Christy Fire Protection District

04/13/2026

The Illinois Fire Service Institute will be back at Station 1 tomorrow night for “Fire Ground Ropes and Knots.”

This program covers practical rope use and the knots most commonly used in the fire service, with a strong focus on real-world application on the fireground.

Come hungry and ready to learn. You’ll leave with new skills and a full stomach.

Just remember, fire family… never eat more than your mask can hold.

04/09/2026

Dry and windy conditions continue today, keeping the fire risk elevated.
Please use extra caution with any outdoor burning

04/08/2026

A windy Wednesday can turn a small, contained fire into an uncontrolled brush fire in a hurry, and that’s exactly what happened this afternoon.

With manpower and resources from Bridgeport and Lawrence-Allison, the fire was quickly brought under control and extinguished.

It may be spring, but conditions are still very dry. Please use extra caution with any outdoor burning, especially on windy days. It doesn’t take much for things to get out of hand.

04/08/2026

Today, crews from Lawrence-Allison, Bridgeport, Christy Fire, and Lawrence County Ambulance responded to a single-vehicle accident with entrapment.

From patient extrication and medical care to establishing the landing zone, this call showed exactly what teamwork and training look like.

You should be proud of your local first responders and the way these agencies came together to serve our community. 🚒🚑🚁

And shout out to Air Evac Lifeteam 150 - Olney, IL for the scene flight!

04/07/2026

Friendly reminder: it’s the first Tuesday of the month, which means the 10:00 AM storm siren test.
No air raid. No severe weather. Just a test. 🚨

04/07/2026

04/06/2026

Photo shared by “Dirt Racing News” of Firefighters Provines & Bonnell at Red Hill Raceway Friday night.

A great crowd and a great night of racing! We’re proud to be able to provide coverage for our local raceway and help keep everyone safe while they enjoy a fun night at the track.

04/05/2026

When one of our fellow MABAS 70 departments gets toned out for a fire, you’ll usually see our members start making their way to the station. Sometimes we’re needed, sometimes we’re not, but we’re always ready to roll.

Tonight, we had 5 officers and 5 firefighters at the firehouse, ready to respond if called.

That’s what mutual aid is all about. Neighbors helping neighbors, departments backing each other up, and always being ready when the call comes.

04/01/2026

🚨 NOTICE: Christy Fire Closed Tonight Due to the Full Moon 🌕

After careful consideration, we have made the tough decision to shut down operations for tonight due to the full moon.

As many teachers, healthcare workers, and first responders know… working during a full moon just isn’t worth the chaos.

Happy April Fools’ Day! 😎

Rain or shine, holidays, full moons, and everything in between, Christy Fire is on duty 24/7/365. 🚒

03/31/2026

Tonight, we geared up for race season at Red Hill Raceway! We covered race fuels, how they burn, our track safety procedures, and even got some hands-on time with a sprint car to go over its safety features and talk through our game plan for incidents involving these cars.

As you can see, Sumner Police Department joined us tonight too because deep down, all cops want to be firefighters 🚒😏