Argenta-Oreana Fire Department

08/04/2026

Update to closure

Graces Lane is open for local travel. Please use extreme caution while traveling this area as crews are still working. Ameren will be on scene for a few hours repairing the gas line. There is no gas service to this area until they have completed the work.

🚩🚩Area closed🚩🚩🚩

Graces Lane at Garver Church is closed to all traffic. No local or traffic of any kind is allowed to go down Graces Lane for about 2 hours. There is a gas line that has been hit and Ameren is on scene. Thank you for your understanding we will post when they give the all clear.

07/17/2026

🚨 In Service Alert 🚨

We are proud to announce that our new "Rescue 721" is officially in service and ready to respond from our Oreana station!

Today we completed the final medical supply inspection and officially placed the truck into service. This has been a long process, and we're excited to see it through to completion.

Rescue 721 replaces our 2014 Ram, which previously served as both our rescue truck and, before that, the chief's vehicle. The Ram has now been reassigned to our Argenta station, where it will replace a 2004 Chevy Suburban as a Basic Life Support (BLS) medical unit. It will also serve as a support vehicle and will be equipped to tow our UTV when needed.

We are always looking for the most efficient and effective ways to serve our communities, and we're excited to have these upgrades in place!

06/17/2026

⚡️⚡️Today’s weather update ⚡️⚡️

Today’s weather is expected to bring two rounds of potentially severe storms. Please stay weather aware throughout the day and monitor forecasts for changing conditions.

These storms have the potential to produce heavy rainfall, large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes.

We would also like to remind everyone not to move downed power lines or storm-damaged limbs until they have been evaluated and deemed safe. Power lines can remain energized even when lying on the ground and should always be treated as live.

Please allow Public Works, the Fire Department, and utility crews to assess and address hazards before attempting to help with cleanup efforts. We greatly appreciate the assistance our communities provide in clearing debris and reopening roads, but our top priority is ensuring everyone stays safe.

Thank you for your cooperation, and please stay alert throughout the day.

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06/11/2026

Please for everyone's safety stay home! There are multiple trees/power lines/ power poles down in the Villages of Argenta and Oreana. Emergency crews are surveying the damages and Ameren has been dispatched. Stay home and let us work!

05/04/2026

INTERNATIONAL FIREFIGHTERS’ DAY
🚒🔥 May 4 🔥🚒

Today we honor the courage, commitment, and sacrifice of firefighters everywhere.

From the first call to the final overhaul, you stand ready to protect lives, property, and our community—no matter the risk.

Argenta-Oreana Fire Protection District
We Care. We Serve.

Thank you to all firefighters—past, present, and future and to the families who support them every day.

04/27/2026

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OUTDATED POST

4/27/26, 618 pm

TORNADO WARNING FOR MACON COUNTY impacting the Northwest and heading to Northeast of the county

Take shelter Now

04/27/2026

Significant chance for severe weather all day today 4/27

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Today's severe risk is increasing in southern parts and decreasing in northern parts. Central IL remains in the middle ground where it could go either way.

An AM round of storms is moving through and this is going to really damper severe chances from Peoria and points north. In fact, we think northern IL won't see much but should still watch to be safe.

South of Peoria and down to Springfield an AM round is moving in bringing Damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. This may be the main event for this corridor. Severe risk this afternoon here is decreasing too.

South of Springfield is where severe risk is increasing. AM storms will exit and instability will really build. This will create a volatile environment in place for significant severe weather including violent tornadoes, destructive winds and massive hail. If you live south of Springfield, more specifically around the Saint Louis to Mt Vernon region south to Marion and points west, begin preparing and postponing plans to be safe. You're in the main region of concern.

We think areas north of Springfield could be downgraded this afternoon with the risk remaining high south.

-Carlos

04/07/2026

Storm spotter training tomorrow night at Richland community college

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from the AOFPD family to yours