Illinois City/Buffalo Prairie Fire Department

04/07/2026

Please join members of the Andalusia Fire Protection District as well as the Rock Island County Sheriffs Department for the National drug take back day. April 25th from 1000-2pm. This event will be at our new station. Bring any unused, expired and unwanted medications. Great chance to get that spring cleaning started!

03/28/2026

🚨🔥 Red Flag Warning for Our Area Today 🔥🚨

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for our communities along with surrounding areas. That means conditions are perfect for fires to start and spread FAST.

🌬️ Gusty winds
🌾 Dry grass and fields
☀️ Very low humidity

👉 Put it all together, and even a small spark could turn into a serious fire in minutes.

🚫 PLEASE – No outdoor burning today.
This includes burn piles, trash burning, and unattended fires.

📞 As always, we will be here if you need us!

Stay safe and help protect our community! 💪🚒

03/06/2026

🔥🚒 Fleet Friday Spotlight! 🚒🔥

Today we’re shining a light on the Illinois City/Buffalo Prairie Fire Department (ICBP) Brush/Rescue Truck!

✨ Specs & Features:

Chassis: 2025 Built Ford F-550

Built by: Osco Tank, Orion, IL

Firefighting Gear: Front turret gun operated from cab, night scan spotlight on top, 400-gallon water tank & pump skid unit

Boosted Power: Equipped with booster line + 2 whips on catwalk behind cab

Rescue Ready: Handles brush fires and light-duty rescues with HURST jaws & shears

💪 Ready for any brush fire and emergency rescue—this rig’s got it all!

01/18/2026

Tonight at our annual meeting, Jason Wolfe, who has served our community as Chief for 10 years has stepped down from his position. He has chosen to take a step back to spend more time with his family. Jason intends to continue to serve our community as a fireman. His years of leadership has left our department in a great position for new leadership to continue to carry the torch. Please join us in thanking Jason for his 25+ years of service on the department and nearly half of those as Chief.

12/26/2025

From all of us on the IC BP FD, we wish you a very Merry Christmas!

10/31/2025

Bring the kiddos to the Illinois City fire station from 6-8PM tonight for trick or treating! We will be there handing out candy!

10/04/2025

https://www.wqad.com/video/news/local/rockridge-students-visit-fire-station-ahead-of-fire-prevention-week/526-17ce0264-4fe7-4d24-aaf8-6fdba8e17e1b?fbclid=IwdGRjcANNbE1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHqeAKWbpxdA1TSlVXObGO5gLl7FIQbPcqykybpKBIa8BWKXtXCQaJOU4SjZE_aem_Z9qOZbNGB1Yz2x-CFw1I6w

Rockridge Elementary students got hands-on fire safety lessons at their local station as part of efforts to spark interest before Fire Prevention Week.

09/11/2025

08/09/2025

Due to the incoming weather, we have decided to cancel the street dance for tonight. However, we will still be serving dinner at the cook shed pavilion. Dinner will be from 5-9pm. Pork chops, potato salad, chips, and other tasty treats. See you all soon and thank you for the support.

08/03/2025

Randy McIntyre was a great firefighter and dear friend to our district. His impact reached well beyond our community. He will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and the Andalusia Fire Protection District.

🕊️ Honoring Randy McIntyre 🕊️

QC Fire Wire joins the community in mourning the loss of Randy McIntyre, who passed away on July 27th.

Randy served the Andalusia Fire Protection District with dedication and heart for over 22 years, beginning his service in 2003. He was a true public servant — the kind of person who showed up, stood strong, and made a difference.

To the members of Andalusia Fire, we are deeply sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing Randy with the community all these years. His legacy of service will not be forgotten.

Rest easy, Randy. Your watch is complete. 🚒🙏

07/21/2025

The countdown has begun to this year's annual Fireman's Fest! We hope you can join us for a day full of family fun.