South Macon Fire Department

South Macon Fire Department Proudly serving South Macon Fire District based in Macon, Il. 100% Volunteer since 1949.

Next kid to show up before 8 pm gets the entire bowl!!!!
11/01/2025

Next kid to show up before 8 pm gets the entire bowl!!!!

Happy Halloween, everyone! Just a reminder to stop by the firehouse tonight to collect some extra candy and say hi! We c...
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween, everyone! Just a reminder to stop by the firehouse tonight to collect some extra candy and say hi! We can’t wait to see you!

We will be handing out candy from 5pm-8pm.

10/20/2025

🔥 Burn Ban Lifted – Effective October 20, 2025 🔥

With recent weather conditions improving, the South Macon Fire Protection District is officially lifting the burn ban effective today, October 20, 2025.

Please remember that city ordinances only permit the burning of yard waste. We ask all residents to burn safely and responsibly to help prevent unintended fires.

Thank you for your cooperation and continued efforts to keep our community safe.

— South Macon Fire Protection District

10/05/2025

Public Information Statement

South Macon Fire Protection District
Date: October 5, 2025
Subject: Field Fire on W. Andrews Street Road

At approximately 1:26 p.m., the South Macon Fire Protection District responded to a field fire on W. Andrews Street Road, located behind the Macon Speedway.

Upon arrival, crews encountered approximately 4 acres of bean stubble actively burning, fueled by dry conditions and wind. Firefighters promptly contained the fire, preventing its spread to nearby properties, with assistance from mutual aid departments.

No injuries were reported, and no structures were damaged.

This incident highlights the ongoing risk of field and grass fires due to persistent dry conditions. The South Macon Fire Protection District urges residents and farmers to refrain from open burning and to exercise caution when operating equipment or discarding smoking materials outdoors. This fire resulted from accidental farm equipment overheating.

⚠️ The South Macon Fire Protection District remains under a burn ban at this time. ⚠️

We appreciate the response efforts of South Wheatland Fire, Blue Mound Fire, and Mt. Zion Fire.

Special thanks to Macon County Dispatch (CIRDC) for their assistance in managing the situation and providing necessary resources.

We also extend our gratitude to Jason Beard of Macon Speedway for his valuable contributions.

Stay alert. Stay safe.
— South Macon Fire Protection District

09/25/2025

🚨 Dense Fog Alert 🚨
South Macon Fire Department reminds drivers: Slow down, use low beams, and drive with caution. Visibility is reduced—arrive safe!

— South Macon FD

09/15/2025

Macon County is under a temporary countywide burn ban effective immediately due to the dry conditions.

09/15/2025

9/15/25
PRESS RELEASE--EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
BURN BAN FOR MACON COUNTY

08/20/2025

There has been a change to the upcoming community walk. The Thursday, August 21st date has been rescheduled to Saturday, August 23rd, at the same time and location as previously listed. Please meet at the Hogan Hills Church parking lot at 8:00am. Thank you everyone, and we hope to see you all there!

Reminder: the second First Responder community walk commences tomorrow at 8:00 a.m., starting from the Firehouse parking...
08/15/2025

Reminder: the second First Responder community walk commences tomorrow at 8:00 a.m., starting from the Firehouse parking lot. We look forward to seeing everyone there!!

This week South Macon Fire visited the Summer Reading Program at South Macon Public Library and talked with the kids abo...
07/18/2025

This week South Macon Fire visited the Summer Reading Program at South Macon Public Library and talked with the kids about how to stay safe this summer and what to do during a fire. After a fire safety presentation, the kids got to check out the engine, try on and learn about our gear, and spray the fire hoses! Thanks to the library & those that attended, we had a great time!

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180 S Front Street
Macon, IL
62544

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