Roxana Fire Department

10/19/2026

🔥 RACE and PASS: What to Do in Case of Fire!

Fire emergencies can be chaotic, but knowing what to do can make a difference when every second counts.

RACE – Your Immediate Response

R – Rescue: Help anyone in immediate danger, but only if it is safe to do so.

A – Alarm: Activate the fire alarm, alert others, and call emergency responders.

C – Contain: Close doors behind you as you evacuate to help slow the spread of fire and smoke.

E – Extinguish or Evacuate: Prioritize evacuation. Only attempt to extinguish a small, early-stage fire if you’re trained and conditions are safe.

🧯 PASS – How to Use a Fire Extinguisher

P – Pull the pin.

A – Aim at the base of the fire.

S – Squeeze the lever.

S – Sweep from side to side.

⚠️ Remember: Never risk your life to fight a fire. Use the correct extinguisher, keep a clear escape route behind you, and leave immediately if the fire grows or smoke thickens.

Once outside, stay outside!

Fire safety starts with knowing what to do before an emergency happens.

💬 Quick question: If you discovered a fire in your workplace, what would you do first?

Share this reminder. One informed decision could save a life!

10/15/2026

One of our Police officer, Kevin Tharp is nominated for area best police officer. We already knew he was one of the best but please go vote so he gets the recognition he deserves.

10/15/2026

10/13/2026

UPDATE: Class is full but we are now starting enrollment for January!

Last call for Phlebotomy training! We are accepting registrations until Wednesday this week. If someone is interested, they can fill out this registration form or call our main office: 618-468-4141

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10/09/2026

Chairs for sale - $2.00 each.
We are open Sunday 10 am to 9 pm and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 4 pm to 10 pm. Stop by and purchase what you want.

10/09/2026

10/02/2026

09/28/2026

On Thursday, October 1, 2026. the new Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) begins.

October 1, 2026: Eligible Priority Groups
To apply during the initial priority period, a household must meet the income guidelines and include at least one individual who fits into the following categories:

*Older Adults: Individuals aged 60 or older;
*Individuals with Disabilities: Individuals receiving disability-related social security;
*Families with Young Children: Households with children aged 5 or under;
*Households in Energy Crisis: Households currently disconnected from their utilities, facing imminent disconnection, or
having less than 25% capacity remaining in their propane tank.

November 1, 2026: Open Enrollment

Intake locations: https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fcms4files.revize.com%2Fmadisoncountyilus%2FCommunity_Development%2FLIHEAP%2520Intake%2520Sites%2520PY%252027.docx%3Ft%3D20260922160358471&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK

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FY 2027 Income Guidelines:

09/25/2026

I’m glad to bring $50,000 back home to Roxana to support new safety equipment for the Roxana Fire Department.

This funding will help purchase breathing equipment, air bottles, facepieces and other gear firefighters rely on when responding to emergencies.

Our first responders are there when we need them most. Making sure they have the equipment they need to do their jobs safely is a worthwhile investment in Roxana and the people they serve.

Press release: https://senatorericaharriss.com/senator-harriss-secures-50000-for-roxana-fire-department/

09/24/2026

Congratulations Dan!

🏆 2026 Defender of Childhood Award

The Alton Police Department is proud to recognize Detective Dan Jensen, who today received the 2026 Defender of Childhood Award at the Downstate Conference on Child Abuse.

The award recognizes a member of the multidisciplinary team who goes above and beyond to protect children and support the professionals who serve them.

Detective Jensen was described as phenomenal, dedicated, relentless, calm, compassionate, and professional. He has earned a reputation for his investigative work in some of the most difficult cases involving children, while always being willing to help a fellow detective, advocate, or DCFS investigator.

But one story shared during the presentation captured Dan’s approach better than any list of accomplishments.

After a child in DCFS care completed an interview at the Child Advocacy Center following a snowfall, the child mentioned wishing they could have a snowball fight with someone.

Dan asked the advocates to find the child some gloves. Then, instead of returning to his busy schedule, he took the child outside and had a snowball fight.

For those few minutes, that child wasn’t a case or an investigation. They were just a kid.

That is what defending childhood looks like.

Chief of Detectives, Lt. Andrew Pierson said this:

“Detective Jensen is organized, passionate, and genuinely dedicated to the work he does. He carries the cases most people would not want to read about, and he carries them with patience, thoroughness, and a steady focus on the child at the center of the file. Detective Jensen is a well-experienced investigator, and the citizens of Alton are lucky to have him in their corner, fighting for their children.”

Congratulations, Detective Jensen, on this well-deserved recognition.

Thank you for the work you do, the children you protect, and for never losing sight of the person behind the case. Also a special thanks to all the advocates, social workers, and officers / detectives that work together on these type of cases.

Madison County Child Advocacy Center
Madison County IL State's Attorney's Office