Peoria Firefighters Local 50

Peoria Firefighters Local 50 Peoria Firefighters Local 50 represents the 177 men and women that serve the Fire and Rescue needs.
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Peoria Firefighters Local 50 was proud to once again support the Steamboat Classic, continuing a tradition that spans mo...
06/06/2026

Peoria Firefighters Local 50 was proud to once again support the Steamboat Classic, continuing a tradition that spans more than 25 years.

From the starting line to the finish, we’re honored to be part of an event that brings our community together and showcases the best of Peoria. Here’s to another great year supporting one of our city’s premier traditions!

🚒⚠️🌊Did you know?Peoria firefighters do much more than fight fires. In addition to responding to fires and medical eme...
06/05/2026

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Did you know?

Peoria firefighters do much more than fight fires. In addition to responding to fires and medical emergencies, our members are specially trained to serve on a variety of specialty teams that help protect our community during complex emergencies.

While the Peoria Fire Department has many specialized assignments and capabilities, three of our primary specialty teams are:

🔹 Dive Team – Trained to perform water rescues, recovery operations, and underwater searches in rivers, lakes, and other waterways.

🔹 Technical Rescue Team (TRT) – Responds to incidents involving confined spaces, trench collapses, high-angle rope rescues, structural collapse situations, and other challenging rescue scenarios.

🔹 Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Team – Trained to identify, contain, and mitigate incidents involving hazardous chemicals, fuel spills, and other dangerous substances that pose risks to people and the environment.

These teams require extensive training and ongoing education to maintain the skills necessary to respond safely and effectively when specialized emergencies occur.

From the Illinois River to hazardous material incidents and complex rescue situations, Peoria firefighters are prepared for much more than what many people see on a day-to-day basis.

❤️🚒 Proudly serving the City of Peoria.

Congratulations on 21 years of dedicated service!
06/05/2026

Congratulations on 21 years of dedicated service!

THROWBACK THURSDAY:Peoria Fire Department – Station 4, located at 2711 SW Jefferson, proudly served the community for ma...
06/04/2026

THROWBACK THURSDAY:

Peoria Fire Department – Station 4, located at 2711 SW Jefferson, proudly served the community for many years.

While the original station remains standing, it has since been retired from active service. A new Station 4 opened in 2022 at 509 S Western, continuing the tradition of protecting and serving the community.

Congratulations on 5 years with the department! This is the first milestone of your career and we're glad you've made it...
06/04/2026

Congratulations on 5 years with the department! This is the first milestone of your career and we're glad you've made it with us! Your dedication to the craft and efforts are appreciated.

🚒 Wellness Wednesday 🚒Being a firefighter means taking care of others every day—but don't forget to take care of yoursel...
06/03/2026

🚒 Wellness Wednesday 🚒

Being a firefighter means taking care of others every day—but don't forget to take care of yourself, too.

This week, focus on one simple habit that can make a big difference:
✅ Drink more water
✅ Get at least 7 hours of sleep
✅ Take a 10-minute walk
✅ Check in with a fellow firefighter
✅ Stretch before and after your shift

Physical fitness is only part of the equation. Mental and emotional wellness are just as important. A strong crew starts with healthy individuals who look out for themselves and each other.

Remember: Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Stay safe, stay healthy, and keep taking care of one another.

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There is a rule of thumb engrained in the culture of the fire service… if somebody’s working, you ought to be working as...
06/03/2026

There is a rule of thumb engrained in the culture of the fire service… if somebody’s working, you ought to be working as well. There is always plenty to do!

Training Tuesday:Proper ventilation is key to a successful interior attack. Here we have crews perfecting their skills f...
06/02/2026

Training Tuesday:

Proper ventilation is key to a successful interior attack. Here we have crews perfecting their skills for proper hole placement and cutting technique. Done properly will relieve high heat and smoke from attack crews making it easier to extinguish the fire.

This week’s features Battalion Chief Rick Waldron! Rick Waldron has been a Peoria IL Fire Department firefighter for ...
06/01/2026


This week’s features Battalion Chief Rick Waldron! Rick Waldron has been a Peoria IL Fire Department firefighter for 20 years and is currently assigned to Shift 1 as the Battalion 1 Chief. B-1 is responsible for responding with a company of fire machines to emergency accidents, structure fires, severe medical emergencies, and events. Part of B-1's responsibility is ensuring that firefighters are at the locations they need to be, to organize training, and to provide support for their crews when necessary.

Fun Facts:

-When not at work, Rick enjoys golfing, playing guitar (you may have seen him leading our carolers around Christmas time in the hospital), and spending time with his son Ike.

-When Rick was asked why he loves being a Peoria Firefighter, he replied, "My Uncle Marty encouraged me and we as a family loved the idea of serving my home town!"

Thank you Chief Waldron for your hard work, dedication, and service to the City of Peoria!!

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