Son Follows Father’s Path in Leadership Role at IL Fire Department
Kris Dunn, recently promoted to deputy fire chief, and his late father, Ken, have a combined nearly eight decades with the department.
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Woman Found Dead in Baggage Conveyor Belt at O’Hare Airport
The Chicago Fire Department was called out to Terminal 5 at O’Hare Airport for a report of a woman pinned in machinery.
After Four Decades, Prophetstown (IL) Fire Chief Says Farewell
After 40 years of service, Prophetstown Fire Chief Gerald Armstrong has retired.
Woman Killed in IL Fire
A woman has died and at least a dozen residents are displaced after a fire in Eureka.
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Woman Dies After Being Pulled From Chicago (IL) River Downtown
Police began an investigation on a young woman's death after emergency workers pulled her from the Chicago River.
Fire Department Coffee Honors Retired Chief Battling ALS
To show support for the retired chief, the coffee company has introduced a new coffee and T-shirt.
Versailles (IL) Fire Department Mourns Assistant Chief’s Death in Crash
The assistant chief of the Versailles Fire Department died tragically Sunday in a motorcycle collision with a deer.
IL Fire Departments Aim to Honor Fallen Firefighter’s Dream of Local Training Facility
Members of the Garrett Ramos Training Facility Cooperative want to build a state-of-the-art training facility for Sauk Valley firefighters.
Rock Island (IL) Assistant Fire Chief Retiring After 28 Years of Service
Rock Island's Assistant Fire Chief Terry Smith is retiring after 28 years of service with the department.
Chicago Fire Department Sexist Hiring Lawsuit Nets $11.25M Proposed Settlement
A lawsuit alleging the Chicago Fire Department used unnecessary physical tests to block women from becoming paramedics could soon end in an $11.25 million settlement.
IL Fire Chief: Proposed OSHA Standards Could Negatively Impact Volunteer Departments
Local volunteer fire departments are asking the public to comment on proposed OSHA updates, saying that the new rules will negatively impact their operations.
Five Questions on Training: Forest Reeder
Forest Reeder, longtime “drillmaster” for Fire Engineering, talks about assessing the needs of fire instructors and training officers.