Christy Fire Protection District

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Christy Fire Protection District has 2 Stations and protects over 168 square miles in Lawrence, Richland, and Crawford Counties providing Fire, Rescue, and First Responder Medical Services. The Christy Fire Protection District protects 168 square miles which makes it the 5th largest district by area in the State of Illinois, with a total of 24 volunteers, and 8 response vehicles between 2 Stations.

03/16/2026

We are still under a thunderstorm warning but no active tornado warnings for Lawrence Co.

03/16/2026

New Tornado Warning for Richland Co. this storm could impact portions of northwestern Lawrence County

Happy 50th Birthday to Lawrence-Allison Fire Chief Bill Powell! 🎉🚒From putting up with our shenanigans to handing out wi...
03/15/2026

Happy 50th Birthday to Lawrence-Allison Fire Chief Bill Powell! 🎉🚒

From putting up with our shenanigans to handing out wisdom, we’re glad to have you steering the ship on the east side of Lawrence County.

From all of us on the west side — Happy Birthday, Chief. Hope it’s a good one, friend!🚨

Wind, thunderstorms, tornadoes… or snow. Maybe even a snownado.There’s a good chance we experience several seasons this ...
03/15/2026

Wind, thunderstorms, tornadoes… or snow. Maybe even a snownado.
There’s a good chance we experience several seasons this afternoon here in southern Illinois.

Make sure you stay weather aware and keep an eye on your local forecasts. If storms roll through, have a plan and know where you’ll go if warnings are issued.

As always, Christy Fire will be keeping an eye on the skies right along with you. Stay safe out there. 🌩️🌪️❄️

Another great day of training at Christy Fire. The Illinois Fire Service Institute spent the day teaching basic aerial o...
03/15/2026

Another great day of training at Christy Fire. The Illinois Fire Service Institute spent the day teaching basic aerial operations. From classroom instruction in the morning to hands-on operations in the afternoon, we and our partners are learning to operate more effectively.

And as always, no one leaves Christy Fire hungry…fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, and baked beans were on the menu.

Be sure to pre-register for Monday’s “Overhaul & Salvage” class on the IFSI website.
+ we are having breakfast for supper!

See you all Monday night! 🚒🔥

Last week we got a new recruit. đźš’Currently probationary and still working on finding the right gear.Congratulations to t...
03/12/2026

Last week we got a new recruit. đźš’

Currently probationary and still working on finding the right gear.

Congratulations to the Smiths! Clayton, Taylor, and big brother Myers welcome Palmer to the team. 👶

A morning structure fire and an afternoon extrication.We’re proud to be there on what might be the worst day of someone’...
03/08/2026

A morning structure fire and an afternoon extrication.

We’re proud to be there on what might be the worst day of someone’s life. As always, we say a little prayer for those affected. 🙏🚒

Around 4:45 a.m. today, Christy Fire was toned out for a possible residential fire. The homeowners were able to locate t...
03/03/2026

Around 4:45 a.m. today, Christy Fire was toned out for a possible residential fire. The homeowners were able to locate the issue, a dryer vent hose, and extinguish it before our arrival.
We could be writing a very different post if this family didn’t have working smoke alarms.

Smoke alarms save lives.
This incident proves it. Working smoke alarms provided early warning before the fire could spread. Test them monthly, change batteries at least once a year, and replace the entire unit every 10 years.

ALWAYS clean the lint trap every single load.

Inspect and clean the vent hose and exterior vent regularly. Lint builds up in the hose and wall vent over time. A clogged or damaged vent restricts airflow, overheats the dryer, and that’s when things get exciting in the wrong way.

Be proactive, not reactive. A five-minute cleaning routine beats a 5 a.m. wake-up call every time.

Yeahhhh… that’s freezing rain.After midnight, there’s a strong possibility of snow and freezing rain. With warmer ground...
03/01/2026

Yeahhhh… that’s freezing rain.

After midnight, there’s a strong possibility of snow and freezing rain. With warmer ground temperatures, we’re not expecting much accumulation, but slick spots on roadways are likely.
Please slow down and use extra caution tonight and into the morning.
Unless you’re just hoping to meet one of your local firefighters.

Last year, a storm took down the internet provider’s tower at Station 2 in Chauncey. As it fell, it struck the fire sire...
03/01/2026

Last year, a storm took down the internet provider’s tower at Station 2 in Chauncey. As it fell, it struck the fire siren.

Last week, we received a new Eclipse8 Omnidirectional Siren by Federal Signal.

This will not only improve our notification system for firefighters, but it will also enhance the storm warning system for a large section of southern Crawford County and northern Lawrence County.

02/25/2026

Scheduled long before last week's tornadoes in Crawford County, we'll be at the Robinson Fire Department this evening at 6:30 pm CST. Learn how storm spotters play a role in the warning process, and what to look for when identifying severe storms.

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Sumner, IL

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