Why We Train: Making the Grab
We’ve all watched the typical Hollywood scenario: A person is trapped and needs rescued. Its dramatic, its suspenseful, and we are left to wonder if the hero is going to …
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2019 Spring Banquet
Our annual Spring Banquet was held on the 31st of March. We were privileged to have a wonderful attendance of both current firefighters and their significant others as well as …
Smoke Alarms and Fire Prevention Education Through Be Alarmed! Program
Sparta Fire Department is proud to announce its participation in the Be Alarmed! program. The program, in coordination with the nonprofit Illinois Fire Safety Alliance as well as the Office …
Why are you guys playing basketball?
Before we answer that question, lets talk equipment. When people think of a firefighter, they usually picture them wearing their turnout gear along with their fancy helmets carrying hoses or …
New Year means back to work!
With the holidays behind us and the new year rang in it signals to us that it is time to get back on with our training. This past Monday we …
FREEZE Winter Fires — Holiday Safety
It is DECEMBER! A time for joy and holiday cheer, yet it can be a time for holiday hazard if you aren’t prepared. As part of our Put a FREEZE on …
FREEZE Winter Fires — Heating
With temperatures plummeting its easy for us to crank up the thermostat, light the fireplace, or add space heaters to the mix. Before you do though, take note of some …
Put a FREEZE on Winter Fires
Winter is here and so is our need to stay bundled up and warm. Did you know though that home fires occur more in winter than in any other season? …
Santa Claus is coming…to town
This past Saturday, we were able to help bring in the holiday season in our annual lighted parade. Sparta Fire Department would like to send our thanks to all of …
If I could turn back time: Daylight Savings Time & You
Twice per year we get to adjust our clocks for a fun little thing called Daylight Savings Time. In the spring, we set our clocks forward an hour. In the fall, …