Sigel Fire Department

06/13/2026

🍔🌭 Be honest... you double-click the tongs before firing up the grill, don't you? 👀

Don't worry, we all do it.

But while that might be your grilling good luck charm, it won't prevent a grill fire if your grill isn't properly cleaned and maintained.

Before cooking your next summer meal, take a few minutes to:
🔥 Clean grease and food buildup from the grill grates
🔥 Empty and clean the grease trap
🔥 Check propane connections for leaks
🔥 Keep your grill away from decks, siding, and other combustible materials

A clean grill is a safer grill. Spend a few minutes on maintenance today so you can focus on making great memories around the grill tomorrow.

06/11/2026

Remember heat can escalate quickly!

Hopefully Friday will bring some relief from this heat and humidity.

05/12/2026

🚗👶 Help keep our little passengers safe on the road! Share this post with family and friends in the community. 👶🚗

Parents, grandparents, and caregivers — stop by the Effingham Fire Department on Thursday, May 14th from 1:00–3:00 PM for a FREE car seat event!

Certified technicians will be available to:
✅ Check your child’s car seat installation
✅ Answer safety questions
✅ Help ensure your child is riding safely

📍 Effingham Fire Department
🗓 Thursday, May 14
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

05/04/2026

🚒❤️ Today we recognize the brave men and women who answer the call no matter the hour, no matter the risk.

On International Firefighters’ Day, we thank every firefighter across Illinois and throughout the nation for your courage, dedication, and sacrifice. From protecting lives and property to educating communities and responding in times of crisis, your commitment does not go unnoticed.

Your service makes our communities safer and stronger every single day.

Thank you for all that you do. 🇺🇸🔥

04/28/2026

With the continued heavy rains be cautious of flooded roads. Turn around don’t drown.

04/28/2026

Tornado warning issued for our area. Please seek shelter immediately.

NEW: A Tornado Warning has been issued for part of the following counties: Effingham, Cumberland, Shelby until Apr 27, 2026 8:30PM. Stay connected with the WCIA 3 Weather App for instant alerts. You can also sign up for WeatherCall on our website to get notified by phone, text and email when warnings like this are issued.

04/26/2026

Stay weather aware going into Monday.

All of Illinois remains in a level 3 (enhanced) risk of severe weather on Monday. All severe hazards are possible, including tornadoes and very large hail, though the hail threat will be more focused over western Illinois. There is some uncertainty with the impacts of any rain in the morning, and should that not materialize, the threat level may need to be upgraded. The period from late afternoon through the evening remains the favored time for severe weather.

04/23/2026

Thank you to Jayden Altgilbers for constructing and donating a retired flag dropbox as an Eagle Scout project. The dropbox can be used by those in the Sigel area that are needing to dispose of flags properly. The dropbox is on the west side of the Sigel Fire Station.

04/14/2026

📞 This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

They are the calm, steady voice in moments of crisis providing reassurance, gathering critical information, and ensuring help is sent quickly and efficiently when seconds matter most.

Their professionalism, training, and dedication make a life-saving difference every single day.

Thank you for all that you do! 💙

03/17/2026

On Monday 3/16/26, Sigel firefighters trained at a donated structure on hose deployment and advancement; search and rescue; and firefighter survival through wall breaching.