Hampshire - IL Professional Firefighters Local 4782

09/13/2026

09/03/2026

On Friday September 11th 2026, in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, the Hampshire Fire Protection District will be holding a solemn processional and ceremony to honor and remember the victims and first responders that perished in this terrible tragedy.

The processional will step off at 630pm, and follow the normal parade route in town:
Washington Ave, to State St.
State St. To Panama
Panama East to Warner
Warner to Washington ending back at the fire station.

This will be a solemn processional with lights, but no sirens. Please come out along the route and show your support.

Once back at the Fire Station, a ceremony will be conducted starting at or around 7pm.

Washington Ave will be closed between Ash and the Post Office for the ceremony.

Please join us at the ceremony, learn about the memorial at our station and join us as we pay respect and tribute as well as honor and remember those lost on that tragic day.

03/31/2026

01/17/2026

Funeral Arrangements for Lieutenant Jay Rasmussen

Saturday January 17th, 2026
First United Methodist Church
207 Grove Ave. Hampshire IL

Wake 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Fire Department Walk through at 11 a.m.

Service with Fire Department Honors following the Walk through

Fire Department Procession following the service

Procession Route
Grace Street to Washington Ave.
Washington Ave. to State Street
State Street to Jefferson Street
Jefferson Street to Park Street
Park Street to Fredrick Funeral Home

01/16/2026

The Hampshire Fire Protection District regrets to announce the passing of retired Lieutenant Jay Rasmussen after courageously battling cancer. Lt. Rasmussen served the District for 25 years with dedication and loyalty while no doubt, leaving a lasting impression upon the department and its members. Arrangements have not yet been announced but we will continue to hold his family in our thoughts and prayers. Rest easy Lieutenant.