The St. Charles Fire Department Open House is Oct. 19
Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape! ™The St. Charles Fire Department is hosting an open house at Fire Station #1, 112 N. Riverside Avenue on Saturday, October 19, from noon to 3...
View ArticleStructure Fire 1907 Moore Avenue
Oct. 21At 8:34 p.m. on Oct. 21, the St. Charles Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a kitchen fire at 1907 Moore Avenue. Firefighters were on the scene by 8:39 p.m. and found light smoke in...
View ArticleArcada Theatre and Club Arcada Receive Temporary Occupancy
4/3/19 UPDATE4/3/19 UPDATE: Progress continues at the Arcada and we are doing weekly follow-up inspections. The major work right now involves the electric service for the building. The City is...
View ArticleFire Chief Joseph Schelstreet to Retire
Assistant Chief Scott Swanson Named Acting Fire ChiefFire Chief Joseph Schelstreet has announced his retirement from the St. Charles Fire Department, effective Oct. 4, 2019. Schelstreet has served as...
View ArticleCome to the “Push-In” Ceremony for Fire Engine Company 101
Nov. 16, at 9 a.m. at Fire Station #1, 112 N. Riverside Ave.The St. Charles Fire Department is holding a traditional “Push-In” Ceremony and Dedication of Engine Company 101. All are welcome to come out...
View ArticleStructure Fire at 803 State Street
At 7:34 a.m. Nov. 15, 2019, the St. Charles Fire Department was dispatched to 803 State Street for an unknown fire situation. Firefighters were on the scene by 7:37 a.m. and found light smoke coming...
View ArticleSt. Charles First Responders to Take the Plunge for Charity
Members of the St. Charles Police and Fire Departments along with their families & friends will “Be Bold & Get Cold” on March 1, as they go jump in a lake for the 2020 Polar Plunge. The event...
View ArticleBe Sure to Enroll in the CodeRED Emergency Notification System
Kane County offers the CodeRED® Emergency Telephone Notification System. The system allows County officials to telephone targeted areas or the entire County if an emergency requires immediate action...
View ArticleWater Main Flushing
March 5, 2020The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting water main flushing at the following locations; 825 Randall Road, 835 Randall Road and 811 Randall Road Thursday, March 12, 2020.
View ArticleScott Swanson Appointed Chief of the St. Charles Fire Department
Scott Swanson will be appointed Fire Chief of the St.
View ArticleSt. Charles Firefighters Honored
by American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern IllinoisLt. David Chmelar and Firefighter/Paramedic Chad Tinsley of the St. Charles Fire Department have been honored as 2020 Everyday Extraordinary...
View ArticleSt. Charles Police and Fire No Longer can Accommodate Birthday Parades
Due to an overwhelming response from the community, the St. Charles Police and Fire Departments can no longer participate in birthday parades for community members.
View ArticleKitchen Grease Fire at 1 Illinois St
Kitchen Grease Fire 1 Illinois StreetAt 3:19 p.m. Sept. 20, 2019, the St. Charles Fire Department was dispatched to an activated fire alarm at 1 Illinois Street. Firefighters were on the scene in...
View ArticleThe St. Charles Fire Department Open House is Oct. 19
Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape! ™The St. Charles Fire Department is hosting an open house at Fire Station #1, 112 N. Riverside Avenue on Saturday, October 19, from noon to 3...
View ArticleWater Flow Test
Fire DepartmentThe St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting a water flow test at 316 Cedar Street on Thursday, June 18, 2020. The test will begin at approximately 09:00 AM. and finish by 10:00...
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The St. Charles Fire Department is Awarded International Accreditation
The St. Charles Fire Department has received Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI)
View ArticleWatch: 2019 St. Charles 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Watch the ceremony here.The City of St. Charles held a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 7:30 a.m., Sept. 11, 2019 at the Fire Dept. Memorial Monument, 2 E. Main St. All were invited to come together as a...
View ArticleSt. Charles City Council Approves Firefighters Union Contract
The St. Charles City Council approved a collective bargaining agreement between the City of St. Charles and the St. Charles Professional Firefighter’s Association I.A.F.F. Local 3322, which represents...
View ArticleFire Department Responds to Calls about a Capsized Boat
Sept. 12At 3:59 p.m. on Sept. 12, the St. Charles Fire Department was dispatched to a river rescue on the Fox River north of Pottawatomie Park. Calls had been received for boat that had capsized with...
View ArticleSocial Worker Supports Our Police & Fire Departments
When police officers or firefighters respond to a call, once they arrive at the scene, they often find that the situation requires additional professional assistance. Sometimes it’s clear that crisis...
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