Jump to Content Chatham Fire Department HOME ABOUT US COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENTS FIRE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ADMINISTRATION BOARDS CONTACT US AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION You are here Home » About About The Chatham Community Fire Protection District was formed in 1928 and has continuously provided fire protection services to the Village of Chatham and the surrounding communities since its inception. Our station is located on Illinois Route 4 in the Village of Chatham, Illinois. The Chatham Community Fire Protection District covers over 75 square miles encompassing the Village of Chatham and the surrounding area. We provide over 17,500 residents within this District outstanding Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services. We are a combination Fire Department comprised of several dedicated paid and volunteer members. The District is governed by a three member board of Trustees whom are appointed by the Sangamon County Board. Our operational staffing includes three full-time Chief Officers, twenty-two volunteer positions, and fifteen full-time firefighter positions. Our support staff includes a three member Board of Fire Commissioners, an Office Manager and Administrative Assistant, a Chaplain, and a Department Photographer. The Chatham Community Fire Protection District are members of: M.A.B.A.S. Division 48; Illinois Fire Chiefs Association; Illinois Association of Fire Protection Districts; Sangamon County Fire Chiefs Association; South County Fire Protection District Association; and Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce. MAIN MENU Home About Us Apparatus Department History District Trustees History Fire Chiefs History Fire Commissioners History 15 Years of Service Members Statistics Community Service Events Fire Prevention and Education Volunteer Opportunities Administration Boards Contact Us American Heart Association UPCOMING EVENTS District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting 11/23/2021 - 5:30pm District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting 12/14/2021 - 5:30pm BOFC Regular Scheduled Meeting 12/21/2021 - 5:30pm Chatham Fire Protection District 1 Fireman Square Chatham, IL 62629 Phone: (217) 483-2121 Fax: (217) 483-4411 Members Site