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Galesburg-Charleston
Fire Dept
Fire Ordinances
Charleston Township permits open burning in certain, specific circumstances. The township urges all residents to use extreme care and caution when utilizing open burning. Burning regulations are covered within the Township’s Fire and Safety Code Ordinance (#74).
The City of Galesburg’s Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance.
Fire Chief Roomsburg issues burning permits. You can reach him at (269)720-2118.
Meeting Dates
Galesburg-Charleston Joint Fire Board Meetings are the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7:00PM, at the Fire Department.
2026
January 21
February 18
March 18
April 15
May 20
June 17
July 15
August 19
September 16
October 21
November 18
December 16
2026
January 21
February 18
March 18
April 15
May 20
June 17
July 15
August 19
September 16
October 21
November 18
December 16
The Galesburg-Charleston Fire Department exists to preserve life and property, promote public safety and foster economic growth through leadership, management and actions, as an all risk life safety response provider. Simply put, the Galesburg-Charleston Fire Department will be there wherever the need, whatever the need to offer assistance with the highest level of professionalism, integrity and courtesy.
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