A 1976 Sidney bicentennial history book
written by Sidney Township resident and former Sidney school teacher Virginia
McElroy makes reference that prior to 1938 the Sidney Village Board of Trustees
was the governing entity for the Sidney Fire Department.
In 1938 the Sidney Fire Protection District
(SFPD) was organized and became Champaign County’s first Fire
Protection District. SFPD encompasses all 36 square miles of Sidney Township with
the village of Sidney almost centered within the fire
district.
Ever since its organization the SFPD has been
governed by 3 trustees who are appointed and approved for 3 staggered terms of
office by the Sidney Township Board of Trustees. The current SFPD Board of Trustees are William Hensch, Tim Maupin, and Bruce Smith. The Board meets monthly at the Sidney Fire Station located at 302 South David
Street. Meetings are usually held on the first Wednesday of the month, begin at
7:00 pm and the public is invited to attend.
