East Alton Fire Department

05/06/2026

We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who supported our inaugural Clay Shoot and Spring BBQ this past Saturday! The turnout, generosity, and community spirit made this event a tremendous success, and we truly couldn’t have done it without all of you.

A special thank you to our Title Sponsors, 1-800-Board-Up and DataTronics, for your early commitment, helping us get this event off the ground.

We also want to recognize our Trap and S***t Field Sponsors — Fischer Lumber, Wieland, and Wood River IAFF Local 2371 — for helping make the event possible.

Thank you to our incredible Hosts, Wi******er Ammunition and the East Alton American Legion, for providing the space and support to bring everything together.

We are extremely grateful to our Sponsors, Basket Donors, and In-Kind Donors:
Full Deck Print and Design, Joel Groom with Coldwell Banker Realty, Community Seed and Feed, Alton IAFF Local 1255, Samantha Gray with Worth Clark Realty, State Representative Amy Elik, Lewis and Clark Motor Lodge, G & M Scrap Metal, Village Clerk Lori Palmer, Jason Bricker, Fire Safety Inc., Wood River Township Supervisor Robert Pollard, K. Peterson Photography, Food A Fare, Piasa Armory, The Heights Spa, Sever’s Market, Second Generation Distribution, Tom Spahr, Hit and Run – East Alton, Advanced Wiring Solutions, Tractor Supply, The Compton Family, Hunt’s License Service, Kelli Fletcher, and Drew Mortland.

A huge shout out to Cabin Fever for the live music at the BBQ!

And finally, thank you to everyone who came out to shoot, eat, volunteer, and support the East Alton Fire Department. Your continued support allows us to better serve our community.

We’re already looking forward to next year!

05/02/2026

Some photos from our Clay Shoot today! We still have plenty of BBQ for sale at the American Legion, East Alton Il! Cabin Fever playing live music until 8 PM!

05/01/2026

Over the last 8 weeks, firefighters from across Southern Illinois have been hard at work undergoing an intense 8-week training academy at the SWIC Fire Academy.

Today, Probationary Engineer Jacob Mellenthin graduated from the program.

Jacob also serves in the USAF Air National Guard and will be departing this weekend for two weeks for a drill with his unit. Upon his return the hard work will resume as he undergoes field training with our personnel to get him ready to serve the community.

Please join us in congratulating Jacob, and wishing him a long and successful career!

04/28/2026

Come see us this Saturday!

04/20/2026

On Saturday (4/18/26), along with Explorers from all over the region, two Riverbend Fire Explorers and Advisors were able to participate in an Explorer/Cadet Field Training Day. This unique training was hosted by the O'Fallon Fire Department and instructed by the Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI). The 8-hour course consisted of evolutions in several key categories including fire hose & streams, ground ladders, search & rescue, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), and fire behavior.

At the end of the day, all of the participants were challenged to see who could don their SCBA the fastest, and we're proud to say it came down to the two from East Alton and Wood River! Way to represent!

A great day of fun and learning, thanks to the O'Fallon Fire Department and IFSI.

Wood River Fire Department
Mitchell Fire Rescue

04/16/2026

The East Alton Fire Department's first ever Clay Shoot Fundraiser is coming up on May 2, 2026!

Along with this event, we have raffle tickets available with your choice of a 🔫 or 💲 2,000 cash (see photo for all the details!)

Tickets are $20 each and ONLY 200 tickets will be sold - drawing on May 2 at the East Alton American Legion, need not be present to win!

Contact any East Alton Firefighter for your chance to win!

04/16/2026

Last call to sign up for our Inaugural Clay Shoot Fund Raiser on May 2! We have a few spots remaining and will be closing registration tomorrow at 3 P.M. Click the link below to register!

Please click the link to complete this form.

04/12/2026

04/12/2026

04/12/2026

Yesterday firefighters from Godfrey Fire Protection District, Rosewood Heights Fire Protection District, Roxana Fire Department, and QEM Fire Protection District joined us for a Truck Operations class at QEM burn tower, instructed by IFSI. This class included forcible entry, victim removal, ground ladders, window initiated search, and use of pressurized water extinguishers during search operations.

A big thank you to those who joined, as well as IFSI for instructing, and QEM for allowing us to use their facility for training.

03/30/2026

Leave burning to the professionals today and Tuesday. Dry, warm, and windy weather will create prime conditions for erratic fire behavior this afternoon and tomorrow afternoon in the locations highlighted on the map.