Did you know that Smoke Detectors expire just like Carbon Monoxide detectors do? Every 10 years, smoke detectors will lose their effectiveness and are recommended to be replaced to ensure that your detectors will still operate as designed in the event of a fire. As part of our Fire Prevention program, the Peoria Heights Fire […]
Continue readingRetirement Announcement for Chief Walters
INFORMATIONAL MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE FIRE CHIEF 01/28/2021 As many of you are aware, Chief Walters has been eyeballing retirement for quite some time now. Well, folks…that time has finally come. As of 7am on February 1st, Chief Gregory Walters will be retiring as the Fire Chief of the Peoria Heights Fire Department. […]
Continue readingResidential Structure Fire – 3725 N Illinois Ave
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Residential Structure Fire 3725 N Illinois Ave At approximately 11:33pm last night, our department was notified of a residential structure fire with entrapment at the address listed above. Peoria Heights Police arrived initially and relayed to responding fire companies that heavy black smoke was coming from the residence. Peoria Heights Police also […]
Continue readingCommercial Structure Fire – 1226 E Sciota Ave
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Commercial Structure Fire 1226 E Sciota Ave – Grandview Laundromat At approximately 12:34pm, our department was notified of a dryer fire at the location listed above. Upon arrival, Command 600 found fire coming from a dryer unit in the rear of the business that had begun to move into the wall and […]
Continue readingVehicle Rollover – 800 E Glen Ave
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vehicle Rollover 800 E Glen Ave At approximately 4:41 this morning, our department was dispatched to a report of a rollover vehicle accident with unknown injuries. Upon arrival, Command 600 found a four door sedan on its top with major damage to the vehicle. One occupant was observed walking around outside of […]
Continue readingUpdate on Memorial Services for Assistant Chief Faulkner
INFORMATIONAL MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE FIRE CHIEF The past few days has certainly been difficult, but there is definitely solace to be found in being able to send a wonderful man home in the best way possible. Chief Faulkner lived a wonderful life, and it’s certainly been apparent over the last few days […]
Continue readingVisitation and Funeral Service Information for Assistant Chief Faulkner
INFORMATIONAL MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE FIRE CHIEF Visitation and Funeral Service Information for Assistant Chief Faulkner VISITATION: Visitation will be on Friday, August 7th, from 4:00PM to 7:00PM at the Davison-Fulton-Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home located at 2408 W Willow Knolls Dr, Peoria, IL 61614 (Southeast corner of Willow Knolls and Allen Road). Firefighter’s walkthrough […]
Continue readingMourning Notification – Assistant Chief Don Faulkner
INFORMATIONAL MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE FIRE CHIEF It is with great sadness today that we announce the passing of Assistant Chief Don Faulkner at the age of 84. Assistant Chief Faulkner has been a highly dedicated member of the Peoria Heights Fire Department for over 63 years when he originally started as a […]
Continue readingDetached Garage Fire – 1801 E Terrace View Ln
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Detached Garage Fire 1801 E Terrace View Ln On today’s date at approximately 1:22PM, our department was notified of a garage on fire at the above address. Upon arrival, Engine 653 found a detached garage approximately 10-15 feet from the house with active fire coming from a vehicle inside the garage. Flames […]
Continue readingCommercial Dryer Fire – 4700 N Grandview Dr
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Commercial Dryer Fire 4700 N Grandview Dr On today’s date at approximately 11:09am, our department was notified of a fire alarm at the above address. Upon arrival, crews from Command 600 and Engine 653 observed a smell of smoke from the basement of the building. Crews made entry and found the basement […]
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