From The Chief
Returning to the Channahon Fire Protection District is a profound homecoming for me. This is the exact place where my firefighting career began as a volunteer in 1994. It was right here in Channahon that I first witnessed the true meaning of professionalism, the strength of a family-first firehouse culture, and the absolute commitment to excellence required to wear this uniform.
Our mission statement is a promise: The Channahon Fire Protection District and its members provide a unique service in areas of emergency response, education, and community support with professionalism, dedication, and pride to the community and those in need. This promise is the foundation for everything we do. It keeps us on a strict path to not only protect our community members but to equally protect the firefighters who step up to serve it.
Channahon Fire operates as a full-service emergency response agency, structured to handle both everyday emergencies and highly complex, low-frequency incidents. These are the core and specialized services provided to the community: fire suppression, emergency medical services, fire prevention, and community education, and specialty teams; technical rescue, hazardous materials, fire investigations, and water/dive rescue. The specialty teams are essential for addressing a wide range of emergency situations that require specialized knowledge, equipment, and training beyond the standard firefighting tasks.
I will strive to continue to support the firefighters and members of the fire district and continue to provide quality service to the community we serve.
Sincerely,
Michael McMillin, 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.
It is unclear if storms will affect the area today, however, if they do, conditions will be very favorable for severe thunderstorms capable of destructive winds, large hail, and torrential downpours.
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.
Please contact Sarah Fellows, our Fire & Life Safety Educator, to schedule a class. 815-467-6767
The Following courses have links on our CPR page. Click “more infomation” below.
BLS Renewal course: July 14th 8-10am. Station 1
CPR for Teens: July 14th 12-3pm. Station 1
CPR & First Aid course/FREE to residents: July 21st 8-10am. Station 1
CPR for High School Grads: July 28th 8am-12pm. Station 1
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.