Coal City, Illinois, is located approximately 60 miles southwest of Chicago. Coal City was a mining community incorporated in 1881 as the Village of Coal City.  In 1966, the Coal City Fire Protection District was formed.  Today, the District comprises a full-time Fire Chief, a full-time Deputy Fire Chief, six full-time Lieutenants, 9 Career Firefighter/Paramedics, 35 paid-on-call and part-time firefighters, and Emergency Medical Technicians providing ALS emergency medical services—one full-time administrative assistant.

The date the Coal City Fire Protection District was incorporated was in 1966.

Services provided are Fire and EMS to residents of the Coal City Fire Protection District. The District includes the 5749 residents of Coal City and the 2657 residents of the Village of Diamond as well as the 388 residents of Carbon Hill. The district also covers a large rural area in parts of Grundy County as well as a small portion of Will County. Included areas are unincorporated Goose Lake as well as all or portions of the following townships, Felix, Braceville, Aux Sable, Goose Lake, Maine and Wauponsee.

Additional Units of Government that overlap our service area are The Coal City Unit #1 School District, The Coal City Library District

The District is governed by its five appointed trustees that hold their meetings on the third Tuesday of the month at 10:30 am in the meeting room at Station #2 at 1455 S.

All of us at the Coal City Fire Protection District, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, are please that you are taking the time from your day to visit with the Fire/EMS District.  Thank you for your support.

Our goal is to provide the highest skilled response to our residents and visitors in a time of need.  We are constantly challenged with the task of improving upon the service that we provide to our citizens to ensure that they receive quality service.

The Coal City Fire Protection District continues to provide a variety of service to meet the challenges we face day in and day out, whether it be a fire, emergency medical call or disaster we stand ready to work and be there whenever the need arises.

Our greatest asset is our personnel, their dedication, positive attitude, and sheer determination makes this organization the benchmark of quality customer service.  Our personnel continue to make the Coal City Fire Protection District a better and safer place to live, work, and play.

To extend the lifespan of our equipment and save costs, we recently refurbished two of our fire engines. This update saved the district over $1 million, allowing us to reinvest in essential services.

A new fire engine has joined our fleet, replacing an older model that had served for over 30 years. We customized the specifications to enhance reliability and ensure this vehicle meets the demands of our community now and in the future.

Set to be in service by January 2024, our new tanker will support water supply needs in rural areas, adding vital resources for emergency response.

Our ambulances follow a 12-year replacement plan, ensuring they stay in excellent working condition. We also maintain a regular upkeep schedule to prevent breakdowns, reduce costs, and ensure they’re ready to serve when needed.