Fire Chief Patrick Mullen Retires after 35 Years in Fire Service
After five years of distinguished, dedicated, and honorable service to the City of St. Charles, Chief Mullen has elected to retire from the fire service. Patrick Mullen was hired by the City of St....
View ArticleWinter Fire Safety Tips
As the temperatures dip, the St. Charles Fire Department would like you to keep these winter safety tips in mind: 0 01/2013read more
View ArticleFlooding Update: April 18, 4:30 p.m.
Some Closed Roads are Reopened as Water Recedes in Some AreasThe City of St. Charles emergency and public works crews continue to respond to the extreme amounts of rain that fell over the last 24...
View ArticleJoseph Schelstreet Appointed Fire Chief
Served the Department for 25 Years, Most Recently as Acting Chief Joseph Schelstreet has been appointed Fire Chief of the St. Charles Fire Department and was officially sworn in at the June 17 City...
View ArticleService Facts Highlight Fire Department Annual Report
The St. Charles Fire Department recently released its 2012 Annual Report. It’s packed with interesting information and service highlights, including:•The Fire Department responded to 4,217 calls for...
View ArticleHydrant Flow Testing at 3800 Commerce Drive
The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting a hydrant flow test at 3800 Commerce Dr., on Thursday, July 11, from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Residents may experience rust in the water...
View ArticleFire Pit Safety
The St. Charles Fire Department would like to remind everyone of the guidelines for using outdoor fireplaces and fire pits following the City’s Fire Prevention Code, Title 15, Chapter 15.28. •Outdoor...
View ArticleFire Department Awarded International Accreditation
The St. Charles Fire Department has received accreditation from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI), and is one of only 186 agencies to achieve this status. CFAI is dedicated to...
View ArticleFire Department Recognizes Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6-12
October 6-12 is Fire Prevention Week. This year’s theme, “Prevent Kitchen Fires,” is helping spread the word that more fires start in the kitchen than in any other part of the home. According to the...
View ArticleUpdate 02/07/14: Madison & Banbury Aves. Reopened
Madison and Banbury avenues are reopened. Portions of the roads were closed Wednesday and Thursday while Nicor crews fixed a leak in a 4" gas main.
View ArticleHydrant Flow Testing March 11
The St. Charles Fire Department will conduct a hydrant flow test at 3800 E. Main St., on Tuesday, March 11, from approximately 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. read more
View ArticleFlooding Update: April 18, 4:30 p.m.
Some Closed Roads are Reopened as Water Recedes in Some AreasThe City of St. Charles emergency and public works crews continue to respond to the extreme amounts of rain that fell over the last 24...
View ArticleThanks for Filling our Boots!
Thanks to all who generously donated to the St. Charles Fire Department’s Fill the Boot campaign this year. Our firefighters were able to raise $4,454.36 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
View ArticleAugust 27 Fire at 201 East Main Street - The Office Dining and Spirits
Wed., August 27 at 6:01a.m., the St. Charles Fire Department responded to a reported activated fire alarm at the Office Dining and Spirits establishment at 201 East Main Street. Firefighters were on...
View ArticleSafety Demonstrations, Kids Firefighter Challenge and More at the Fire...
Sunday, Oct. 19 from noon to 3 p.m. at Fire Station 1, 112 N. Riverside Ave.read more
View ArticleStructure Fire 3800 Commerce Drive
The St. Charles Fire Department responded to a fire Sat. at the Eifeler Lafer Company, 3800 Commerce Dr.read more
View ArticleFire Department Awarded International Accreditation
The St. Charles Fire Department has received accreditation from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI), and is one of only 186 agencies to achieve this status. CFAI is dedicated to...
View ArticleCity Awarded $100,000 DCEO Grant
Funds to be used for Police and Fire Departments Projectsread more
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