Kell Fire Protection District

05/27/2026

The Kell and Odin Fire Protection Districts have received small equipment grants from the Office of the State ...

05/23/2026

Thank you Kell Fire department for reaching out to do an LZ class! If any local fire or EMS departments want LZ classes or continuing education please contact Chad Morris at 618-892-1500.

05/18/2026

FLASH FLOOD WARNING until 8:15 pm for Marion and far southern Fayette Counties.

05/01/2026

04/24/2026

Congratulations Justin on your new adventure. We are confident you will continue to do great things and look forward to see you in your new role! We will miss your voice on the radio!

🎧 End of an Era… and the Start of a New Chapter 🚔

Today is Justin’s last day with the Salem Police Department—and while we’re not saying goodbye, we are sending him on to his next adventure as the Marion County Coordinator!

Justin began his career with SPD on June 27, 2000, and was promoted to Supervisor on October 1, 2015. As of April 24, 2026, he officially closes this chapter and starts a new one.

Justin has witnessed and led decades of change in Telecommunications. From when most 911 calls came from landlines… to today’s wireless world. From a DOS-based CAD system (no mouse!) to multiple generations of LEADS, radios, and phones he’s done it all.

💻 That command line speed? Built from the HTE days.☎️ No wireless headsets back then—storms meant unplugging and grabbing the handset!

He even completed EMD training before it was required, and then helped guide the transition when it became part of everyday operations.

And for those who have been around awhile you might remember Justin as “Junior.” He earned that nickname because he was one of the youngest when he started… safe to say, we can officially retire that title now. 😉

Through every shift, Justin has been a steady voice, a leader, and someone our team could always count on.

While we’ll miss him here at Salem Police Department, we know he’s going to do incredible things as Marion County Coordinator.

Congratulations, Justin we’re proud of you!

03/22/2026

Lunch is covered for tomorrow! Take a trip to Woodlawn

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝟯/𝟮𝟮/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲?
We’ve got you covered, and it’s for a cause that truly matters. Pork chops, cooked by firefighters (or at least supervised by them), and we all know that means it’s going to be good.

Our neighbors at Woodlawn Fire Protection District are rallying behind their Chief, Joe, and we’re asking our community to stand with them. If you live in or around Woodlawn, or have ever worked in public safety, you’ve probably heard Joe’s name. Since February 10, 2025, he’s been fighting Esophageal Cancer, quietly, without ever asking for help.

Joe has spent over 35 years serving his community as a firefighter and Fire Chief. He also served with Jefferson Fire Protection District for decades as a firefighter and lieutenant before becoming Chief of Woodlawn. Now he needs support, and of course we’re standing with our brother.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 for a great meal, fellowship, and a chance to support TEAM JOE. Every dollar goes directly to Joe to help with medical expenses.

Lunch is also available for pickup 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟮𝗻𝗱, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟬 𝗔𝗠 – 𝟮 𝗣𝗠 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 (𝟯𝟬𝟭 𝗦 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁, 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗻, 𝗜𝗟 𝟲𝟮𝟴𝟵𝟴)

We’re with you, Chief. Stay strong!

03/16/2026

Promotion announcement-

Effective March 1, 2026 Ethan Hawkins was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Lieutenant Hawkins started his career with the KFPD on October 19th 2020. Please help us congratulate Ethan on this accomplishment!

03/16/2026

Promotion announcement-

Effective March 1, 2026 Steven Felgenhauer was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Lieutenant Felgenhauer started his career with the KFPD on December 4th 2018. Please help us congratulate Steven on this accomplishment!

03/16/2026

Promotion announcement-

Effective March 1, 2026 Kyle Boozer was promoted to the rank of Captain. Captain Boozer started his career with the KFPD on August 20th, 2012. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in June 2022. Please help us congratulate Kyle on this accomplishment!

03/09/2026

Bridge to close in Raccoon Township

The Sheriff's Office has received information of the following and want the public to know.Tomorrow (3-10-2026) the Marion County Highway Department will be closing the bridge on Bernard Road (roughly 700ft East from Myers Rd) in Raccoon Township. This is a requirement from IDOT due to the current condition of this bridge. This bridge will remain closed until a new one is designed and constructed.
Please make travel adjustments.

MCSO