The holiday season represents a time for family festivities and good cheer, however, it is also a time with increased risk of home fires. To raise awareness of proper holiday fire safety, the Beecher Fire Protection District, along with area fire departments and fire districts, is participating in the holiday fire safety campaign called “Keep the Wreath Red.” Our fire station is decorated with a ... (Full Story & Photos)

This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere,” works to educate people about three basic but essential steps to take to reduce the likelihood of having a fire––and how to escape safely in the event of one:

“LOOK” for places fire could start. Take a good look around your home. Identify potential ... (Full Story & Photos)

Employment Opportunity
The Beecher Fire Protection is accepting applications for part-time Firefighter/Paramedic. These positions require a variety of responsibilities including but not limited to, extinguishing, and preventing fires. Work involves training for and participating in the protection of life and property by firefighting, fire prevention, public education, and rescue activities. Work includes ... (Full Story & Photos)

Notice from the Office of the State Fire Marshal

Spring is finally here in Illinois, we think. Winter weather is finally breaking its grip on us, and now begins the many rituals of gardening, lawn care and cooking outside on the grill. We are all aware of keeping our outdoor cooking devices away from materials that will burn, like our houses. We all should also know that vinyl siding is basically ... (Full Story & Photos)

April 3, 2018
April is National 9-11 Education Month! We hope you will take a few minutes this month to review three important reminders when using 911.

Call If You Can, Text If You Can’t: Text-to-911 service is available in an increasing number of communities around the country. The service benefits individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or in a situation where they cannot speak and make a voice ... (Full Story & Photos)