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Divisions

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Serving Coal City Together

At the Coal City Fire Protection District, our commitment to community safety and well-being is at the heart of everything we do. We’re more than just a fire department – we’re your neighbors, friends, and fellow community members dedicated to protecting and serving Coal City.

Our district is organized into four key divisions, each playing a vital role in keeping our community safe and prepared.

We invite you to explore each division to learn more about how we’re working to keep our community safe, strong, and prepared for whatever challenges may come our way.

EMS

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division is the backbone of our pre-hospital emergency care system in Coal City. Our team of highly trained paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) stand ready 24/7 to respond to medical emergencies, providing critical care when minutes matter most. From heart attacks and strokes to accidents and injuries, our EMS professionals bring advanced life support capabilities directly to your doorstep, ensuring that every resident receives prompt, high-quality medical attention in their time of need.

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Coal City Fire Protection District

Classes Offered
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Training

Board Member OMA Training Satisfactory

FOIA Officer Training Satisfactory

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Satisfactory

Annual Trustee Training completed by trustees yearly

Chief Shabbona Association Training

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AHA CPR Class

26 Oct, 2024 : 6 Nov, 2024
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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AHA CPR Class

26 Oct, 2024 : 6 Nov, 2024
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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AHA CPR Class

26 Oct, 2024 : 6 Nov, 2024
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Building Permit Information

Building
Permit Form
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IFC 2015
Amendments
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Fee
Schedule
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Residential Drive Way
Requirements (rural)

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Most Commonly Observed Fire Code Violations

Firefighters working at night outside burning house
Exit Signs not functioning properly 
Exit signs must illuminate on AC & DC power.
Keys in KNOX box do not provide access to building
Emergency lights shall illuminate during loss of AC power.
Emergency lighting not functioning properly
Emergency lights shall illuminate during loss of AC power.
Storage too close to the ceiling
Storage shall be 24” from the ceiling and 18” from a sprinkler head.
Missing ceiling tiles 
All ceilings shall be
continuous.
Exposed outlets and wiring
All outlets or electrical boxes shall have covers in place.
Improper Storage around Electrical Panels, Water Heaters, and Furnaces
30 inches of clearance of combustibles at all times.
Improper storage near electrical and heating equipment 
All storage shall be at least 3’ away from appliances.
Smoky electrical outlet on carpeted wall
Finger pressing fire alarm button
Improper use of extension cords
Power strips must be plugged into the wall outlet.  They shall not be plugged into other power strips or other extension cords.  Power strips must also be of the nature with a resettable fuse system. (surge Protector)
Fire extinguishers are the incorrect size
The fire code requires fire extinguishers to be a 4a40bc classification (10lbs) with a current certification tag. (Shall be located on every floor with no more than a 75 foot travel distance and within 5 feet of each exit mounted to the wall between 3.5 and 5 feet.)
Obstructed fire alarm pull stations/panels
The fire alarm pull station and fire alarm panels must be accessible at all times.

Home & Work Safety

It is always our goal to help you be safe as you can be anywhere. While we know we have a great group of members, we hope that you will have to interact with us as little as possible on a service level. Please follow the links below for safety tips and surveys to keep you safe and Home and work.
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Upcoming Classes

Healthcare Provider CPR – AHA BLS – $50.00
March 3, 2018
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June 2, 2018
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Aug 4, 2018
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Private classes are available upon requests with a minimum of 4 students.  Please contact us for more information.

Public Educational for Kids

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Safe Kids – Fire Safety: Learn essential tips to protect children from fire-related injuries and promote safety at home.

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Smokey Bear: Explore wildfire prevention tips and resources with the iconic Smokey Bear to help protect our forests.

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Illinois Fire Safety Alliance: Discover programs, resources, and events focused on fire safety and burn prevention across Illinois.

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HomeAdvisor – Preventing Kitchen Fires: Get practical advice on how to prevent kitchen fires and ensure safety in your home.

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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