Explorer Post 4300 is hosting a chili cook-off!

Join us Saturday, November 5th 2011 from 4:30pm - 8:30pm at Engine House #2 at the corner of W. 3rd Street and Hwy.50

Entree fee is $20 and cash prizes will be awarded for the top 3 chili recipes! Attendance tickets are $10 or 2 for $15. 

All proceeds assist the Explorers in attending fire college. For questions or tickets please contact Jason Bruns

 

October 9th - 15th is National Fire Prevention week! This years theme is "Protect your family from fire."  During this week your O'Fallon Volunteer firefighters will be visiting schools across the community to share with kids the fire safety basics that could save their life in an emergency. While we promote fire safety and prevention throughout the year, this week give us the great opportunity to interact with the children and open our Engine House #2 up to the community!

On October 11th, 12th & 13th, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm stop by Engine House #2 at the corner of Highway 50 and 3rd street for fire safety information, fire truck rides, balloons, games, refreshments and to meet your volunteer firefighters! On the 12th & 13th, Weather permitting the Arch medical helicopter will be landing behind the station!

And don't forget to check those smoke alarms for proper function and always have a (well practiced) escape plan and a meeting place!  Just because fire prevention week is only once a year, it doesn't mean that's the only time to think about fire safety.  Check your smoke detectors monthly and alway practice your escape plan.
 

The O'Fallon Fire Department would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our contributors and volunteers! Your hard work and generous donations allowed this year to be successful and fun, and will permit us to continue helping the community. Thank you!

The O'Fallon Fire Department mourns the loss of Michelle Heap, Paramedic Supervisor for the City of O'Fallon. Michelle was dedicated and hardworking, with more than 20 years of service to the community. Her charm and personality will be greatly missed. We express our heartfelt sympathy to her family, friends and fellow EMS crew members.

Visitation will be Thursday, June 16th from 4:00pm - 8:00pm at Vahalla Funeral Home, where the O'Fallon Fire Department will stand Honor Guard. Funeral services will be Friday, June 17th at Vahalla, starting at 11:00am.

At the end of April, Deputy Chief Brian Bailey resigned from his position as second in command. Brian is an extremely talented firefighter, leader and teacher and remains an important member of the fire department. During his four year tenure as Deputy Chief, Brian was instrumental in bringing many improvements to the department, the city and public safety as a whole. Thank you for your invaluable dedication to the position!
We are pleased to announce that the position is no longer vacant; Congratulations to Gary Stein who has accepted the Deputy Chief position, leaving his seven year role as a Captain. Just like former Deputy Chief Bailey, Gary brings many years of leadership & experience to the position. Once again, Congratulations Deputy Chief Stein!

Each year a dedicated group of Veterans and Supporters make a cross country motorcycle trip from California to the Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C. to honor those who have served our country, were killed in action or are missing in action.  Their journey of healing and awareness came through the O'Fallon/Shiloh area today and we shared a great honor with the East Side Fire District in raising the Stars & Stripes over Interstate 64 to salute the riders as they passed. Several dozen Veterans and supporters also joined us on the overpass, which provided a great welcome from our community.
 

Join us Friday, June 3rd 2011 at Tamarack Country Club in Shiloh, IL for tee off at 11:00am!

This tournament is the Departments primary fundraising activity which allows us to provide a wide array of services including education to the community on fire safety and community outreach, which includes our long running medical oxygen program.

Your generous support has made this event a success for over 10 years and we're once again asking for your help! There are several ways in which you can assist - tiered hole sponsorships, forming a team of four golfers, donating attendance prizes, or by purchasing raffle tickets.

Tax deductible hole sponsorships are available at the following three donation levels:
~$500 (or more) - Chief Sponsor
~$250 - Deputy Chief Sponsor
~$100 - Assistance Chief Sponsor
 
If you're interested in hole sponsorships, donating attendance prizes, forming a team or purchasing raffle tickets please contact Firefighter Kenny Lopretta at 618-207-7380 or KLopretta@ofallon.org
Thanks for your support!
 

We logged 904 calls for service this year! Continuing the tradition, we would like to take a moment to congratulate our top 10 responders of 2010. Great job guys!

1. Assistant Chief Craig Schmidt - 841
2. Firefighter R.J. Fechtler -641
3. Firefighter Brad White - 623
4. Firefighter Rod Hamiltion - 529
5. Firefighter Brian Butler -496
6. Lieutenant Steve Donahue - 492
7. Lieutenant Shawn Miller - 419
8. Firefighter Jon Williams - 418
9. Firefighter Frank Hautly - 413
10.Safety Officer Jason Bruns - 407

Come enjoy a tasty spaghetti dinner for a great price and support our Explorer Post! Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance: $7.00 a person or two for $10.00. Purchase tickets in advance by contacting Kahli .

Your support helps us provide top notch training to the future generation of firefighters! For more information about the Explorer Post please visit their page.
 
Saturday November 6th 2010
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Engine House #2 at the corner of Hwy 50 & 3rd St.

 

October 3rd - 9th is National Fire Prevention week! This years theme is "Smoke Alarms: A sound you can live with!" During this week your O'Fallon Volunteer firefighters will be visiting schools across the community to share with kids the fire safety basics that could save their life in an emergency. While we promote fire safety and prevention throughout the year, this week give us the great opportunity to interact with the kiddos and open our Engine House #2 up to the community!
On October 5th, 6th & 7th, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm stop by Engine House #2 at the corner of Highway 50 and 3rd street for fire safety information, fire truck rides, balloons, games, refreshments and to meet your volunteer firefighters! On the 6th & 7th, hang on to your hats! Weather permitting the Arch medical helicopter will be landing behind the station!
And don't forget, every week is a good week to talk to your kids, friends & family about fire prevention! Check those smoke alarms for proper function and always have a (well practiced) escape plan and a meeting place!