Centralia Fire Protection District

With the balloon fest next weekend, we had the opportunity to go over the different safety steps with hot air balloons. Here at the district we are fortunate enough to have one of our own Eric Smith a licensed pilot.

Please remember when chasing balloons next weekend to make room for the balloon crews and all first responders.

We want to give a huge congratulations to our SCBA Challenge competitors tonight. Firefighter Austin Smith came out on top with a time to don his SCBA of 31 seconds.
2nd place was Lt. Billy Baird.
Firefighter Clint Knox hands over the trophy he has held since December. Great work to all our people tonight. Thank you for all you do.

The area has received several inches of rain. Most side and country roads are flooded and will continue to flood as the rain continues. Please do not drive through flooded areas. Brick Hill road is already completely impassable as well as spots on Bell Club and other secondary roads that normally do not flood.

Please TURN AROUND AND DONT DROWN!!!!!

Special Thanks to Buchheit of Centralia for the donation of water that was split with our friends from City of Centralia Fire Department. The local partnerships we have allows us to operate at the highest level for everyone’s protection. Thanks for the support

Our usual PSA to please not drive through standing water. Especially Lagoon Road/ Brick Hill road. Water is already over the roadway and our power ring eating friends in law enforcement have put caution tape up to try and warn the motoring public. Please TURN AROUND and Don't drive through any water no matter the depth.

Stay safe and thank you for attending our safety talk.

Our prayers are with the family and all those
affected.

It is with great sadness that I announce that Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Matthew Tobben died this morning during a swift water rescue operation.

Assistant Chief Matt Tobben was assisting the Columbia Fire Department during a swift water rescue operation at Rangeline Street and Bear Creek early this morning. The firefighters had rescued two individuals when the zodiac boat overturned and Chief Tobben was thrown from the boat and drowned. The Columbia Firefighter and the two victims originally rescued were able to be rescued and are doing ok.

Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

Scott Olsen, Fire Chief
Boone County Fire Protection District

Excellent teamwork by all MABAS departments yesterday.

Road closure

June 27, 2024 at 06:54:37 CDT
Odin road will be closed between the Green Street Road and the Community Beach Road starting Monday, July 1st. �The closure is for bridge construction that is part of the Green Street Road safety project. This closure will be for 6 to 8 weeks.

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Update 6/13/24. 400pm. Roadway is now completely open.

Dix Irvington road Just west of Grand Prairie school shut down to one lane and traffic being directed. Please use caution and express care when coming through.

Road closed Woods Ln centralia

May 8, 2024 at 23:23:34 CDT
Woods ln in Centralia will be closed between Meadow Ln and State Rt 161 until tomorrow due to a large tree over the roadway.

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Work beginning on Green Street and Odin Road safety improvement project Work is about to begin on the Green Street and Odin Road safety improvement project. Guinzey Construction of A...

Traffic Alert. Updated post. 4/17/24 826am

Crossing is back open 4/17/2024. Thank you.

Shattuc Road at Hugo road is closed for the Railroad Crossing Repair. Please find an alternate route to access anything north of the RR TRACKS on Shattuc Road today 4/16/2024

I would be remiss to try and name everyone or even try and tag everyone. I will say from the bottom of our hearts from the President of the Board to the newest firefighter we humbly say THANK YOU!!! You have all shown us and the Earle family true caring and generosity in helping us give Chief Earle a proper send off. Our entire department appreciates everyone's thoughts and prayers and show of respect given yesterday and today.

Respectfully,

Chief Ross Boshera and the members of the Centralia Fire Protection District

Visitation and Funeral arrangements for Retired Chief Greg Earle. Updated 4/8/24

Updated location for both Visitation and Funeral Service

We were honored to meet this Gentleman and let him hang out with us for the evening. Looking forward to his next visit.

Our prayers and condolence to Dan's family and co workers.

On behalf of the admins here at SIFI, we’d like to offer our sincere condolences to the Illinois State Fire Marshal, City of Highland Fire Department, Illinois Fire Service Institute, and especially to the family on the loss of Special Agent and Assistant Chief Daniel Tallman, who passed away today from an ongoing battle with cancer.

Thank you for your dedication to the job Daniel.
Rest easy brother.
RFB KTF

Reminder. Tomorrow February 20th 6-10pm we are hosting IFSI Fire Behavior and Reading Smoke course. This should be an excellent class.

Green St Road travelers BE AWARE AT&T and Central City crews will be out on Green St from Brewery Hill Road to Brick Hill Road cutting trees down off the communication lines. ESDA will be assisting. SLOW DOWN PUT YOUR PHONES DOWN AND BE AWARE. This is already a very dangerous section. Let’s make sure all crews go home safe. Police will also be observing this area. Road may be closed at times to allow tree removal.

Congratulations to our semi annual SCBA challenge winner Firefighter Clint Knox!! Condolences to the challenger Firefighter Richard Groff.

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends and to our family at Salem Fire Protection District and the Marion County Sheriffs Department.

Congratulations Captain Gormann!! Thank you for all the years of help and comraderie. Enjoy retirement and stay cool.

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Final shifts are a busy day around the firehouse! These two retired guys stopped in to give a big congrats to Captain Gormann on his final shift before joining the "cool guys" group.

Congratulations to newly promoted Lieutenant Derek Williams.