MACOMB, IL -- This week is the 42nd annual National EMS Week. In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our nation's communities. Back then, EMS was a new profession, and EMS practitioners had only...
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 are excited over their new fire truck, except that they won’t be driving it. Their new fire engine is a self-driving vehicle that doesn’t even have a steering wheel. This teched up fire truck was developed in collaboration...
Article in Fire Engineering: http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2016/03/avoid-fire-department-induced-chaos.html There is an interesting article in this months Fire Engineering magazine. The article, titled "Avoid Fire Department-Induced Chaos," provides tips to help run an organized and efficient fire scene. The article was written by Roger Lunt. Roger worked for the Macomb Fire...
MACOMB, IL -- The Quad Cities Office of the National Weather Service will be presenting a Storm Spotter Training on Monday, March 28 starting at 6:00pm. The training will take place at the 4H Center, 3028 W. Jackson St., Macomb, IL 61455 (map). Spotter training classes cover...
MACOMB, IL -- Daylight Savings Time began today, March 13. Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters remind you to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Also, change the batteries in your NOAA All Hazards Weather Radios so you can be better prepared for severe...
MACOMB, IL -- Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters continue their fundraising campaign to purchase a new thermal imaging camera and automated external defibrillator. Your generous donation will help us reach our goal. If you wish to make a donation, please send it to: Emmet – Chalmers Firefighters P. O....
Score more points this year by putting kitchen fire safety in your line up Super Bowl Sunday is the USA’s second biggest day for food consumption. That means a lot of time spent planning and preparing game day snacks. Before you kick off your menu, take...
MACOMB, IL - In 2015, Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters responded to 99 incidents, surpassing the 79 incidents in 2014. Here is a summary of the types of incidents last year: Building fires - 3 Brush fires - 14 Medical assists/rescues - 61 Vehicle accidents - 4 Hazardous conditions - 3 Building...
MACOMB, IL -- The Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters are conducting a fundraising campaign to purchase a new thermal imaging camera and automated external defibrillator. Your generous donation of $40 or more will help us reach our goal. District residents will receive a letter in the...