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Proudly providing Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services for the Village of Peoria Heights

07/06/2026

4th of JULY event

07/05/2026

Contact: Fire Chief Austin Szentes
Phone: 309-686-2377
Email: [email protected]
Media Release - Residential Structure Fire
Responding Companies
Peoria Heights: C2, C4, Battalion 657, Engine 653
Peoria Auto Aid: Battalion 3, Engine 11, Engine 13, Engine 15, Engine 16, Truck 14
Mutual Aid Companies: West Peoria Engine 72, Dunlap, Limestone, Chillicothe
Incident Details
(Peoria Heights, IL) On July 4th, 2026, at 10:12PM, the Peoria Heights Fire Department was
dispatched to a Residential House Fire at 4913 N. Ogden Ave.
Upon arrival, E653 found heavy smoke from the roof and eaves of the single-story home. E653
quickly deployed a hose line for aggressive fire attack. The fire was under control within 10
minutes, with crews remaining on scene for approximately one hour to check for hidden fire and
extinguish remaining hotspots.
Additional crews secured a water supply by accessing a nearby fire hydrant, isolated utilities to
ensure the scene's safety, and ventilated the structure with a positive pressure fan.
Fire determined the origin of the fire to be the side of the home, and had spread to the attic space.
The cause of the fire was accidental, and due to used firework
casings that rekindled.
At the time of the fire, multiple occupants were in the home. They were assisted in evacuating
from the entrance of the home by first incoming units and neighbors. Fire crews conducted a
primary and secondary search to ensure all occupants were out of the home.
No injuries to firefighters or civilians were reported. The estimated property damage is $50,000.

07/01/2026

Empire State of Mind here in the Heights!

06/11/2026

Be prepared and watch out for each other! Another round of severe storms this afternoon/evening.

06/08/2026

Media Release- Structure fire
Responding Companies- Peoria Heights FD E653, E654, Chief-1. Peoria FD-Batt Chief 1,C-6, E12, E11, E16, T-1.
June 7th around 12:48, Peoria Heights Fire Department and Peoria Fire Dept were alerted to a structure fire in the area of 900 block of E Highland Pl. Peoria Heights IL. First due companies reported smoke and fire showing on the front of the home. Fire was located in the front wall of the home and extinguished quickly. Search was conducted, and ventilation of the home was started. No fire extension from area of origin.
Due to the Auto Aid agreement in place this fire was extinguished before it could grow, preventing further loss. It also gave rapid manpower and equipment to the scene, this means safety to our firefighters and citizens.
Cause of fire is determined to be electrical outlet wiring inside front porch wall.
No Injuries reported.
Damage estimated under $15,000.

Questions to Peoria Heights FD attn: Chief Austin Szentes.
Phone: 309-686-2377
Email: [email protected]

05/29/2026

Great job! Life saving award Coffman,Hines,Daniels,Mojica
On Mother’s Day, for the first time, the Automatic Aid Agreement between the Village of Peoria Heights and the City of Peoria Fire Department was enacted for a medical emergency at 5533 Galena Road.

The call came in for a male in cardiac arrest who was not breathing and had no pulse.

Peoria Fire Department Engine 12 and Engine 15 responded alongside AMT and the Peoria Heights Fire Department. Through the combined efforts of all responding personnel, ROSC (return of spontaneous circulation) was achieved, a heartbeat was restored, and the patient was transported to the hospital with a beating heart.

Moments like this are exactly why automatic aid matters. In cardiac arrest situations, seconds matter. Manpower matters. Training matters. Resources matter.

Also Thank you from the Peoria Heights Fire Department to the Peoria Fire Department, and AMT for their professionalism, teamwork, and commitment.

05/26/2026

This weekend we received notice that we have received the max $26,000.00 towards new extrication equipment. This is from the small equipment grant thru the office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal. Thank you OSFM for the continued support, and opportunity to replace aging equipment. We will be obtaining a full compliment of modern era extrication tools, with maximum portability, not limited by hoses! 60V battery powered.

05/20/2026

Yesterday we got to participate in Peoria Heights Grade School field day. Hope you all have a safe and fun summer!

05/11/2026

Reminder tonight at 6pm! At Village Hall.

Address

4901 N Prospect Road #2
Peoria Heights, IL
61616

Telephone

+13096862377

Website

https://www.peoriaheights.org/fire-department

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