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o’ fallon fire rescue the department mourns the passing of retired chief tom bleau saturday november 22, 2008 - retired chief tom bleau passed away wednesday november 19th, he was 75. chief bleau served on the department for 23 years, holding the role of chief for 4 years. his dedication to the community and to the department will not be forgotten. funeral arrangements are as follows: visitation: sunday november 23 3 - 7 p.m. at schildknecht funeral home funeral: monday november 24th 11a.m. at schildknecht funeral home monsignor william hitpas will officiate. burial will be at o’fallon city cemetery. members of the o'fallon fire department will conduct a ceremony at 6 p.m. sunday evening to honor chief bleau. house fire on schwarz meadow drive wednesda october 15, 2008 - on friday october 10th 2008 around 07:00 the o'fallon fire department responded to a house fire call on schwarz meadow drive. engines 4314 and 4321 arrived on scene and began the attack. ladder truck 4329 also aided in command and attack. the fairview and lebanon fire departments were also called to assist in battling the blaze. the house occupants and pets escaped without harm and no fire fighters were injured. the department mourns the loss of one of our own. wednesda october 15, 2008 - bob lillie, a retired o'fallon firefighter passed away this monday, october 13th. even after 15+ years of service as a firefighter, he was very active with the department and in the community. he will be remembered as a hard working, dedicated and friendly guy whom we were honored to have in our lives. information on the visitation and funeral is as follows: visitation: friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. thursday, oct. 16, 2008, at wolfersberger funeral home, 102 w. washington st., o'fallon, ill., and from 10 to 11 a.m. friday, oct. 17, 2008, at o'fallon united church of christ, 206 w. adams st., o'fallon, ill. funeral: funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. friday, oct. 17, 2008, at o'fallon united church of christ in o'fallon, ill., with the rev. dr. martha thierheimer officiating. interment will follow at valhalla gardens of memory in belleville, ill. following the graveside service, a luncheon will be served at the o'fallon united church of christ. mr. lillie's full obituary: robert lee lillie, 81, of o'fallon, ill., born nov. 2, 1926, in o'fallon, ill., passed away monday, oct. 13, 2008, at his home after a battle with prostate cancer. a lifelong resident of o'fallon, bob retired in 1986 from the us postal service, where he worked as an o'fallon letter carrier for 27 years. he was a 50-year member of the american legion fischer-solis post 137 and served the o'fallon community as a volunteer fireman for 16 years. mr. lillie served on the o'fallon township high school board of education from 1966-97. he was a past city alderman, township trustee and treasurer for the o'fallon homecoming committee. bob was also a member of a.f. & a.m. lodge 576 for 55 years and a life member of scottish rite bodies of the valley of southern illinois, ainad shrine temple and ainad roadrunners. he was a life member of ainad color guard, serving as past president, marching in many parades over the years, and dania shrine club. bob was a lifelong member of o'fallon united church of christ, where he served on the consistory. he was a world war ii veteran, serving in the us army. his favorite things included playing cards, spending time with his family and the mornings that he spent at engine house 2 with his fellow retired o'fallon firemen. he was a faithful supporter of o'fallon's panther band and was an oths sports fanatic. bob was a friendly, well-liked gentleman and will be missed by his family and friends. he was preceded in death by his first wife, jean, nee dauber, lillie whom he married nov. 16, 1949, and who passed away aug. 8, 1984; his parents, robert and josephine, nee bernhardt, lillie; grandson, robert zanfes; brother, dewayne (chris) lillie; and brother-in-law, james bond. surviving are his wife, janice, nee libell, formerly meyer, lillie whom he married march 1, 1986; daughters, debra shelton of freeburg, ill., pamela zanfes of o'fallon, ill., and maureen (dennis) blumberg of o'fallon, ill.; step-son, jeff meyer (fiance ronda billington) of bingham, ill.; step-daughter, sally (keith) zeisset of waterloo, ill.; grandchildren, jaime (mark) little, kristin (patrick) jackson, adam swedo, emily zanfes, jennifer zanfes, sara blumberg, scott blumberg, sean blumberg, josh (charis) meyer, haley meyer, megan meyer, maggie zeisset, will zeisset and mollie zeisset; great-grandsons, tanner and trenton little and connor jackson, and a great-grandson, due any day; and sister, eunice bond of mcdonough, ga.; three brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law. memorial donations may be made to o'fallon united church of christ scholarship fund or family hospice and will be accepted at the funeral home. visit www.wfh-ofallon.com to sign the online guest book. visitation: friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. thursday, oct. 16, 2008, at wolfersberger funeral home, 102 w. washington st., o'fallon, ill., and from 10 to 11 a.m. friday, oct. 17, 2008, at o'fallon united church of christ, 206 w. adams st., o'fallon, ill. the o'fallon fire department will conduct a walk-through at 6:30 p.m. thursday night followed by a masonic service at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. funeral: funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. friday, oct. 17, 2008, at o'fallon united church of christ in o'fallon, ill., with the rev. dr. martha thierheimer officiating. interment will follow at valhalla gardens of memory in belleville, ill. following the