Philo Fire Protection District

05/31/2026

Philo Fire was proud to assist and work alongside all responding agencies. Strong teamwork and coordination by everyone involved made for an effective response to a challenging incident. We’re grateful for the mutual aid partnerships we share across the area and are always ready to answer the call when needed. Great work by all crews.

05/31/2026

A busy day for the Philo Fire Department yesterday.

Units were first dispatched to the northern part of our district for a report of a tree fire. Upon arrival, Brush 1781 found fire extension into a nearby garage. Crews quickly went to work and were able to extinguish the fire with assistance from Tender 1767 and Engine 1752.

Shortly after returning to the station, crews were paged again to assist our mutual aid partners in Homer on a working structure fire. Engine 1753 and Tender 1767 responded to provide additional manpower and support.

We’re proud to answer the call and stand alongside our mutual aid partners whenever needed. Thank you to all of our members for their dedication and quick response yesterday.

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

Eastern Prairie Fire Protection District responded mutual aid to Carroll Fire Protection District for a reported structure fire at
1604 Olympian Rd., Unit 1.

Engine 6051 arrived on scene and assisted with suppression efforts. Shortly after arrival, crews made a good knock on the fire and were able to contain it quickly.

Thankfully, nobody was injured during the incident.

Eastern Prairie would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance:
Rantoul Fire Department
Thomasboro Fire Department
Carroll Fire Department
St. Joseph Fire Department
Edge-Scott Fire Department
Philo Fire Department
Savoy Fire Department

We would also like to extend a special thank you to the Champaign County SIFT Team, Arrow Ambulance, and METCAD Dispatchers and Salvation Army!

Through teamwork and cooperation, crews were able to extinguish the fire quickly and safely.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.

Their courage and selfless service will never be forgotten.

From all of us at Philo Fire Protection District, we remember and honor our fallen heroes this Memorial Day🇺🇸

05/05/2026

VGFD has responded to FIVE unattended field fires today. These have either been in our response area or an adjacent district. Please do not leave fires unattended, especially in this wind. This may not seem like a big deal but it does tie up a lot of resources to address.

There is a Wind and Dust Advisory in effect until 6:00 tonight.

Thanks to our mutual aid partners:
Camargo Countryside Fire Protection District
Pesotum Fire Protection District
Philo Fire Protection District
Tolono Fire Protection District

05/01/2026

We had a great time this week at Unity Elementary’s Touch-a-Truck event. While some agencies may claim they had the coolest vehicle there… we’ll let the kids decide after they saw the fire truck. 🚒😉

In all seriousness, events like this mean a lot to us. Getting the chance to connect with the community, meet the kids, and give them a look into public safety is what it’s all about. Thank you to Unity East Elementary, Champaign County Sheriff's Office, and everyone who helped make it a great day.

We’re always proud to represent Philo Fire Protection District and serve this community—both on emergencies and at events like these. 🔥

04/30/2026

🚨 TRAINING OPPORTUNITY 🚨

Philo Fire Protection District is proud to host an Illinois Fire Service Institute Grain Bin Rescue Operations course this July at the Philo Fire Department!

📍 Location: 110 E. Washington St., Philo, IL 61864

📅 Dates:
• July 10-12, 2026
• July 17-19, 2026

⏰ Friday: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
⏰ Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

⚠️ All sessions are mandatory.

💲 Cost:
• Illinois Residents: $300
• Out-of-State: $1,050

This hands-on class is a great opportunity for firefighters and responders to gain valuable knowledge and skills in grain bin rescue operations.

📝 Register online through the Illinois Fire Service Institute at fsi.illinois.edu

Spots are available now, so don’t wait to register!

04/28/2026

🚨Working Structure Fire🚨

Philo Fire Protection District was dispatched to a structure fire at 8:35 PM Monday April 27, 2026. Upon arrival, crews found heavy fire showing from the structure. Despite the efforts of all responding personnel, the structure was a total loss. Thankfully, there were no injuries to the homeowners or any first responders.

Philo Fire would like to sincerely thank the following agencies for their help and assistance:

METCAD 9-1-1 - Champaign County, Illinois
Broadlands Fire Dept.
BroadlandsLongview FPD Longview Station
Homer Fire Protection District
Sidney Fire Protection District
St. Joseph - Stanton Fire Protection District
Pesotum Fire Protection District
Tolono Fire Protection District
Villa Grove Fire & Rescue
Eastern Prairie Fire Protection District
Champaign County Sheriff's Office
Arrow Ambulance
SIFT Team

We are grateful for the continued teamwork and strong partnerships that help keep our communities safe.

04/14/2026

🚨National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week🚨

This week we recognize the men and women of METCAD 9-1-1 - Champaign County, Illinois for their hard work, long hours, and dedication. They’re the ones behind every emergency—making sure help gets where it needs to go, when it matters most.

They handle the calls no one else hears and help keep our responders and community safe every single day.

From everyone at Philo Fire, We thank you for everything you do always. We appreciate you more than you know. 📞💛