Lincoln Fire Protection District

09/05/2026

The Charleston Fire Department will be testing this December. If you are an EMT, Paramedic, or PHRN, download an application today! We have a 24/72 schedule, offer up to a $10,000 hiring bonus, and experienced laterals can earn credit for prior experience.
📆Applications Due: December 1, 2026
📅Testing: December 5, 2026
➡️Download an application today at CharlestonIllinois.org/CFDApply

09/03/2026

We are not immune to the trends that volunteer departments across the country are facing, and we need more volunteers to serve our community. If you have ever thought you might want to give it a try, now is the time. Apply today at https://form.jotform.com/220986595423163

Illinois is facing a critical shortage of volunteer firefighters

09/01/2026

Well the truck is really close to getting to its new home. We do the final inspection Sept 21 and if all goes it will be delivered to the local dealer and then we will pick it up.

08/20/2026

The Lincoln Fire Protection District was dispatched at 3:32 PM on Thursday for a smoke investigation near North Country Rd 1020E and 550N in Rural Coles County.

Arriving units found a pole barn-style building with smoke showing from the eaves. Evidence of fire was found in one of the walls that was quickly contained and extinguished. The building was ventilated and turned back over to the owners; the ignition source was undetermined, and damage was limited to a single wall.

All units were clear from the scene at 5:10 PM. The Lincoln Fire Protection District was assisted by Coles-Moultrie 911 - CECOM.

08/20/2026

Congratulations and great job to LFPD volunteers FF Logan, Captain Rocky, and FF Kristen who were recognized this week at the Mattoon City Council Meeting with a clinical save award. We are thankful to have volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds including fire and EMS who volunteer with us.

08/19/2026

Today, August 18, 2026 is National Volunteer Firefighter Appreciation Day. Thank you to all the volunteer firefighters that leave their families and friends when the tones drop and they are called to duty. They are truly the unpaid professionals. A huge thanks to all the Volunteer Firefighters.

08/19/2026

Can’t thank our members enough for what the do. It’s a thankless job that you do for free.

Today is Volunteer Firefighters Recognition Day, and we're honoring the dedicated men and women who selflessly serve their communities.

Volunteer firefighters respond to emergencies at all hours, train year-round, and sacrifice time with their families to help others when they're needed most.

To every volunteer firefighter across the country: thank you for your courage, your commitment, and everything you do to keep your communities safe.

Tag a volunteer firefighter who deserves a shoutout. ❤️🚒

08/16/2026

This week, we had the opportunity to take a Technical Rescue Awareness course through the Illinois Fire Service Institute's Cornerstone program. Thank you to Charleston Fire Department Captain Plummer for teaching the course and taking us through the CFD/MABAS 26 Technical Rescue Trailer after the classroom portion of the course.

08/02/2026

Now is a great time to check your smoke detectors and the dates! If you need a detector and live in the district we provide and install them for free, just send us a message.

🚨 August is here! 🚨

Yesterday was your monthly reminder to test your smoke alarms... 🙋 Show of hands who actually did it?

😳 ? 62% of Illinois home fire deaths occurred in homes without working smoke alarms or with alarms that weren't properly maintained.

A working smoke alarm isn't optional—it's often the difference between waking up and not waking up.

If you haven't tested yours yet, there's still time! It only takes a few minutes, and those few minutes could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

✅ Test your smoke alarms monthly.
✅ Replace batteries as needed (if applicable).
✅ Replace smoke alarms that are 10 years old or older.