The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting water main flushing at 2600 E Main Street on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. The test will begin at approximately 8:00 A.M. and finish by 9:00 A.M. the same day.
The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting water main flushing at 1985 McThurstan Court on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. The test will begin at approximately 8:00 A.M. and finish by 9:00 A.M. the same day.
The St. Charles Fire Department is hosting an open house at Fire Station #1, 112 N. Riverside Avenue on Saturday, October 14, from Noon to 3 p.m. for Fire Prevention Week. The theme this year is “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.” The campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take when cooking to keep themselves and those around them safe.
All are invited to stop by the Open House, talk with the firefighters, and learn about fire safety. Several activities will be held throughout the day including:
The St. Charles Fire Department is hosting an open house at Fire Station #1, 112 N. Riverside Avenue on Saturday, October 14, from Noon to 3 p.m. for Fire Prevention Week. The theme this year is “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention”. The campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take when cooking to keep themselves and those around them safe.
Stop by the Open House, talk with the firefighters, and learn about fire safety. Several activities will be held throughout the day including:
The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting water main flushing at 2560 Foxfield Road on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. The test will begin at approximately 1 P.M. and finish by 2:00 P.M. the same day.
The St. Charles Fire Department is holding its annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 7:30 a.m., Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, outside at the Fire Department Memorial Monument, 2 E. Main St. The ceremony honors first responders who put duty before self to rescue victims of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks and remembers those who lost their lives that day.
The ceremony will include remarks from members of the Fire Department, State Sen. Donald DeWitte, and Mayor Lora Vitek; posting the Fire Department Memorial Flag; placing the memorial wreath; and observing a moment of silence.
The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting Hydrant Flow Testing at 2500 E Main Street on Friday, September 8, 2023. The test will begin at approximately 1:00 PM and finish by 2:00 PM the same day.
A portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing it until the fire department arrives. But they do have limitations. Because fire grows and spreads so rapidly, the #1 priority for residents is to get out safely. Here is what you need to know about choosing and using a fire extinguisher.
Remember to Check Your Fire Extinguisher for:
The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting water main flushing at 2600 E Main Street on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. The test will begin at approximately 8:00 A.M. and finish by 9:00 A.M. the same day.
At 7:22 p.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2023, the St. Charles Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire at 4051 East Main Street, in a building located on the grounds of Pheasant Run Resort. The first unit arrived on scene five minutes later and reported an active fire on the second floor. The building was searched which confirmed there were no occupants. The fire was extinguished by the first on-scene fire companies within 15 minutes of their arrival. The firefighters then completed extinguishment, checked for any fire extension, and performed overhaul operations.
