New Baden Fire Department

05/25/2026

05/20/2026

On behalf of the New Baden Fire Prot Dist, we extend our deepest sympathies to the New Baden Police Dept and the family and friends of the officer lost unexpectedly. We are thinking of everyone during this incredibly difficult time.

04/28/2026

Huge thank you to Max Fire Box for coming out last night and putting on a live burn demonstration utilizing the Max Fire Box! Our members gained valuable hands on experience and learned more about several thermal imaging camera options. We appreciate the time and training.

04/20/2026

We are looking for dedicated community members to join our team! Reach out if you have any questions.

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04/12/2026

This week marks “ National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week”. The New Baden Fire Dept would like to thank all of the 911 Telecommunicators at Clinton County Dispatch for all they do. Every emergency call begins with their calm voice and quick actions. Our job would not be possible without them. Thank you for everything you do for our Dept and Clinton County.

04/01/2026

A few of your New Baden Firefighters had the opportunity to train alongside our neighboring mutual aid Dept’s last night during a joint mutual aid training.

These trainings are a great way to improve teamwork, coordination, and ensure we’re always ready to serve our communities.

04/01/2026

Please join us in congratulating Kenneth VanDeHey on his recent promotion to Captain. We look forward to his continued impact within the Dept.

03/08/2026

Today we “spring forward” for Daylight Saving Time, and it’s also the perfect reminder to check and change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Working smoke alarms are one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your family and home from fire. A properly working smoke detector can provide the early warning needed to safely get out of your home in an emergency.

- Test each smoke detector in your home
- Replace batteries if needed
- Make sure alarms are installed on every level of your home and near sleeping areas
- Replace smoke detectors that are 10 years old or older

Taking just a few minutes today could save lives.

The New Baden Fire Dept encourages everyone to use the time change as a reminder to make sure your smoke alarms are working properly.

01/27/2026

Press Release:

At approximately 3:15 p.m., the New Baden Fire Department was dispatched to the area of Clinton County Line Road and Renth Road for a report of a male who had fallen through the ice of a pond and had not resurfaced. A dive team from the Swansea Fire Department was immediately requested shortly after units were dispatched. Additionally, numerous fire departments and emergency agencies assisted in the response. After several hours of search operations, due to extreme cold temperatures, the incident was transitioned from a rescue to a recovery.
Operations were suspended at approximately 8:40 p.m. Recovery efforts will resume tomorrow morning.

The New Baden Fire Department would like to thank Clinton County dispatch and all responding agencies for their assistance and support. At this time, no additional assistance is being requested from the public. We respectfully ask the community to keep the individual’s family and all those involved in their thoughts and prayers. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

Agencies Assisting:

New Baden EMS
New Baden Police Department
St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department
Swansea Fire Department
Greenville Fire Department (dive team)
Keysport Fire Department (dive team)
Clin-Clair Fire Department
Sugar Creek Fire Department
Germantown Fire Department
Mascoutah Fire Department
St. Libory Fire Department (with MABAS light tower)
Benton Fire Division 68 (boat)
St. Clair County Special Services
Belleville Fire Department (boat)
O’Fallon underwater search and recovery team
St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency
(warming bus and providing food and drinks)
Creekside Bar & Grill for providing a food donation

01/23/2026

❄️ **Snow This Weekend | Winter Reminders from the Village** ❄️

Snow is heading our way this weekend, so here’s some helpful information to keep everyone safe, warm, and a little less grumpy with a shovel in hand.

🔥 **Warming Center**
In the event of power outages, **American Legion Post 321** (105 E. Illinois St.) will be open as a warming center. Please share this with anyone who may need it.

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❓ The Question We Hear Every Winter

“Why does the plow pile snow at the end of my driveway… the one I just finished shoveling?”

Fair question. Here’s the scoop:

🚜 Why Snow Piles Up at Driveways

* Village snow removal focuses on keeping **public roadways** safe and passable.
* Snow is pushed toward the road shoulders, which naturally creates ridges at driveway entrances.
* See image on how to avoid the "second shovel".

🏠 Why the Village Can’t Clear Driveways

* Clearing each driveway end would require significant time and resources and isn’t practical.
* Residents are responsible for clearing snow at the end of their own driveways.

⏰ Plowing Criteria & Timing

* Plowing typically begins with **4 inches of snow**, or **3 inches with more on the way**.
* Plowing often happens **overnight** to reduce traffic issues, which may mean extra shoveling in the morning.

🤝 How Residents Can Help

1. Please don’t shovel snow into the street. Place it behind the curb or pavement edge so it doesn’t get pushed back into your driveway.
2. Avoid street parking during snowstorms so plows can clear streets more efficiently.
3. Move objects from street edges such as trash and recycling bins, and watch for overhanging items like mailboxes to prevent damage.

🛣️ Plowing Priorities

* Main roads are cleared first; residential streets may take longer during heavy snowfall.
* Roads maintained by the State, County, or Township are cleared by those agencies.

Snow removal isn’t always convenient, but a little cooperation goes a long way in keeping roads safer for everyone.
Thanks for your patience and teamwork and stay warm out there! ☃️