Programs & Services
Fire Information
JFF
The Divernon Fire Department has an active JFF (Junior FF) program. Anyone age 16-19 who is
interested in learning more about firefighting skills and becoming involved in your community can join. For more information con
tact the Fire Dept at the number listed on the contact page.
Fire Hydrant Information
Shown belo
w are the two color codes used on the fire hydrants in the Village of Divernon. This tells firemen how much water to expect out of the hydrant for flow purposes.
More information on the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) code 291 concerning fire hydrant markings can be found at: https://www.nfpa.org.
 
Rural Address Yard Sign Program
All residents in the rural fire protection district can have a FD sign erected at the entrance to their property at no cost to them. Contact the FD for more information.
The RED DFPD indicates which Fire Protection District the residence is in. The GREEN number indicates the rural house address.
Knox Box Information
Knox Box program – www.knoxbox.com. As of July, 2007 the Village of Divernon along with Divernon Fire Protection District has a Knox Box requirement for all new built or constructed structures to have a Knox Box installed on the property prior to occupancy of the structure.
Type of structures that are required are Commercial or industrial which have an automatic fire alarm or fire suppression systems or which may restrict entry during an emergency by FD , Multi-family residential structures which have restricted access through a locked door to the common access corridor, governmental structures, schools, churches and other areas in which assemblies occur. The complete village ordinance can be seen at the Village Hall 50 East Brown St. For more information on the type and costs of Knox Box units contact the Fire Dept at the number listed on the contact page. The standard Fire Dept contact letter can be seen here: Knox Box Form Letter.
Emergency Medical Services Information
Upcoming EMS Classes
The Divernon Fire Dept has 14 EMS members.
11 EMT-B
3 EMR
Basic level of trainingThe level of care provided by the Divernon Fire Dept is at the EMT-B/D level and St. John’s Hospital is the resource hospital for this department.
Visit these excellent sites for health related information:
American Heart Association
Illinois Dept of Public Health
EMS Training night is the second Thursday of each month at 7 PM. Anyone interested in becoming an EMT, needing CPR instructions or a first aid class, please stop in or call: (217) 628-3341 for more information.
Divernon Fire Protection District
133 State St.
Divernon, IL 62530
dfpd@comcast.net
(217) 628-3310