Fire Department

At 7:22 p.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2023, the St. Charles Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire at 4051 East Main Street, in a building located on the grounds of Pheasant Run Resort. The first unit arrived on scene five minutes later and reported an active fire on the second floor. The building was searched which confirmed there were no occupants. The fire was extinguished by the first on-scene fire companies within 15 minutes of their arrival. The firefighters then completed extinguishment, checked for any fire extension, and performed overhaul operations.

The St. Charles Fire Department is holding its annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 7:30 a.m., Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, outside at the Fire Department Memorial Monument, 2 E. Main St. The ceremony honors first responders who put duty before self to rescue victims of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks and remembers those who lost their lives that day.

The ceremony will include remarks from members of the Fire Department, State Sen. Donald DeWitte, and Mayor Lora Vitek; posting the Fire Department Memorial Flag; placing the memorial wreath; and observing a moment of silence.