Chatham Fire Department

Tornado Watch in effect until 10pm Central Time. Stay alert and be prepared to seek shelter.

Strong storm system capable of severe storms and tornados being forecasted in two waves on Wednesday.

A big thank you to Domino's in Chatham for treating our crew to lunch last week! 🍕🚒

We greatly appreciate the support from our local businesses and community members. Gestures like this mean a lot to our firefighters and staff, and we're grateful for your generosity.

Thank you for helping keep our team fueled and ready to serve the community!

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Any World Cup Watchers this weekend?

As of 2:00pm, Chatham is under a tornado watch until 9:00pm. Please keep an eye on your weather apps and be ready to take precautions.

Severe storms are expected across most of central Illinois through this evening. All hazards are possible, including winds over 75 mph, embedded tornadoes, and large hail up to golf ball size. Stay weather aware and ensure you have multiple ways to receive warnings.

Ever have a dumpster fire of a day, especially on a Monday? We may joke about using that expression, but actual dumpster fires are no laughing matter.

Last week, Chatham Fire Department responded to a real dumpster fire. Fortunately, crews arrived quickly and were able to extinguish the fire before it spread or caused extensive damage.

Dumpster fires can become dangerous very quickly, especially when they are located near buildings, vehicles, trees, or dry brush. What starts as a small fire can rapidly extend to surrounding structures and create a much larger emergency.

To help prevent dumpster fires:
🔥 Never dispose of hot ashes or charcoal in a dumpster.
🔥 Make sure smoking materials are completely extinguished before throwing them away.
🔥 Keep dumpsters clear of combustible materials around them.
🔥 Report any signs of fire immediately by calling 911.

We're always ready to respond, but a little prevention can go a long way in keeping our community safe.

Stay safe, Chatham!

Congratulations Graduates!

Today we are able to host the celebration of the hard work, dedication, and achievements of Glenwood high school graduates.
Congrats, Class of 2026!

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
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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.

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