Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District Here when you need us. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://chillifd.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Why I Joined Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District – Assistant Chief Tim Strunk](https://www.chillicothevoice.com/2023/07/26/442323/why-i-joined-chillicothe-community-fire-protection-district-assistant-chief-tim-strunk) - [CI Hero: Chillicothe Fire Protection District volunteers protect the community](https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/community/ci-heroes/ci-hero-chillicothe-fire-protection-district-volunteers-protect-the-community/) - [Chillicothe Fire Training](https://chillifd.com/chillicothe-fire-training-wmbd-news/) - Chillicothe Fire Training WMBD News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ35UvZHwn8 - [WMBD News - Overnight Fire Claims Life](https://chillifd.com/wmbd-news-overnight-fire-claims-life/) - WMBD News – Overnight Fire Claims Life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HyJC85BTbQ - [Why I Joined Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District - Dave Price](https://www.chillicothevoice.com/2023/06/30/439983/why-i-joined-chillicothe-community-fire-protection-district-dave-price) - https://www.chillicothevoice.com/2023/06/30/439983/why-i-joined-chillicothe-community-fire-protection-district-dave-price - [Why I Joined Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District – Zach “Smiley” Scherer](https://www.chillicothevoice.com/2023/05/31/437007/why-i-joined-chillicothe-community-fire-protection-district-zach-smiley-scherer) - https://www.chillicothevoice.com/2023/05/31/437007/why-i-joined-chillicothe-community-fire-protection-district-zach-smiley-scherer - [Chillicothe Fire Department Serving the Chillicothe area since 1923](https://www.chillicothevoice.com/2023/04/26/432791/chillicothe-fire-department-serving-the-chillicothe-area-since-1923) - https://www.chillicothevoice.com/2023/04/26/432791/chillicothe-fire-department-serving-the-chillicothe-area-since-1923 - [Chillicothe Fire Department Centennial Celebration](https://www.chillicothevoice.com/2023/03/29/430352/chillicothe-fire-department-centennial-celebration) - https://www.chillicothevoice.com/2023/03/29/430352/chillicothe-fire-department-centennial-celebration - [Why I Joined Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District — Jen Gustafson](https://www.chillicothevoice.com/2023/03/03/427907/why-i-joined-chillicothe-community-fire-protection-district-jen-gustafson) - https://www.chillicothevoice.com/2023/03/03/427907/why-i-joined-chillicothe-community-fire-protection-district-jen-gustafson - [Why I Joined Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District — Jim Benisch](https://www.chillicothevoice.com/2023/02/03/425561/why-i-joined-chillicothe-community-fire-protection-district-jim-benisch) - https://www.chillicothevoice.com/2023/02/03/425561/why-i-joined-chillicothe-community-fire-protection-district-jim-benisch - [Well it is Official, our Chillicothe Engine 1 has been delivered to its final destination!](https://www.chillicothevoice.com/2023/02/03/425595/well-it-is-official-our-chillicothe-engine-1-has-been-delivered-to-its-final-destination-) - https://www.chillicothevoice.com/2023/02/03/425595/well-it-is-official-our-chillicothe-engine-1-has-been-delivered-to-its-final-destination- - [Why I Joined Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District — Joe Merdian](https://www.chillicothevoice.com/2022/12/28/422271/why-i-joined-chillicothe-community-fire-protection-district-joe-merdian) - https://www.chillicothevoice.com/2022/12/28/422271/why-i-joined-chillicothe-community-fire-protection-district-joe-merdian - [Why I Joined Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District — December 2022](https://www.chillicothevoice.com/2022/12/12/420903/why-i-joined-chillicothe-community-fire-protection-district-december-2022) - https://www.chillicothevoice.com/2022/12/12/420903/why-i-joined-chillicothe-community-fire-protection-district-december-2022 - [Chillicothe Hometown Hero—John Edward Sprinkle](https://www.chillicothevoice.com/2022/10/29/416245/chillicothe-hometown-hero-john-edward-sprinkle) - https://www.chillicothevoice.com/2022/10/29/416245/chillicothe-hometown-hero-john-edward-sprinkle - [Why I Joined Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District - November 2022](https://www.chillicothevoice.com/2022/10/29/416256/why-i-joined-chillicothe-community-fire-protection-district-november-2022) - https://www.chillicothevoice.com/2022/10/29/416256/why-i-joined-chillicothe-community-fire-protection-district-november-2022 - [A New Home for Engine 1 - Chillicothe Voice](https://www.chillicothevoice.com/2022/10/29/416258/a-new-home-for-engine-1) - https://www.chillicothevoice.com/2022/10/29/416258/a-new-home-for-engine-1 - [Why I Joined Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District - October 1st, 2022](https://www.chillicothevoice.com/2022/10/01/414329/why-i-joined-chillicothe-community-fire-protection-district-october-2022) - https://www.chillicothevoice.com/2022/10/01/414329/why-i-joined-chillicothe-community-fire-protection-district-october-2022 - [Why I Joined the Chillicothe Fire Department - September 1st, 2022](https://www.chillicothevoice.com/2022/09/01/411029/why-i-joined-the-chillicothe-fire-department-september-2022) - https://www.chillicothevoice.com/2022/09/01/411029/why-i-joined-the-chillicothe-fire-department-september-2022 - [Why I Joined the Chillicothe Fire Department - July 26th, 2022](https://www.chillicothevoice.com/2022/07/26/406740/why-i-joined-the-chillicothe-fire-department) - https://www.chillicothevoice.com/2022/07/26/406740/why-i-joined-the-chillicothe-fire-department - [Illinois town donates fire engine to Ukraine](https://chillifd.com/illinois-town-donates-fire-engine-to-ukraine/) - A rural city of 6,000 people in Illinois decided to donate one of their fire engines to Ukraine. It arrived last week in Mykolaiv, making it the first American fire engine in the war-torn country. NBC News’ Maggie Vespa spoke with the town’s fire chief and a local hospital executive about the engine’s journey. - [EVENT: CCFPD Centennial Celebration Parade & Open House](https://allevents.in/chillicothe/ccfpd-centennial-celebration-parade-open-house/200024520336715?ref=past-event-page) - https://allevents.in/chillicothe/ccfpd-centennial-celebration-parade-open-house/200024520336715 Mark your calendars as we celebrate 100 years of our department! Join us for a firetruck parade on Saturday, May 6 at 2:00 PM through Downtown Chillicothe. Also, our open house will be from 12-4:00 PM the same day at Station 1. Can't wait to see you there! - [A Library for Firefighters: Teaching Fire Literacy Through Reading and Discussion](https://programminglibrarian.org/articles/library-firefighters-teaching-fire-literacy-through-reading-and-discussion) - https://programminglibrarian.org/articles/library-firefighters-teaching-fire-literacy-through-reading-and-discussion - [Chillicothe sending firetruck to the Ukraine](https://chillifd.com/chillicothe-sending-firetruck-to-the-ukraine/) - Chillicothe sending firetruck to the Ukraine. ## Pages - [Home](https://chillifd.com/) - Here when you need us.Here when you need us.We are proud to serve the communities we call home — we are CCFPD. LEARN MOREOn behalf of our membership, I would like to welcome you to our website. Our department is built on a foundation of dedication and community spirit. With over 40 members, thousands of - [LEADERSHIP](https://chillifd.com/leadership/) - LEADERSHIPLEADERSHIPLeadership PersonnelTom ShubertFire ChiefJim BenischDeputy ChiefTim StrunkAssistant Fire ChiefKevin PetersonPresident of the Board of TrusteesCyndi SimpkinsOffice ManagerTyler MillarPublic Information Officertmillar@chillifd.comLogan Van OstrandEMS CoordinatorMEMBERSHIPCraig Bannister – Keeton Barker – Jim Benisch – Tra’Veon Berry – Ryan Block – Forrest Blount – Brad DeVoss – Riley Fisher – John Gardner – Jake Geiger – Chris Gerth – - [JOIN TODAY](https://chillifd.com/membership-information-form/) - JOIN CCFPDJOIN CCFPDAPPLY TODAYAPPLY TODAYWe are currently only accepting applications from individuals who reside within the Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District. Please send the following information to ccfpd@chillifd.com to complete your Recruit Application: Full Legal Name Date of Birth Current Physical Address Mailing Address if Different Primary Phone Number Email Address Driver’s License Number and - [ccfpd](https://chillifd.com/join/) - JOIN CCFPDWe are currently accepting applications to join the Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District. At this time, only applicants residing within