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Welcome to the Hudson Community Fire Protection District website!

The Hudson Community Fire Protection District shall be made up of three (3) trustees:

President
Secretary
Treasurer

And shall have up to:
1   - Fire Chief
2   - Assistant Fire Chiefs
3   - Captains
4   - Lieutenants
25 - Firefighters

 Click here to view the 2008 Annual Report.

All firefighters are considered "professional".

They are divided between "volunteer" or "career" categories. Both are required to be trained and have the same legal responsibilities and follow the standards related to equipment and training requirements.


 Latest Department News:


Spring is here...and so is the threat for severe weather!

The Hudson Community Fire Protection District along with the Hudson Emergency Disaster Services Agency (ESDA) would like to remind everyone that with the warmer weather comes the threat of severe weather. 

Currently Hudson ESDA is seaking volunteers for weather spotting and disaster services.  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Hudson ESDA Director, Dan Hite at 309-824-2226.

 

Notice for current Hudson ESDA members and anyone interested in becoming a member

The Hudson ESDA meeting will be held on Saturday, March 10th at 10:00 AM at the Hudson Fire Department.
Topics of discussion will include locations for weather spotting, radio communications, pagers, training opportunities, and changes in communication with the county EMA. 

Children's Pajamas Recalled by Bella Bliss Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

From the U.S. Fire Administration - FEMA   12/09/2011 08:52 AM EST

The pajamas fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear posing a risk of burn injury to children. The pajamas are a two-piece, cotton sleepwear set sold in sizes 2 to 12. The pajamas are white, blue, pink or red. "Bella Bliss" is written on the neck tag. Sold at: Bella Bliss catalog and website, and specialty clothing retailers and online stores from January 2008 to June 2011 for about $48 to $58. Read more below.

Winter weather is among us....are you prepared?

With winter weather just around the corner, are you prepared incase of another major winter storm. Visit www.ready.gov/winter for great winter weather tips.

Be safe this Thanksgiving!

From the U.S. Fire Administration -

Cooking equipment is the leading cause of reported home fires and home fire injuries in the United States. Whether you are cooking the family holiday dinner or a snack for the children, practicing safe cooking behaviors will help keep you and your family safe.

National Test of Emergency Alert System Set for Nov. 9

From www.ready.illinois.gov:

Radio and TV stations across the nation will participate in the first-ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System at 1 p.m. CST on Nov. 9. The three-minute test will be conducted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Annual Pancake N' Sausage Breakfast kicks off this Sunday!!!

Don't forget to come by each Sunday in November and let the members of HFD cook your breakfast!

More Than One Million Dollars in Property Damage Linked to Goldstar and Comfort-Aire Dehumidifiers

Home Fires Prompt Dehumidifier Recall Reannouncement from LG Electronics More Than One Million Dollars in Property Damage Linked to Goldstar and Comfort-Aire Dehumidifiers