Marissa Fire Department

06/02/2026

Strong work from our friends over at the Columbia Fire Department! 💪🚒🚨🛥️

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

On this Memorial Day, the members of the Marissa Fire Department extend our deepest gratitude to all who have served our nation and especially to those who gave their lives in defense of it. Their courage, dedication, and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

As we gather with family and friends today, let us take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day and remember the heroes who gave everything for our country.

🇺🇸 We Remember.
🇺🇸 We Honor.
🇺🇸 We Are Forever Grateful.

From all of us at the Marissa Fire Department, thank you to our veterans, active military personnel, and the families who continue to serve alongside them.

05/19/2026

Thank you to ARCH Air Medical Service - Sparta, IL Base for stopping by!

Although we never want to request you for medical reasons, we’re always happy to have you here!

Such an amazing resource to have in our rural area!

05/19/2026

🚁 Helicopter Landing Zone Training Tonight 🚁

Tonight, members of the Marissa Fire Department will be conducting helicopter landing zone training with ARCH Air Medical Service - Sparta, IL Base at the fire station.

Residents in the area may notice increased emergency vehicle activity, bright lights, and loud helicopter noise during the training exercise.

This is a planned training event only and there is no emergency.

Training like this helps our firefighters and EMS personnel prepare for real-life medical emergencies requiring air medical transport and ensures we can safely establish and operate landing zones when every second counts.

We appreciate the community’s understanding and support as we continue training to better serve and protect our area. 🚒🚁

05/12/2026

On Saturday, members of the Marissa Fire Department participated in a hands-on vehicle extrication training to sharpen the skills needed to safely and efficiently rescue trapped patients during motor vehicle accidents.

Training focused on:
🚒 Scene safety and stabilization
🚑 Patient access and rapid removal techniques
🔧 Hydraulic rescue tool operations
🚗 Vehicle stabilization techniques
⚠️ Incident command and teamwork under pressure

Realistic training like this helps ensure our firefighters and EMS personnel are prepared when seconds matter most. We would like to thank everyone who helped make this training possible and all of our members who continue dedicating their time to improving their skills for the community we serve.

We would like to send a HUGE Thank You to J&S Service And Towing in Sparta, IL, for providing these vehicles to us to use for training!

J&S Service & Towing has proven its commitment over the last several years to helping local first responders with their training and emergency response needs and we couldn’t be more grateful there are still companies out there like them that support our efforts!

THANK YOU!

04/27/2026

🚨 Severe Weather Alert 🚨

🚨🚨🚨BE PREPARED🚨🚨🚨

A strong storm system is expected to move into the Mid-Mississippi Valley today, bringing multiple rounds of severe storms.

⛈ Timing:

* Morning: First round of storms
* Afternoon & Evening: Additional storms with increased severity

🌪 Main Concern:

* There is a high likelihood of multiple strong to intense tornadoes developing later today.

⚠️ What You Should Do:

* Stay weather aware throughout the day
* Have multiple ways to receive warnings
* Review your severe weather safety plan
* Be ready to take shelter immediately if warnings are issued

📲 For the latest updates, visit: weather.gov

Stay safe and be prepared.

A strong storm system will approach the mid Mississippi Valley today, bringing multiple rounds of severe storms this morning and again this afternoon/evening. A threat for multiple strong to intense tornadoes will be likely this afternoon/evening. Visit weather.gov for the latest.

04/23/2026

🚑 First Aid, Stop the Bleed & CPR/AED Training – June 6th 🚑

The Marissa Fire Department is hosting a life-saving training event you won’t want to miss! Whether you’re a first responder, parent, coach, or community member, these skills can make all the difference in an emergency.

📍 Location: Marissa Fire Department
721 E. Lyons Street, Marissa, IL 62257

🗓 Date: June 6th

⏰ Class Schedule:
• CPR / AED: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
• Stop the Bleed: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

💲 Cost:
• FREE for residents of the Marissa Fire Protection District (CPR/AED)
• $30 for non-residents (CPR/AED)
• First Aid & Stop the Bleed is FREE for everyone

📲 Sign Up:
Scan the QR codes on the flyer to register for one or both classes.

🖥️Check us out online for more information!
http://marissafire.org
📞 Questions?
Message us on Facebook or contact Josh Blasdel at (618) 979-8140 for more information.

💪 Don’t wait until it’s too late—learn how to save a life!

04/02/2026

From our friends at St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency!

🚨 ST. CLAIR COUNTY – BE ALERT OF SEVERE WEATHER 🌪️⛈️

Severe weather can develop quickly—make sure you and your family are prepared and stay informed when it matters most.

📲 Sign up today for CodeRED Weather Alerts!
👉 Visit: AlertStClair.com

✔️ Receive alerts for:
• Severe thunderstorms
• Flash floods
• Tornadoes

📡 Alerts are delivered by:
• Phone call
• Text message
• Email
(or any combination based on your preferences)

⚠️ Stay Alert:
If severe weather is headed your way, you’ll receive a notification issued through the National Weather Service. Be sure to listen carefully and take immediate action to protect yourself, your family, and your property.

💡 Don’t wait until it’s too late—sign up today and stay ahead of the storm.

03/29/2026

🚨🔥 RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING 🔥🚨

The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued a Red Flag Warning for our area.

📍 Affected Area:
Portions of south central & southwest Illinois and southeast Missouri

⏰ Timing:
Now through 7 PM CDT this evening

💨 Winds:
South winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph

🌡️ Humidity:
Very low relative humidity between 22%–26%

⚠️ What This Means:
Any fire that starts can spread rapidly and become dangerous very quickly.

🚫 Outdoor burning is NOT recommended.

Please use extreme caution today and help prevent accidental fires.

🚒 Stay safe and help protect our community!

02/08/2026

This weekend, our department hosted an Ice Water Rescue Technician course, bringing together 54 firefighters from 20 different departments for a full day of hands-on training. 🧊🚒

Participants trained on cold-water rescue techniques, self-rescue, victim removal, and working safely in extreme winter conditions. The teamwork, professionalism, and dedication shown by everyone involved was outstanding.

Thank you to all the departments that attended and helped make this training a success. Staying prepared means staying ready to serve our communities when seconds matter most. 💪

City of Benton Fire Department.
Breese Fire District.
Coello Volunteer Fire Dept.
Columbia Fire Department .
Coulterville Fire Department.
Edwardsville Fire Department.
Highland-Pierron Fire Department.
Madison Fire Department.
Maeystown Rural Fire Protection District.
Marissa Fire Department.
Mitchell Fire Rescue.
Northwest St. Clair County Fire Protection District.
O'Fallon Fire Department.
Pinckneyville City and Rural Fire Departments.
Smithton Fire Department.
Sparta Fire Department.
Sugar Creek Fire Department.
Swansea Fire Department.
Tilden Fire Department.
Unit 7 Fire Protection District, Station 1, Gillespie.
Waterloo Fire Department.

And a special thank you to the O'Fallon Fire Department for providing additional equipment to support this course and the Marissa Recreation Area for allowing the use of their facilities for this important training!

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