our district will be considered. For more information, please contact Our Main Office at (309) 274-3567RECRUIT APPLICATIONAPPLY TODAY - [ABOUT US](https://chillifd.com/about-us/) - ABOUT USABOUT USDistrict Profile The District was formed in 2017, and the City of Chillicothe joined in 2019. Prior to that, the department consisted of the Chillicothe Community Fire Department Inc., which was funded by subscriptions, and the City of Chillicothe Fire Department, which was funded by city tax dollars. The two departments functioned as - [CONTACT / EVENT REQUEST FORM](https://chillifd.com/contact/) - CONTACT / EVENT REQUEST FORMCONTACT / EVENT REQUEST FORMGET IN TOUCH Name * Fill out this field Email * Please enter a valid email address. Subject * Fill out this field Message * Fill out this field Submit 217 W Chestnut Street, Chillicothe, Illinois 61523309-274-3567ccfpd@chillifd.comEVENT REQUEST FORMPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this - [STATION 1](https://chillifd.com/station-1/) - STATION 1STATION 1217 W Chestnut Street, Chillicothe, Illinois 61523217 W Chestnut Street, Chillicothe, Illinois 61523 WELCOME TO STATION 1Located next to City Park in downtown Chillicothe, CCFPD Station 1 was originally constructed in 1945 with additions made in 1964 and once again in 1985. Today, it houses Engine 1, Truck 1, Rescue 1, Fire 1, - [DIVISIONS](https://chillifd.com/divisions/) - DIVISIONSDIVISIONSTraining | EMS | ComplianceThe Assistant Chief of Training is a driving force behind the strength and professionalism of the Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District. This role goes far beyond scheduling classes — it’s about building firefighters. The Assistant Chief ensures that every member is not only trained to meet the minimum standards, but also - [TRUSTEES](https://chillifd.com/trustees/) - BOARD OF TRUSTEESBOARD OF TRUSTEESThe Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District Board of Trustees meets on the third Tuesday of each month at Station 1. Meetings are open to the public. To view the agendas and minutes from past meetings click below. MEETING MINUTESVIEWMEETING MINUTESVIEWMEETING AGENDASVIEWMEETING AGENDASVIEWBOARD OF TRUSTEESKevin PetersonPresidentGeorge RyanSecretaryJohn SpinkleTreasurerJon DuvallTrusteeBrian ClineVice PresidentKevin PetersonPresidentBrian - [STATION 5](https://chillifd.com/station-5/) - STATION 5STATION 510610 Moss Street, Mossville, Illinois 6155210610 Moss Street, Mossville, Illinois 61552 WELCOME TO STATION 5Located in Mossville, CCFPD Station 5 was originally built in 1953. Today, it houses the following apparatus: Engine 5 and Rescue 5. To learn more about the history of the Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District click HERE. HOUSE CAPTAINBill - [HISTORY](https://chillifd.com/history/) - HISTORYHISTORYThe Early YearsThe following historical accounting was written by CCFPD Assistant Chief, Dave Price.We respond to: Any Fire Situations EMS Calls Auto Accidents – Heavy-Duty Extraction All Types of Rescue Calls River Fire & Rescue Property Maintenance Liquor License Inspections School Fire Drills and Building Inspections Commercial and Industrial Plan Reviews for Building Permits Rental - [STATION 2](https://chillifd.com/station-2/) - STATION 2STATION 21201 N. Bradley Chillicothe, Illinois 615231201 N. Bradley Chillicothe, Illinois 61523 WELCOME TO STATION 2Located on the west end of Chillicothe near Truitt, CCFPD Station 2 was originally built in 1993. Today, it houses Engine 2, Tender 12, Ranger 1, Squad 2, and Hovercraft 20. To learn more about the history of the - [APPARATUS](https://chillifd.com/apparatus/) - APPARATUS APPARATUSMeet Our FleetTruck 1Housed at Station 1, Truck 1 is equipped with a hydraulically operated (aerial) ladder and specialized equipment for forcible entry, ventilation, and search and rescue tasks. Engine 1Engine 1 is housed at Station 1. Equipped with a 1000-gallon water tank that can pump up to 1500 GPMs. Engine 2Housed at - [MEDIA GALLERY](https://chillifd.com/media/) - MEDIAMEDIAPHOTO GALLERYDEPARTMENT VIDEOSIN THE NEWSPHOTO GALLERY DEPARTMENT VIDEOSIN THE NEWS - [NEWS](https://chillifd.com/news-and-events/) - NEWS NEWS CI Hero: Chillicothe Fire Protection District volunteers protect the community Why I Joined Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District – Assistant Chief Tim Strunk Why I