Williamsville Fire Protection District Membership

09/24/2022

Happy Wedding Day Captain Cremeens and his bride to be Lilly! We wish you a lifetime of happiness!

09/22/2022

season has arrived across much of Illinois. Make sure you SLOW DOWN and give farmers plenty of room to work! Remember, it's hard to see behind some of these large implements so allow extra space and please be patient!

09/19/2022

Flash Flood Warning ⚠️

09/19/2022

Severe thunderstorm warning ⚠️

09/19/2022

Severe thunderstorm watch until 4am

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for areas west of I-57 until 4:00 AM Monday morning. Large hail and damaging winds are the primary threats with localized heavy rainfall. newschannel20.com/weather

09/18/2022

Jacksonville NOAA Weather Radio Station is currently offline. Make sure you tune into an alternate weather station to stay updated especially with severe weather expected tonight!!

*** IMPORTANT ***

The Jacksonville NOAA Weather Radio station is currently offline. With severe weather expected tonight, please make sure you are tuned to an alternate station to receive any watches and warnings! Stations in Springfield, Macomb, Jerseyville, and Hannibal all cover portions of the WXM-90 listening area.

09/18/2022

Heads up for tomorrow evening!

09/11/2022

Raffle drawing

09/11/2022

🔥Fire Sale🔥 3lb pks of sausage patties for $12.00
12 patties a bag

09/11/2022

Thank you to everyone who came out today and supported the fire department!! The community and even neighboring fire departments really came together to show us some love and we appreciate all of it!!
Breakfast ends at 1 so there’s still time to grab some pancakes and sausage and also purchase some raffle tickets for the pellet grill!! Raffle drawing is at 1:30.
Again thank you for all of your continued support!

09/11/2022

We also have sausage patties for sale! $15 for 12 patties! Come and get it!

09/10/2022

Come get your pellet grill raffle tickets! Info tent on the Boulevard!

09/10/2022

Waterball is underway! Come check us out!

09/10/2022

We are at the info tent on the Blvd with your pellet grill raffle tickets and brick order forms!
Come see us!

09/06/2022

EMT Class 22-23

WFPD is hosting an EMT class! Sign up now!

Tuition - $1,060 with a $250 deposit due with this form (non-refundable). Check, Cash, Venmo, or Apple Pay are available. Students must have access to a laptop, iPad, or tablet for class for use during class. Tuition payment plans are available upon request. If you have any questions please call, te...

09/04/2022

This weekend at Autumn on the Boulevard is the last weekend to get your brick orders in and/or paid for! We will be at the info tent with raffle tickets for the pellet grill. We will announce the winner of the raffle at the conclusion of our Pancake and Sausage Brunch! Hope to see you all there!

08/29/2022

[5:00pm] - Storms are beginning to develop across portions of central and west central Illinois. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 10 PM CST. Stay weather aware this evening.

08/18/2022

WFPD is selling Raffle tickets to win a Pit Boss Pellet grill and pellet variety pack!

Tickets are $5 for 1 and $20 for 5

see a member, send a message, or come see us at Autumn on the Boulevard!

08/06/2022

Let us wash your car! Today from 9am to 3pm. $10 per car. Donations accepted and appreciated! Drive thru style, enter around back!
Come see us today!

08/03/2022

⚠️Severe Thunderstorm warning until 3pm⚠️

08/03/2022

⚠️severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 9pm⚠️

08/03/2022

Stay safe and keep an eye on the weather today!

Strong to severe thunderstorms are likely today for a large portion of Illinois.

Storms will begin to fire up as early as 12-2PM north of I-74 and race east across northeastern Illinois.

More storm will fire up between 4 and 6PM this afternoon south of Peoria and race southeast through central/southern Illinois.

Main hazards are damaging winds up to 70MPH, large hail and flash flooding.

08/02/2022

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National Weather Service announces

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values of 104 to 108 expected Wednesday
afternoon.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast and west
central Illinois.

