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
Channahon Fire Protection District
In 1960, the Channahon Fire Protection District was incorporated. The fire district covers over 33 square miles and proudly serves approximately 12,000+ residents. Emergency service delivery is provided by two career staffed stations.
Spring Safety at Channahon Fire Protection District:
Channahon Fire Protection District and the Channahon Park District teamed up and hosted a Matter of Balance class for our seniors over 8 weeks in March and April. Along with instructors from Elwood Fire Protection District and Lemont Fire Protection District.
A Matter of Balance is an evidence-based program that emphasizes practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels. Participants learn to view falls and fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and exercise to increase strength and balance.
Classes are for anyone:
• Concerned about falls or has fallen in the past
• Interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength
• Who has restricted activities due to concerns related to falls
Participate in a workshop and learn to:
• View falls and fear of falling as controllable
• Set realistic goals for increasing activity
• Make changes to reduce fall risks at home
• Exercise to increase strength and balance
Activities included in workshop sessions:
• Group discussion and problem-solving
• Skill building and assertiveness training
• Sharing practical solutions
• Learning to change negative thinking to positive thinking
Length and timeframe of a workshop:
• In person workshops meet once OR twice a week for eight, 2-hour sessions
• Virtual workshops meet for nine sessions; the first session is to provide instruction on how to utilize a virtual platform
How do I join a workshop?
Contact Sarah Fellows at Channahon Fire 815-467-6767 or email sfellows@channahonfire.com
Firefighter Sarah
Firefighter Sarah is the Fire & Life Safety Educator for the Channahon Fire Protection District, responsible for delivering public education programs across the community. Through visits to schools, civic organizations, and senior groups, Sarah Provides essential instruction on fire prevention and life safety. Public education remains a cornerstone of the District’s mission to foster a safe, informed, and resilient community.
CPR Classes
Blended Learning Courses are posted on our CPR page.
Click “More Information” below.
There are no public courses on the calendar at this time.
Please contact Sarah Fellows, our Fire & Life Safety Educator, to schedule a class. 815-467-6767
Classes Offered:
Healthcare Provider Class (BLS)
Heartsaver with AED
1st Aid/CPR/AED Class
CPR for Family and Friends
Kid’s Page
Meet BLAZE our very own Junior Flame Fighting Dragon!!
Join the ranks of our Safety Heroes by completing exciting fire safety missions and earn your very own Channahon Junior Flame Fighter Badge!
Let’s Learn, Stay Safe, AND Have Fun Together!!
Click the link below to access the Junior Flame Fighter’s Kid’s Page!
Visit Firefighter Sarah’s Junior Flame Fighter’s Kids 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.