graveside service, a luncheon will be served at the o'fallon united church of christ. wolfersberger funeral home, o'fallon, ill. change your clock...change your battery monday, october 13, 2008 - how safe is your household? use this checklist to find out if you are taking the right steps to protect your family: count your smoke alarms be sure there is at least one smoke alarm installed on every level of your home, including one in every bedroom and outside of each sleeping area. change your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector batteries it only takes a moment, but this simple habit is the best defense your family has against the devastating effects of a home fire or accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. the iafc and fire experts nationwide encourage people to change smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector batteries at least annually. an easy way to remember to do so is to change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when you change your clocks back to standard time on november 2. check your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors after inserting a fresh battery in each smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector, push the safety test button to make sure alarms are in proper working condition. never disconnect your smoke alarm battery! remember that a “chirping” alarm is a signal that it needs a fresh battery. clean your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors ensure your smoke alarms’ and carbon monoxide detectors’ sensitivity by cleaning them each month of dust and cobwebs. replace your smoke alarms install brand new smoke alarms every ten years. change your flashlight batteries keep flashlights with fresh batteries at your bedside for help in finding the way out and signaling for help in the event of a fire. install fire extinguishers install a fire extinguisher in or near your kitchen, and be sure that every family member knows how to use it. get the whole family involved once smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are installed and have fresh batteries, you should also make sure family members — children in particular — know what the alarms and detectors sound like and what to do should the alarms ever sound. making a change change your clock change your battery ® , the national campaign championed by energizer® batteries and the international association of fire chiefs (iafc), is celebrating its 21st year and is now part of the new year-long family preparedness program keep safe. keep going®. the program helps save lives through home safety education and one simple, yet powerful message: change batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when turning clocks back in the fall.change your clock change your battery® program reaches hundreds of millions of americans each year, thanks to the help of more than 6,000 participating fire departments nationwide. ® november 2! “change your clock change your battery” program created by energizer and the international association of fire chiefs. energizer, energizer bunny design, your clock change your battery” marks are trademarks of energizer. ©2008 energizer “changeand other the change your clock change your battery change your clock change your battery® simple changes that could save your life november 2! october 5th -11th is fire prevention week! saturday october 4, 2008 - october 5th -11th is fire prevention week! this is a great time to review or create a home escape plan, check your smoke detectors and come get to know your firefighters! gather up your family and drop by station #2 (at the corner of highway 50 and 3rd street) on tuesday, wednesday or thursday evening from 6:30pm - 8:30pm to ask questions, see the apparatus and learn how to keep your family and your home safe. while school age children get special time at school to review and learn about fire safety, many grown ups do not. take a moment to review some of the national fire protection association suggestions to reduce your risk of a home fire below. for more ideas & tips you can visit their website. cooking with care-- stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, or broiling food. if you leave the kitchen for even a short period time, turn off the stove. keep anything that can catch fire – potholders, oven mitts, wooden utensils, paper or plastic bags – away form your stovetop. wear short, close fitting or tightly rolled sleeves when cooking. loose clothing can dangle onto stove burners and catch fire. always keep an oven mitt and lid handy. if a small fire starts in a pan on the stove, put on the oven mitt and smother the flames by carefully sliding the lid over the pan. turn off the burner. don’t remove the lid until it is completely cool. everyday electrical safety -- keep lamps, light fixtures, and light bulbs away from anything that can burn, such as lamp shades, bedding, curtains, and clothing. replace cracked and damaged electrical cords. use extension cords for temporary wiring only. consider having additional circuits or receptacles added by a qualified electrician. homes with young children should have tamper-resistant electrical receptacles. call a qualified electrician or landlord if you have recurring problems with blowing fuses or tripping circuit breakers, discolored or warm wall outlets, flickering lights or a burning or rubbery smell coming from an appliance. healthy heating-- install and maintain carbon monoxide alarms to avoid risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. maintain heating equipment and chimneys by having them cleaned and inspected every year by a qualified professional. keep all things that can burn, such as paper, bedding or furniture, at least 3 feet away form heating equipment. turn portable space