MACOMB, IL -- On Monday, August 17, Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters helped the McDonough County Sheriff's Office Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) with their annual Buddy Program at Walmart. The FOP hosts this back to school event every year to help families get school supplies...
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...
QUINCY, IL -- On July 17, Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters assisted setting up the MABAS Division 55 shelter tent in Quincy. Quincy was hard hit by severe weather on July 13, causing widespread damage throughout the city. Three Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters, along with firefighters from...
MACOMB, IL -- Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters wish everyone a Safe and Happy Independence Day! ...
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...
MACOMB, IL -- On June 20, 2015, Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters gathered for a picnic, surprising Fire Chief David Estes and Assistant Chief Jeff Wayland by honoring them for 20 years of dedicated service. Chief Estes and Assistant Chief Wayland both started volunteering for the fire...
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...
MACOMB, IL -- Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters help set up landing zone for MedForce helicopter at WIU Horn Field Campus. As part of an training exercise for the Wilderness First Responder Class, MedForce 2 from West Burlington, Iowa, landed to evacuate an injured hiker. Once...
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...