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| 2 airlifted after SUV launches into Crystal Lake home Two people suffered life-threatening injuries Wednesday following a single-vehicle crash into the garage of a Crystal Lake residence. Authorities say a crash investigation is underway after an SUV heading eastbound on Ballard Road drove through the intersection of Briarwood Road and veered off the roadway. The airborne vehicle struck the garage of a residence in the 100 block of Heather Drive, resulting in injuries to the driver and a person inside. Police said the vehicle's male driver was extricated by Crystal Lake Fire first responders and flown to Condell Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The person struck inside the home was also flown to Condell Hospital with life-threatening injuries. WGN-TV 9 CHICAGO Update: 4 teens charged in fire that destroyed Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles Four teenagers have been charged in a massive fire that destroyed parts of the former Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles. Flames tore through the property in May. More than 100 firefighters from 20 area fire departments helped put out the fire. Thankfully, no one was injured. As firefighters worked to contain the fire, people stopped by to take in the scene and recalled their memories of the resort. "To see it like this, it's just sad," said Paige Staroske. "Memories came flooding back of when my parents were still alive. My mom and I would come out here and go to the plays. A lot of the conventions and things were held out here." The teenagers face several charges, including felony arson and trespassing. The resort has been closed since 2020. Prosecutors said the teens' ages range from 14 to 17 years old. WLS-TV ABC 7 CHICAGO Chief of Fire Department in Rantoul set to retire this week Ken Waters the Chief of the Rantoul Fire Department, is set to retire this upcoming Sunday. Waters has been working in the Fire Department for nearly 50 years, and decided that after serving as Chief for nearly 2 decades, it was time to retire. His family has a history of working in the Rantoul Fire Department, as his father was employed there since before he was born. "I've been doing it for a long time. It's been in the family a long time since my dad was a firefighter before I was born. So, it's going to be bittersweet but, it was time." Mayor of Rantoul, Charles Smith says the department has grown because of his leadership and guidance. Smith also stated that it is sad that he is leaving but, he really did make a difference. WAND-TV NBC 17 DECATUR BioUrja donates new safety gear to Peoria Fire Department The Peoria Fire department is now better equipped to handle emergencies involving dangerous liquids. On Wednesday, BioUrja donated five proximity suits to local firefighters, made of a special aluminized outer material. They will allow crews to get closer to fires created by flammable liquids and can handle temperatures of around 2,000 degrees. Typical firefighting gear can withstand about 1,200 degrees. Fire officials said the new equipment will help when working with materials such as ethanol, which BioUrja produces. "When you have a fire involving a chemical such as that, then it obviously can put out some very high temperatures and it takes some strategic work to be able to fight a fire of that nature. Now, having these suits, we'll be able to mitigate that in a much more efficient and safer way," said Nate Rice, Division Chief of Fire Prevention for the Peoria Fire Department. WMBD-TV CBS 31 PEORIA Glenview Home Uninhabitable Following Lightning Strike Fire No one was injured, but a home in the 1700 block of Annapolis Drive is "uninhabitable," following a Wednesday afternoon fire, according to fire officials. The Glenview Fire Department said the cause of the fire was a lightning strike that occurred during passing storms at around 3:30 p.m. Except for a dog, who was rescued, the house was unoccupied at the time of the fire. No civilians or firefighters were injured during the incident. Firefighters responded to a reported fire with smoke coming from the roof. According to a news release, the first Glenview engined arrived at the scene at 3:39 p.m. and firefighters were advised by neighbors no one was inside except for the dog. GLENVIEW PATCH Champaign Fire Department recruiting new firefighters People who have wanted to become a firefighter now have a chance to do so with the Champaign Fire Department. The Fire Department is recruiting new firefighters and they are expected to have five open positions by fall. "It's definitely a career worth looking into," said Probationary Firefighter Nathan King. "The career itself is really rewarding, to be able to work with the community and give back." Deputy Chief Tyler Funk said the department updates its eligibility list every