The Macomb Fire Department invites the community to join firefighters, city officials, and former members for a special Open House and Rededication Ceremony celebrating the 50th anniversary of Fire Station 1.
The event will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Fire Station 1, 219 W. Jackson Street, Macomb, Illinois. The event is free and open to the public.
The celebration marks five decades of service from the current Fire Station 1, which replaced the department’s previous station that served the community from 1912 until 1976. Construction of the current station began following a groundbreaking ceremony in January 1975, and the facility officially opened in March 1976, providing Macomb firefighters with a modern headquarters that continues to serve the community today.
The event will feature:
• 1:00 p.m. Rededication Ceremony recognizing the station’s 50 years of service.
• Guided Station Tours showcasing the facility and its history.
• Apparatus Displays featuring both historic and modern fire equipment.
• Family Activities for attendees of all ages.
• Opportunities to meet current and retired firefighters and learn about the department’s role in protecting the community.
The original station served the City of Macomb for more than six decades before being replaced by the current facility. Since opening in 1976, Fire Station 1 has housed generations of firefighters who have responded to thousands of emergencies, providing fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue operations, and community risk reduction programs.
