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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE MOURNS THE LOSS OF FELLOW TROOPER

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Leo P. Schmitz regretfully announces that ISP Trooper Ryan Albin, star number 5718, was tragically killed on June 28, 2017, while on patrol.

On June 28, 2017, at approximately 3:10 p.m. Trooper Albin was involved in a crash on I-74 near Farmer City.  Trooper Albin sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash.  At approximately 8:45 pm, Trooper Albin succumbed to his injuries.

“Our hearts are heavy with grief as we mourn the loss of Trooper Albin,” stated Director Schmitz.  “I extend my deepest sympathy to Trooper Albin’s family, friends, and co-workers.  I pray that those who cared for and loved him find the strength they need during this most difficult time.  No further words can express the pain and loss we are all feeling.”

Trooper Albin joined the ISP on January 8, 2006.  He was assigned to District 6 in Pontiac as a canine officer.  Trooper Albin’s canine partner, “Biko,” was in the rear of the squad car at the time of the crash.  Biko was transported to a local veterinarian’s office and appears to have sustained only minor injuries.

The crash remains under investigation. No additional information is available at this time.

Source: http://www.isp.state.il.us/media/pressdetails.cfm?ID=976

 

 

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Grand Ridge Fire Department

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Grand Ridge Residential Structure Fire 

5 Clover Court Grand Ridge IL

5/31/17 1915 Hours. 

Mabas Box Alarm 105- 2nd Alarm Level 

Audio was edited from multiple scanners of ours. Audio is around twenty four minutes long and can be played below. The actual fire incident lasted over three hours.

 

 

 

Firefighter: LaSalle Illinois Deadline: March 14, 2016

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FIREFIGHTER:  Deadline: March 14, 2016

 

Job Description:

Minimum Requirements:

  • $25.00 non-refundable application fee;
  • S. Citizenship;
  • High school diploma (or its equivalent);
  • Valid driver’s license;
  • Must be 21 to under 35 years of age by time of hire, unless otherwise exempt by statute;
  • Must be an Illinois certified Firefighter II/Basic Operations Firefighter with the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) at time of hire;
  • Submit proof of a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and approved Ladder Climb card from a licensed agency. Card must be dated within one year of the written exam date (4.9.15 to 4.9.16). Must have valid CPAT and Ladder Climb certificate at time of hire as well. Cards accepted from all licensed agencies;
  • No felony convictions;
  • Must live within the city limits within one year after hire;
  • Must be Illinois Department of Public Health Licensed Paramedic at time of hire;
  • Must be accepted by the Illinois Valley Community Hospital EMS system at time of hire.

Orientation and Testing Information:

Candidates must attend the mandatory orientation and written examination on Saturday, April 9th, 2016. Please arrive no later than 9:00 AM with a photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, military ID) to sign-in. Test will be held at:

Illinois Valley Community College

815 N. Orlando Smith St,

Oglesby, IL 61348

Preference points will be offered for Military Service and Education.

About the LaSalle Fire Department:

The Mission of LaSalle Fire and Emergency Services are to protect the lives and property of all residents and visitors of the City of LaSalle, Illinois. This shall be accomplished through fire prevention, public education, emergency medical services and full use of available resources in the mitigation of all disasters either natural or man-made. The members of LaSalle Fire and Emergency Services are committed to providing courteous, professional, well-prepared Fire/Rescue and EMS services, made possible through the commitment and dedication of our personnel. We strive to make the City of LaSalle a better and safer place to live, work and visit.

