ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 A NEW DAY OF INFAMY WAS CREATED. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WAS ATTACKED BY A FACELESS COWARD. OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO THE FAMILIES OF THE VICTIMS AND TO THE NEW YORK FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT WHERE OVER 300 OF OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS WERE LOST IN THE LINE OF DUTY. WE ALSO PRAY FOR THE VICTIMS IN WASHINGTON D.C. AND PENNSYLVANIA. YOU FALLEN COMRADES ARE THE HEROES OF ALL OF US AND WE WILL NEVER FORGET.

GOD BLESS THE USA

Benton Fire Department Volunteer Firefighter Online Application

"A ounce of prevention is worth a ton of water."

Welcome to the Benton Fire Department Webpage

This page is dedicated to one of the finest fire departments in Southern Illinois. We are a community of approximately 8,000 inhabitants. Benton has 7 full time firefighters and 30 volunteers. We are the only fire department in Southern Illinois that has a hook and ladder truck. We also have a tower truck and two pumpers, one of which carries 2,000 gallons, I am in the process of updating this website again with new pictures and information. Thank you for visiting and please come back again for periodic updates.

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Benton Fire Patch's

This is our old patch we used for several years.

This is the patch our firefighters have worn proudly since 1988.

Our 1995 Seagrave Pumper

We are very proud of our pumper, which is the biggest pumper in Southern Illinois. It carries over 2,000 gallons of water.

Benton firefighters in action.

This is our tower truck.

Benton fire department with the hook and the tower.

A closer look at our hook.

The ladder extends to 100 feet.

We are proud to own and use Seagrave trucks

Copyright Seagrave 1999

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If you are ever in the area stop by and see us.

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This is also a helpful firefighter website.

Photos of our firefighters

(UPDATED)

Listen to some firetruck sounds and the history of the Maltese Cross

Training Photos