From The Chief
Welcome to the Channahon Fire Protection District
On behalf of the staff of our fire district, we welcome you to our website. We encourage you to review the links to learn more about who we are, what we do, and the resources we have to keep you safe. Thank you for visiting our website and for your interest in our organization.
Community protection, education, and service remain our core visionary principles. Our vision coupled with our values, drives our premier emergency service operations, administrative functions, and support services within the community.
It is an honor to serve our residents, businesses, and stakeholders within the Channahon Fire Protection District’s Community.
If you have questions outside of what is available on our website, please call 815-467-6767. Our professional staff will work with you to answer questions or provide any resources you may seek.
Thank you,
John Petrakis, Fire Chief
Today, November 5, 2024, marks a memorable day for the Channahon Baseball League.
Several weeks ago, a person went into cardiac arrest at the Channahon Baseball Fields.
Had this person not received CPR from a bystander and the use of an AED from the Channahon Fire ambulance crew and the Channahon Police Department, this person may not be with us today.
The board at Channahon Baseball quickly realized how valuable an AED device would be to them, their members, and families of their organization. One AED would probably not be enough considering the distance between fields. One device per field would be safer.
The Channahon Baseball Board contacted Chief Petrakis expressing their desire to obtain two AEDs and the need for assistance choosing the correct one for their specific needs. They also expressed how they are a small organization, and the cost of the AEDs were not in their current budget. Chief Petrakis shared their story with his team, and they began researching grants and other ways to fund two AED devices.
Deputy Chief Jeff Toepper and Fire Life Safety Educator Sarah Fellows were presenting that night at a community event. They mentioned the story about the cardiac arrest at the Channahon baseball field and their desire for AEDs. Christina Guice, Plant Manager at AmSty and Bob Svidron, Site Leader at DuPont stepped in without hesitation, saying they would be honored to donate the AEDs to Channahon Baseball League.
Channahon Baseball was THRILLED by this news, as well as everyone at Channahon Fire Protection District.
Today, AmSty, DuPont, the Channahon Fire Protection District, and the Channahon Police Department all came together to deliver the AEDs to the Channahon Baseball League and celebrate the greatness of a community coming together.
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Awesome donation and great job by the bystander, the CFPD and the CPD!
What a great thing to do. Great to have CFPD & CPD around. They are the best
Great post and display of Community!
Firefighter Cindy
Firefighter Cindy’s is the Community Educator for Channahon and Minooka Fire Protection Districts. Visiting area schools and fire & life safety to residents, Education is a key component to maintaining a safe and smart community.
CPR Classes
Classes Offered:
Healthcare Provider Class
Heartsaver with AED
1st Aid Class
1st Aid/CPR/AED Class
C.P.R. for Family and Friends
Babysitting Classes
2024
March 25th (Monday) Minooka Fire Station #1
8am-3pm
Registration deadline: March 18th, 4pm
*This class is during spring break for Minooka and Channahon schools
June 3rd (Monday) Minooka Fire Station #1
8am-3pm
Registration deadline: May 28th, 4pm
June 7th (Friday) Channahon Fire Station #1
8am-3pm
Registration deadline: May 28th, 4pm
Kid’s Page
This is the place to be! There are some great websites on the Kid’s Page for fire safety games and tips just for kids. You can also download your Drill Homework!
Click the link below to access the Kid’s Page!
Car Seat Inspections & Installations
Illinois Child Passenger Protection Act
The Child Passenger Protection Act requires that all children under age 8 be properly secured in an appropriate child safety restraint system. This includes the use of booster seats, which must only be used with a lap/shoulder safety belt. If the back seat of the vehicle is not equipped with lap/shoulder type safety belts, a child weighing more than 40 pounds may be transported in the back seat without a booster seat, secured with a lap belt only.
The Channahon Fire Protection District staffs 1 certified Car Seat Technician to assist and educate the community regarding proper car safety seat use and installation. Child safety seat installations can be done when a certified technician is on duty and available.
Inspections and installations are by appointment.
Call 1-815-467-6767 to schedule an appointment.
Mission Statement
The Channahon Fire Protection District and its members provide a unique service in the areas of emergency response, education, and awareness with professionalism, dedication, and pride to the community and those in need.
Protect
The Channahon Fire Protection District will protect the firefighters who serve this community by furnishing them with state of the art equipment offering exceptional capability and safety. The Channahon Fire Protection District will protect the citizens of this community through the established service levels including fire suppression, pre-hospital care, fire prevention, community education, fire investigations, technical rescue, and water rescue operations.
Serve
The Channahon Fire Protection District shall foster a cohesive environment that promotes organizational ownership through opportunity and leadership resulting professional development. The Channahon Fire Protection District shall supply the citizens of this community with the expectation of upholding the highest professional conduct and delivery of service each time we may be called to assist a citizen in need.
Educate
The Channahon Fire Protection District shall prepare the firefighter of this community to operate as competent Firefighters, Paramedics, and Officers on the fire ground, in the fire station, and within the Channahon Fire Protection District at all times. The Channahon Fire Protection District will safeguard the citizens of this community through aggressive fire prevention and public education programs that instil the value of emergency preparedness.