Group of firefighters posing in front of fire truck

About

Firefighters maintaining vehicles in fire station garage

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.

Welcome

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.

Firefighters tackling blaze in industrial area

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Coal City Fire Protection District: Fleet & Equipment Enhancements

We’re committed to keeping our community safe with a well-maintained, reliable fleet of emergency vehicles. Here’s a look at our recent updates and improvements:
Evolution of fire trucks from vintage to modern
Orange utility truck towing equipment on grass

Refurbished Engines:

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.

New Engine Acquisition:

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.

Vintage red fire truck parked on grass
Bright orange fire truck parked on green grass

3,500-Gallon Tanker

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.

Ambulance Replacement
Program

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.

Orange Coal City fire truck with extended ladder
Through strategic planning and careful management, we’re dedicated to optimizing our emergency vehicle fleet to keep our community safe and well-protected.

Board of Trustees

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.
Randy Alderson 
President
Keith Roseland
Vice President
Mitchell Bailey
Secretary
Dean Marketti
Treasurer
Jeff Veronda
Trustee
Steve McCawley
Trustee

Meeting Agendas

September 17, 2024
September 6, 2024
March 19, 2024
December 19, 2023
September 15, 2023
June 20, 2023
March 21, 2023

Meeting Minutes

September 17, 2024
June 18, 2024
March 19, 2024
December 19, 2023
September 15, 2023
June 21, 2023
March 21, 2023

Archive Meeting Information

Notice of Hearing – September 2, 2020
Notice of Hearing – September 2, 2020
Notice of Hearing – September 2, 2020
Notice of Hearing – September 2, 2020

Pension Board

Meetings occur at Fire Station 2, 1455 S. Berta Road, Coal City, Illinois 60416, at 9:00 am on the posted dates.
Randy Alderson 
President
Keith Roseland
Vice President
Mitchell Bailey
Secretary
Jeff Veronda
Trustee
Steve McCawley
Trustee

Meeting Agendas

September 17, 2024
September 6, 2024
March 19, 2024
December 19, 2023
September 15, 2023
June 20, 2023
March 21, 2023

Meeting Minutes

September 17, 2024
June 18, 2024
March 19, 2024
December 19, 2023
September 15, 2023
June 21, 2023
March 21, 2023

Archive Meeting Information

Notice of Hearing – September 2, 2020
Notice of Hearing – September 2, 2020
Notice of Hearing – September 2, 2020
Notice of Hearing – September 2, 2020

Administrative Staff

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.
Kristine Moran
Administrative Assistant
Dean Marketti
Treasurer
Jim Seerup
Fire Chief
Nick Doerfler
Deputy Chief

Get in touch

In 2022 Station #1 answered 1426 calls and Station #2 answered 1235 calls for total of 2661 calls for service. In 2021 Station #1 answered 1259 calls and Station #2 answered 1072 calls for a total of 2331 calls for service. In 2020 Station #1 answered 1207 calls and Station #2 answered 880 calls for total of 2087 calls for service. Demand for services continue to increase, as well as mutual aid requests from neighboring departments.
Our Stations
Headquarters/Station 1
35 S DeWitt Place
815-634-4700
815-634-4069
Station 2
1455 S Berta Road.
815-634-4700
815-634-4069