Carterville Fire Department

08/12/2026

New Full‑Time Firefighter/Paramedic

The Carterville Fire Department is proud to officially welcome Firefighter/Paramedic Logan Filson to our full‑time staff.

Logan started full‑time on July 1, and the impact he’s already made on our department and our community is unmistakable. His dedication, professionalism, and commitment to serving the citizens of Carterville have been evident since the day he joined us.

Please join us in congratulating Logan on his full‑time appointment. We’re grateful to have him on the team and look forward to the continued contributions he’ll bring to the department.

Welcome aboard, Logan!

08/03/2026

07/22/2026

🚨 Public Service Announcement – Water Rescue Training 🚨

Friday, July 24, 2026

On Friday, July 24, the Carterville Fire Department Dive Team will be participating in a multi-department Water Rescue and Dive Rescue training exercise at Crab Orchard Lake.

Residents and visitors may notice an increased presence of fire department personnel, emergency vehicles, boats, and divers throughout the day. This is only a planned training exercise, and there is no active emergency.

Training like this allows our crews to strengthen their skills, improve coordination with neighboring agencies, and ensure we are prepared to respond quickly and safely when real emergencies occur.

As you enjoy your day on the lake, always wear a properly fitted personal flotation device (PFD) while on or near the water. A life jacket is one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent drowning. If you witness a water-related emergency, call 911 immediately. Early notification gives emergency responders the best opportunity to provide a successful rescue.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while this training is underway. If you are on the lake during the exercise, please use caution around the training area and follow any instructions provided by emergency personnel.

07/03/2026

Come join us for the festivities and a great show!

Reminder that Carterville is hosting Fireworks on July 4th at Cannon Park. Vendors starting at 4pm and the display begins at dusk.

06/17/2026

06/13/2026

Carterville officials approved funding Tuesday night for firefighter dive training as the department works to establish local water-rescue capability for emergencies at Crab Orchard Lake and other waterways.

03/04/2026

March is National Severe Storm Awareness Month. This is a good time to update citizens the replacement Storm Siren ordered to replace the damaged siren at Cannon Park has been shipped. It is expected to arrive and be installed by the end of the month.

Outdoor Storm Sirens are intended to notify people of danger while outdoors. They are not intended to be an indoor warning or designed to wake everyone from their sleep. We have included an infographic from the Williamson County Emergency Management Agency on outdoor warning sirens.

02/22/2026

Prescribed Burn Notification – Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge

The Carterville Fire Department has been notified that Crab Orchard fire crews plan to conduct a prescribed burn of approximately 600 acres on the Refuge, south of John Logan College and surrounding the Greenbriar boat ramp area.

The area planned for burning is highlighted in yellow on the map provided by Refuge staff.

If conditions remain favorable:

• Smoke is expected to drift southeast over Crab Orchard Lake
• Smoke should remain away from Route 13
• Crews will be on-site throughout the operation to ensure safety

Prescribed burns are an important tool used by land managers to reduce hazardous fuels, improve habitat, and maintain the health of the Refuge ecosystem.

We’re sharing this information so residents are aware and not alarmed if they see smoke in the area today.