Mount Carmel Fire Department

10/25/2025

On Saturday, October 25, 2025, at approximately 3:50am, the Mount Carmel Fire Department responded to Tower Heights (AKA the High Rise apartments) at 330 W 10th St, Mt Carmel. While working their way to the reported room of involvement, fire department personnel were advised there was an active fire in the room and the resident had made it out of the room. Assistance was then requested from Allendale Rural Fire Protection District, Bellmont Area Rural Fire Protection District, and Wabash General EMS. MCFD personnel, along with officers from the Mt Carmel Police Department, began helping residents evacuate the building while additional MCFD personnel attacked the fire, successfully confining it to the room of origin. The First Apostolic Church opened its doors to residents while fire operations continued and a head-count of residents was performed. Wabash County EMA assisted residents while at the church.
All residents except those who reside on the second floor have been allowed to return to their apartments.
This fire remains under investigation by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

07/04/2025

Mount Carmel Fire is wishing you all a safe and joyful 4th of July! As we all celebrate, we would like to encourage you to practice firework safety.

Also don’t miss the annual Touch-a-Truck Event hosted by Wabash County Shop with a Fireman/Cop/EMT this Saturday. Bring the family, grab some lunch, and check out all the vehicles up close!

Have a safe and wonderful weekend!

07/02/2025

We Want YOU!

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? We’re looking for dedicated individuals to become Volunteer Firefighters! This is your chance to serve, protect, and support your neighbors while being part of an incredible team.

How to Apply:
• Pick up an application at the Mount Carmel Fire Department.
• Deadline to apply: July 18th

Have questions? Stop by the station or give us a call at 618-262-4311. We’d love to chat with you!

05/13/2025

We would like to congratulate Lieutenant Aaron Brown for receiving the Illinois State Life Safety and Fire Prevention Award for his work through OSFM. Aaron is passionate about life safety and fire prevention and we are happy to see him recognized for it. Congratulations Lieutenant Brown!

Pictured below is Lt. Brown and the Illinois State Fire Marshal James A. Rivera

04/19/2025

Today, our fire department hosted a training session at the Mount Carmel City Pool, focusing on critical skills for handling emergencies in large commercial properties. A huge thank you to Allendale Rural Fire Protection District, Bellmont Volunteer Fire Department, and Fairfield City Fire Department for joining us! Collaborating with our partner departments is key to staying prepared.

We were also thrilled to have a special guest surprise us during the training session!

Were wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter weekend!

04/18/2025

Tomorrow, we’re hosting a multi-department training at the Mount Carmel City Pool. Expect emergency vehicles in the area, but it is no cause for concern.

Enjoy your weekend and stay safe!

04/18/2025

🚩🚩🚩INFORMATION🚩🚩🚩
Work is being done to the outdoor warning siren at Cherry Hill Dr behind EUM Church. That siren will be tested ONLY if needed.

04/01/2025

For those out in the Cherry Hill Drive area, please be aware of this.

🚩🚩INFORMATION:🚩🚩
WEMA has become aware today during the siren test that the siren out at Cherry Hill Dr area at the EUM church is not working at this time. We are looking into this issue and will update when it is fixed.

03/23/2025

This evening, the Mount Carmel Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 900 block of West 9th Street.

Upon arrival at the scene, crews found the structure fully engulfed and immediately began fire suppression efforts. The fire was successfully extinguished with some exposures occurring. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. Crews remained on scene for just over two hours.

We would like to thank the following departments for their assistance:

Allendale Rural Fire Protection District
Mt. Carmel Public Utility Co. - MCPU
Mount Carmel Police Department
Wabash County Sheriff's Office
Wabash General Hospital Ambulance Service

03/14/2025

Make sure you are prepared for the upcoming weather event tonight!

03/09/2025

❓Did you test and inspect your smoke alarms last night while changing your clocks? If not, make sure to do that today! Replace any broken or expired alarms! Remember, any smoke alarm 10 years old or older needs to be replaced.

02/15/2025

Always great to train with neighboring departments that we often respond to incidents with!

Today, members of the Bellmont Volunteer Fire Department attended RIT training at the Mount Carmel Fire Department . RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) is designated on the fireground as a team to intervene in the case of fellow firemen going down during firefighting operations. Along with BFD and MCFD were members of the Allendale Rural Fire Protection District and Lawrence Allison Fire Association

Regional trainings are also beneficial to help neighboring departments familiarize themselves with other brands of equipment from other departments they may need to operate in a joint firefighting effort.