two years. "We start now because there is a written test, we have oral interviews, we have an orientation night and then the firefighters have to complete a physical agilities test, a CPAT test and a ladder climb," Funk said. Funk said that during the process, recruits are ranked based on their performance and they are hired directly from that list. WCIA-TV CBS 3 CHAMPAIGN PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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| With temps in the 90's, firefighters battle 3-alarm blaze at Washington apartment complex VIDEO/PHOTOS: On one of the hottest days of the year so far, firefighters were working Wednesday evening to extinguish a three-alarm fire at a sprawling apartment complex that sent plumes of flames and thick black smoke billowing into the air. Firefighters were called to the apartment complex, named Terra Apartments and located in the 35200 block of 21st Avenue SW, shortly before 4:30 p.m. for a call of a resident trapped in a burning apartment, South King Fire Capt. Brad Chaney said. A firefighter suffered heat exhaustion and had to be treated but no other injuries were reported from the blaze. Video from the scene showed firefighters rescuing at least one woman from an upper floor of the apartment building by escorting her down a fire truck ladder. Investigators said the woman was rescued shortly after the roof of the building had collapsed. KOMO-TV ABC 4 SEATTLE California city appoints first woman ever to become city's fire marshal The city of Oakland has a new fire marshal, Felicia Bryant, who is making history as the first woman to ever hold the position. "I was born and raised in Oakland," she said. Bryant is an 18-year veteran of the department and a trailblazer, just like her great-grandfather, Bill Williams. He was one of the first Black firefighters hired by the Oakland Fire Department in 1920. There's even an oral history of Williams at the Oakland Museum archives. "Growing up, I was always inspired by that story and I was like, it's in my blood," said Bryant. Bryant started her career as a firefighter working at stations in east Oakland, and driving an engine. "One of the biggest joys I had when I was on the engine was seeing little girls. It was just a little girl to look up and be like, Wow, she's a woman firefighter she's a girl like me. And I get to give hope to people who don't think it's for them or who may feel like I can't achieve that," said Bryant. KPIX-TV CBS 5 SAN FRANCISCO Surprising Discovery: 1967 Indiana fire truck found in Mexico PHOTOS: 2020 Indiana University Graduate Olivia Rusk was in Hidalgo Mexico earlier this year as an English Teaching Assistant for COMEXUS Fulbright-Garcia Robles. One day she was out exploring nearby towns. When she got off of a bus, she noticed an old fire truck sitting in a nearby parking lot. "My dad loves old vehicles so I went over to get some photos to send to him," she said. "When I got closer, I was shocked," continued Rusk. "The markings on the truck said ‘Hartford City Fire Department!" "How did a fire truck from Hartford City end up in a parking lot in a small town in Mexico, thousands of miles away," she thought. "I grew up in Fort Wayne. My dad now lives in Marion, and we're familiar with the area," explained Rusk. "I sent the photos to my father and he contacted former Hartford City Fire Chief, Ron Parrott." THE NEWS TIMES - METERED SITE Behind the Badge: 3 different jobs for Utah emergency responder VIDEO: You often hear how people get labeled by what they do for work, like "He's a police officer" or "a firefighter." For one emergency responder in Springville, that's harder to do. ABC4 News shares the different hats he wears, in this edition of Behind the Badge. Suiting up for work when you're Dakota Klauck of Springville, could easily mean three different things. Depending on the day, Klauck is a police officer, a firefighter, or an army combat medic. "People will joke with me sometimes how do you keep anything straight? I've got my schedule is all over the place," said Dakota Klauck, Springville emergency responder. Klauck serves as a Patrol Corporal for the Springville Police Dept., an advanced EMT Firefighter with Springville Fire, and an Army Combat Medic with the Utah National Guard 145th Field Artillery Unit. KTVX ABC 4 SALT LAKE CITY Texas firefighters to honor fallen heroes in 1956 Shamrock McKee Refinery Explosion First responders from around the area are honoring the 19 firefighters who sacrificed their lives over 60 years ago in the Shamrock McKee Refinery Explosion. The memorial service starts at 6:30 p.m. on July 29 at the Moore County Courthouse in Dumas. On July 29, 1956, 19 firefighters rushed into the flames to protect everyone in the Shamrock McKee Refinery Explosion in Moore County. This is the fourth largest firefighter loss of lives in the U.S. for a single