Fire News

The St. Charles Fire Department responded to 602 Sidwell Court, Unit Q, at approximately 2:21 p.m. on April 6 for a report of a fire in a building. The first St. Charles unit arrived on the scene in just over four minutes and found an active fire inside the unit. The fire was brought under control in approximately eight minutes. The fire was contained to the unit of origin and did not extend to the building structure. Fire damage to the contents is estimated at $15,000. One occupant was working in the unit at the time, who reported the fire and safely exited the structure unharmed.

The St. Charles Fire Department once again has been awarded a Public Protection Class 1 rating by the Insurance Services Office (ISO). The Department first achieved this elite rating in 2015, and is honored to maintain this elite status as an ISO Class 1 Fire Department.

The St. Charles Fire Department responded to 1704 Rita Ave. at approximately 4:43 PM Feb. 18 for a report of an attached garage fire. The first St. Charles unit arrived on the scene in approximately 4 minutes and reported a working attached garage fire. The fire was brought under control in approximately 20 minutes and was contained to the garage. The fire did not extend to the living space of the residence which received only minor smoke exposure. Fire damage to the structure and contents is estimated at $27000.

Carbon monoxide, also known as CO, is called the “Invisible Killer” because it’s a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. More than 150 people in the Unites States die every year from accidental non-fire-related CO poisoning associated with consumer products, such as generators. Other products include faulty, improperly-used or incorrectly-vented fuel-burning appliances such as furnaces, stoves, water heaters, and fireplaces.

At  7:45 p.m. on Jan. 25, the St. Charles Fire Department responded to 215 W. Main St. for a report of smoke coming from the rear of the building by the neighbor. The first unit was on the scene by 19:47 and found moderate to heavy smoke coming from the rear of the building. Due to the nature of the structure, the potential for heavy fire loss to the downtown area, and the cold temperatures, the alarm was raised to a first level Box Alarm. The fire was contained to the rear portion of the building by firefighters and brought under control in approximately 80 minutes.

The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting water main flushing at 101 S. Randall Road on Thursday, December 30, 2021. The test will begin at approximately 10:00 A.M. and finish by 11:00 A.M. the same day.

The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting Hydrant Flow Testing at 2500 E. Main on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. The test will begin at approximately 10:00 A.M. and finish by 11:00 A.M. the same day.

The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting hydrant flow testing at 4075 E Main Street on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. The test will begin at approximately 11:00 a.m. and finish by 12:00 p.m. the same day.

The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting water main flushing at 4075 E Main Street on Friday, August 13, 2021. The test will begin at approximately 1:00 P.M. and finish by 2:00 P.M. the same day.

The St. Charles Fire Department recently participated in a live-fire mutual aid training hosted by West Chicago. Neighboring towns were invited to train together at the facility in West Chicago.

The training incorporated as many skills as possible that fire personnel may encounter during a fire emergency, including: