Brighton Betsey Ann Fire Protection District

10/23/2026

📢 Informational Meeting – Fire District Tax Proposition

Next Thursday, October 29th at 6:30 PM, Bunker Hill Fire Protection District will be hosting an informational meeting at Station 2 in Shipman.

This meeting is an opportunity for residents to learn more about the upcoming fire district tax proposition, ask questions, and better understand how it will impact our community and the services we provide.

We encourage everyone to come out, ask questions, and get the information you need to make an informed decision.

We hope to see you there! 🚒
Shipman Firefighters Association / Shipman Fire Department

10/21/2026

Tuesday nights training focused on a critical skill in the fire service: searching for and rescuing victims during a structure fire.

This hands-on training was designed to give our newer members and cadets the opportunity to gear up in an air pack, experience searching in zero-visibility conditions, and practice locating and removing victims to safety. These exercises help build confidence, develop essential skills, and prepare our members for the challenges they may face on an actual emergency scene.

Our new EMRs also had the opportunity to discuss patient assessment, medical treatment, and making important decisions about patient care and transport.

We’re proud to see our newer members and cadets stepping up, asking questions, and putting in the work to become better responders!

10/19/2026

🌶️❤️💙 WE’RE ONLY A FEW DAYS AWAY! 💙❤️🌶️

The countdown is on for our BackStoppers Chili Cook-Off on October 24th! We’re getting closer, and we can’t wait to bring our community together for a day filled with great food, fellowship, and support for an incredible cause.

This event is about more than just chili. It’s about supporting the families of fallen police officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel and reminding them that they are never alone.

🚒👮‍♀️🚑 Come hungry. Bring your family. Bring your friends. And come support the families who have sacrificed so much.

🌶️ October 24th
❤️ Great food
💙 Great people
🚒 An even greater cause

We’ll see you in just a few days! Let’s make this year’s Chili Cook-Off one to remember! ❤️💙

10/14/2026

At this time, the Brighton Betsey Ann Fire Protection District is asking for your thoughts and prayers for one of our own.
On Tuesday evening, an active member of our department was involved in a serious incident. This individual has given many years of dedicated, selfless service to our community and our surrounding districts, always standing ready to help others in their time of need.
We kindly ask that you please keep him in your prayers for a full recovery, and pray for strength, peace, and comfort for his family, friends, and fellow first responders during this difficult time.
Thank you, Brighton, for always standing strong with our fire department.

10/06/2026

Come out and support a great organization. Event is Saturday October 24th at the Jerseyville Knights of Columbus Hall. Doors open at 4pm.

🌶️❤️💙 CHILI, COMMUNITY & SUPPORTING OUR HEROES! 💙❤️🌶️

We’re getting closer to our BackStoppers Chili Cook-Off on October 24th, and we can’t wait to see everyone there!

This event is about more than just great chili. It’s about coming together as a community to support the families of fallen police officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel.

🚒👮‍♂️🚑 When one of our heroes makes the ultimate sacrifice, their family should never have to face the future alone.

Your support helps us continue our mission of providing financial assistance and standing beside these families when they need us most.

So grab your family and friends, bring your appetite, and join us on October 24th for a day of great food, fellowship, and an even greater cause.

🌶️ October 24th
❤️ Support BackStoppers
💙 Support First Responder Families
🚒 Come be part of the BackStoppers family

Together, we stand behind those who stood for us. ❤️💙

10/05/2026

10/01/2026

🚨⛳ LAST CALL FOR HOLE SPONSORS! ⛳🚨

The deadline is almost here! October 2nd is the LAST DAY to become a Hole Sponsor for the Brighton Fire Department Annual Day/Night Hybrid Golf Tournament!

And you DON’T have to be a business to sponsor!

🚒 Local Businesses
🚒 Organizations & Clubs
🚒 Families
🚒 Individuals
🚒 Anyone who wants to support our firefighters and community!

With 36 teams and 144 golfers, this is a great opportunity to have your name, organization, or business represented while supporting the Brighton Fire Department.

🔥 DON’T MISS OUT — DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 2ND!

Ready to sponsor? Contact:

📞 Steven Vonnahmen — 618-303-7438
📧 [email protected]

09/29/2026

Your Brighton firefighters will be conducting training within the city limits tonight, please do not be alarmed if apparatus are in your neighborhood!

09/29/2026

Congratulations to Chief Cranmer on your retirement! It has been a true privilege working with you and learning from your leadership and experience. We wish you all the best in this next chapter!

Congratulations as well to Chief Hamberg, Assistant Chief Estes, Captain Elder, and Lieutenant Naylor on your new roles.

09/23/2026

Last night, we took advantage of the great temperatures and got outside to break some things!

Our members are constantly working to sharpen their skills, stay prepared, and find new ways to improve the services we provide to our community.

During last night’s training, several of our newer members got valuable hands-on experience with vehicle extrication. They had the opportunity to operate our cutters and spreaders — commonly known as the “Jaws of Life” — while practicing cutting doors, removing roofs, and gaining a better understanding of how we access patients trapped inside vehicles.

Training like this allows our members to build confidence and experience in a controlled environment, so when the call comes in, we’re ready to put those skills to work.