Mt. Olive Volunteer Fire Department

08/30/2026

ICYMI
Registration is now open for the fall EMT-Basic class.
Register online at fsi.illinois.edu

08/27/2026

🚗🎉 CRUISE INTO HISTORY! 🎉🚗

Join us September 4–6, 2026, at JC Niemann Park in Mount Olive, IL for the Mount Olive Route 66 Centennial Homecoming!

Enjoy three days of live music, carnival rides, vendors, food trucks, a car cruise-in, parade, beer tent, and your chance to WIN $10,000 in our Sunday raffle drawing! 💰

🎟️ Raffle tickets are still available! Don’t miss your chance at the grand prize and hourly drawings beginning at 1 PM on Sunday.

🚘 Want to be part of the Route 66 Parade? Register your entry here:
https://form.jotform.com/251805831857161

👕 Get your official Route 66 Centennial Homecoming shirt here:
https://nikki-vals-crafts.square.site/product/turner-hall-rt-66-t-shirt/UNVBGVP7Z6MTOTZZVZHITLW6?cs=true&cst=custom&utm_id=97759_v0_s00_e0_tv3

📅 September 4–6, 2026
📍 JC Niemann Park • Mount Olive, IL

Bring your family, friends, and your Route 66 spirit as we celebrate 100 years of America’s Mother Road in Mount Olive!

07/03/2026

Space is very limited. Enroll today before it is too late.

06/29/2026

06/17/2026

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 afternoon update.
Stay prepared, know your safe spot, and have multiple ways to receive weather alerts.
***see updates in the comments***

An unlisted playlist of all weather briefings published by NWS St. Louis.

06/12/2026

05/29/2026

Join us in welcoming the newest probationary firefighters to the Mt. Olive Volunteer Fire Department. These young men began serving their community while in high school as Jr. Firefighters. Their achievement reflects years of dedication, training, and commitment to serving the community.

The six new firefighters — David Schoen Jr, Kyle Bone, Isaiah Johnson, Grason Thimsen, Carter Brunnworth, and Brett Schoen (not pictured) will now begin serving alongside veteran members of the department.

The Junior Firefighter Program was created to provide young people with hands-on exposure to fire service operations, leadership development, teamwork, and community service. Participants train alongside department members while learning fire safety, emergency response fundamentals, and the responsibilities that come with serving the public.

The department believes this milestone highlights the long-term success of the Junior Firefighter Program and encourages other young people interested in public safety careers to get involved.

For more information about the Junior Firefighter Program or career opportunities with the Mt. Olive Volunteer Fire Department contact the department at 217-999-2039, DM the page, or email at [email protected]

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those who are grieving. May we, as ...

05/21/2026

Last night we kicked off EMS Week 2026 at Reno's Banquet Hall with our annual EMS Week dinner to honor our staff. We took the opportunity to especially recognize staff who reached career milestones.

Merideth Inman, Paramedic, 5 years
Misty Blevins, Paramedic, 15 years
Mark Arnold, EMT-Basic, 20 years
Jennifer Arnold, EMT-Basic, 20 years

05/20/2026

SAAS EMS is offering an EMR class beginning in July. This is an entry level medical certification that is crucial for local fire departments. Many departments are in need of medical personnel to assist with medical and fire calls. If you wish to help your community or are already on a department, this class is a valuable asset to further your knowledge. A special thank you to Community Hospital of Staunton for a grant to assist in the cost of the program. Please reach out for more information or to register.