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Princeton Fire and EMS Department

Princeton Illinois Fire & EMS Department

About

The Princeton Fire Department is comprised of the resources and first-responders needed for firefighting, vehicle rescue, extrication, and emergency medical services.

The department staff consists of a full time fire chief; 12 full time personnel operating on a 48 hours on, 96 hours off rotation; a number of part-time personnel to meet the demands of evenings and weekends; and various volunteer personnel available on an on-demand basis.

Our department personnel are committed to providing the highest quality of fire and emergency medical service in order to protect the well-being and safety of Princeton's citizens and thier property.

Princeton Illinois Fire & EMS Department

Responsibilities

The role and responsibilities of the Princeton Fire & EMS Department are 3-fold.

To Protect

As a department, we strive, first and foremost, to protect our firefighters who serve this community through quality training, providing them with the necessary information and skills to remain safe through the course of there duties.

The Princeton Fire Department also acts to protect the citizens of this community through the established service levels including fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, and rescue & extrication operations.

  • Fire Suppression services are performed by all firefighters and supported by mutual aid as requested. Our firefighters combat an array of fires including structural, vehicle, and agricultural.
  • Emergency Medical Services comprises approximately 86% of all emergency requests. Our emergency medical technicians are intensely trained to handle various medical and trauma emergencies. Princeton Fire Department offers advanced field treatments and utilizes technologically advanced tools to gain access to early and definitive treatment.
  • Vehicle Rescue & Extrication is performed by all personnel trained in the use of specialty rescue tools such as the hydraulic spreaders, cutters and rams, air-powered lifting bags, and bracing systems. Vehicle extrication equipment is carried on our first-response Engine Company and call-back Squad Company.

To Serve

Department leadership provides the firefighters of this community with the leadership, challenges, and training in order to gain ownership in the very same organization, which serves their loved ones and neighbors.

We pride ourselves in maintaining our community's high level of expectation by continuously upholding the highest professional conduct and delivery of service each time we are called upon to assist a fellow citizen in need.

To Educate

The Princeton Fire Department continually prepares our personnel to operate as competent Firefighters on the fire ground, in the fire station, and within the City of Princeton at all times.

In order to help safeguard the citizens of Princeton, we operate and maintain programs designed to educate and inform members of our community in matters of fire prevention and personal & public safety.

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Princeton Fire Department to provide exemplar fire suppression and emergency medical services for the people and their assets established within the city limits of Princeton and surrounding communities served.

Our scope of responsibility strives to provide fire suppression, prehospital emergency and nonemergency medical care, public fire education, critical stress support, and natural and man made disaster mitigation.

General Information

If you are experiencing an emergency, dial 911!

Station:
Princeton Fire & EMS Department

2 Main Street S.
Princeton, IL 61356
Phone: 815-875-1861
Fax: 815-879-2208
Email: [email protected]

Dispatch:
BueComm

615 Elm Place
Princeton, Illinois 61356
Director: 815-879-3803
24 Hour Dispatch: 815-872-1420
Email: [email protected]
Webpage: www.buecomm.org

Department Staff

Brian Carrington, Fire/EMS Chief
Brian CarringtonFire/EMS Dept.Fire/EMS Chief815-875-1861
Scott Etheridge, Fire/EMS Chief
Scott EtheridgeFire/EMS Dept.Fire/EMS Chief815-875-1861
Luke Davis, Lieutenant
Luke DavisFire/EMS Dept.Lieutenant815-875-1861
Nick Vujanov, Lieutenant
Nick VujanovFire/EMS Dept.Lieutenant815-875-1861
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