in-mcdonough-county From KHQA: http://khqa.com/news/local/shed-fire-forces-police-to-evacuate-homes-in-rural-macomb #mabas #mutualaid...