On Friday October 10th 2008 around 07:00 the O'Fallon Fire Department  responded to a house fire call on Schwarz Meadow Drive. Engines 4314 and 4321 arrived on scene and began the attack.  Ladder truck 4329 also aided in command and attack. The Fairview and Lebanon Fire Departments w...  [  more  ]  

Bob Lillie, a retired O'Fallon Firefighter passed away this Monday, October 13th. Even after 15+ years of service as a firefighter, he was very active with the department and in the community. He will be remembered as a hard working, dedicated and friendly guy whom we were honored to have in o...  [  more  ]  

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Use this checklist to find out if

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October 5th -11th is Fire Prevention Week! This is a great time to review or create a home escape plan, check your smoke detectors and come get to know your firefighters!  Gather up your family and drop by Station #2 (at the corner of Highway 50 and 3rd Street) on Tuesday, Wednesday or Th...  [  more  ]  

On Thursday the O'Fallon Volunteer Fire Department in conjunction with the O'Fallon VFW Post #805 gathered to remember those fallen in the September 11 attacks and also to honor several local firefighters and police officers who are serving in the armed forces.

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The O'Fallon Volunteer Fire Department will be holding the 9th Annual Spring Golf Classic on Friday, June 13, 2008 at Tamarack Country Club in Shiloh, Illinois. This event serves as the primary fundraising activity for the fire department and helps us to purchase additional equipment and support ...  [  more  ]  

Mayor Gary L. Graham is excited to announce that Brent Saunders has been selected as the City’s first full time Fire Chief. Saunders has been a member of the O’Fallon Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years and has been the volunteer fire chief for the past four years. “Given Brent’s commitment ...  [  more  ]  

Den leader Dawn Hotchkiss brought future firefighters Ben, Jake, Clayton, and Max to OFD station one for a tour. They are part of the Estelle Kampmeyer Tiger Cubs, den number three. They were able to see the apparatus, learn about fire prevention, and pose for a couple of pictures. Always remembe...  [  more  ]  

Thinking about emergency supplies are things you don't normally think about until you really need them. Here are some helpful ideas on emergency kits and links to a few websites with further information. Water- one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking an...  [  more  ]  

2007 is behind us now, and your O'Fallon Fire Department responded to 896 calls for service. This included 624 calls within the City of O'Fallon and 272 within the O'Fallon, Shiloh Valley, Caseyville Fire Protection District. This total represents a 92 call reduction from the 2006 total of 988 ca...  [  more  ]  

The O'Fallon Fire Department will be offering their annual "Keep the Wreath Red" program again this year. Residents are asked to help "Keep the Wreath Red" throughout the holiday season. This program, which emphasizes fire safety during the holiday season, provides a visual reminder of the comm...  [  more  ]  

At 17:00, the O'Fallon Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a house fire on Innsbruck Lane in Shiloh. Engine 4335 was first due and reported that the garage was fully involved. A 2 1/2" line was pulled and the crew made the attack. Captain 4305 was right behind the engine and assumed ...  [  more  ]  

At 15:56, the O'Fallon Fire Department was called to a report of a house fire on Kathy Drive. Deputy Chief 4301 arrived and Engine 4335 was first due and made the attack on the fire. The incident was determined to be under control at 16:20. Other units on scene were Chief 4300, Engine 4321, En...  [  more  ]