Godfrey Fire Protection District

09/29/2026

Tonight, the Godfrey Fire Protection Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting with a large number of people in attendance. You see, this was a very special meeting as it was Chief Eric Cranmer last meeting as Fire Chief. He was honored this evening for his 38 years of service to the Godfrey Fire Department and the citizens of our community. Although he is retiring, a small piece of him remains with all the Firefighters he has served with, lead, instructed, mentored, and cared for over his 38 years. In one way or another, he has helped shape each Firefighter on this department and we wish him the very best in his retirement! Congratulations Chief Cranmer!
There were also 3 promotions and an appointment of the new Fire Chief for Godfrey Fire Department.
Congratulations to Firefighter Joel Naylor on his promotion to Lieutenant!
Congratulations to Lt. Jake Elder on his promotion to Captain!
Congratulations to Captain Brian Estes on his promotion to Assistant Chief!

The person appointed to be our next Fire Chief is Assistant Chief Ben Hamberg! Congratulations to Ben and we look forward to having you as our new Chief!

09/22/2026

This morning the Chief and Shift 3 spent some time together setting up some stabilization and lifting scenarios using our Res-Q-Jacks and new Bailey's Premier Sling from Bailey's Towing Accessories Inc. We also tested a custom mini bridle from Complete Rescue Solutions also made by Bailey's while performing a Darlington Roĺl. Thanks to the Bowers Towing team for the vehicle to use this week.

09/12/2026

Never forget. 25 years later and it’s still fresh in our memories and hearts…..every day.

Thanks to everyone that stopped by. The Freers and Tony’s Ranch House dropped us off a wonderful lunch to enjoy. Numerous other residents and neighbors stopped by with desserts and 9/11 memorial items. The community is always thinking of us and we thank you for that. We are here for you 24/7/365. 👨🏻‍🚒 🇺🇸

08/17/2026

We’d like to introduce you to Andrew Otrembiak our newest full time Probationary Firefighter. Andrew is 22 years old and comes to us from the Alhambra Fire Protection District and Alton Memorial Hospital Ambulance service. After this week of days he will head to the SWIC Fire Academy for 10 weeks of training. Welcome Andrew we’re excited you’re here.

08/16/2026

For the last three days, your Godfrey Firefighters have been hosting a class called Building Comprehension For The Fire Service. Jeff Lattz taught new tactics and strategies for managing emergencies in different type’s of building construction. We were joined by numerous firefighters from 8 other local fire departments. We would like to thank Wood River, Bethalto, Maryville, QEM, Edwardsville, Bunker Hill, Carlinville and Brighton fire departments for sending personnel to attend this class.
And a big thank you to The Captain Jake Ringering Memorial. They provided the funding to get this class in Godfrey for multiple days so as many firefighters could attend as possible. Without them, this wouldn’t have been possible. Their mission to help train first responders is immeasurable.

08/14/2026

This was a tough fire with tough conditions. We’d like to thank Aaron Fry and Brian Carter for their on scene actions prior to and after our arrival. We had a strong off duty response from your Godfrey Firefighters with 2/3rds the department on scene.
Thank you to:
Madison County Dispatch
Madison County Deputies
Madison County EMA
Alton Fire Department
Brighton-Betsy Ann Fire Protection District
Fosterburg Fire Protection District
Alton Memorial Hospital.
A special thank you to Chris Rhodes for going to get and donating two cases water.
Thank you to Board of Trustees Matt Horn for passing out water.
Overall we had 24 Firefighters on scene.

Godfrey fire on Blufftop Lane spread from garage to home; multiple departments responded after 7:30 p.m., with no injuries reported.

08/10/2026

We’d like to introduce you to Kolton Costello our newest full time Probationary Firefighter. Kolton is 21 years old and comes to us from the Carlinville Fire Protection District and Gillespie-Benld Ambulance service. After two weeks of days he will head to the SWIC Fire Academy for 10 weeks of training. Welcome Kolton we’re excited you’re here.

07/29/2026

Notice of planned Electrical outage overnight.
Please plan accordingly.

**THIS POST IS OUTDATED - OUTAGE EVENT HAS PASSED** AMEREN ILLINOIS - NOTICE OF PLANNED OUTAGE IN SOUTHWEST PORTION OF GODFREY

For our residents situational awareness, local officials have been informed this morning that Ameren Illinois has planned a scheduled outage for work to complete emergency repairs to the electrical infrastructure grid that will impact residents in the southwest portions of the village along West Delmar and several subdivisions along that route.

Affected areas will extend into part of D’adrian subdivision, Summerfield subdivision, Arrow Wood subdivision River Aire Subdivision and then west of Clifton Terrace and south to the neighborhoods along the river road.

Ameren has stated that automated calls will be going out to those residents who will be affected by the planned outage.

Ameren’s planned outage is scheduled for Wednesday night (7/29/26) from 10:00 PM until about 5:00 AM on Thursday morning (7/30/26).

If you are a landlord who has the utilities in your name, please share this information with your tenants if they are in or adjacent the affected areas.

For any questions or concerns please contact Ameren Illinois at (800) 755-5000

(see map with impacted streets highlighted in blue, green & yellow below)

05/01/2026

Thanks to Corey Hendricks with Donnewald Distributing and 1st Phorm for the donation of energy drinks.

03/01/2026

Good morning,
Yes it is March and yes burning is allowed again on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Please note the calendar and call if you have any questions.
Additionally, we ask that you be aware of dry and windy conditions that can, and has led to many out of control fires around our area recently.
We’re here when you need us but please use good judgment prior to lighting that pile.