Alton IL Fire Department

Mutual aid isn’t just a policy — it’s people helping people when it matters most.

Wednesday evening Engine 1814 and the on duty Battalion Chief responded to a Box Alarm in the 400 Block of Whitelaw, East Alton for a fire in a multi-family residence. The crew is pictured opening the table to check for fire extension into the attic. Photo credit to William Roe of the East Alton FD. Alton crews were released to respond back to Alton with the remainder of the on duty shift for an apartment fire in the 700 Block of Oakwood.