Ashmore Fire Department

01/30/2026

**Update - All lane reopened at approximately 6:25 p.m.**

⚠️Traffic Advisory⚠️

Due to a multiple vehicle crash on I-57 South near milepost 185 (Southern Coles County), ISP and IDOT will be diverting traffic off of I-57 South at Exit 192 for the next several hours.

Please seek an alternate route and approach the area with extreme caution. Expect serious delays if you continue to travel south on I-57 to this area.

12/25/2025

From all of us here at A.F.D, we would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!!

11/29/2025

Good evening everyone, we just wanted to give you all a reminder to make sure you have to emergency kits in your vehicles and don't forget blankets. If you need some good examples of some emergency kits you can always refer to multiple social media outlets and government websites. If you don't have to get out stay in and build a snow man!! Stay safe and warm and have a wonderful weekend from all of us at AFD!!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at AFPD!!!

🦃🔥 THANKSGIVING SAFETY ALERT 🔥🦃

Before you fire up the oven, fryer, or grill… our resident Firefighter Turkey wants to remind you to THINK T.U.R.K.E.Y. this holiday!

✨ T – Thaw Safely: Keep it 45°F or below.
✨ U – Use Caution: Fryers + rushing = disaster.
✨ R – Remember to Clean: Keep surfaces clear.
✨ K – Keep Kids Away: Hot food + little hands = not good!
✨ E – Ensure It’s Cooked: 165°F is the magic number.
✨ Y – Your Smoke Detectors: Test them BEFORE you cook!

From our family to yours, have a safe, delicious, and fire-free Thanksgiving! 🍁🚒🧡

Stay thankful, stay aware, and stay safe!

11/14/2025

❄️ As temps drop, CO risks rise! Keep your home warm and safe this winter:

✅ Have fuel-burning appliances inspected
✅ Never use stoves/ovens to heat your home
✅ Install and test CO detectors regularly

Stay cozy, stay safe! 🔥🚨

11/14/2025

11/10/2025

🚨 Don’t Veer for Deer! 🚨
Every year, thousands of crashes happen when drivers swerve to avoid deer.

✅ Tips to Stay Safe:
👀Stay alert, especially at dawn & dusk.
⚠️Slow down in deer crossing areas.
🚘Use high beams when safe to spot animals sooner.
🤚Brake firmly but stay in your lane — don’t swerve!

Your best chance to avoid a crash is controlled braking, not swerving. 🦌💥

10/29/2025

🎃 As your little ghouls and goblins head out in search of those full-size candy bars this week and weekend, remind them to stay away from open flames and jack-o’-lanterns lit with candles. 💡 Consider using glow sticks in your pumpkins instead — they make your candy portal safer and add an extra spooky glow!

10/03/2025

🌟 Attention Local Future Nurses! 🌟

The Sarah Bush Lincoln Scholarship is a full-ride scholarship for high-achieving, first-semester nursing students at Eastern Illinois University! 💙

Who’s Eligible?
✅ Incoming freshman at EIU
✅ Major in Nursing
✅ High school GPA of 3.3 or higher
✅ Attend or reside in one of these counties: Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Moultrie, or Shelby
✅ Available for on-campus interviews

What It Covers:
This last-dollar scholarship can cover tuition, fees, room & board, and meal plan—or provide up to $2,000 if other awards cover costs. Students can retain the award for up to 4 years if they remain enrolled and meet program requirements.

💡 Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to start your nursing journey at EIU fully supported!

Visit: https://www.eiu.edu/nurse/SBL_Scholarship.php

10/02/2025

🎃👻 October is here, and Halloween is just around the corner! While you’re busy planning costumes, decorations, and trick-or-treat fun, don’t forget one of the most important safety steps: testing and inspecting your smoke alarms.

🍬 The best treat you can give your family is peace of mind. A working smoke alarm provides an early warning in the event of a fire—saving precious time to escape.

🕯️ With candles, decorations, and extra activity this season, the risk of an accidental fire increases. Take just a few minutes today to test your smoke alarms and replace any broken or expired alarms!

✅ Test your alarms
✅ Replace any alarm that is 10 years old or older
✅ Remind your family about your fire escape plan

This October, don’t get tricked—make sure your smoke alarms are ready to treat you with safety all year long!

10/02/2025

🚨 Drought Update & Fire Safety Reminder 🚨
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows Severe Drought conditions expanding across much of the state. Right now, 100% of the state is in drought or abnormally dry conditions.

🔥 With dry conditions comes higher fire risk. Please help prevent wildfires and field fires by:
🚫Avoiding outdoor burning.
🚭Properly disposing of ci******es.
🚗Keeping vehicles and equipment off dry grass.
🏡Having a defensible space around your home.

Together we can help reduce the risk while these conditions continue.