Buckner Fire-Rescue

05/27/2026

Now hiring Firefighters, Emergency Medical Responders, and Support Staff Specialists!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day!!!

05/05/2026

We love and miss you brother.
Until we meet again.

May 5, 2019 - LODD
Firefighter Kody Vanfossan, 24
Christopher Fire Department. Christopher, IL
Firefighter Vanfossan responded to a multi-alarm fire at a two-story vacant furniture store at 118 West Market St, in Christopher, Illinois. Upon arrival, heavy smoke could be seen coming out of the top floor of the structure. Vanfossan, along with a second firefighter, began an interior attack on the fire. As the two firefighters started down steps in the rear of the building, the steps collapsed. While the second firefighter was able to make it out of the building, a Mayday was issued for Vanfossan. Vanfossan was recovered from the building and placed into an ambulance where he was pronounced deceased. His father, Lieutenant Brent Vanfossen, was also operating at the fire.

04/22/2026

04/10/2026

Congratulations goes out to FF Ben Shelby and Support Staff member Elizabeth Kleinmark for obtaining the level of EMR with the State of Illinois.

A huge thank you to Sesser Fire Protection District and Instructor Kimberly Scott for hosting this class.

03/30/2026

Happy birthday wishes goes out to FF/ EMT Emily Crews !
We hope that you have an amazing day!!!!!!!
🥳🎉🎂🎈🎁

03/29/2026

We may be slightly biased, but this is one of our favorite pictures of Captain Earl Gene Ferguson!

Today's his birthday and we hope that it is one of the best yet!

Happy Birthday Captain!!!

03/27/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and colleagues of EMT Mark Mcmanaway.
Mark was also a member of the Buckner Volunteer Fire Department during the early 2000's
Rest in peace Mark.

03/12/2026

IFSI Forcible entry class at Sesser Fire Protection District part duex

03/12/2026

IFSI forcible entry class at Sesser Fire Protection District