French Village Fire Department

08/25/2026

There is a chance for strong to severe thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon into early evening. Isolated damaging wind gusts are the primary threat. Some hail is also possible, but is less likely.

08/19/2026

There is an uncertain risk of severe weather through the evening hours in two areas. The primary area is over SE Missouri and SW Illinois, with a secondary area over NE Missouri and WC Illinois.

08/11/2026

There is a threat for strong to severe thunderstorms Wednesday, primarily in Illinois. Damaging wind and a few tornadoes are the main hazards, however thunderstorm development will depend on earlier storms. Have multiple warning sources, stay updated at weather.gov!

07/27/2026

07/27/2026

There is a Slight (Level 2) Risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. The highest chance for severe storms will be across west central, southwest, and south central Illinois. However, thunderstorm development is not certain, and there may not be any storms at all. If storms to form, some will likely be severe. Damaging winds in excess of 60 mph is the primary threat with any storms that develop.

07/24/2026

People are urged to prepare for dangerous heat beginning late this weekend and continuing into next week. Heat index readings of 105+ are possible Sunday through at least next Tuesday. An Extreme Heat Watch has therefore been issued for central and eastern Missouri as well as west central and southwest Illinois.

07/09/2026

Thunderstorms are likely over the area into Friday night. A few of them could be severe mainly during the this afternoon and this evening across the entire area. Isolated severe thunderstorms are also possible on Friday along and south of I-70. These storms could also produce locally heavy rainfall. Keep up to date on the latest forecast at weather.gov/stlouis

07/08/2026

Our 2026 Golf Scramble sponsorships are officially LIVE!

Now is your chance to stand alongside those who serve our communities every day. By becoming a sponsor of Brett's First Responders Golf Scramble, you're helping support first responders and their families while honoring and continuing a legacy of service that makes a lasting impact.

⭐ Lieutenant, Captain, and Chief Sponsors receive exclusive early access to reserve their golf teams before registration opens to the public!

Golf team registration opens July 13th—mark your calendars!

Secure your sponsorship today and be part of something bigger:
https://www.brettsfirstresponders.org/2026golfscramble

Together, we can give back to the heroes who are always there for us. Thank you for helping us make a difference, one swing, one partnership, and one act of generosity at a time. 💙

07/04/2026

Members today have already responded to two 1st alarm fires to start the holiday weekend. French Village Fire was dispatched on a box alarm assignment to assist Fairview Caseyville Township Fire Protection District with a working structure fire around 1 pm today. Assistant Chief 2801 and Engine 2811 responded and operated on scene for approximately an hour and a half. While members were picking up from that fire, they were then dispatched to a reported possible structure fire in the 7900 block of Bunkum Road. Assistant Chief 2801, Engine 2811, Engine 2821, and Brush 2818 responded and arrived on scene to find two vehicles fully involved near a building in a fenced-in lot. Caseyville Volunteer Fire Department was requested due to the address being in their district. A first alarm assignment was requested, bringing Fairview Fire and State Park Volunteer Fire Department to the scene and moving up Signal Hill Fire to French Village House 1. Members on scene were able to hold the fire to the vehicles and saved the building. No injuries were reported in either fire today. The teamwork today shows the importance of mutual aid amongst your local fire departments. Also, a huge thank you to Caseyville Police Department for their assistance on the Bunkum Road fire.

07/04/2026