QEM Fire Protection District

08/31/2026

🌶️🚨 BACK THE BADGE & BOOTS! 🚨🌶️

Join us for the 1st Annual Jersey County BackStoppers Chili Cook-Off!

📅 October 24, 2026 | 📍 Knights of Columbus, Jerseyville
⏰ Doors open at 4 PM | 🏆 Winner at 7 PM
🎟️ $10 for 10 chili samples + 1 vote!

❤️ All proceeds benefit Jersey County BackStoppers!

Come hungry & support our first responders! 🚒👮‍♂️🚑

08/24/2026

🌶️🚒 BACK THE BADGE & BOOTS CHILI COOK-OFF! 🚒🌶️

Calling all Police, Fire, EMS & Telecommunicators! 👮‍♀️🚒🚑📞

Think your chili has what it takes? Come out Saturday, October 24th at Knights of Columbus Hall in Jerseyville for the 1st Annual Jersey County Back the Badge & Boots Chili Cook-Off!

🔥 $10 gets you 10 chili samples + 1 People’s Choice vote!
🏆 Winner announced at 7 PM
❤️ All proceeds benefit Backstoppers of Jersey County IL

Come hungry, bring your friends, and help support the families of those who protect and serve our community!

Good chili. Great people. Greater cause. 🌶️❤️

08/22/2026

🔥 **IGNITEHER REGISTRATION IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED!** 🔥

A HUGE thank you to everyone who registered! ❤️ We are so excited to welcome each and every one of you and **cannot wait to see you next month!**

Get ready for a weekend full of **confidence, skills, sisterhood, and a whole lot of fun!** 👩‍🚒🔥

**IgniteHER 2026 — here we come!** 💗

08/20/2026

Support Backstoppers of Jersey County IL

08/19/2026

🎒📚 1st Day of School + IgniteHER Reminder! 🚒💗

The first day of school is here, and we only have a few more days to sign up for IgniteHER! 🔥

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a firefighter or wanted to step outside your comfort zone and try something new—this is your chance!

✨ **IgniteHER is COMPLETELY FREE!**
🍽️ Lunch is provided Saturday & Sunday
🔥 Hands-on experiences
💪 Learn new skills
👩‍🚒 Meet an amazing group of women
❤️ Build confidence, skills & sisterhood

Don’t wait—registration closes soon! Come join us for a weekend of learning, fun, and trying something new! 🚒🔥

📲 Sign up today and come IGNITE HER!💗

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGUvalk_3CuMPaLLl7aw491hERJTmExLjz80qsuHpvyI_Vpg/viewform?usp=dialog

08/18/2026

25th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb 🧑‍🚒

**25 years. 110 floors. One mission: NEVER FORGET.**

Join us on Friday, September 11th at 6:00 PM as we honor the 343 firefighters and first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001.

Participants will climb the equivalent of 110 floors—the height of the World Trade Center towers—carrying their memory with every step. ❤️‍🔥

This isn’t just a climb.
It’s a tribute.
It’s a promise.
We will never forget.

September 11, 2026 | 6:00 PM
🧑‍🚒 25th Anniversary Memorial Stair Climb
🔥 110 Floors • 343 Heroes • One Legacy

Come climb with us, remember with us, and honor the heroes who gave everything.

**NEVER FORGET.**

08/17/2026

🎉 **WE HAVE OUR FIRST SPONSOR!** 🎉

We are incredibly excited to announce our very first **IgniteHER sponsor — National Memorial of Military Ascension (NMMA)!** 🇺🇸❤️

A HUGE thank you to NMMA for supporting our program as a **CHIEF SPONSOR!** 👩‍🚒🔥

Your generosity and support mean so much to us and will help make this experience possible for the women participating in IgniteHER.

We are so grateful to have you in our corner as we work to build **confidence, skills & sisterhood.** 💕🔥

**Thank you, NMMA, for believing in IgniteHER!** 🇺🇸👩‍🚒

08/17/2026

08/12/2026

🔥 SEPTEMBER IS GOING TO BE A BUSY ONE AT QEM! 🔥

We have SO much happening at the department next month, and we can’t wait to see our community out supporting us! ❤️🚒

🇺🇸 9/11 25th Anniversary Memorial Stair Climb
📅 September 11th @ 6:00 PM
Come join us as we honor and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
🧗‍♀️ Memorial Stair Climb
🎪 Bounce house obstacle course will also be available!

🐟 QEM Annual Fish Fry
📅 September 12th | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍 QEM Fire Protection District
🍽️ Menu coming soon!

🔥 IgniteHER
📅 September 25–27
A hands-on first responder experience designed to introduce women to the world of firefighting.
⚠️ Registration closes soon! If you’ve been thinking about signing up, now is the time!

Mark your calendars, bring your family and friends, and come support your local fire department! ❤️‍🔥🚒

September is going to be one for the books! 🔥

08/09/2026

📢 T-SHIRT INFORMATION

We just wanted to make everyone aware that we are NOT currently selling QEM Fire Protection District t-shirts.

Please be aware that if/when we do offer t-shirts for sale, it will be as part of a fundraiser, and the information will be posted directly by us on our official social media pages.

If you see someone selling shirts or taking orders claiming to be through QEM Fire, please know that it is not an official sale unless it has been posted by us.

Thank you for helping us spread the word and keeping everyone informed! ❤️‍🔥🚒