Chatham Fire Department

Help celebrate CPR Week by calling or emailing Kari to join one of our CPR classes or schedule one for your business. Do it for your friends, families and coworkers.

217-860-9929
[email protected]

When cardiac arrest happens, acting quickly can make all the difference. All you need to be a hero is knowledge, courage and willingness to act.

is an opportunity to refresh your CPR skills or learn the two simple steps of Hands-Only CPR. If you see a teen or adult collapse, call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest.

We hit 6,200 followers on Facebook!!
You all are on fire (in the best way)! THANK YOU for following, supporting, commenting on, liking and sharing our posts. We couldn’t do what we do without this amazing community behind us.
Keep those follows coming and keep spreading the word — we appreciate every single one of you!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

At the Chatham Fire Department, we know that courage isn't just about running into danger—it’s also about recognizing when to ask for help.

This month, we're shining a light on the importance of mental health—for our first responders, our families, and every member of our community. Mental health challenges can affect anyone, and there’s no shame in seeking support.

We encourage everyone to take a moment to check in with themselves and those around them. A simple conversation can make all the difference.

If you or someone you know is struggling, you're not alone. Help is available:
National Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: 988
Text "HELLO" to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line
Veteran's Crisis Line: Dial 9-8-8 then press 1
Memorial Behavioral Health: 217-525-1064

Let’s continue building a stronger, more compassionate Chatham—together.

Today we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.

The Senior Parade last night was a ton of fun! Enjoy this time, Seniors!

As another school year comes to a close, Chatham Fire Department would like to wish all of the students, teachers, and school staff a very happy last day of school!

A huge THANK YOU to all of the amazing people who help make our schools such a great place for kids each and every day — teachers, teaching assistants, substitute teachers, bus drivers, cafeteria staff, recess monitors, office staff, custodians, coaches, administrators, and so many others who work behind the scenes to support our students. Your hard work, patience, and dedication do not go unnoticed, and we truly appreciate everything you do for our community’s kids.

And to the Glenwood seniors — congratulations! 🎓 We are proud of all you have accomplished and can’t wait to see what your future holds.

Now it’s time for summer adventures, sleeping in, vacations, pool days, and making memories! Have a fun, safe, and well-deserved summer break from all of us at Chatham Fire Department!

Update: This class is full, sign-up for the waitlist.

Safe Sitter Babysitting Course- Just in time for summer babysitting opportunities!

Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Registration and $60 Course Fee due June 12th, 2026. 16 spots are available along with a waiting list.

Safe Sitter® Babysitting Course is designed to prepare students in grades 6–8 (welcome to older teens as well) to be safe and prepared when babysitting. The instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises. This course not only teaches safe childcare skills, first aid and CPR, but also life and business skills. Course fee covers day-of instruction and a student manual. Participants should bring a sack lunch to eat with the group. There will be a mini-graduation ceremony from 2:30-3:00 at the end of class.

Use the link below to register (a follow up will be sent within 24 with more information):
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXwRCVnKVcHBFngudqQOjjp17K2Tk3x89bYjqpCUonbI_Bxg/viewform?usp=header

Feel free to reach out to Kari at the Chatham Fire Department with questions.
217-860-9929 or [email protected]