Fire Prevention Week 2019
Fire Prevention Week is October 6-12, 2019. This year’s theme is “Not every hero wears a cape. Plan and practice your escape!” Remember to make a home escape plan with …
Fire Prevention Week is October 6-12, 2019. This year’s theme is “Not every hero wears a cape. Plan and practice your escape!” Remember to make a home escape plan with …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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? …
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 …