Trustee Resigns, Paramedic Wages Increased at Fire District Board Meeting
The Prophetstown Fire Protection District Board’s monthly meeting on Monday, June 8th started with the resignation of a trustee.
June 10, 2026
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Prophetstown Ambulance Offering Summer EMR Course
Prophetstown’s First Responders are hoping more community members will join the ranks as Emergency Medical Responders, so they’re once again offering a convenient course designed to help fill the need for trained personnel.
June 9, 2026
73rd District Communities Granted OSFM Small Equipment Funding
Springfield – Deputy House Republican Leader Ryan Spain (73rd District) shared the Office of the State Fire Marshal’s announcement on Thursday of seven communities in the 73rd District receiving Small Equipment Grant awards.
June 4, 2026
Emergency Crews Respond to Cimco Recycling Fire
On the morning of Tuesday, June 2nd at approximately 10:58 a.m., the Sterling Fire Department, along with the Rock Falls Fire Department and CGH EMS, was dispatched to Cimco Recycling. The report was for a large outside fire.
June 4, 2026
Prophetstown Fire Protection District Holds Officer Elections
Every even year in May, officer elections are held at each of the Prophetstown Fire Protection District’s three fire stations.
May 27, 2026
Firefighters Train on Pump Operations, SCBAs, & Drones (Photos)
The Prophetstown Fire Station was busier than usual on Wednesday evening, May 20th, as Fire Protection District members completed their monthly training modules.
May 21, 2026
EMS Week Celebrated at Prophetstown Elementary School (Photos)
In celebration of EMS Week, Prophetstown Fire Protection District’s EMS staff went to Prophetstown Elementary School on Tuesday, May 19th to teach the kids about ambulances, EMS tools, and what EMS does when they are there to help.
May 20, 2026
Bylaws, Retirements, and Pancake Breakfast Discussed at Prophetstown Fire Protection District Meeting
Prophetstown Fire Protection District’s Board of Trustees had a quick meeting on Monday, May 11th since two trustees were unable to attend and there were only a few items to vote on.
May 12, 2026
Officers Appointed at Prophetstown Fire Protection District Board Meeting
The Prophetstown Fire Protection District Board of Trustees approved the appointments of the District Fire Chief, Assistant Chiefs, Training Officer, Ambulance Administrator, and Assistant Ambulance Administrator at their meeting on Monday, April 13th.
April 14, 2026
Easter Egg Hunts in the Area
Easter is on Sunday, April 5th this year, and local businesses and community groups are busy planning their annual Easter events.
March 27, 2026