* WHEN...From noon to 7 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or
spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities
to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat
exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting
clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends
scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned
environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

08/02/2022

⚠️ Severe Thunderstorm Warning ⚠️
In effect until 3:15 am

08/01/2022

WFPD will be hosting our annual Water Ball Tournament at Williamsvilles Autumn on the Boulevard Sept 10 at 9 am. Come out and watch as your local firefighters take on some near by departments. If you are a department and would like to participate please email [email protected] by September 3rd!

07/25/2022

A flood watch will remain in effect through Tuesday morning.

07/23/2022

🥵 Heat advisory in effect from noon to 8pm tomorrow.

Heat index values over 105 degrees are likely on Saturday over much of central and southeast Illinois, so a Heat Advisory has been issued from Galesburg to Springfield to Lawrenceville westward. There is some uncertainty east of there due to morning clouds and rain, which could keep temperatures down for a time. While the advisory is in effect from noon to 8 pm Saturday, there is some potential it may need to be extended into Sunday, especially south of I-72.

07/19/2022

August 6th from 9am to 3pm at the firehouse!

07/16/2022

We are delighted to host Jorg again this year! If you would like to donate to Care for Rare America, follow his journey, and read more about him and the foundation please visit https://care-for-rare-america.org/jorg/

07/08/2022

⚠️FLASH FLOOD WARNING ⚠️

07/04/2022

Happy 4th of July! Be safe, stay safe ❤🤍💙

07/02/2022

Williamsville Fire Protection District Buy A Brick Fundraiser -

Williamsville Fire Protection District Buy A Brick Fundraiser -

WILLIAMSVILLE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BUY A BRICK FUNDRAISER Funds will be used to help us serve you better! HOW TO ORDER Order online (below) or Click here to download an order form. DONATIONS ARE: $75 for a 4”x 8” brick (3 Lines of Text)$100 for a 8”x 8” brick (5 Lines of Text)$350 for a ...

07/01/2022

WFPD would like to welcome another new Probationary Member Carrie Compardo!
She and her son are newer residents and Carrie has a heart for helping! "I love being able to help someone in need or make a difference in someone's life. I felt this opportunity would keep me in shape mentally and physically and push me to achieve the challenges ahead. So excited to be prt of the team!!!"
Help us welcome her to our Community!

06/30/2022

WFPD would like to announce our new Probabtionary Member Shana McDermith.
She just graduated high school and plans on studying fire science at LLCC this fall.
Join us in welcoming her to our community!

06/26/2022

⚠️Severe thunderstorm warning ⚠️

06/25/2022

Today the department had a little fun and we played softball with a couple of our neighboring departments. It was a great opportunity to get together and spend some quality time with our mutual aid departments! Sherman Fire Protection District Riverton Fire and EMS.

06/25/2022

Sever Thunderstorm Watch until midnight

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued until midnight for portions of central Illinois, including Peoria, Springfield, and Bloomington. Storms are expected to develop in west-central and northwestern Illinois and move southeastward. Damaging winds are the primary concern, although isolated large hail is also possible. If you have outdoor plans this evening, make sure you have a way to monitor the weather, and get to safe shelter as the storms approach.

06/21/2022

A Heat Advisory remains in effect for this afternoon and early evening in areas west of I-55. The highest heat index is expected near the Illinois River valley, topping out around 105 degrees. If you have to be outside, be sure to take frequent breaks in an air conditioned environment, avoid strenuous activity, and drink plenty of water.

06/19/2022

06/16/2022

One of our own participated today! Way to go Firefighter/Officer Mayes!

06/16/2022

Just be mindful of the weather tonight. Will update as they come in

Storms are expected to redevelop this evening and move across portions of central Illinois late this evening and overnight. Some of these storms could be severe with large hail and damaging winds. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.

06/14/2022

⚠️Excessive heat warning ⚠️

06/13/2022

Please remember to keep cool, stay hydrated, make sure outside animals have proper shade and fresh water if you are unable to bring them inside, limit time outside for children and keep them cool and hydrated. It's going to be a very hot and humid next few days. Stay safe

Oppressively hot and humid conditions will dominate the area today through Wednesday. Expect daily highs in the mid to upper 90s and lows in the upper 70s. With the high humidity, afternoon heat indices will peak at 105-110 degrees each day. Heat is the top weather related cause of death, so take precautions during this dangerous heat wave!