Jefferson Fire Protection District #1

08/03/2026

JFPD ran 206 calls for the month of July

Structure Fires 1
Vehicle Fires 1
Other fires 5

Ems 110
Lift Assist 16
Search 1

MVA's 10
MVA'S Extrication 2

Hazardous situation 8

Good Intent/false alarms 29

Mutual aid given 33

1336 calls ran through July 31

07/27/2026

We are thrilled to share the newest member of our Firefighting family.
Talullah Gallo was born on Friday 7/24/26, she is the daughter of FF Melody Gallo and husband Lt. Andrew Gallo. Mom and daughter are both doing great, Congratulations to the Gallo's!

07/22/2026

We would like to thank Brian Beaty for serving as a Trustee for the last 8 years. Prior to becoming a Trustee, Beaty was a Volunteer fireman with Jefferson Fire protection district working his way up the rank to Lieutenant, 29 years of service as a volunteer.

Good luck with your new adventures. Thank you again.

07/20/2026

Thank You to Firefighter Kevin Young for 5 years of service with our district. July 17th was Kevin's last day with us, his family is moving north to be closer to family. When Kevin started with us he quickly became a familiar face and was alway willing to answer the call and help his new community. We wish Kevin and his family the best on their new adventure!

07/17/2026

We are proud to announce we recieved the Best in Class Runner Up Recognition Award from the Illinois Public Risk Fund.

In Recognition of the agency's performance in building and maintaining a successful safety and loss control program.

The member agency has a notable safety and Risk management program.

07/10/2026

Thank You to Jackie with Fazoli's for thinking of us and bringing us a fantastic and filling lunch!!!

07/07/2026

Our condolences to Brenda, Chris, Chad and the Collins family.

Lt. Ernie Collins was a member of the Jefferson Fire Protection District for 50 years serving from 1969 - 2019.

First Responder walk-through will be held on July 12th at 5pm at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt Vernon. We will meet there at 445

RIP Lt. Collins

View Ernest J. "Ernie" Collins's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

07/03/2026

For anyone that was effected by the Tornado. If you are cleaning up debris and buring it please give us a call at (618)244-3824 ext. 3. This is so we are aware of the control burns and do not send anyone emergently if someonecalls 911. We Thank You for help in this!

07/02/2026

158 calls ran in the month of June

Structure Fires 2
Vehicle Fires 5
Other 3

Ems 86
Lift Assist 7

MVA'S 10
Extrication 1

Good Intent 8

Severe weather 5

Hazmat 1

False Alarms 9

Mutual aid given 21

Total calls through June 30, 2026
1130