Macomb IL Fire Department

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The Macomb IL Fire Department is a career department established in 1884 serving the City of Macomb and surrounding area.

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.

06/12/2026

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.

05/29/2026

Visit the Macomb Fire Station tomorrow, Saturday, May 30, at 2:00pm for the One Book One Community event! Join us for a tour of the station and story time.

05/25/2026

Flag Honors Alert: The flags across the United States have been lowered in honor of Memorial Day. They will be raised at noon to reflect and remember the heroes who fought for our freedom. We salute all of the men and women that have given the ultimate sacrifice.

05/15/2026

Flag Honors Notification: The flags across the City and State have been lowered today in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day per the Governor’s request. They will be raised at sunset on May 15th, 2026.

05/06/2026

Flag Honors Notification: Flags have been lowered across the City and State to honor and remember Chicago Police Officer John G. Bartholomew who was killed in the Line of Duty on April 25th, 2026. Officer Bartholomew served the City of Chicago Police Department for almost 11 years. The flags will be raised on Friday at sunset per the Governor’s orders.

04/29/2026

Today at 10:26 AM, the Macomb Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident involving a fully loaded concrete truck at University and Lafayette Streets. Crews arrived in less than 4 minutes and discovered the driver was entrapped. Utilizing extrication tools, they removed the roof from the truck and turned over the patient to the awaiting Lifeguard Ambulance Service of Illinois staff. The crew stood by while the concrete truck was dismantled to safely remove it from the roadway.

04/03/2026

The Burn Ban for McDonough county has been lifted. Please continue to use caution when open burning.

Address

219 W Jackson Street
Macomb, IL
61455

Telephone

+13098367800

Website

https://cityofmacomb.com/fire-department/

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