Seven Hickory-Morgan Fire Protection District

10/28/2024

Tuesday morning update: The NWS has cancelled the Fire Weather Watch, but elevated fire danger remains. Counties to our north in East Central Illinois were upgraded to a Red Flag Warning.

Fires could quickly become uncontrollable. Report any unattended fires, especially near crops or caused by farm equipment, to 9-1-1 immediately.

10/13/2024

Fires today could quickly become uncontrollable. Report any unattended fires, especially near crops or caused by farm equipment, to 9-1-1 immediately.

07/04/2024

Have a happy and safe 4th everyone!

10/23/2022

This will stay in effect until we get a significant amount of rain, which has been predicted for Tuesday Oct 25th.

10/22/2022

*UPDATE BAN LIFTED* Due to extremely dry conditions, Coles County is under a BURN BAN until we get a good amount of rain Tuesday Oct 25th.

03/14/2021

That time of year again time change is here.
Remember it’s also time to replace your batteries in smoke alarms also check carbon monoxide detectors!

11/25/2020

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving tomorrow.

Please take extra precautions if you choose to deep fry your turkey. Any amount of water or ice still on or in your turkey could cause the oil to explosively boil over. Make sure your deep fryer is not near your siding, under the eves of the house, or inside your garage, as these are all places homes are most likely to catch fire while grilling or deep frying.

Use an abundance of common sense, don’t leave food cooking unattended, and if you do happen to have a grease fire, smother it with baking soda - NOT WATER! Water only makes grease fires spread and splash around. Baking soda will starve the fire of oxygen and put it out quickly.

Stay safe, and hopefully you will not need to be seeing us at your celebration this year! 😉

Chief Bill Strode,
and the Seven Hickory-Morgan Fire Department

11/11/2020

11/03/2020

Remember to vote today, if you have not already done so.

11/01/2020

🚨REMINDER🚨 Sunday at 2 AM comes to an end. When you are turning your 🕰 back an hour, check and test smoke alarms in your home! Replace batteries in all the working alarms. If you find a broken or expired alarm, replace it with a new 10-year sealed battery alarm!