Akron-Princeville Fire Protection District

01/05/2026

12/06/2025

What an amazing look into our department’s past. These firefighters helped shape the values, traditions, and pride we still carry today.

We are especially proud to share that two members from this 1974 photo still serve our community today — Russ Hyde and Rich Knapp. Their decades of dedication and commitment are a true testament to the spirit of volunteer service.

We stand on the shoulders of those who served before us—and we’re grateful for their unwavering dedication to protecting our town.

Thank you to the Princeville Heritage Museum for preserving and sharing this history.

1974 Akron Princeville Fire Department

Front row: Byron Wear, JM Bliss, Larry Hasselbacher, Richard Knapp, Oliver Ault, Ed Woertz, John H Bliss (Chief), Loren Clark, Russell Hyde, Robert Pullen
Middle row: Lester Larson, Clarence Ralph, Leo Hietter, Don Jackson, John Kraft, Mike Spurgeon, Don Dallinger, Bill German, Robert Schindler, Howard Yess, Ray Delbridge, Harry Best
Back row: Jim Pierce, Don Poole, Bill Robinson, Ray Ralph, Ben Pullen, John Moxley, Junior Camp, Gary Heilman

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10/09/2025

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We teamed up with Akron Princeville Ambulance to promote T-Mobile Friday Night 5G lights for Princeville High School! 💪

Your daily vote could help us win $1 MILLION for our school!

Please share this post and Vote every day to support Princeville!!

Let’s bring home the win for our students and community!

10/03/2025

If you know our small town, we have a huge heart! Tonight’s game will be amazing to attend. So if you are looking for something to do tonight swing by Tom Bruna field and watch to boys, and girls, of fall put on a show on and off the field! Also get your Votes in for our school for the T-mobile $1 millions dollar makeover.

🏈❤️ Homecoming Alert! ❤️🏈 Tonight at 7 PM, dive into the Magenta magic at Princeville High School’s Homecoming Football game! Thanks to T-Mobile, entry is FREE for everyone! Make sure to wear your Magenta for support! Let’s pack the stands and show our support! Don’t forget to vote for Princeville High School! https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/friday-night-5g-lights/q

07/31/2025

Last night we had a great time learning about crop dusters and what to do and what not to do if there is an emergency. Very interesting machines and great group of guys taking in all the information they could.

03/14/2025

Akron-Princeville Fire Protection District has implemented a BURN BAN, effective immediately and lasting until 11:59 PM on Friday, March 14, 2025. This action is authorized by the District Fire Chief and the District Trustees.

This BURN BAN prohibits all residents of APFPD District from engaging in any open burning. This includes the burning of landscape waste, agricultural waste, household trash, and garbage. The ban also applies to all types of consumer fireworks.

By law, fire departments have the authority to impose fines for violations of this burn ban.

The Fire Chief has the authority to issue this burn ban in accordance with Illinois State Law (70 ILCS 705/8.20), which directs everyone to refrain from any open burning, including landscape waste, agricultural waste, household trash, and garbage. Additionally, any type of consumer fireworks is also prohibited under this ban. Fire departments are required to enforce compliance and will impose fines for any violations after issuing warnings and extinguishing unauthorized fires.

02/28/2025

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1058 AM CST Fri Feb 28 2025

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Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-
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1058 AM CST Fri Feb 28 2025
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR CENTRAL IL...

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
until 6 PM CST this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Stark, Peoria, Marshall, Woodford,
Fulton, Tazewell, McLean, Schuyler, Mason, Logan, De Witt,
Piatt, Champaign, Vermilion, Cass, Menard, Scott, Morgan,
Sangamon, Christian, Macon, Moultrie, Douglas, Coles, Edgar,
Shelby, Cumberland, Clark and Effingham.

* TIMING...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* 20 FOOT WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 to 25 percent.

* 10 HOUR FUELS...Less than 9 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.