Latest department news:
NEW: July 31, 2021:
Starting August 1, 2021 Gridley Emergency Medical Service (GEMS) will be the ambulance transport service for the fire district. Nothing else will change. All emergencies should be reported to 911. Flanagan Fire Department first responders will be dispatched along with GEMS to medical calls.
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The fire district received donations from Prairie Central Co-op, Cobank and CHS. The money was designated for fire and first responder initiatives. More details to follow on this great news!
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Transfer of ambulance assets to the fire district is complete. Included in this transfer was 2 vehicles, medical equipment, medical supplies and $75,000 cash.
Update: A partial transfer of funds to Heartland Community College has been completed. The final transfer of funds to Heartland should complete by end of year.
Transfer of money to Heartland College is pending. Approximately $95,000 will be given to Heartland College to be used for one or more scholarships per year for students wishing to pursue emergency services training. Scholarships will first be offered to students in the Flanagan-Graymont area, then if none to Livingston County, Illinois students.
Update: Unit 425 has been put into service as of November 5. This will be the primary response truck for medical assistance. Please check out photos of the truck here. Let the firemen know if you are pleased to see this unit back in operation and helping people again!
The ambulances were checked by a mechanic and both are in running condition. An inventory of equipment and medical supplies has been completed.
Department events — Please support our volunteers!!:
Our first responders greatly appreciate the generous donation of a training mannequin. This allows training with lifelike scenarios in the classroom. Our goal is to be better prepared when responding to medical calls. This donation will help us achieve that goal. THANK YOU from all our volunteers!
Volunteer Opportunity
A First Responder class is scheduled to start in January of next year. This class will be mostly online with some hours of practical training at St. James hospital. Fliers will be posted around town soon with more details. PLEASE consider this opportunity to become certified and help with EMS responses. Contact us with questions at the Facebook link below or click the Contact Us link at the top of this page for more ways to reach us.