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Seneca Fire Protection and Ambulance District 3901-Chief Robert Howe
3902-Deputy Chief Nick Roseland
3903-Assistant Chief Jim Theissen

09/30/2026

Shipyard Sam filling in for Smokey the Bear to remind you of Seneca's Burning Ordinances. Also, Please be mindful of your neighbors with asthma or other respiratory conditions...a small amount of airborne particles can cause health problems.

09/25/2026

Employment Opportunities Thank you for your interest in a career with the Village of Seneca! Choosing a career in municipal government offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to serve the community. The Village of Seneca is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks talented, service-orie...

09/14/2026

PRESS RELEASE – STRUCTURE FIRE 🚨

Seneca Fire Protection & Ambulance District
September 14, 2026

At approximately 12:36 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026, the Seneca Fire Protection & Ambulance District was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 100 block of E. Lincoln Street in Seneca.

The first Seneca fire company arrived on scene at approximately 12:39 p.m. and found a two-story, wood-frame duplex with smoke and fire showing from the exterior second-floor deck area.

Seneca fire companies, assisted by mutual aid companies, initiated an aggressive fire attack and quickly brought the fire under control. The majority of the fire was contained to the exterior second-floor deck area, with minimal fire damage extending into the interior of the residence.

No injuries were reported. Preliminary damage estimates are approximately $75,000.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation; however, no suspicious activity is suspected at this time.

The Seneca Fire Protection & Ambulance District would like to extend a special thank you to our mutual aid companies from the Morris Fire Protection and Ambulance District, Marseilles Fire Protection District, Mazon Fire Protection District, and the Grundy County Dispatchers, for their assistance and support during the incident.

We greatly appreciate the continued cooperation and teamwork of our neighboring agencies.

For additional information regarding this incident, please contact:

[email protected]

09/11/2026

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE — OLD STAGE ROAD

The Village of Seneca’s 2026 Road Maintenance Program is underway.

📅 Work Dates: September 14 – October 10, 2026
📍 Road Closure Affected: Old Stage Road

A section of Old Stage Road will be closed to thru traffic during scheduled road maintenance activities. Please use alternate routes and allow additional travel time while work is underway.

🚑 Access for local residents and emergency services will be maintained as conditions and construction activities permit.

Please use caution in work areas and follow all posted traffic-control signs and directions.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we make these improvements to our community!

09/07/2026

PRESS RELEASE — STRUCTURE FIRE

On Sunday, September 6, 2026, at approximately 21:40 hours, the Seneca Fire Protection and Ambulance District was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 400 block of Logue Circle in Seneca.

Seneca fire companies arrived on scene and located a fire in the attic area of the residence. Firefighters initiated suppression operations, and with the assistance of mutual-aid companies, the attic fire was brought under control and extinguished.

The Seneca Fire Protection and Ambulance District would like to thank the Morris Fire Protection & Ambulance District, Marseilles Fire Protection District, and Wallace Fire Protection District for their assistance on scene.

We would also like to thank the MABAS Division 15 Fire Investigators for their assistance with the incident. At this time, nothing suspicious is suspected regarding the cause of the fire.

A special thank you is also extended to the Grundy County Dispatchers for their continued support and coordination of responding resources.

We appreciate the professionalism and teamwork of all agencies and personnel involved.

For questions regarding this incident, please contact:

📧 [email protected]

Seneca Fire Protection and Ambulance District

08/20/2026

🚑 NOW HIRING – FULL-TIME PARAMEDIC 🚑

The Seneca Volunteer Ambulance Service (SVAS) is seeking a motivated and professional Full-Time Paramedic to join our team.

📍 Location: Seneca, Illinois
💰 Annual Salary: $73,685.96
⏰ Schedule: 48 Hours On / 96 Hours Off
🚑 911 Responses Only – No Interfacility Transfers
📅 Immediate Opening Available
💵 $2,500 sign on bonus

Benefits Include:
✅ Paid Vacation Time
✅ Retirement IRA with 3% employer match available
✅ Blue Cross Medical Insurance Available (Employer Pays 60% of Monthly Premiums)
✅ Dental Insurance Available (Employer Pays 60% of Monthly Premiums)
✅ Vision Insurance Available (Employer Pays 60% of Monthly Premiums)
✅ Progressive EMS System
✅ Fire based EMS service

If you are looking for a rewarding career serving the community while enjoying an excellent work-life balance, we encourage you to apply today.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and copies of certifications/licenses

Firefighter/ paramedics preferred but not required.

Seneca Volunteer Ambulance Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please email us at [email protected] or message us here for more information and an application!

08/12/2026

As a quick refresher, outdoor warning sirens are designed to alert people who are outdoors that a potential emergency or dangerous condition exists.

