St. Charles Fire Department Parade Entry Wins "Best in Show"
Electric Christmas Parade Winning Entries Announcedread more
View ArticleChristmas Tree Fire Safety
No one wants to be a Grinch, but Christmas trees can present a fire safety issue. Christmas tree fire danger often is brought on by electrical malfunctions as well as a dry tree.read more
View ArticleBeware of Dangerous Ice
The St. Charles Fire Department would like to remind everyone of the dangers of walking on ice-covered bodies of water. Ice thickness and stability are never guaranteed. read more
View ArticleJanuary is National Radon Action Month
January is National Radon Action Month. Radon gas is found all over the United States and comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water and enters buildings, including homes,...
View ArticleStructure Fire 104 S. Third Avenue
Sunday, Jan. 11, at 7:30 a.m., the St. Charles Fire Department responded to a reported house fire at 104 South Third Avenue. Firefighters were on the scene by 7:32 and found smoke showing from a second...
View ArticlePlease Keep Fire Hydrants Clear of Snow
Hydrants Need to be Visible and Accessible at All TimesIn the wake of nearly two feet of snow we received in the past week, the St. Charles Fire Department would like to remind residents to keep fire...
View ArticleExplosion Midwest Powder Coat 3865 Swenson Ave.
Feb. 6, 10:30 a.m., the St. Charles Fire Department responded to a reported activated fire alarm at the Midwest Powder Coating Company located at 3865 Swenson Avenue.read more
View ArticleFire Chief Joe Schelstreet Earns International Accreditation
Official Presentation to be Made at the March 2 City Council MeetingFire Chief Joe Schelstreet has been designated a Chief Fire Officer (CFO) by the Commission on Professional Credentialing. read more
View ArticleStructure Fire 2901 Royal Fox Drive
At 11:36 p.m. April 15, the St. Charles Fire Department responded to a reported house fire at 2901 Royal Fox Drive. read more
View ArticleCity of St. Charles Receives Top Fire Protection Rating
Ranking could Mean Lower Fire Insurance Rates for St. Charles Residents and BusinessesThe City of St. Charles has been awarded a Class 1 rating for Fire Protection from the Insurance Services Office...
View ArticleStructure Fire 522 Longmeadow Circle
At 3:19 p.m. April 5, the St. Charles Fire Department responded to a reported house fire at 522 Longmeadow Circle. read more
View ArticleStructure Fire 104 Shoreline Court
At 8:40 p.m. Friday, the St. Charles Fire Department responded to a reported fire involving the exterior wall of the home located at 104 Shoreline Court. read more
View ArticleHydrant Flushing
The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting hydrant flushing at 2425 W. Main St. on Thursday, May 21, 2015. The test will begin at approximately 8:00 A.M. and finish by 9:00A.M. read more
View ArticleJune 6 Structure Fire 167 Lakeside Drive
1:22 p.m. on June 6, the St. Charles Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at the Amli Apartment Complex, 167 Lakeside Drive. read more
View ArticleBeware of Dangerous Ice
The St. Charles Fire Department would like to remind everyone of the dangers of walking on ice-covered bodies of water. Ice thickness and stability are never guaranteed. read more
View ArticleStructure Fire 1549 Independence Avenue
On Sept. 16, at 12:37 a.m., the St. Charles Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 1549 Independence Avenue. read more
View ArticleCome to the Fire Department Open House Oct. 4
Sunday, Oct. 4, noon to 3 p.m. at Fire Station 1, 112 N. Riverside Ave.We're kicking off Fire Prevention Week with an Open House. read more
View ArticleExplosion Midwest Powder Coat 3865 Swenson Ave.
Feb. 6, 10:30 a.m., the St. Charles Fire Department responded to a reported activated fire alarm at the Midwest Powder Coating Company located at 3865 Swenson Avenue.read more
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