Hydrant Flow Testing
The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting Hydrant Flow Testing at 211 S 6th Avenue on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. The test will begin at approximately 9:30 A.M. and finish by 10:30 A.M. the same day.
Fire News
Hydrant Flow Testing
The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting Hydrant Flow Testing at 1023 W Main Street on Thursday, March 7, 2024. The test will begin at approximately 10:00 A.M. and finish by 11:00 A.M. the same day.
Water Main Flushing at 1023 W Main Street
The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting water main flushing at 1023 W Main Street on Thursday, February 29, 2024. The test will begin at approximately 7:30 A.M. and finish by 8:30 A.M. the same day.
St. Charles Team to Take the Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois
March 3, 2024, 10 a.m., Fox River at Ferson Creek Park
Each year, the Polar Plunge—jumping into cold water in cold weather—raises donations for Special Olympics Illinois programming and events. On March 3, 2024, at 10 a.m., members of the St. Charles Police and Fire departments, along with their families and friends, will plunge into the Fox River for the annual Special Olympics Illinois Polar Plunge. Come to Ferson Creek Park, on Route 31 just east of Wildrose Springs Drive to cheer them on. All proceeds benefit Special Olympics Illinois.
Hydrant Flow Testing
The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting Hydrant Flow Testing at 300 S 2nd Street on Wednesday, February 22, 2024. The test will begin at approximately 1:00 P.M. and finish by 2:00 P.M. the same day.
Hydrant Flow Testing
The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting Hydrant Flow Testing at 873 Geneva Road on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. The test will begin at approximately 8:30 A.M. and finish by 9:30 A.M. the same day.
Water Main Flushing at 425, 435, 451 & 455 Smith Road
The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting water main flushing at 425, 435, 451 and 455 Smith Road on Monday, January 8, 2024. The test will begin at approximately 10:30 A.M. and finish by 12:30 P.M. the same day.
Water Main Flushing at 1985 McThurstan Court
The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting water main flushing at 1985 McThurstan Court on Monday, January 8, 2024. The test will begin at approximately 9:00 A.M. and finish by 10:00 A.M. the same day.
Snow Shoveling Safety Tips
A few safety tips when you are out clearing your driveway or sidewalk this season:
Structure Fire
1400 Block of Oak Street
The St. Charles Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire in a home located in the 1400 block of Oak Street at approximately 01:25 am. The first unit arrived on scene in approximately four minutes and reported visible fire venting from the open main entry door to the home. One occupant was found outside in the front yard and was treated and transported to Delnor Hospital. Two other occupants in the home were able to exit without injury. First arriving fire companies extinguished the fire within 15 minutes of arrival.