fire incident involving industrial or structural fire protection. Dumas Fire Department, Sunray Fire Department and Valero Emergency Response Team will participate in the service. KFDA-TV CBS 10 AMARILLO PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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| L-O-D-D New Mexico - Matthew Anthony King, Lieutenant, Bernalillo County Fire Department, Albuquerque, NM L-O-D-D California - Brian Falk, Captain, Kern County Fire Department, Bakersfield, CA L-O-D-D Florida - Austin Duran, Firefighter/EMT, Apopka Fire Department, Apopka, FL NFPA "Sites of Excellence" Pilot Program Demonstrates Success of Community Wildfire Safety Prevention New NFPA Certification and Learning Path Helps Professionals Demonstrate Proficiency as Water-Based Systems Designers Fire Rescue TV is Hiring - Seeking an active or retired Company or Chief Officer NFPA announces "Fire Won't Wait. Plan Your Escape" as theme for Fire Prevention Week - October 9-15, 2022 First Responder Wellness - Education & Training COVID-19 vaccination and testing mandates for EMS agencies Wingspread VII Conference Report Fire Camp Reimbursements - IAFC's Volunteer Workforce Solutions offering $5,000 reimbursements to 20 fire departments Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response Grants - Check for Awards Assistance to Firefighters Grant Awards - Check for Awards The Daily Dispatch Is Now On Facebook Find us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/dailydispatch POST ANNOUNCEMENTS MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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| Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting Instructor - University of Missouri Fire and Rescue Training Institute - Columbia, MO Equipment Coordinator/Radio Technician - City of Scottsdale - Scottsdale, AZ Deputy Chief of Operations/Training - East Valley Fire Department - Yakima County, WA Fire Lieutenant - City of Bethel - Bethel, AK Assistant Fire Chief - City of Lansing - Lansing, MI Deputy Fire Chief - City of Dallas Fire & EMS - Dallas, OR Deputy Chief - Eastside Fire & Rescue - Issaquah, WA Fire Chief - City of Green Bay - Green Bay, WI Firefighter-Paramedic or EMT & Civilian Paramedic - Picture Rocks Fire & Medical District - Tucson, AZ Fire Protection Faculty Position - Portland Community College - Portland, OR Battalion Chief (3 positions) - City of Beloit - Beloit, WI Fire Chief/Director of Emergency Management - City of Monroe - Monroe, WI Fire Inspector - Village of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL Senior Fire Equipment Mechanic - City of Rochester - Rochester, NY Deputy State Fire Marshal - Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal - Open Until Filled (Multiple Positions & Locations) Firefighter/Paramedic - City of Evanston - Evanston, IL (closes: Jul 29, 2022) Part-Time Firefighters / EMT Basic / Paramedic - Lyons Fire Protection District - Lyons, CO (closes: Aug 01, 2022) Accounting Specialist - Frederick-Firestone Fire District - Frederick, CO (closes: Aug 02, 2022) Emergency Management Coordinator - City of Scottsdale - Scottsdale, AZ (closes: Aug 05, 2022) Fire Chief - City of Mukilteo - Mukilteo, WA (closes: Aug 07, 2022) Deputy Fire Chief - City of Encinitas - Encinitas, CA (closes: Aug 08, 2022) Firefighter Paramedics UPDATE- Expanded Residency Zone - Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue - The Dalles, OR (closes: Aug 08, 2022) Deputy State Fire Marshal (In-Training) - Washington State Patrol - Olympia, WA (closes: Aug 09, 2022) Deputy State Fire Marshal - Professional Development & Response - Washington State Patrol - Olympia, WA (closes: Aug 09, 2022) Fire Chief - Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District - Roscoe, IL (closes: Aug 12, 2022) Firefighter/Paramedic - Wilmington Fire Protection District - Wilmington, IL (closes: Aug 12, 2022) Entry Level & Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic - Redmond Fire & Rescue - Redmond, OR (closes: Aug 12, 2022) Firefighter/Paramedic - Mount Prospect Fire Department - Mount Prospect, IL (closes: Aug 12, 2022) Firefighter-Paramedic Recruits - City of Ventura Fire Department - Ventura, CA (closes: Aug 15, 2022) Lateral Firefighter/Medic - City of Salem - Salem, OR (closes: Aug 15, 2022) Fire Chief - Wasatch County Fire District - Heber City, UT (closes: Aug 19, 2022) Firefighter / Paramedic - City of Mount Vernon - Mount Vernon, WA (closes: Aug 21, 2022) Assistant Fire Chief - City of Helena - Helena, MT (closes: Aug 22, 2022) Fire Chief - City of Elmhurst - Elmhurst, IL (closes: Aug 26, 2022) Firefighter - Campbell County Fire Department - Gillette, WY (closes: Sep 01, 2022) Fire Marshal (Division Chief-Prevention) - City of Redding - Redding, CA (closes: Sep 04, 2022) POST JOB MORE JOBS |
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