Murphysboro Fire Department

Murphysboro Fire Department The Murphysboro Fire Department was established in 1907. The department responds to over 650 calls a year through its eleven employees.

Our mission is to minimize loss of life, property, and damage to the environment from fires, natural disasters and other life-threatening situations in the City of Murphysboro. Celebrating over a Century of Proud Service!In 2007, the Murphysboro Fire Department proudly celebrated its 100th year of serving the residents of Murphysboro. It maintains two fire stations: Station I, located at 219 North

10th Street, is manned 24 hours a day; and Station II, located at 1616 Pine Street, is unmanned. The department is dispatched from the city's 24-hour 911 dispatch center located at Station I.A complete written and pictorial history of the department has been writted by department historian Ron Manwaring and is available for purchase here.Fire Prevention Education – The department encourages all citizens to stop by or call the North 10th Street location anytime, 24/7, with questions about the department or fire prevention. Department personnel also provide tours to groups, as well as fire prevention education programs to schools or other organizations. Simply contact the department to make arrangements.Emergency Planning & Response – In addition to structural fires, fire education, and arson investigations, the department also is responsible for extrication from vehicle accidents, hazardous materials response, and response to train derailments. Through it membership in the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS), Division 45, it works with fire departments throughout Illinois to develop plans for mutual aid and sharing resources, as needed.Through its efforts in disaster pre-planning, the department received federal grants to send three of its members to train to become part of the Technical Rescue Team involving 428 hours of hands-on training in trench rescue, collapsed and confined space rescue, and rope rescue. In addition two members were trained to serve as part of the Hazardous Materials Team.We are an all hazards fire department that consists of 10 firefighters that cover 4 shifts and are here to serve the citizens 24/7/365. We are currently led by Fire Chief Steve McBride, a fire service veteran with over 34 years in public safety.

After hose testing some of us decided to go to Game On Grill and Bar for lunch. We were completely taken aback when we w...
08/26/2026

After hose testing some of us decided to go to Game On Grill and Bar for lunch. We were completely taken aback when we were told that our lunch was on the house! Many thanks to Tracy Abbott for her generosity!

8 guys, 4 hours, 3000 feet of 5 inch supply line tested, drained, and reloaded. Strong work today by your Murphysbor...
08/26/2026

8 guys, 4 hours, 3000 feet of 5 inch supply line tested, drained, and reloaded. Strong work today by your Murphysboro Firefighters!

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08/20/2026

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The Murphysboro Fire Department has been hard at work today cleaning the sidewalks down Walnut Street in preparation for...
08/16/2026

The Murphysboro Fire Department has been hard at work today cleaning the sidewalks down Walnut Street in preparation for the upcoming Murphysboro Apple Festival! 🍎🚒

Now that the sidewalks are fresh and clean, feel free to start placing your folding chairs to save the best viewing spots for the parade.

We can't wait to see everyone out there!

Important reminder for the Apple Festival! The Murphysboro Fire Department will be cleaning the sidewalks along Walnut S...
08/12/2026

Important reminder for the Apple Festival!

The Murphysboro Fire Department will be cleaning the sidewalks along Walnut Street this Sunday morning.

To help us get the job done quickly and efficiently, please DO NOT put any parade chairs out until Sunday afternoon.

Thank you for your cooperation!

07/04/2026
The Murphysboro Fire Department wants to give a HUGE shout-out and a very big "THANK YOU" to Chad Carson and Randy Grob,...
07/01/2026

The Murphysboro Fire Department wants to give a HUGE shout-out and a very big "THANK YOU" to Chad Carson and Randy Grob, the owners of South Paw Bar & Grill! 🍔🍟

They stopped by today and treated our crew to an amazing lunch! We can always count on their incredible support for our community.

We are so lucky to have businesses like yours, supporting local first responders.

Thanks again, Chad, Randy, and everyone at South Paw Bar & Grill!

Go support them, Murphysboro!

They've got our backs! 🇺🇸

🚒🍩 BIG THANK YOU TO GARY’S DONUTS! 🍩🚒A huge shoutout to Gary's Donuts (Donut Club) for dropping off this incredible box ...
06/27/2026

🚒🍩 BIG THANK YOU TO GARY’S DONUTS! 🍩🚒

A huge shoutout to Gary's Donuts (Donut Club) for dropping off this incredible box of treats for our crew! As you can see they hooked us up with an amazing spread—from long johns and sprinkles to powdered donuts, cinnamon-sugar, and plenty of donut holes to keep everyone fueled up.

Our firefighters and staff truly appreciate the community support (and the sugar rush) to keep us going through the shift. Community partnerships like this are what make Murphysboro such a great place to serve.

Next time you're craving something sweet, make sure to stop by and show them some love!

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219 N 10th Street
Murphysboro, IL
62966

Telephone

+16186843991

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