Outdoor sirens are just one part of the warning system. Make sure you have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts, especially when indoors or sleeping.

Stay aware. Stay informed. Stay prepared.

🚨 SEALED BID NOTICE – 2001 FORD EXCURSION The Seneca Fire Protection & Ambulance District has declared the following veh...
08/08/2026

🚨 SEALED BID NOTICE – 2001 FORD EXCURSION

The Seneca Fire Protection & Ambulance District has declared the following vehicle surplus and is now accepting sealed bids for its purchase.

🚙 2001 FORD EXCURSION
• 123,### miles
• V10 gasoline engine
• 4-wheel drive
• 3rd-row seating
• Remote start
• Keyless entry
• Heat & A/C work great
• Clean title
• No known mechanical issues
• Purchased new by the District in 2000
• Sold AS IS, with NO WARRANTY

💰 MINIMUM BID: $7,000

📅 BIDDING PERIOD:
August 7, 2026 through October 7, 2026

📬 HOW TO SUBMIT A BID

All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope with:

“SEALED EXCURSION BID”

clearly written on the front of the envelope.

Sealed bids must be mailed to:

Seneca Fire Protection & Ambulance District
P.O. Box 985
Seneca, IL 61360

⏰ BID DEADLINE:
Bids must be postmarked no later than October 7, 2026 at 12:00 hours (Noon).

📍 VEHICLE VIEWING

The vehicle is available for viewing at:

Seneca Fire Protection & Ambulance District
121 W. Armour Street
Seneca, IL 61360

Interested bidders are welcome to call the fire station at 815-357-1600 to arrange for the vehicle to be unlocked and started for viewing.

📋 BID OPENING

All sealed bids will be opened during the District’s regularly scheduled meeting:

October 8, 2026 at 20:00 hours (8:00 PM)

📞 WINNING BIDDER NOTIFICATION

The successful bidder will be notified by phone:

October 9, 2026 at 08:00 hours (8:00 AM)

🚨 EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT NOTICE

If the successful bidder is an eligible public entity, the emergency lighting, siren, and siren controller will remain with the vehicle.

If the successful bidder is a private citizen, the emergency lighting, siren, and siren controller will be removed prior to transfer. Mounting holes and/or other evidence of the removed equipment will remain.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: The vehicle is being sold AS IS, WHERE IS, with NO WARRANTY expressed or implied.

🚨 Today, we proudly recognize and congratulate our three newest Fire Academy graduates! 🚨 Over the past six months, thes...
06/25/2026

🚨 Today, we proudly recognize and congratulate our three newest Fire Academy graduates! 🚨

Over the past six months, these members have dedicated themselves to becoming better firefighters by attending academy two nights each week and sacrificing countless Saturdays to complete their training. Their commitment included hands-on practical evolutions, classroom instruction, homework, quizzes, and written exams—all while balancing their careers, families, and personal lives.

Graduating from the Fire Academy is no small accomplishment. It takes dedication, perseverance, and a genuine desire to serve others. We are incredibly proud of the hard work each of these firefighters has put in and look forward to watching them continue to grow within our department.

Please join us in congratulating our three newest Fire Academy graduates on this outstanding achievement. Your hard work has paid off, and we are honored to have you serving alongside us.

Congratulations, and welcome to the next chapter of your fire service career! 🚑 🚒🔥

06/11/2026

Shared post from the Village of Seneca

The Village would like to inform residents that Public Works personnel will be conducting storm debris cleanup throughout the community today, 06/11 and tomorrow 06/12. Residents who have storm-related debris are asked to place it curbside for crews to collect and remove it as efficiently as possible.

Due to the power outages, the Village Hall will be open as a cooling center today and tomorrow during normal office hours, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. If residents need relief from the heat you are welcome to utilize the Council Chambers. If after hours relief is needed, please contact the Police Non-Emergency number at (815) 357-8726. To receive power outage updates, please text "OUT" TO 26633 and enroll in text updates from ComEd.

We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to our Public Works staff, Commissioners, Emergency Services Personnel, and Public Utility workers for their tireless efforts in responding to the recent storm. Their dedication, long hours, and commitment to serving our community are instrumental in restoring normal conditions as quickly and safely as possible.

Weather conditions can change rapidly, and relying on a variety of sources can help ensure you receive timely warnings and updates. Residents are encouraged to follow local television and radio stations, National Weather Service alerts, weather apps, emergency notification systems, and official social media accounts from local emergency management agencies.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as cleanup efforts continue. Be safe everyone.

Address

121 W. Armour Street
Seneca, IL
61360

Telephone

+18153571600

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