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PFD was on scene today to rescue workers stranded on a man lift while cleaning one of Petersburg’s water towers. Everyone was safely returned to the ground.
Sunday, March 12th, 2023
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PFD was dispatched to an early morning structure fire in Petersburg. We would like to thank all mutual aid agencies who responded for their assistance. Petersburg Rural Fire, Athens Fire, Menard Count...
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PFD assisted with mutual aid for Petersburg Rural Fire along with multiple other agencies on an early morning fire just south of New Salem. Thanks to all who came out and battled the fire as well the ...
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PFD was paged for a mutual aid structure fire call in Petersburg Rural Fire district. Both departments arrived on scene to find a one story commercial structure with heavy smoke and flames showing. A ...
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Congratulations to the PORTA Class of 2023!! This evening at Senior Night, PFD was honored to present this year’s Fireman’s Fund Scholarships to 4 very deserving students. Pictured below a...
Friday, April 7th, 2023
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The women of PFD conducted Fire Extinguisher training this morning at the New Salem Children’s Center. Thanks to Firefighters Ellie Crowe and Crystal Honkala for taking time out of their day to ...
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Please join us in welcoming Mitchell Horn as our newest member of PFD! Mitchell joined us as a Cadet through our high school program and now that he has turned 18 he has taken the steps to become a Pr...
Saturday, February 11th, 2023
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Thank you to all who came out to attend the boys basketball games last night to support the PORTA Power organization. We would also like to thank all of the first responders who participated in all of...
 
 
 
2023 PFD Sponsor List: 
Shambolee Golf Course
Seaney Farms
Red Line Emergency Training
Wankel’s in Petersburg
Alliance Community Bank
Knob Hill Landscape Co.
Hurley Funeral Home
West of Wise Winery
Nikles of Petersburg
1st & 3rd Boutique and Wine Bar
Petefish, Skiles & Co. Bank
Honk’s Family
Schoby Family
Waterworth’s Corner Liquor
Mom & Pop’s Slots
Gillmore-Allen Insurance Agency
China Ocean
Hilltop Boarding Kennel
Petersburg Veterinary Clinic
Paws for Life
Petersburg Plumbing & Excavating
Country Financial
New Salem Children’s Center
Cabinetland of Springfield
Image Landscaping
Broadgauge
Hickory River
Petersburg Family Dental
Lifemap Financial Services – Jake Gronewold
Freestyle Design
Central IL Accounting Group
Pat Potter
Styles N More
McWhorter Construction
Hendo’s Hideout
JH Builders
 B&B Firearms Training
Brown’s Barber Shop
State Farm – Ty Turek
Schurman’s Autobody
Lucky’s on the Square
Hand of Fate Brewing Co.
Elite Masonary
Central IL Tree Service
Corner Café
Barb Kyes
Schroeder’s DJ Service
RE/MAX – Kim Wenda
A-Team Disposal
Woodrum Construction
Knowles Motors
Parkside Tavern
Impson Electric
Petersburg Family Chiropractic
  Brandon, Dani & Copey Lavely 
American Tower
Inclusion City Shops
VC Concrete
Mecklenburg Family
VFW Post 6871
Sangamon Valley Sign Co.
Rahl’s Landing
Wing’s Etc.
The Farmhouse Restaurant
Kyes Renovations
Riverbank Lodge
Jake & Valerie Free
Kerrigan’s Automotive
Deane’s Garage
       Chuck & Mary Jane Fagan     

 

 
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Ever thought of becoming a firefighter? 
Today is the day.
 If interested in joining our department, please call Captain Chris Henderson <(217) 652-3060> for details on how you can volunteer and help your community! You may also email petersburgfire@hotmail.com and a member of the command staff will respond within 24 hours.
 
 
 
 

"Fire prevention is our intention"

The Petersburg Fire Department is committed to provide dependable service in a professional manner while showing compassion for those in need. We will protect lives, property, and the environment through fire suppression, emergency services, rescue, fire prevention, and public education.

Our department is a part time fire department consisting of 17 dedicated members. Our members currently hold various State Fire Marshal certification including Firefighter 2, Firefighter 3, Basic Operations Firefighter, Advance Operations Firefighter, Fire Apparatus Engineer, Fire Service Vehicle Operator, Fire Service Instructor 1, Hazardous Material Awareness, Hazardous Material Operations, Technical Rescue Awareness, Vehicle Machinery Operations, Fire and Arson Investigation I, Fire and Arson Investigation II, Fire and Arson Investigation III and Emergency Medical Technician First Responder, Basic, and Paramedic. Even though our members are highly trained and certified we still depend on mutual aid from other county agencies and MABAS Division 48. Our fire investigation team members are affiliated with the International Association of Arson Investigators. Our department is a good standing member of MABAS Division 48 and the Springfield Area Mobile Intensive Care (SAMIC).


 

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Congratulations to the PORTA Class of 2023!! This evening at Senior Night, PFD was honored to present this year’s Fireman’s Fund Scholarships to 4 very deserving students. Pictured below are Firefighter Crystal Honkala along with recipients Mitchell Horn, Ryan Bettis, Brooke Schnapp, Tob...
Friday, April 7th, 2023
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The women of PFD conducted Fire Extinguisher training this morning at the New Salem Children’s Center. Thanks to Firefighters Ellie Crowe and Crystal Honkala for taking time out of their day to attend and thanks to NSCC for taking the extra steps to keep our children safe!!
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Please join us in welcoming Mitchell Horn as our newest member of PFD! Mitchell joined us as a Cadet through our high school program and now that he has turned 18 he has taken the steps to become a Probationary Firefighter.
Saturday, February 11th, 2023
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Thank you to all who came out to attend the boys basketball games last night to support the PORTA Power organization. We would also like to thank all of the first responders who participated in all of the festivities.

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