Coal City Fire Protection Dist

The Coal City Fire Protection District is a vital part of the Coal City, Illinois, community, providing fire protection and emergency medical services to the residents of Coal City, Diamond, Carbon Hill, and Grundy County. Established in 1966, the District has a long history of dedicated service to the community, with its firefighters and emergency medical technicians working tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of the district's residents.

Our Services

The Coal City Fire Protection District provides a wide range of services to the community, including:

• Fire Suppression: Our firefighters are highly trained and equipped to respond to all types of fires, including structural, wildland, and vehicle fires. We have multiple fire stations strategically located throughout the district to ensure a rapid response to any fire emergency.
• Emergency Medical Services: Our emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics provide advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical services, responding to medical emergencies such as cardiac arrests, strokes, and trauma.
• Fire Prevention and Public Education: Our fire prevention division is dedicated to reducing the risk of fire in the community through education, inspection, and code enforcement. We offer a variety of fire safety education programs for children and adults, as well as fire safety inspections for businesses.
• Building Permits and Inspections: Our building permit division ensures that all new construction and renovation projects in the district are built in compliance with local and state building codes, reducing the risk of fire and ensuring the safety of the community.
• Technical Rescue: Our technical rescue team is trained and equipped to respond to a wide range of emergency situations, including high-angle rescue, swiftwater rescue, and structural collapse.
• Hazardous Materials Response: Our hazardous materials response team is trained and equipped to respond to incidents involving hazardous materials, ensuring the safety of the community and the environment.

Our History

The Coal City Fire Protection District was established in 1966, in response to the need for a dedicated fire department to serve the growing community. The first fire station was located on South Washington Street in Coal City and was staffed by a group of dedicated volunteers. Over the years, the District has grown and evolved, adding new stations, equipment, and personnel to meet the changing needs of the community. Today, the District protects 55 square miles and serves a population of approximately 10,500 residents.

Our Tradition and Membership

One of the District's most enduring traditions is the use of "Omaha Orange" as the color for all of its equipment. The District's fire trucks and equipment are painted in this distinctive color, making them highly visible in the community and ensuring a rapid response in emergency situations. The District's membership includes both full-time and paid-on-call firefighters, as well as EMTs and paramedics, who are all dedicated to serving the community.

Our Affiliations

The Coal City Fire Protection District is a member of MABAS Division 15 and the Chief Shabbona Firefighter's Training Association, as well as a participating member of MABAS 15 HazMat, Dive Teams, and the Technical Rescue Team. These affiliations provide the District with access to additional resources and expertise, ensuring that we are able to provide the highest level of service to the community.