Joined Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District – Dave Price Why I Joined Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District – Zach “Smiley” Scherer EVENT: CCFPD Centennial Celebration Parade & Open - [ASSOCIATION](https://chillifd.com/association/) - ASSOCIATIONASSOCIATIONThe Chillicothe Community Firefighters Association was established to give back to the community of which we serve. We are committed to making our community a better place by supporting other local organizations that directly benefit the people, our town, and our future. Est. 2018. CCFA BOARD MEMBERSJen GustafsonPresidentJoe NaumanVice PresidentCraig BannisterTreasurerJerry MyersSecretaryRob GuessPREvan MurphyITDonnie ThompsonRepresentativeJen - [MEETING AGENDAS](https://chillifd.com/trustees/meeting-agendas/) - MEETING AGENDASCCFPD_AGENDA LINK (CLICK ME) - [MEETING MINUTES](https://chillifd.com/trustees/meeting-minutes/) - MEETING MINUTES LINK (CLICK ME)CCFPD_MINUTES LINK (CLICK ME) - [STATION 4](https://chillifd.com/station-4/) - STATION 4STATION 45400 E Cambron Avenue, Chillicothe, Illinois 615235400 E Cambron Avenue, Chillicothe, Illinois 61523 WELCOME TO STATION 4Located just off Route 29, CCFPD Station 4 was originally built in 1999. Today, it houses the following apparatus: Engine 4 and Squad 4. To learn more about the history of the Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District - [DISTRICT MAP](https://chillifd.com/district-map/) - DISTRICT MAPDISTRICT MAP Explore by StationExplore by StationSTATION 1STATION 2STATION 4STATION 5STATION 1STATION 2STATION 4STATION 5Ready to serve your community?We are currently accepting applications to join the Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District.APPLY HERE - [Privacy Policy](https://chillifd.com/privacy-policy/) - PRIVACY POLICY Who we are Our website address is: https://chillifd.com. Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may - [FIRE EDUCATION](https://chillifd.com/fire-education/) - FIRE EDUCATIONFIRE EDUCATIONClick on section title to open and close each dropdown window.Kids Fire Safety ActivitiesSesame Street © Activity BookCLICK HEREStop, Drop & Roll VideoCLICK HEREFire Safety PuzzleCLICK HEREFlash Max StoryCLICK HEREFire Safety MathCLICK HEREKitchen Safety WorksheetCLICK HEREFire Safety WorksheetCLICK HEREFlash Max Coloring Page 1CLICK HEREFlash Max Coloring Page 2CLICK HEREInteractive Virtual LibraryCCFPD Interactive Virtual - [FOIA REQUEST](https://chillifd.com/foia-request/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger - [Coming Soon](https://chillifd.com/coming-soon/) - Coming Soon ## Timeline Stories - [The Myers Era](https://chillifd.com/timeline/cfd-is-born/) - The Meyers Era For the next almost 60 years, there would be a Myers at the head of the Chillicothe Fire Department. The fire department records show that in June of 1952, the fire department recognized the need for additional space and a larger fire station. From 1928 until 1954 the Chillicothe Fire Department was - [Humble Beginnings](https://chillifd.com/timeline/the-early-days/) - Humble Beginnings The time is the late 1800’s, maybe 1880. Chillicothe is a thriving river town with a population of 930 people and is part of Chillicothe Township. At this time, Chillicothe was widely known as an important collection and shipping hub for grain, pork, and other farm products due to its location on the - [WWII & Beyond](https://chillifd.com/timeline/1914/) - WWII & Beyond Chillicothe suffered through WW2 as did the rest of America, and had their share of young men who went off to war, some to return and some not so lucky. Gail “Mike” Myers was one of the lucky ones who returned. Returned to run a business in town and returned to resume - [Early 1900s](https://chillifd.com/timeline/1907/) - The Early 1900s In the time after 1900, Chillicothe continued to thrive with increased population, business opportunities, infrastructure improvements, etc. What failed to advance was the fire protection. Chillicothe was still under the old fire brigade system, whereby the fire brigade and Fire Marshal reported to the Chairman of the Fire, Water, and Light Committee, ## Categories - [NEWS & EVENTS](https://chillifd.com/category/news-and-events/) ## Categories - [Timeline Stories](https://chillifd.com/ctl-stories/timeline-stories/) - All timeline stories. - [CCFPD](https://chillifd.com/ctl-stories/ccfpd/)