Eastern Prairie Fire Protection District

05/26/2026

Eastern Prairie Fire Protection District responded mutual aid to Carroll Fire Protection District for a reported structure fire at
1604 Olympian Rd., Unit 1.

Engine 6051 arrived on scene and assisted with suppression efforts. Shortly after arrival, crews made a good knock on the fire and were able to contain it quickly.

Thankfully, nobody was injured during the incident.

Eastern Prairie would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance:
Rantoul Fire Department
Thomasboro Fire Department
Carroll Fire Department
St. Joseph Fire Department
Edge-Scott Fire Department
Philo Fire Department
Savoy Fire Department

We would also like to extend a special thank you to the Champaign County SIFT Team, Arrow Ambulance, and METCAD Dispatchers and Salvation Army!

Through teamwork and cooperation, crews were able to extinguish the fire quickly and safely.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

04/30/2026

Last night, your firefighters trained on nozzle-forward hose advancement drills, focusing on moving hoselines efficiently through a variety of real-world scenarios. Crews practiced advancing lines upstairs, downstairs, and through obstacles designed to simulate the challenges faced on the fireground.
Each evolution presented unique obstacles that firefighters worked through as a team, sharpening their skills and reinforcing the importance of making every second count when lives and property are at stake.

04/23/2026

04/16/2026

Tonight, your Eastern Prairie firefighters focused on hose deployment training, working with hoseload operations and proper loading techniques. Members practiced pulling preconnects, advancing lines, and repacking hose to ensure everything is ready for the next response.
Hands-on training like this builds speed, teamwork, and muscle memory—so when seconds count, your firefighters are prepared to respond safely and effectively for our community.

04/06/2026

Eastern Prairie firefighters spent the weekend of March 28–29 attending a Nozzle Forward class in Danville, IL. Throughout the training, firefighters sharpened their hose advancement skills and gained valuable hands-on experience.

Students received top-notch instruction from some of the best instructors in the field, making it a highly beneficial learning opportunity for everyone involved.

A special thank you to the Danville Fire Department for hosting such a great event!

03/27/2026

Eastern Prairie is honored to have Cole Pruitt apart of our dept! Congratulations Cole on your great accomplishment! Keep up the great work!

Congratulations to Cole Pruitt, our second Emerging Farm Leader of the Year.

02/27/2026

Attention Past Members,
Eastern Prairie Fire Protection District will be parting ways with our beloved pool table. After many years of great memories and camaraderie around it, we have decided it’s time to let it go.
We would like to offer the table first to any past member who may be interested. If you are interested, please send us a message on our page.
If there is no interest from past members, we will then make it available to others.
Thank you for the years of memories shared around it.

02/08/2026

The Eastern Prairie Fire Department is pleased to announce the following promotions:
Lieutenant: Alex Ludaescher
Engineer: Ryan Mason
Engineer: Caden Hensch
Firefighter: Toby Kreps
Firefighter: Austin Winters
These gentlemen have each earned their new ranks through hard work, dedication, and countless hours of training. Their commitment to serving our community and continuously improving their skills reflects the pride and professionalism of the Eastern Prairie Fire Department.
Please join us in congratulating them on their well-deserved promotions.