PHOTO: The South Beloit Fire Department reported the death of a "member of our family" Sunday afternoon. Anthony Cellitti served South Beloit since 2016 – working in the fire service as well as instructing emergency medical services. "The vast amount of people that he taught and connected with proves that he will truly be missed but he will never be forgotten," the local department shares over social media. In another post honoring Cellitti, the East Dubuque Fire Corporation bid farewell to their "honorary member." "You are part of the reason we have the high standard we do & because of that we are much better for having known you," said the corp. South Beloit states Cellitti passed on Dec. 2. More information on funeral arrangements will arrive on the South Beloit page.  

VIDEO: Police are conducting an arson investigation after 10 people were displaced when a fire broke out at a historic mansion in the Grand Boulevard neighborhood on the South Side Sunday. The Chicago Fire Department worked quickly to rescue people inside and salvage the Swift Mansion at 45th and Michigan. At least 55 fire personnel were called here to the scene, after the fire started in the attic just before noon. It was put out a short time later, but sparked up again around 2:40 p.m., and the second time the fire started, it burned for more than 90 minutes before firefighters put it out. On Monday morning, firefighters responded to the house for the third time as smoke reemerged from inside the house. The Chicago Fire Department, arson detectives confirmed Monday morning, "the fire began in a rear stairwell, the result of human action." James Otis was inside when the fire started. He said firefighters had to drag him out.  

Authorities found two deceased people and a dog, along with thousands of rounds of ammunition and multiple firearms in the rubble of a burned Sylmar home Sunday. Rounds of ammunition exploded as flames ripped through the home on Glenoaks Boulevard and some firefighters were concerned that someone was firing at them. "They did hear ammunition going off," said Los Angeles Fire Department Capt. Erik Scott. "It was going off in such a pattern that they weren't sure if it was being shot live from a gun, or if it was just ammunition that was stored that was getting heated, cooked off and started to pop." The fire was reported around 4:40 a.m. in the 13000 block of North Glenoaks. The flames burned through the main house and then spread to two back houses, which all sustained major damage. Firefighters extinguished the fire in a little over an hour.  

The Nashville Fire Department is now credentialed as a State Type 1 Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and high yield explosives (CBRNE) team. It took them over 5 years to get the designation. What does this mean? This designation acknowledges the Nashville Fire Department's ability to handle hazardous materials and dangerous situations involving CBRNE. It came from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA). "The Nashville Fire Department has had a HazMat team since 1978, making NFD's team one of the first in the country," NFD and Nashville Office of Emergency Management Director, Chief William Swann, said. "With this first-of-its-kind credentialing from TEMA to NFD we are certifying that we are better trained and equipped to handle various dangerous situations."  

Okaloosa County Emergency Management Services will now offer a one-of-a-kind blood administration program allowing first responders to treat patients with a portable blood supply. The new device is expected to increase the survival rates of patients who experience major traumatic shock, along with those with conditions such as gastrointestinal (GI) bleeds, post-partum hemorrhage and other instances of severe bleeding. "Providing efficient, quality aid for patients under our care is important to upholding the goals of preserving and protecting the lives of Okaloosa County families," said Okaloosa County Commission Chairman Trey Goodwin in a news release. "This program gives our EMTs and paramedics a significant tool to save lives." The blood will be supplied by OneBlood, Inc.