Biggsville Volunteer Fire Department

06/20/2026

US NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Quad Cities Reports.... Another strong storm system will impact the region on Sunday with widespread rain, occasional thunderstorms, and heavy rainfall likely for portions of the area. Flash Flooding Potential: Moderate Risk (level 3 of 4) for the far southern outlook area, Slight Risk (level 2 of 4) up to the I-80 corridor. Heavy rainfall totals of 1-3" are possible, with the highest amounts favored along and south of the Highway 34 corridor.

06/20/2026

We was notified by Ameren power will be out for a few hrs. A line is arching around media. The Amber worker said it would be a few hours roughly to fix the lines that are having the issue. He didn't expect it to be more than an hour or two. There is six trucks on that site of fixing it. 

06/19/2026

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BURN BAN LIFTED

With the power restored and poles removed from roadways. We are lifting the burn ban. We would like to thank everyone for understanding the decision. It was a decision that was hard to make however we was just trying to keep everyone safe with resources being limited!!!

With the recent storms that have went through the area and the power outage going to be a continuous thing for another day or so. The fire district has decided to put in place a burn band! We know that this is not due to dry conditions, we are doing this based on an emergency situation. We hope everybody respects the decision and appreciates what we are trying to do. We're trying to preserve water and resources through this time while everybody gets cleaned up and we can get things back to normal.

Thank you, Biggsville Fire protection district

06/18/2026

With the recent storms that have went through the area and the power outage going to be a continuous thing for another day or so. The fire district has decided to put in place a burn band! We know that this is not due to dry conditions, we are doing this based on an emergency situation. We hope everybody respects the decision and appreciates what we are trying to do. We're trying to preserve water and resources through this time while everybody gets cleaned up and we can get things back to normal.

Thank you, Biggsville Fire protection district

03/22/2026

Severe Weather Alert
Special Weather Statement
Severity: Moderate
Possible threat to life or property
Weather Event Onset
8:47 AM (CDT), March 22
Description
Strong northerly winds gusting up to 35 MPH, low humidity, mild temperatures and dried vegetation will combine to produce an Elevated Fire Danger today, especially south of Interstate 80. If a fire were to start under these conditions, there would be an increased threat of fire spread and may be difficult to control.

Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Use extra caution while operating outdoor equipment around dry vegetation and do not carelessly discard ci******es.

02/15/2026

So some of you may know some of you may not know. However, we are not impressed with this, but this is something that's going to be considered. Yes our population is under 1000 in the village of Biggsville. So please take a look at it.

This is what is being proposed, and some have filed for the permits already to do controlled burns with their CRP, yard waste and debris.

As of 2026, Illinois open burning for CRP ground (agricultural waste) and yard waste (landscape waste) is generally allowed if conducted on-site, but new legislation, HB4459, proposes mandatory local permits and fees (up to $5) for these activities in unincorporated areas, aiming to start in 2026. Local ordinances often supersede state rules, potentially requiring stricter permits.
Key Regulations and Requirements
Permit Requirements (Proposed): HB4459 requires a local government permit for open burning in unincorporated areas, requiring an online application and adherence to "no burn days".
Agricultural/CRP Waste: Burning CRP ground is generally permitted as agricultural waste, but must adhere to local, county, or municipality restrictions.
Landscape/Yard Waste: Permissible if generated on the premise. Many local ordinances prohibit leaf burning, so checking with local authorities is crucial.
Restrictions: It is illegal to burn within 1,000 feet of a municipality with a population over 1,000, unless the local ordinance allows it.
Violations: Failure to obtain a required local permit under the new proposal could result in fines, with potential penalties up to $100,000 for illegal burns.
It is essential to check with local fire departments or municipal offices for specific, restrictive regulations before starting any burn.
Open Burning Permits - Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
The Illinois Pollution Control Board (Board) and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA or Agency) regulate open burning. Pursuant to 415 IL...

Illinois EPA (.gov)

01/24/2026

Here is an odd request of the day. If anyone has any cottage cheese bowls with lids that they are willing to get rid of the Fire Department would be interested in taking them today for our soup supper. We did not save enough through the year for to go dishes for our soup supper if anyone can help out please reach out and call one of our volunteers if you know any of us otherwise I'm going to list a couple of phone numbers you can text cause we may not get cell reception inside the building. 319-759-5884. 309-299-2139. If you're able to help, we greatly appreciate it.