heaters off when you go to bed or leave the room. an oven should not be used to heat a home. strike out smoking-materials fires-- if you smoke, choose fire-safe cigarettes if they are available in your area. if you smoke, smoke outside. wherever you smoke, use deep, sturdy ashtrays. never smoke in a home where oxygen is used. keep matches and lighters up high in a locked cabinet, out of the reach of children. candle with caution-- keep candles at least 12 inches form anything that can burn. use sturdy, safe candleholders. never leave a burning candle unattended. blow out candles when you leave a room. avoid using candles in bedrooms and sleeping areas. use flashlights for emergency lighting. safety 101-- install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home. for the best protection, interconnect all smoke alarms throughout the home. when one sounds, they all sound. test smoke alarms at least once a month using the test button. replace smoke alarms every 10 years. make sure everyone can hear the sound of the smoke alarms. have a home fire escape plan. know at least two ways out of every room, if possible, and a meeting place outside. practice your escape plan twice a year. when the smoke alarm sounds, get out and stay out. if you are building or remodeling your home, consider a residential fire sprinkler system. 9/11 remembered saturday, september 13, 2008 - on thursday the o'fallon volunteer fire department in conjunction with the o'fallon vfw post #805 gathered to remember those fallen in the september 11 attacks and also to honor several local firefighters and police officers who are serving in the armed forces. fdny 9/11/2001 never forgotten. thanks for making st.baldrick's a huge success! sunday, september 7, 2008 - on saturday, june 21st, the o'fallon volunteer fire department held an open house in conjunction with our first ever st. baldrick's foundation childhood cancer research fundraiser. a st.baldrick's fundraiser involves volunteers signing up to have their heads shaved in symbolic solidarity with children who have lost their hair during their battles with cancer. donations are raised by the volunteer shavees and by the barbers who volunteered to shave them. our fundraising goal was $5,000 but we collected over $21,000 with $7,000 of that raised on saturday alone! in the end, 56 people had their heads shaved at the open house including over half of our department. we thank the o'fallon/shiloh community for its support and o'fallon police chief john betten for being our master of ceremonies--and for having his head shaved. thank you to jeff and patty whyte of amw clothing and sports for designing and producing our custom tee shirts. also, thank you to rick bittner, kids caring for cancer, and erica staub for sharing their talents and providing entertainment throughout the day. additionally, thank you to ron harris, hope seaman, and chuck cange of hometown barbershop and to tony smith of tony's traditional cuts for being an important part of our fundraiser from the beginning and for making saturday so much fun. there wasn't much variety in the haircuts though! we would also like to extend a special thanks to maria keena and kmox for their support in publicizing the event. maria was particularly outstanding. not only was she an articulate advocate on the air, she also took the time to drive over to o'fallon and spent the day with us at the fundraiser. maria made a positive, lasting impression on the attendees as she circulated among the crowd with a fire boot hoisted high so people could donate additional money. she was a natural as she interacted with our volunteer firefighters, with children and families affected by cancer, and with community as a whole. maria has many new friends in o'fallon, illinois. our website remains open for those desiring to make a donation. just go to stbaldricks.org and then look for o'fallon under "events." from all of us to all of you, thank you for making our childhood cancer research fundraiser such a big success!! please visit here to see photos from the event. [ more ] changes are happening! saturday, august 23, 2008 - we are changing things up a bit, and hope to keep the site more up to date. please feel free to e-mail us with suggestions, questions, or comments! oh, and be sure to check back! 9th annual spring golf classic friday, april 18, 2008 - the o'fallon volunteer fire department will be holding the 9th annual spring golf classic on friday, june 13, 2008 at tamarack country club in shiloh, illinois. this event serves as the primary fundraising activity for the fire department and helps us to purchase additional equipment and support our long standing medical oxygen program. entry fees are $300 per team. hole sponsorships are available at the following levels: chief level - $500 (or more) deputy chief level - $250 assistant chief level - $100 please contact jon williams, golf tournament chair, at 618-624-4520 or by email at jwilliam@ofallon.org for further information. brent saunders appointed fire chief monday, april 14, 2008 - mayor gary l. graham is excited to announce that brent saunders has been selected as the city’s first full time fire chief. saunders has been a member of the o’fallon volunteer fire department for 25 years and has been the volunteer fire chief for the past four years. “given brent’s commitment to our community, his experience with the department and his excellent leadership skills, brent is a perfect fit for the new fire chief postion,” stated mayor graham. saunders has obtained numerous state firefighting certificates and has attended the national fire academy/emergency management institute as well as the university of illinois fire service institute and southwestern illinois college. he also serves as the president of the