Cuba Fire Dept.

Please use caution in town, multiple trees and line damage abstructing several streets, along with flooding. City works are working and aware, as well as Ameren is in town.

Happy Birthday America! Please have a safe, and happy 4th of July!

Cuba Fire Department responded to a structure fire 06/16 at 3:01pm. Crews found smoke showing on arrival. An interior attack was initiated and fire was contained primarily to the kitchen area of the residence. A dog was inside the home and was removed by firefighters. Aid was provided to the dog by Cass-Putman Rescue personnel and was to receive further evaluation by a veterinarian. Additional assistance at the scene was provided by Buckheart Fire Department, Fulton County Animal Control and Ameren.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by Cuba Fire Department and Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal.

Cuba Fire Department personnel were honored to help our brothers to the south at Havana Rural Fire Department. Firefighters from Cuba, Buckheart and Copperas Creek provided call coverage so that Havana Rural FD personnel could attend funeral services for retired fire chief Charles W. "Bill" Watts. Chief Watts served the fire service for 60 years and was chief of Havana City and Havana Rural Fire Departments being named Chief Emeritus of Havana Rural in 2009.

Firefighters from several Mason County Fire Departments attended the services and personnel from Cuba, Buckheart and Copperas Creek were able to participate in the ceremonies in addition to being prepared to handle calls that may occur during services.

Another great morning of training!

Cuba Fire Department is fortunate to have an abandoned house to train in. Personnel spent some time brushing up on use of tools, search tactics, self-contained breathing apparatus and apparatus deployment. We'll be back several times to continue to build and practice necessary firefighting skills. While we don't want to name them on social media, Cuba Fire is greatly appreciative to the property owners for their allowing us such a great training opportunity.

3:07 P.M. Cuba Fire was dispatched for change of quarters to Fairview Fire station. Crews from Fiatt station responded, and Cuba sent an additional truck to Fiatt station for standby also.

2:51 A.M. Cuba Fire was dispatched for an alarm 901 for a structure fire in the Buckheart Fire District. Cuba responded with a tanker, and one pumper tanker. On scene Cuba assisted in pumping, and shuttling water. Crews also assisted on scene with fire suppression.

Cuba 804 at work.

Some truck pics from todays call.

02/25/24
Cuba Fire Department responded mutual aid with Fairview Fire Department to assist with a grass fire with structures threatened. The fire extended into a small outbuilding and a large barn. Cuba crews assisted with fire suppression and water supply. Though the small outbuilding was lost the barn was saved with minimal damage.

Other departments on scene included Copperas Creek, Fairview and London Mills Fire Departments. Buckheart Fire Department was on standby to cover any calls at the request of Cuba FD.

It's that time of year where yards and fence rows need burned off. We ask that people please use caution while burning such things. We understand once in a while something might get away and we will certainly assist if that becomes the case.

There is no burn ban currently and it is asked that common sense be used while burning ground cover areas. Though it is rare to have any trouble criminally one can be held liable in civil court if a fire moves from "controlled" to "not controlled."

Upon returning from a call Tuesday afternoon, Cuba Firefighter's personal vehicles that had been parked across from the fire station we're found to have this VERY NICE note tucked under their windshield wipers. We have a great community and we continue to be amazed by and greatly appreciate all the support our fire department and members get. Huge THANK YOU to whomever took the time for this wonderful and encouraging note!!

02/20/24
Cuba Fire Department responded mutual aid to assist Fairview Fire Department with a structure fire at 1245pm. Fairview crews had the fire stopped and Cuba crews assisted with investigation and overhaul. Other departments at the scene included Farmington FD, Copperas Creek FD, Maquon FD, London Mills FD. Additional assistance was provided by Fulton County Sheriff's Department and Illinois State Police.

1:12 P.M. Cuba Fire was dispatched for a grass fire spreading to buildings. Crews arrived on scene and found the fire had gotten to the structure. Command requested Fairview Fire for an additional brush truck. Both departments quickly extinguished the out of control blaze.

Welcome home Cuba 804. Thanks everyone who helped. Thanks to Sign Depot Express, Lewistown Fire for the additional help.

Cuba Fire Department responded to 77 calls in 2023. Not the busiest nor least busy year recently. We were fortunate the spring and fall ground cover fire calls were kept fairly minimal helping lower the call volume slightly.

Of the calls responded to, the breakdown of call types was as follows:
Structure fires - 3
Vehicle fires - 2
Mutual aid to other fire departments - 11
Other fires - 9
Mutual aid assistance for medical rescue - 22
Automatic fire alarm - 7
Other calls for service (CO detector, investigation of smoke odor, etc. - 23

Cuba Fire Department is staffed by volunteers who take time out of their busy personal lives to respond to incidents and attend training opportunities. If you are interested in becoming a firefighter with Cuba FD or want to help in any other way please see any firefighter or stop by the station if you see activity there. We thank the public for the continued outpouring of support.

5:44 A.M. Cuba Fire responded to a box alarm 601 for a structure fire in Lewistown. Crews responded with 1 engine and personnel. On scene Cuba assisted with Lewistown with an interior attack. Crews also assisted in ventilation, and overhaul.

Just a reminder. As it is the holiday season, and the temps are getting colder. Please do not over load your outlets or electrical systems.

Cuba Fire Department had the pleasure of escorting Santa Claus through the streets of Weematuk yesterday afternoon. It was a little chilly and drizzly, but that didn't stop Santa and his helpers from handing out goodie bags to the children in the community!

5:17 P.M. Cuba Fire answered a 901 alarm at the box alarm level. Cuba responded with an engine and personnel to the scene in the St. David area. Crews stood by the scene and later released.

2 P.M. Cuba fire was dispatched for report of equipment on fire off the roadway. Crews from both stations Cuba, and Fiatt responded to the call. Crews remained on scene for a short time.

11:15 A.M. Cuba Fire was dispatched for a truck fire. Crews from both stations responded and quickly extinguished the fire. Cuba Fire would also like to advise vehicle traffic to stay clear of any emergency equipment. Let the workers do their job and return safe. A few minutes of waiting could prevent further damage or injury.

12:30 P.M. Cuba Fire was dispatched for a fire in a residence. On arrival the fire had been extinguished, crews checked everything over and cleared.

4:13 P.M. Cuba Fire responded to a request for help from Fulton Co. Ambulance. Cuba Fire established a landing zone at the school, thanks for everyone’s patience while the helicopter came and went.

Have a safe, and fun Halloween!