MACOMB, IL -- This is Illinois Rail Safety Week. Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters want to promote safety for both motorists and pedestrians around railroad tracks. Did you know that Illinois has one of the biggest rail systems in the United States? According to the Illinois...
MACOMB, IL -- During the week of August 23, Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters repainted their fire station. The firefighters thought the station needed a fresh look and decided to take on this project. The entire exterior of the fire station was painted with the firefighters prepping and...
MACOMB, IL -- Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters wish you a happy and safe Labor Day....
MACOMB, IL -- On Saturday, August 29, 2015, Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters helped out at the Grin and Bear It Race at Spring Lake Park. The McDonough County Health Department put on this race to raise funds for dental services in the county. Emmet -...
MACOMB, IL - There was an interesting article in the McDonough County Voice today. Macomb Fire Chief Andy Taylor talks about a recent bonfire in the City of Macomb and provides additional fire safety tips. See the article here: http://www.mcdonoughvoice.com/article/20150827/NEWS/150829505/?Start=2 ...
MACOMB, IL -- On Tuesday, August 25, 2015, Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters hosted LP Gas Emergencies training for area firefighters. The training was provided by the Illinois Fire Service Institute in cooperation with the Illinois Propane Education and Research Council. The training was aimed at emergency...
UPDATE The training will start at the Emmet - Chalmers Fire Station with the classroom portion, then move to the Lowderman Auction Center for the hands-on portion. See details below. Emmet – Chalmers Firefighters will be hosting a Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Firefighting Class for area firefighters on Tuesday,...
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...