Chatham Fire Department

10/26/2026

It's almost Halloween!

10/23/2026

CHATHAM FIRE IS HIRING!

Are you ready to join our team? The Chatham Fire Department is excited to announce that our application period is officially opening!

📅 APPLICATION PERIOD:
Opens: Monday, October 26, 2026, at 8:00 AM
Closes: Friday, December 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM

📝 HOW TO APPLY:

Applications can be downloaded from our website at https://cfd-il.com/ (there was an error on dates now updated and corrected) or picked up in person at the Chatham Fire Department.

Completed applications can be submitted in one of three ways:

📧 Email: [email protected]

🚒 Drop Off: Chatham Fire Department

📬 Mail: Chatham Fire Department
1 Fireman Square
Chatham, IL 62629

⚠️ IMPORTANT DEADLINE: All applications must be RECEIVED by Friday, December 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Mailed applications must arrive by this deadline. Postmark dates will NOT be accepted in place of the receipt deadline.

We're looking forward to welcoming new members to the Chatham Fire family!

10/23/2026

Ever find yourself tinkering with your vehicle in the driveway?

WE DO TOO!

Ours just happens to be a little bigger, a little louder, and takes up a LOT more driveway!

Just another day at Chatham Fire, keeping our rigs ready to roll!

10/22/2026

3 Chances Every Month to Get CPR Certified at Chatham Fire Department!
Whether you need CPR certification for work, work in healthcare, or simply want to be prepared to help during an emergency, we offer three CPR classes every month!

📅 1st Thursday of the Month | 1:00–4:00 PM
Heartsaver CPR/AED and First Aid
Perfect for daycare providers, personal trainers, teachers, coaches, workplace employees, and anyone in the community who wants to learn CPR.
• CPR/AED — $60
• Stay a little longer and add First Aid — $70 total

📅 2nd Thursday of the Month | 1:00–4:00 PM
Basic Life Support (BLS) — CPR for Healthcare Providers
Designed for healthcare professionals and others who require BLS certification.
• BLS — $72

📅 3rd Thursday of the Month | 5:30–7:30 PM
Heartsaver CPR/AED
An evening option for personal trainers, workplace employees, and community members.
• CPR/AED — $60

🏢 Need training for your group or business?
We can schedule private classes for businesses, organizations, and groups. Classes can be held at Chatham Fire Department or at your location.

🏠 Chatham residents and Chatham businesses receive 50% off!
Ready to get certified? Contact Kari to reserve your spot or schedule a group class.

📞 217-860-9929
📧 [email protected]

Learning CPR takes just a few hours—and it could give you the skills and confidence to help save a life. ❤️

10/19/2026

🚒 CHATHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

You have heard the rumors, and we can confirm they are TRUE. We are expanding. The Chatham Fire Department will be accepting applications to establish a new Firefighter/ EMT Recruit Eligibility List.

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve your community, work as part of a professional team, and begin a rewarding career in the fire service, we encourage you to apply.

📅 Application Period: October 26, 2026 – December 4, 2026
📅 Mandatory Candidate Orientation: December 11, 2026 5:00 pm
📅 Written Examination: December 12, 2026 9:30 am

Additional information regarding qualifications, salary, benefits, and schedule are on the attached flyer.

Join a department dedicated to service, professionalism, and community safety.
Answer the Call. Serve with Pride.
For updates and application information, follow the Chatham Fire Department on Facebook and visit our website.

10/16/2026

Another Great Day of Fire Prevention at Chatham Fire!

Last week we wrapped up another wonderful fire prevention event by welcoming the students from Ball Elementary School to Your Chatham Fire Department!

We love having the opportunity to connect with our local students, show them a little more about life at the firehouse, and teach them important fire safety lessons that they can take home to their families.

A big thank-you to Ball Elementary for visiting us! We always enjoy these special opportunities to help keep our community safe, one little firefighter at a time!

10/13/2026

10/09/2026

Your Chatham Fire always has the best time educating and hanging out with our friends at Pleasant Park Daycare. What a great group!!

10/08/2026

Your Chatham Fire Department would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our wonderful Village for coming out to celebrate our annual Open House!

We always enjoy opening the doors to our firehouse, welcoming you into our home, and sharing a little bit of what we do with the community we are so proud to serve.

Saturday was a beautiful day filled with family, friends, laughter, and community spirit! Your support throughout the years has been unmatched, and we truly appreciate each and every one of you.

And here's something exciting to look forward to! In just two short years, Chatham Fire Department will celebrate its 100th birthday! We're already looking forward to making that year's Open House our BIGGEST celebration yet!

Until then, thank you for continuing to show up, support us, and make Chatham such a special place to call home.

10/06/2026

Fire Prevention Week – Day 2!

Today we welcomed the 3rd graders from Glenwood Elementary School to the Chatham Fire Department for another great day of Fire Prevention Week!

Students got a behind-the-scenes look at life at the firehouse, toured the station and fire engine and ambulance, learned about firefighter gear, and talked about what to do if there is ever a fire in their home. Of course, there was plenty of fun along the way too!

We love having the opportunity to spend time with our local students and teach them important fire-safety lessons they can take home and share with their families.

Thank you to the Glenwood 3rd graders and teachers for spending the day with us! We hope you had as much fun as we did!

📸 Here are a few pictures from Day 2!