st. clair/monore county fire chief’s association and the statewide mutual aid box alarm system division 32. saunders is an executive board member of st. clair special emergency services and a fire science advisory board member of southwestern illinois college. he also serves at the haz mat/technical rescue liaison for st. clair special emergency services. the city’s hiring of a full time fire chief is a result of the comprehensive fire study completed last year by mcgrath consulting. the fire study concluded that the fire department was well-run and provided excellent services to o’fallon residents. however, the study articulated several administrative, financial, and legal areas that were not being addressed. as the city prepared an implementation plan for the study, it became obvious that a full time fire chief was needed. the best way to ensure the success of the volunteer fire department was to hire a full time chief to coordinate the volunteers. a national search was conducted for the fire chief position beginning with the running of advertisements in national, state and local publications. these advertisements produced 41 applications. city staff, in conjunction with dr. tim mcgrath from mcgrath consulting narrowed the pool of applicants to four finalists. the final four candidates participated in an assessment center conducted by mcgrath consulting. following the assessment center, city administrator walter denton made the recommendation to mayor graham that brent saunders be appointed to the fire chief position, and the city council has confirmed the appointment. “even though we had great final candidates, brent really excelled in every area. brent is very dedicated to the development of our volunteers and understands the important link of the fire department to all aspects of the community. brent shares a commitment to excellence and adapting fire services to fit an ever-changing and growing community. his commitment to this community, volunteer development and community interaction were an important part of his selection," stated city administrator walter denton. an assessment center is a day-long series of activities that simulate the types of roles that would be required for a fire chief. for example, the candidates had to make a presentation to a mock city council and had to prioritize a series of tasks, memos, and letters from an in-basket. the activities are a good indicator of character and management ability. saunders will begin his full time duties as the fire chief within the next 90 days. “i am very excited about being given the opportunity to be o’fallon’s first full time fire chief, and am looking forward to the challenges and rewards that a growing community like o’fallon presents,” stated brent saunders. estelle kampmeyer tiger cubs visit ofd thursday april 10, 2008 - den leader dawn hotchkiss brought future firefighters ben, jake, clayton, and max to ofd station one for a tour. they are part of the estelle kampmeyer tiger cubs, den number three. they were able to see the apparatus, learn about fire prevention, and pose for a couple of pictures. always remember to have two ways out, practice your home escape plan, and have a meeting place. are you prepared? wednesda april 9, 2008 - thinking about emergency supplies are things you don't normally think about until you really need them. here are some helpful ideas on emergency kits and links to a few websites with further information. water- one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation food- at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food battery-powered or hand crank radio and a noaa weather radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both . the st. louis national weather service frequency is 162.550mhz flashlight and extra batteries first aid kit whistle to signal for help dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation wrench or pliers to turn off utilities can opener for food (if kit contains canned food) local maps *additional items to consider adding to an emergency supply kit: prescription medications and glasses infant formula and diapers pet food and extra water for your pet important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container cash or traveler's checks and change emergency reference material such as a first aid book sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper – when diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. or in an emergency,you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners. fire extinguisher- abc multi-purpose matches in a waterproof container personal hygiene items mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels paper and pencil books, games, puzzles or other activities for children this information and more found at www.ready.gov here are other useful sites: www.redcross.org www.state.il.us/iema/ 2007 - a year in review monday, december 31, 2007 - 2007 is behind us now, and your o'fallon fire department responded to 896 calls for service. this included 624 calls within the city of o'fallon and 272 within the o'fallon, shiloh valley, caseyville fire protection district. this total represents a 92 call reduction from the 2006 total of 988 calls. while we saw a reduction in emergency calls, your o'fallon fire department was busier than ever keeping up with the latest technology and obtaining certifications in specialized fire suppression and technical rescue courses. you may have also spotted us around town at various community events such as parades or our fill the boot campaign for mda. during 2007, the fire department took delivery on its new rescue squad, replacing the old rescue squad that had been in service since 1982. 