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| Communities remember southern Illinois man who served as firefighter, nurse and coal miner A southern Illinois man is being remembered by many after recently passing away. Jon Roger Williams, 59, passed away in the early morning hours on Thursday after battling cancer. Williams is remembered by many in the area as he has worked as a firefighter with the West Frankfort Fire Department, a coal miner in southern Illinois, and a trauma/critical care nurse in area emergency departments, ICUs and Cath labs. He was also with Air Evac and was the Assistant Director for Surgical Services with SIH Memorial Hospital. The West Frankfort Fire Department said, "Our department's thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Jon Williams this morning. Jon served as a member of the West Frankfort Fire Department for a few years before continuing his education and moving into the nursing profession." WSIL-TV ABC 3 HARRISBURG No one injured in Orland Park structure fire PHOTOS: At 5:06 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, companies of the Orland Fire Protection District and Palos Heights Fire District dispatched in response to a possible structure fire at the Al-Hayba Hookah Lounge, 13500 S Harlem Ave (formerly the Ale House) on the southwest corner. Palos Heights FPD arrived on the scene and reported fire showing through a 2nd floor window on the west side of the commercial structure. The incident was upgraded to a full-still rural water response due to lack of hydrants in the area. Crews attacked the fire with the use of 2 hand lines and had the fire under control in approximately 20-30 minutes after dispatch. A search of the structure found no victims or occupants. The fire was extinguished with the help of multiple surrounding departments. SUBURBAN CHICAGOLAND PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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| VIDEO: 3rd victim dies after fiery crash on Northeast Extension of Pennsylvania Turnpike A third person has died after a fiery three-vehicle crash involving a tanker truck on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. It happened late Saturday morning in the northbound lanes of the Northeast Extension (I-476) in Worcester Twp. between the Mid-County and Lansdale exits. Police say a vehicle was stopped in the right lane of the multi-lane highway due to a flat tire. Another driver, with its hazard lights on, pulled up behind the car to help. But police say a tanker truck carrying jet fuel was unable to stop in time and slammed into both vehicles, which caused a large fire. The driver of the tanker truck and the driver and passenger of the second vehicle died from their injuries. The driver of the first vehicle with a flat tire remains hospitalized. Footage captured by passing motorist Hector Lucena shows the scene soon after the crash, as emergency services were arriving. WPVI-TV ABC 6 PHILADELPHIA Volunteer Fire Department In Maryland Comes Up With Clever Way To Recruit New Members "Attention wives, girlfriends, and all significant others: Need some alone time? Drop your man off to us at 9765 Bel Alton Newtown Road. We have something for everyone, it's free of charge, open 24/7, and you get some nice perks (free training, tax credits, and some fun too, of course). Email us if interested." That post was the brainchild of Sarah Hammett, President of Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department. "I was actually scrolling TikTok and saw a sports bar advertising ‘Husband Daycare – Football and Beer' and thought to myself that would be a funny recruitment post if I tweaked it to fit the fire department." Hammett says that since firefighting is a male-dominated field, it can be hard to find things that can catch a female's attention or post something that would make them laugh. THE BAY NET History of fire protection in one Michigan city reflects people, traditions of mid-1800s PHOTOS: The history of fire protection in Monroe provides a snapshot of the people, traditions and events that shaped the city beginning in the mid-19th century. As was profiled on the city of Monroe website, fire service began officially in 1837. "The Pageant of Historic Monroe" talked about some of the early locations, including on the northwest corner of Public Square facing east (near where the current Michigan historic plaque is located at the corner of East 1st Street and Washington Street). The engine house was moved to what became the Hubble Block on Washington Street. Many of the locations throughout Monroe that emerged were identified as Germania fire houses. Throughout the U.S., Germania fire departments formed as German immigrants sought to organize fire brigades for their neighborhoods. Monroe was no exception. THE MONROE NEWS - METERED SITE Exploding lithium batteries are causing fires in Oregon's landfills Lithium batteries typically aren't allowed in landfills, but many still make it into the garbage stream. Exploding lithium-ion batteries are leading to more fires in Oregon's landfills and recycling centers, prompting action from state and local governments. Deschutes County Solid Waste Director Tim Brownell said his county's landfill has seen 21 lithium-related fires in the past three months. Staff went from seeing battery fires once a month to multiple times a week. "(Lithium batteries) are everywhere in the system," Brownell said. "It's a public safety concern and it's a concern for the infrastructure that are taxpayer investments." Lithium batteries can be found in a variety of household objects, ranging from cars to power tools and from e-bikes to birthday cards that play music when opened. JEFFERSON PUBLIC RADIO PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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