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| Fire station named for Peoria's first Black firefighter The only fire station in Peoria to bear someone's name is named for the city's first Black firefighter, who paved the way for future generations. Edward B. Gaines Jr. served as Peoria's first Black firefighter from 1957 to 1978. In October 2022, Fire Station 4 in South Peoria opened with his name on it. "Edward Gaines was a pioneer. He was the first Black firefighter to get on the job and he set the trend for us. I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for him," said Peoria firefighter Bobby Anderson, president of the Afro-American Firefighters' Association. James McCoy, retired Peoria firefighter and past president of the Afro-American Firefighters' Association, said Gaines was a "guiding light" who overcame many obstacles and broke barriers. WMBD-TV CBS 31 PEORIA Chicago Police Department: Pedestrian killed after being struck by CTA bus in Back of the Yards Chicago police said a pedestrian has died after being struck by a CTA bus on the South Side Tuesday afternoon. Police said a CTA bus traveling westbound was going through the intersection of Ashland and 47th at about 2 p.m. when a 28-year-old man crossing 47th heading south was struck. A spokesperson for the Chicago Fire Department said the pedestrian was pinned under the bus, and crews used air bags to prop up the bus to get him out. The man was taken to University of Chicago hospital in very critical condition where he died of his injuries, CPD said. No citations were issued. Major Accidents is investigating, Chicago police said. CTA said the #47 bus route has been temporarily rerouted in the area after the incident. WLS-TV ABC 7 CHICAGO Chemical spill at University of Illinois at Chicago leaves 2 students with injuries A chemical spill during a class at the University of Illinois at Chicago left two students with minor injuries. The school said the spill happened during a supervised undergraduate lab-based chemistry class. Two students had minor injuries from the spill. One had a hot water injury to the arm and the other had a minor acid injury to the hand. One person was transported to the UIC Hospital according to the Chicago Fire Department. WBBM-TV CBS 2 CHICAGO Champaign Fire Department handled over 10,000 incidents in 2022 The City of Champaign Fire Department reports another busy year in 2022. According to the City of Champaign - Municipal Government the Champaign Fire Department handled 10,665 incidents; an increase of 8.42% over 2021. The Champaign Fire Department responded to 66 structure fires; responded to 236 other fires (cars, dumpsters, grass, etc.); performed 6,146 EMS & rescue calls; responded to 4,217 other calls for service; conducted 103 fire investigations (leading to three arson arrests); property saved $45,805,596 vs. property lost $1,903,300; spent 26,313 in training, including 579 hours of live fire training; brought on board 10 Probationary Firefighters; enjoyed 40 public education events on campus and six community fire & life safety education events serving 433 kids and 181 adults; performed 20 school and community fire drills. WCCU-TV FOX ILLINOIS Chicago Fire Department responds to blaze at vacant Englewood house VIDEO: Fire crews were on the scene after a fire broke out in Englewood Wednesday morning. Flames were seen making their way through the front of the one-and-a-half-story house, in the 7400 block of South Green Street. Firefighters attacked the blaze from the ground and on the roof. Fire officials confirmed that it was a vacant building. No injuries and no transports have been reported. WBBM-TV CBS 2 CHICAGO PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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| VIDEO: 2-alarm fire destroys home in New Jersey PHOTOS: A two-alarm fire gutted a South Jersey home Tuesday night. It happened just before 8 p.m. on the 200 block of Port Elizabeth-Cumberland Road in Maurice River Township. Action News obtained dramatic video of the inferno-like scene from the ground as intense flames burned through the two-story house. Authorities have not reported any injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation. WPVI-TV ABC 6 PHILADELPHIA IAFF members search for survivors in Turkey and Syria Three Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams containing IAFF members continue to search for survivors in the aftermath of the deadly Feb. 6 earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. The death toll has now surpassed 36,000. "Our USAR team members are dedicated fire fighters trained to work in harrowing situations," said General President Edward Kelly. "Their training and resources are vital to supporting disaster operations. "We pray for their safety as they work to help others," he said, "and we keep the people of Turkey and Syria in our prayers as they recover from this devastating earthquake." "The people our members are assisting are facing an unimaginable level of devastation. But what our members' are doing is important. They are bringing trapped victims to safety and giving hope to Turkish and Syrian citizens," said General Secretary-Treasurer Frank Líma. INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS 'Race to hire': Ohio city takes step to expand pool of potential firefighters New Philadelphia has extended the time that firefighters have to earn their paramedic certification in hopes of expanding the pool of potential employees. On Monday, council approved an ordinance that gives firefighters hired by the city two years to earn their certification. Previously, they had one year to do that. All new hires are required to have certification as a 36-hour volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician. The move was taken before the city offers a civil service exam on March 21 for new firefighters. Fire Chief Jim Parrish explained that people working to earn their paramedic certification have to attend more than 900 hours of class time to do so. That is difficult for someone with a full-time job who wants to become a firefighter. TIMES REPORTER - METERED SITE Indiana House bill advances pilot blood testing program, aims to show how PFAS makes firefighters sick PFAS chemicals help protect firefighters by repelling water and oils off their gear. They're also used to make fire-suppressing foams "extremely effective." Firefighters were found to be more likely to get diagnosed with cancer and more likely to die from it, according to research by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Lawmakers and researchers believe the presence of PFAS class of chemicals in their gear is likely a key reason for this disparity. PFAS have also been linked to other health issues. Several bills this session aim to help Indiana draw attention to this harmful class of chemicals' impact on firefighters – but alternatives aren't available. "What we're finding out is that same piece of equipment that we think is helping us is also hurting us to a certain degree," South Bend Fire Chief Carl Buchanon said in an interview. WFYI-FM 90.1 INDIANAPOLIS Alabama city to host U.S. National Firefighter Challenge in September The city of Hoover has been chosen to host the 2023 U.S. National Firefighter Challenge Championship with up to 300 firefighters from around the country participating in skills-based competitions in September. The firefighters are expected to come from more than 125 fire departments in 19 states, competing in events that simulate the physical demands of real-life firefighting, such as climbing a five-story tower, hoisting, chopping, dragging hoses and rescuing a life-sized, 175-pound "victim" as they race against opponents and a clock. The firefighters will be wearing full turnout gear and a self-contained breathing apparatus as they compete in individual, two-person and five-person (relay) events, and they will be divided into developmental, competitive and pro divisions and compete in age and gender brackets. HOOVER SUN PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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