Dieterich FIRE

08/12/2026

Olney Fire Department is excited to start our next Basic Operations Firefighter class recognized by OSFM and taught through Frontier Community College. We happily welcome numerous departments for this round of class. Thank you to the chiefs who entrusted us with their firefighters and thank you to the instructors who dedicate an immense amount of time to provide training to local fire departments.

Departments participating:
Olney Fire Department
Noble Wakefield Fire Department
Claremont Bonpas Fire Department
Lawrence Allison Fire Department
Dieterich Fire Department

Lead Instructors:
Lt Logan Muston (Olney)
Lt Jake Anderson(Noble)

Assisting Instructor:
Chief Daron Harmon (Olney)

08/10/2026

🚒 Structure Fire – Incident Report

The Dieterich Fire Protection District was toned out for a possible structure fire after smoke was reported coming from a building at Equity.

Upon arrival, the Fire Chief observed no visible signs of fire or smoke from two sides of the building. After further investigation, a large amount of smoke was discovered inside the structure.

Mutual aid was requested, with an engine and chief responding from the Teutopolis Fire Protection District, along with a tender and chief from the Montrose Fire Protection District.

Firefighters made entry and located a fire that had started in a workbench area on the west side of the shop. Crews ventilated the structure, removed items from the building, and extinguished the fire.

Dieterich crews cleared the scene at approximately 5:30 PM.

On scene:
🚒 Dieterich Fire Protection District
🚒 Teutopolis Fire Protection District
🚒 Montrose Fire Protection District
🚑 Rural Med EMS
🚔 Effingham County Sheriff’s Department

Great work by all departments involved!

07/22/2026

This month’s training Dieterich Fire teamed up with its neighboring district Montrose Fire Protection District to work on drafting and relays out of the Montrose lake. Thank you for inviting us up!

07/16/2026

07/11/2026

Special Weather Statement issued July 11 at 1:19PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Piatt; Champaign; Vermilion; Scott; Morgan; Sangamon; Christian; Macon; Moultrie; Douglas; Coles; Edgar; Shelby; Cumberland; Clark; Effingham; Jasper; Crawford; Clay; Richland; Lawrence

Atmospheric conditions exist that favor the possible formation of
weak circulations. Some of these circulations are occurring
underneath developing showers and thunderstorms, where a funnel cloud
may develop. Once the rain begins, the funnel cloud usually
dissipates.

Low hanging clouds can also appear to dip up and down at times,
but they will not show signs of any rapid rotation. An actual
funnel cloud will exhibit spinning in a counter-clockwise direction.

In rare instances these funnels may briefly touch down. Stay alert
and be prepared to move to a safe shelter if a funnel cloud
approaches the ground.

07/03/2026

07/01/2026

The Dieterich Fire department wants to share these locations as they can be very important with the upcoming celebration and heat!The Village of DieterichVillage of Dieterich Fourth of July Celebration has two dedicated spots as cooling stations/ center. THESE LOCATIONS WILL BE OPEN ON THE 3rd AND THE 4th! First location is the Dieterich Civic Center located along the parade route and at the corner of Virginia Street and Pine Street. The second location is the Santa house located right north of the pavilion. The civic center will have EMS staged at it for most the of the day on the Fourth of July. Please at any time you feel hot, tired, weak or sick or just want to soak up some air conditioning, please make your way to a cooling center. If at any time you need EMS or Fire please contact 911.

Let’s have a safe and happy 4th of July!

06/24/2026

4th of July Parade Important Information!!!

Please share and help us spread the word!

A few reminders as we approach the 4th of July parade,

1. The fire department plans to block the parking lot following the 5k event and we will open the parking lot around 10am for lineup.

2. If you plan to have MULTIPLE vehicles in the parade, Please have all vehicles arrive at the same time. We will not be holding spots for you to all be together.

3. If you plan to drive/ ride a tractor, side by side, four wheeler or horses and you plan to haul it to the parade please park and offload the vehicle or horse at the immaculate conception hall and ride/drive it over to the parking lot.

4. If you will be dropping someone off or you will be a walker in the parade or on a float please park at the wright family center parking lot across from the school and walk to the parking lot. We will not be allowing off loading in the parking lot as we are trying to limit the congestion.

5. All parade entries please come down South Main Street and turn on Church Street to enter the parking lot. Pine street will not be open for parade entries.

We look forward to seeing everyone and are planning on a great turnout this year!