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This is the official page for the City of Herrin, IL's Fire Department. PLEASE DO NOT use this page for Emergency Notifications.

The Herrin Fire Department consists of a Full-time Fire Chief, three full-time Captains, three full-time Lieutenants, nine full-time Firefighters and 2 paid-on-call Firefighters. The full-time personnel belong to the International Association of Firefighters Union and are Local 3251. There are three shifts that work 24 hours on and 48 hours off. There is a Captain, Lieutenant, and three Firefighters assigned to each shift. The HFD is an ISO Class 3 department beginning February 1, 2018. The HFD is an all-hazards department. Services provided but not limited to: fire suppression, hazardous materials, technical rescue, dive/water rescue and recovery, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drone), Extrication at motor vehicle accidents, Emergency Medical Responder. The HFD is part of the State of Illinois Mutual Aid Box Alarm System, Division 45. HFD houses 2 divisional assets: Western Shelter and Marine 45. Members are part of the following MABAS teams: Hazardous Materials, Technical Rescue and Dive/Sonar.

10/25/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and Department. FDs, please see the info below if planning on attending.

10/23/2026

10/23/2026

10/20/2026

A very good segment on a very real situation in the fire service. The City of Herrin signed a letter of intent in December 2023 on a new fire engine to replace a now 36 year old fire engine. Expected delivery is early 2027. By signing a letter of intent it locked in the 2023 price, which has increased approximately 10% each year.

https://www.kfvs12.com/2026/03/09/america-is-running-out-fire-trucks/?fbclid=IwY2xjawVES59leHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMVYxWU55QlpmN2NjTlQ2QWpzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEefrxH3wxoUWKRYEiSiZUDf4Tu6eTdy-CMgVz6FwH9C71uCwrUNMQTfuIfivc_aem_QaiEKA7OxCWwCTiusRFLxQ

Trucks are breaking down with no replacement parts available, and single fire engine's price has risen 64% in four years.

10/20/2026

TOMORROW (Oct 21.)

10/12/2026

COMMUNITY NOTICE — TRAINING EXERCISE

The City of Herrin, in cooperation with Herrin Community Unit School District #4 and area public safety partners, will conduct a Full-Scale Active Shooter Exercise at Herrin Junior High School on Monday, October 12, 2026.

Exercise personnel will be on site from approximately 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The active portion of the exercise is expected to begin at approximately 11:45 a.m. and conclude between 1:00 and 1:30 p.m.
Residents and motorists in the area may observe an increased presence of law enforcement, fire, EMS, hospital, school, and emergency management personnel and vehicles near Herrin Junior High School.

THIS IS ONLY AN EXERCISE. There is no emergency or threat to the public associated with this activity.

The exercise is designed to provide participating agencies with an opportunity to practice and evaluate coordinated emergency response operations in a realistic environment.

Please use caution when traveling near the school and avoid the immediate exercise area when possible so emergency responders and exercise participants can operate safely.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
City of Herrin
Herrin Community Unit School District #4
Williamson County Emergency Management Agency

10/09/2026

COMMUNITY NOTICE — TRAINING EXERCISE
The City of Herrin, in cooperation with Herrin Community Unit School District #4 and area public safety partners, will conduct a Full-Scale Active Shooter Exercise at Herrin Junior High School on Monday, October 12, 2026.

Exercise personnel will be on site from approximately 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The active portion of the exercise is expected to begin at approximately 11:45 a.m. and conclude between 1:00 and 1:30 p.m.
Residents and motorists in the area may observe an increased presence of law enforcement, fire, EMS, hospital, school, and emergency management personnel and vehicles near Herrin Junior High School.

THIS IS ONLY AN EXERCISE. There is no emergency or threat to the public associated with this activity.

The exercise is designed to provide participating agencies with an opportunity to practice and evaluate coordinated emergency response operations in a realistic environment.

Please use caution when traveling near the school and avoid the immediate exercise area when possible so emergency responders and exercise participants can operate safely.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
City of Herrin
Herrin Community Unit School District #4
Williamson County Emergency Management Agency

Address

1609 South 13th Street
Herrin, IL
62948

Telephone

+16189426514

Website

http://www.cityofherrin.com/

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