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Week 4 of Building Safety Month is all about “Communities Without Limits”. This week, we’re showcasing the importance of accessibility in building construction and design. What are some features in your community that improve accessibility?

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Let’s keep spreading the word about Building Safety Month 2026! Week 3 encourages community preparedness and highlights how disaster-resilient building codes protect people and property. How are you “Prepared to Protect” at home and in your community?

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Here are a few photos from today's badge pinning of Deputy Chief Chris Zaremba. Deputy Chief Zaremba had his badge pinned on by his wife and was joined by family. Congratulations!

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Building Safety Month 2026 continues! The theme for Week 2 is “Voices of the Built Environment,” which spotlights building safety professionals and the roles they play in keeping communities safe.
Click here to learn more: BSM Week 2 - ICC https://t.co/cpqmx9aGsH

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The Champaign Fire Department is pleased to announce the appointment of Battalion Chief Chris Zaremba to the rank of Deputy Chief. Battalion Chief Zaremba is a 26-year veteran of the fire department. Congratulations!

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UPDATE: One CFD fire crew remains on scene in the 300 block of S. Country Fair Dr. Country Fair Dr. is now open.

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UPDATE: Crews remain on scene of the fire in the 300 block of S. Country Fair Dr. Springfield Ave. Is reopened. Country Fair Dr. is closed from Springfield Ave. to University Ave.

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Champaign Fire is on the scene of a second alarm working fire in the area of Springfield Ave and Country Fair Dr. Springfield Ave will be closed at Country Fair Dr. Please find an alternate route.

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The City of Champaign had a historic month in March issuing over $241 million of total construction value! Champaign continues to welcome new residents and businesses to our community.

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The Spring 2026 delivery of the Champaign Fire Academy is set to run from April 6th - June 5th, 2026. We have a few remaining spots available.

Tuition Rate: $7500 per student

For information or to sign up, contact:

[email protected] or [email protected]

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Overnight, CFD responded to a fire in a vacant single-family home in the 200 block of E Washington St. Fire crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire. Here are a few photos from that fire.

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CFD will be training all this week at 410 W. Healey St. from 8:00 am-4:00 pm. Fire crews will be performing company-based skills, utilizing theatrical smoke. Expect to see two or three apparatus and fire companies at any given time.

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This week members of Amtrak Police and Amtrak Emergency Management presented Passenger Rail Safety & Response to the Champaign Fire Department. In addition, Amtrak presented two evening sessions for our mutual aid partners in MABAS Division 28.

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CFD responded to an early morning fire in a mobile home on Apricot Dr., on Monday, January 5. The occupants were safely outside when fire crews arrived. Firefighters extended multiple hose lines and were able to quickly extinguish the fire.

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After you ring in the New Year, take time to talk safety at home.
Take a few minutes with your family to practice your home escape plan—know two ways out of every room, choose a meeting place outside, and make sure everyone knows what to do in an emergency.

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Congratulations to the graduates of the second Champaign Fire Academy Graduation on Friday!

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Our hearts are heavy as we honor the passing of our Fire Department Chaplain, David Ashby. His compassion, strength, and steady presence brought comfort to so many during difficult moments. We are grateful for his service to area first responders and our community.

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Today we thank those that have served to protect our nation.

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Happy Halloween! Consider using glow sticks or battery-operated candles for jack-o’-lanterns and other Halloween decorations.

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Our friends at the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District have put together a handy interactive map that shows the locations of food pantries and hot meals/soup kitchen locatoins for those facing food insecurity. Please share with your neighbors in need. https://t.co/HX5nAOiaco