Macomb IL Fire Department

08/26/2026

Flag Honors Notification: The flags across the City, State, and the Nation have been lowered to honor singer/songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and so many more titles; Dolly Parton. Dolly was known to all and will be missed. She made a positive impact in the world that we all should emulate. The flags will be raised Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 at sunset.

08/12/2026

MACOMB, IL
At 9:42 AM, Wednesday, August 12, the Macomb Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 1530 E Wheeler. Fire Department personnel arrived on scene at 9:46 and
observed smoke and flames coming from the structure. The on-duty crew located the fire in an upstairs bedroom. The fire was extinguished and a primary search was completed. The fire was deemed under control at 10:02 AM. Four on-duty firefighters and two chiefs initially responded with nine off-duty firefighters called in to assist at the fire and provide coverage for any additional emergencies. Fire investigators processed the scene, and the
scene was cleared at 11:41AM.

No firefighters or civilians were injured.

Smoke alarms were not present at the time of the fire.

The home sustained fire, smoke, and water damage and has an estimated loss of $12,000.

The cause of the fire was determined to be natural due to a lightning strike and remains under investigation.
Thank you to Macomb - McDonough County Communications Center, Macomb Illinois Police Department, City of Macomb Public Works, and Ameren IL for their assistance with
the fire.

The Macomb Fire Department would like to remind all citizens of the importance of having working smoke alarms for early notification of a fire. We would also like to remind citizens that we will provide homeowners with free smoke alarms through our
partnership with the Be Alarmed program. For more information, please visit https://cityofmacomb.com/fire-prevention-programs/ or call 309-836-7800.

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08/08/2026

Flag Honors Alert: The flags in the State and City will be lowered at Sunrise today per Governor’s orders to honor Corporal Jackie Lee Thurman. They will be raised at sunset on Saturday, August 8th. Corporal Thurman was 18 years old when he went missing in the Korean War after being shot and killed rescuing fellow comrades. His remains were recently identified at the Courts of the Missing at the National Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu. He will be buried near his hometown in Norris City, IL.

07/17/2026

Flag Honors Alert: The flags in the State and City have been lowered per Governor’s orders to honor Senator Lindsey Graham. They will be raised at sunset on Saturday, July 18th.

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from the Macomb Fire Department! 🇺🇸

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July with family and friends.

If you hear a few loud booms this afternoon, there's no need for alarm. J&M Displays will be conducting test fires as they prepare for tonight's fireworks show.
We look forward to celebrating with everyone this evening.

Please remember to enjoy fireworks responsibly, follow all local laws, and have a safe and happy Independence Day!
Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸🎆

06/27/2026

Rededication Ceremony for Fire Station 1

06/26/2026

Come visit us tomorrow!

The Macomb Fire Department invites the community to join firefighters, city officials, and former members for a special Open House and Rededication Ceremony celebrating the 50th anniversary of Fire Station 1.
The event will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Fire Station 1, 219 W. Jackson Street, Macomb, Illinois. The event is free and open to the public.
The celebration marks five decades of service from the current Fire Station 1, which replaced the department's previous station that served the community from 1912 until 1976. Construction of the current station began following a groundbreaking ceremony in January 1975, and the facility officially opened in March 1976, providing Macomb firefighters with a modern headquarters that continues to serve the community today.
The event will feature:
• 1:00 p.m. Rededication Ceremony recognizing the station's 50 years of service.
• Guided Station Tours showcasing the facility and its history.
• Apparatus Displays featuring both historic and modern fire equipment.
• Family Activities for attendees of all ages.
• Opportunities to meet current and retired firefighters and learn about the department's role in protecting the community.
The original station served the City of Macomb for more than six decades before being replaced by the current facility. Since opening in 1976, Fire Station 1 has housed generations of firefighters who have responded to thousands of emergencies, providing fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue operations, and community risk reduction programs.

06/19/2026

Flag Honors Notification: The flags across the City and State have been requested to be lowered today in honor of Juneteenth National Freedom Day per the Governor’s Orders. They will be raised at sunset on today’s date.

06/16/2026

The Macomb Fire Department was honored with the Grain Bin Safety Rescue Award, presented by Nationwide and the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety, in recognition of their assistance during a grain bin rescue on July 23, 2025.

06/14/2026

Happy Flag Day! In 1777 the US flag was adopted by Congress. We found a photo of our firefighters (colorized with AI) circa 1920 with the 48 star flag draped over the new $6,000 fire engine.