2007 was a historical year that saw brent saunders named as the first chief for the city of o'fallon with the formal creation of the city of o'fallon fire department. we look forward to even greater things in 2008, so please stayed tuned. it is our hope that everyone enjoys a safe and prosperous 2008! keep the wreath red friday, november 30, 2007 - the o'fallon fire department will be offering their annual "keep the wreath red" program again this year. residents are asked to help "keep the wreath red" throughout the holiday season. this program, which emphasizes fire safety during the holiday season, provides a visual reminder of the community's success in preventing fires. the o'fallon fire department will place a large wreath lit with red bulbs in front of engine house #2 located at highway 50 and third street. if there are no holiday-related fires, the wreath will remain lit with only red bulbs. if a holiday-related fire occurs, one of the red bulbs will be replaced with a white bulb. by simply looking at the wreath, everyone will know how successful the community has been at being fire-safe. the fire department is anticipating another successful fire safe campaign again this year. the o'fallon fire department would like to point out the following fire safety reminders specific to the holiday season: 1. fireplaces: before starting your fire, be sure to remove all paper and wood decorations from the immediate area and ensure the flu is open. avoid prolonged over-firing. this may ignite the structure through overheated hearth or fireplace walls where the mortar has become dried and dropped out because of excessive heat. never use flammable liquids to light the fire, always keep the fire box area clean of ashes and embers and make sure they are completely cooled before taking the ashes or embers into a storage area. avoid burning garbage, dried decorations, wrapping paper, etc., in fireplaces as these burn with a very hot flame and may ignite accumulated creosote or cause damage to the chimney itself. it is also extremely important to have your chimney cleaned by a certified chimney sweep. 2. candles: the use of candles during the holiday season has increased drastically over the years. when using candles, always make sure that the candles are not close to combustible materials, such as curtains and other decorations. make sure all of the candles are snuffed out before retiring or leaving your house. 3. lights: christmas tree lights and other decorations set the theme for the holidays. here are some important points to remember when using them. use only lights that have been tested for safety. identify these by a label from a listing agency, such as ul. check the labels on lights to be used outdoors to see that they are suitable for outdoor use. never use indoor lights outside. fasten outdoor lights securely to trees, walls or other firm support to protect them from wind damage. never use more than the listed amount of light sets per extension cord. read the manufacturer's instructions carefully, and do not use more than the number of light sets recommended in one circuit. always turn off lights when you retire for the evening or leave your home. a short circuit in any electrical equipment could cause a fire. 4. trees: artificial trees (plastic) should bear a listing label. some unlabeled plastic trees burn with extreme intensity. do not rely on chemical coatings or sprays to make your live trees flame resistant. follow these safety rules when shopping for a natural tree: a fresh tree will stay green longer and be less of a fire hazard than a dry tree. to check for freshness, remember, check for color and scent. feel the needles; they shouldn't come off in your hand. a fresh tree is deep green in color and has a strong scent of pine. the trunk butt of a fresh tree should be sticky with sap. after you get the tree home, cut a half-inch off the trunk and keep plenty of water in the stand. place your christmas tree in a location away from fireplaces, radiators and other heat sources. be sure that it is out of the traffic pattern and primary evacuation route in case of an emergency. if you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact the fire department at 624-4520. house fire on innsbruck lane in shiloh thursday, november 8, 2007 - at 17:00, the o'fallon fire department was dispatched to a report of a house fire on innsbruck lane in shiloh. engine 4335 was first due and reported that the garage was fully involved. a 2 1/2" line was pulled and the crew made the attack. captain 4305 was right behind the engine and assumed command of the incident, requesting mutual aid from scott air force base, east side fire department and the fairview fire department. the incident was declared under control at 18:25. additional units on scene were chief 4300, engine 4321, engine 4314, squad 4310, ladder 4329, and support 4394. all units cleared the scene by 20:42. search for news stories: search by : month | year | keyword | category please select category please select category news please enter keyword please select year please select year 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 please select month please select month nov 2008 oct 2008 sep 2008 aug 2008 apr 2008 dec 2007 oct 2007 nov 2007 jun 2007 apr 2007 mar 2007 oct 2006 aug 2006 jun 2006 may 2006 apr 2006 mar 2006 feb 2006 jan 2006 dec 2005 nov 2005 oct 2005 sep 2005 aug 2005 jul 2005 jun 2005 may 2005 apr 2005 mar 2005 feb 2005 jan 2005 dec 2004 mar 2004 apr 2004 feb 2004 jan 2004 nov 2004 oct 2004 sep 2004 jun 2004 may 2004 site designed and maintained by contact the webmaster | © 2003-2008 firecompanies.com content on this web site is supplied by the fire department. firecompanies.com cannot be held responsible for any content, either text, pictures, or any other form of media found on this web site.
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