Sangamon Valley Fire Protection District

05/14/2026

Truck washing tonight

05/11/2026

Thank you Fisher National Bank for your continued support!

05/06/2026

Today, Sangamon Valley Fire Protection District responded to S. Third St. Fr a report of a downed power line. Units located a tree that had fallen, which caused damage to a nearby power line. The area was secured until Ameren could respond.

05/04/2026

⚠️ Dust Storm Warning in Effect ⚠️

We are currently under a dust storm warning. If you can avoid traveling in rural areas, please do so. Visibility can drop quickly and unexpectedly, significantly increasing the risk of vehicle accidents.

If you must be on the road:
• Slow down
• Use your headlights
• Be prepared for sudden low-visibility conditions

Drive carefully and stay alert. Your safety—and the safety of others—depends on it.

3 pm Update:

A Dust Storm Warning has been issued for areas between Decatur and Bloomington until 5 pm. We have been getting several reports of thick dust on parts of state highway 121 near Latham, and satellite data is showing dust plumes extending northeast into south central McLean County.

04/24/2026

Come celebrate the 4th of July and Sesquicentennial with us! For more information visit the Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast page. We hope to see you there!

04/23/2026

Sangamon Valley FPD responded to the corner of First St. and Hamilton St. in Fisher today for a report of an excavator on fire. With the assistance of Cornbelt Fire Protection District, they were able to extinguish the fire. Thank you to Cornbelt for assisting us today. With limited manpower we have to rely on our neighbors for assistance at times.

Interested in volunteering, feel free to reach out to us!

04/16/2026

Training night

04/13/2026

Happy National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week!

We are so grateful for our partners at METCAD 9-1-1 - Champaign County, Illinois. These 911 Telecommunicators are working behind the scenes 24/7 keeping Fire, Police and EMS safe. We are truly appreciative for their fierce dedication and service, not just to our village, but to all of Champaign County!

04/01/2026

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

The Sangamon Valley Fire Protection District has always prided itself on staying on the cutting edge of emergency response. Today, we are proud to unveil one of the most innovative initiatives not only in Illinois, but possibly the entire United States.

Introducing the Responder 1000™ Quick Response Motorbike.

These custom units, imported directly from Turkmenistan, represent the latest in highly specialized emergency technology. Fire Chief Tom Pring stated, “These innovative pieces of equipment are among the finest technology coming out of Turkmenistan today. They will help us reach your emergency faster than ever before.”

Each Responder 1000 is equipped with emergency lights and a siren, can reach speeds of up to 18 mph, and boasts an impressive 10-mile range (wind and terrain permitting). Crews may request to borrow an outlet from residents after incidents to ensure a safe return to quarters.

We ask that motorists please yield and provide ample space on US Route 136 when you see these rockets responding.

Despite their compact size, these units are fully outfitted for emergency operations, including:
🔥 2.5 gallons of water
🔥 15 feet of 1.5” hose
🔥 A pump capable of deploying the entire water supply in approximately 3 seconds

For medical calls, each bike carries advanced life-saving equipment, including:
🚑 A pulse oximeter (SpO₂ sensor)
🚑 Four (4) coban bandages

We are excited to begin deploying the Responder 1000 to the streets starting today and look forward to continuing our mission of serving Sangamon Valley with innovation, speed, and excellence.

03/30/2026

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03/23/2026

Busy night. We responded to two separate brush fires. The first one we responded mutual aid to Cornbelt Fire Protection District. The second one came immediately after we returned to the station in our own district. Both fires were extinguished quickly.