Hamel Volunteer Fire Department

Hamel Volunteer Fire Department Hamel Volunteer Fire Department We are members of the Madison County Fireman's Assn. and the Illinois Assn. of Firefighters.

We proudly serve the Hamel Fire Protection District, a mostly rural area covering approx 50 sq miles and home to more than 3500 residents. Our current Public Protection Classification, as determined by ISO, is 5/5y. Within the district, there are three state highways and 10 miles of Interstate Highway. We respond to a multitude of incidents from structure fires to motor vehicle accidents to hazard

ous material incidents to general service calls, averaging just over 200 calls for service per year. We are a 100% volunteer department composed of 26 firefighters led by Fire Chief Chris Johnson with over 15 years of experience in the fire service. We are commanded by a Fire Chief, two Assistant Chiefs, two Captains, and two Lieutenants. Our governing body is made up of three Trustees appointed to four year terms. We are a progressive department, training on tasks such as wilderness search and rescue and extensive vehicle extrication training. We have modern equipment, including the latest extrication and rescue equipment. Over 75% of our calls, as with most fire departments, are EMS and Rescue.

Water Supply and Drafting training this evening with Max Fire Training to ensure we can keep everything wet when it gets...
07/21/2026

Water Supply and Drafting training this evening with Max Fire Training to ensure we can keep everything wet when it gets hot.

We are proud to announce that our department has been awarded a $25,000 Small Equipment Grant from the Illinois State Fi...
06/03/2026

We are proud to announce that our department has been awarded a $25,000 Small Equipment Grant from the Illinois State Fire Marshal for the purchase of turnout gear. These funds will go to great use to help keep our firefighters safe. Thank you to the State Fire Marshal for selecting our department and thank you to Assistant Chief Bloemker on his work on drafting our submission.

Early morning structure fire. Thanks to a quick response by our volunteers along with support from our mutual aid partne...
05/22/2026

Early morning structure fire. Thanks to a quick response by our volunteers along with support from our mutual aid partners Worden Volunteer Fire Department and Holiday Shores Fire Department, we were able to isolate to the garage and protect the home.

Today, a Hamel resident’s quick thinking made the ultimate difference. When someone faced a medical emergency, this indi...
04/20/2026

Today, a Hamel resident’s quick thinking made the ultimate difference. When someone faced a medical emergency, this individual immediately jumped in with Hands-Only CPR.

​Their fast response bought the vital time needed for medical professionals to arrive and get the patient to the hospital. Because of these actions, a life was saved today.

​You can help, too! If you see an adult collapse:
1. ​Call 9-1-1.
2. ​Push hard and fast in the center of the chest to the beat of "Stayin' Alive."

Address

401 N. Old US Route 66/PO Box 371
Hamel, IL
62046

Telephone

+16186332205

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