Fire Division
Emergencies: Dial 911 / Non Emergency: (217)431-2350
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Division Contacts
LARRY THOMASON
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY (217) 431-2234 PUBLIC SAFETY SECRETARY (217) 431-2350 ASSISTANT CHIEF (217) 431-2353 DUTY CAPTAIN (217) 431-2354 TRAINING (217) 444-3776 |
The City of Danville Fire Division is headquartered at: 1111 N. Griffin Street.
Mission
The Danville Fire Division strives to protect the lives and property in Danville by providing fire suppression, emergency medical services, and hazardous materials response. We will endeavor to prevent fires though fire safety education, code enforcement and fire investigation. Furthermore, we will provide these services at the highest level feasible, and do so in a professional manner.
Services
The Danville Fire Division protects people living in an area of 16.8 square miles. The Division operates out of 4 stations that protect a primarily residential area.Members of the Division are full-time paid firefighters. The Division has an ISO rating of 4.
The fire stations are geographically located for a rapid response by the engine company to the alarm. To achieve this the city has been split into basically four areas with an engine company assigned to protect it's area and respond as first due engine on all 1st., Still, and Rescue alarms. This location of stations in the four basic areas allows at least one engine company to respond to the alarm without crossing railroad tracks that divide the city.
The Fire Prevention Unit provides many services to the community including Inspections, Fire Safety Education Programs, Plan Reviews, Code Enforcement, Juvenile Firesetter's Program, and Fire Investigations. For further information contact (217) 431-2350.
Training Section
The Training Section of the Danville Fire Division is operated by Lt. Richard Ervin. This includes ongoing training in many areas including firefighting, emergency medical services, hazardous materials, and rescue.
Burning Regulations
Please be advised that City Ordinance and State Law permits LEAF BURNING ONLY, and then with the following regulations:
Mission
The Danville Fire Division strives to protect the lives and property in Danville by providing fire suppression, emergency medical services, and hazardous materials response. We will endeavor to prevent fires though fire safety education, code enforcement and fire investigation. Furthermore, we will provide these services at the highest level feasible, and do so in a professional manner.
Services
The Danville Fire Division protects people living in an area of 16.8 square miles. The Division operates out of 4 stations that protect a primarily residential area.Members of the Division are full-time paid firefighters. The Division has an ISO rating of 4.
- Fire
- Confined Space
- EMS
- Haz-Mat
- Search and Rescue
- Extrication
- Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois
- International Association of Fire Fighters
- Illinois Society of Fire Service Instructors
- International Society of Fire Service Instructors
- Fire Department Training Network
- Illinois & Indiana Mutual Aid Association
- International Association of Arson Investigators
- Danville Fire Command Officers Association
- Illinois Professional Firefighters Association
The fire stations are geographically located for a rapid response by the engine company to the alarm. To achieve this the city has been split into basically four areas with an engine company assigned to protect it's area and respond as first due engine on all 1st., Still, and Rescue alarms. This location of stations in the four basic areas allows at least one engine company to respond to the alarm without crossing railroad tracks that divide the city.
- Station 3 (Headquarters)
1111 N. Griffin St.
217 431-2354 - Station 1
301 W. Seminary St.
217 431-2374 - Station 2
2129 N. Vermilion St.
217 431-2372 - Station 4
1711 E. Main St.
217 431-2370
- 1999 Pierce Dash 1500 G.P.M. 75' Aerial (Eng. #1)
- 2006 Pierce Enforcer 1500 G.P.M. Pumper (Eng. #2)
- 1998 Pierce Saber 1250 G.P.M. Pumper (Eng. #3)
- 1992 Pierce Dash 1250 G.P.M. Pumper (Eng. #4)
- 2002 Pierce Dash 100' Aerial Platform (Truck 1)
- 2007 Pierce Impel 1250 G.P.M. (Eng. #4)
- 2006 Ford Expedition Mobile Command
- 2008 Ford Expedition
- 2000 International Medtec Voyager Rescue 1
- 2000 Dodge Pick-up Special Service 1
- 2006 Dodge Hazmat
The Fire Prevention Unit provides many services to the community including Inspections, Fire Safety Education Programs, Plan Reviews, Code Enforcement, Juvenile Firesetter's Program, and Fire Investigations. For further information contact (217) 431-2350.
Training Section
The Training Section of the Danville Fire Division is operated by Lt. Richard Ervin. This includes ongoing training in many areas including firefighting, emergency medical services, hazardous materials, and rescue.
Burning Regulations
Please be advised that City Ordinance and State Law permits LEAF BURNING ONLY, and then with the following regulations:
- The burning includes leaves only, and shall not include twigs, branches, limbs, brush, paper, refuse, or similar items;
- The burning occurs between sunrise and sunset;
- The burning shall not occur on any public street, alley, or sidewalk;
- A responsible person above the age of 16 shall be in constant attendance;
- Burning which occurs out in the open shall be at least 50 feet from any structure;
- Burning which occurs in an approved container shall be at least 15 feet from any structure;
- Firefighting equipment in the form of a garden hose, buckets of water, or extinguishers shall be readily available;
- The burning shall not occur on windy days, or under other conditions which create or add to a hazardous situation; and
- The burning complies with all other applicable provisions of the IFC. (Ord. 6117, passed 4-30-74; Am. Ord. 8344, passed 3-2-04) Penalty, see § 92.99
