Greenup Fire Prot. Dist.

09/24/2025

The burn ban for Greenup Area Fire Protection District has been lifted. We would like to encourage everyone to be safe when burning and report any controlled burns to the Cumberland County Dispatch.
Keep in mind that if we come into another dry spell soon we will have to restore the burn ban.

09/16/2025

A DISTRICT WIDE BURN BAN TO TAKE EFFECT AS OF MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!
GREENUP AREA FIRE PROTECRION DISTRICT hereby notify all residents that a burn ban will be in place- effective midnight tonight, September 15th,2025. This burn ban was instituted by the Fire Chief of the GREENUP AREA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. The Fire Chief has the authority to issue a burn ban, pursuant with Illinois State Law (70 ILCS 705/8.20) directing everyone to refrain from any open burning, including landscape waste, agricultural waste, household trash, and garbage. Also included in this ban are any type of consumer fireworks. The Fire Departments can, by law, impose fines for violation of this burn ban and will, after warning and extinguishing these fires, impose a fine of $100.00. Fines will be in accordance with (70 ILCS 705/11f(c)) for the second violation.

This ban will be in effect until further notice.

This burn ban will remain in effect until significant rainfall over the area takes place. An official notice- when the burn ban is lifted, will be issued. Please direct any questions to the Fire Chief.
Thank you all for your help making this a safe time for everyone.

09/11/2025

09/09/2025

the USFA reports that 20% of university housing bedroom fires are started by candles? 🕯️🔥 This happens even though most colleges ban candles in dorms and other campus housing. Keep these tips in mind to help prevent an accidental fire from occurring.

08/28/2025

2nd TESTING DATE

Greenup Fire Department will be testing fire hydrants Saturday, September 6th, on the south side of Cumberland st in Greenup. You might notice lower pressure and discolored water during this time.

08/28/2025

Recall alert

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric motors and contact Air Vent for a refund. Consumers will be asked to fill out the online registration and verification form with photos of the recalled attic fan motor. Upon confirmation that the consumer has a recalled attic fan motor, t...

08/19/2025

Greenup Fire Department will be testing fire hydrants this Saturday, August 23rd, on the south side of Cumberland st in Greenup. You might notice lower pressure and discolored water during this time.

08/13/2025

08/12/2025

(WAND) - Soaps sold nationwide are being recalled for concerns they could cause "serious and life-threatening infections."

07/22/2025

We are so thankful of their support!

06/30/2025

The OSFM sends our thoughts and prayers to our brothers and sisters in Idaho who have been impacted by the tragedy events. We stand with the Idaho State Fire Marshal's Office and offer our support during this difficult time.

06/27/2025

Recall Alert

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery packs and contact DR Power for a pro-rated refund, based on the battery’s age. Consumers will need to show proof of the battery pack’s destruction by uploading two photographs in accordance with the destruction instructions (provided o...