Decatur Fire Department - Illinois

Decatur Fire Department receives $24,850 grant for new equipment 🔥

We thank the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal for awarding the Decatur Fire Department with a Small Equipment Grant. The $24,850 grant will be used to purchase six Scott Rit-Pak Fast Act emergency air supply systems and six search rope bags. We appreciate the State's support of local fire protection!

Lieutenant Garman and Lieutenant Smith leading their crews in annual hose testing on this beautiful morning in Decatur.

Each May, the Decatur Fire Department tests every section of hose on every fire apparatus throughout the city to ensure our equipment remains safe, reliable, and ready to serve the citizens of Decatur when needed most.

Routine testing and maintenance like this are a critical part of our commitment to operational readiness and public safety.

The Decatur Fire Department proudly congratulates Justin Brownfield on his promotion to Lieutenant!

Now in his 14th year of service, Lieutenant Brownfield has consistently demonstrated dedication, professionalism, and leadership throughout his career. He has served as an active member of the HAZMAT and Technical Rescue Teams and has also played a leading role in the department’s firefighter cancer prevention program, helping advance the health and safety of our members.

Lieutenant Brownfield will now serve on 1st Battalion, Engine Company #3. Congratulations, Lieutenant Brownfield, on this well-earned promotion and this next chapter in your career!