Watseka Fire Department

08/28/2026

08/16/2026

EVENT: Flood Warning ALERT: ...The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Sugar Creek at Milford affecting Iroquois County. For the Sugar Creek...including Milford...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sugar Creek from Near Milford downstream to confluence with Iroquois River at Watseka, including the Milford gauge. * WHEN...From Sunday morning to Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Structures threatened in southwest Milford. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 18.7 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood INSTRUCTIONS: A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Sunday afternoon. TARGET AREA: Iroquois, IL

08/13/2026

The Watseka Area Firefighters Association is having its annual raffle drawing.

1st Prize - Ta**us 9mm pistol (must have valid FOID card)

2nd Prize - Magic Union propane gas grill and flat top griddle combo

3rd Prize - Half of a hog

Drawing is October 10th @ 8pm after our pork burger dinner.

See a Watseka Firefighter to get your tickets starting now up until the drawing. Your support is greatly appreciated!

07/29/2026

Training last night consisted of setting up an emergency landing zone for Carle hospital’s Air Life helicopter.

07/29/2026

💦🚒🚓 Who's ready for the ultimate Water Wars showdown?! 🚓🚒💦

The Watseka Fire Department and Watseka Police Department are going head-to-head in an epic water battle, and YOU get to choose your side!

🔴 Wear RED to join Team Fire
🔵 Wear BLUE to join Team Police

We'll provide the water blasters and everything you need—just bring your team spirit and be ready to get soaked!

📅 Saturday, August 29
🕚 11:00 AM – Noon
📍 By the Memorial at Watseka American Legion Park

This FREE family-friendly event is one of the most exciting parts of the Watseka Family Festival, so don't miss your chance to help determine which department takes home bragging rights!

🔥🚒 Team Fire or 🚓💙 Team Police... which side are YOU on? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️💦

07/16/2026

Congratulations to Kelton Parlich and David Parmenter for graduating from the MABAS 7 fire academy tonight. These two put in countless hours over the past few months to earn the title of certified Firefighter. Good work guys!

07/11/2026

Congratulations to the Watseka Area Firefighters Association for winning the Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce golf outing yesterday! ⛳️ Great job gentlemen!

07/04/2026

Happy 250th Birthday America! 🇺🇸

06/30/2026

We would like to congratulate Candidate/EMT David Parmenter on his 1st year anniversary with the Watseka Fire Department (06/22/2025). Thank you for all you do for the community and City of Watseka!

06/30/2026

We would like to congratulate Lieutenant Greg DeVries on his 22nd year anniversary with the Watseka Fire Department (06/22/2004). Thank you for all you do for the community and City of Watseka!