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FIREFIGHTER- STREATOR,IL – DEADLINE OCTOBER 23, 2015

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Firefighter

Deadline: October 23, 2015

Salary: $39,837 Per Year

Job Requirements:

  • Minimum of 21 years of age at time of filing application. Proof of birth date will be required at time of filing application.
  • Must be under 35 years of age at time of filing application and the date of certification of the final eligibility list, unless exempt from such age limitation as provided for in 65ILCS Section 5/10-2.1-6 and 5/102.1-6.3(c) of the Fire and Police Commissioner’s Act
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • High School Diploma or GED at minimum
  • Must be in good physical condition, to be able to perform all firefighter duties
  • Must have good vision
  • Possess a valid Candidate Physical Ability (CPAT) certification, including a valid Ladder Climb Certification which is valid on the date of the Written Test
  • Possess a valid Driver’s License
  • Must be fluent with the English Language, written and spoken

 

 

Firefighter Application

In anticipation for entry level Firefighter Testing to be held in February 2016, one of the requirementsis to have a current CPAT card. THE CARD MUST BE CURRENT AT THE TIME OF THE WRITTEN TEST!

You may go to the following web sites for further information:  www.NIPSTA.ORG ORwww.SUFD.ORG

 

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POLICE OFFICER – PERU, IL – Deadline 4/16/2015

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POLICE OFFICER

 

The City of Peru Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will be accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for the position of Police Officer for the Peru Police Department. This is a full-time position for a career minded individual.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or legal resident of the U.S.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age at time of application, & under 35 at time of application & posting of final eligibility list (unless exempt under provisions outlined in the Illinois Fire & Police Commissioners Act).
  • Must have:
    • high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of
    • Associate’s Degree in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice or
    • Bachelor’s Degree in any field or
    • Certified and currently employed as a Police Officer, full-time or part-time in the State of Illinois or
    • Certified and currently employed as a Police Officer, full-time in any other state.
    • The aforementioned college education requirements shall not apply to applicants who have served a minimum of two years on active duty in the U.S. military and have been honorable discharged or currently serving on active duty or are in active or in-active reserve status.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • Must be able to pass a physical agility test, written examination, oral interview, medical exam, polygraph test, psychological exam, drug screening, and extensive background investigation.

Applications will be available starting Monday, March 16, 2015. You may obtain one in person at the Peru Police Department, 1503 4th Street.All applications must be returned to the Peru Police Department no later than noon on Thursday, April 16, 2015. Along with your application please provide a self-addressed stamped business (#10) size envelope so we can mail you a reminder. Orientation and written testing for applicants will commence at 9:00am, Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the Peru Parkside School, 1800 Church St. You should park and enter on the west side of the school off of Shooting Park Road. Registration will be 8:15-8:45am.

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Peru, IL

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FIREFIGHTER – Carbondale, IL – Deadline 12/31/2014

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The Carbondale Fire Department is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter.

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

1.  Must be U.S. citizen
2.  Twenty‐one (21) years of age and not over 35 years of age
3.  Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
4.  Live within a 9‐mile radius of Carbondale within 6 months of hire date as prescribed by the Carbondale Revised Code, Title 1, Section 4‐16.
5.  Comply with the City nepotism ordinance and all other City ordinances

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Firefighter-Indianapolis Indiana Applications Due December 13th

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THE INDIANAPOLIS FIRE DEPARTMENT IS HIRING FIREFIGHTERS

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION
Applicants must:
be at least 21 years of age and not have turned 36
have a high school diploma or GED
have no felony convictions
have a valid driver’s license
be willing to reside in Marion County or contiguous county

BENEFITS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary: 1st year $39,446
2nd year $47,651
3rd year $64,052
Insurance: Life, dental and major medical plans available.
Pension: Eligible for retirement after 20 years;
eligible for benefits at age 52.
Vacation: Paid vacation in second year of service.
Kelly day every third week.
Training: On-duty physical fitness training.
20 weeks of Fire Science and EMS training.
State certification as an EMT.

HOW TO APPLY

Where: IFD Headquarters, 2nd Floor,
555 N. New Jersey St.
When: December 1st to December 13th
Time:  9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Weekdays
9:00 to  1:00 pm   Saturdays

Questions: call 317-327-6074
email: kevin.givens@indy.gov

APPLICANTS MUST APPLY IN PERSON AND BRING A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE​

http://www.indy.gov/eGov/City/DPS/IFD/Pages/home.aspx

Leon County Sheriff Deputy Ambushed Tallahassee, FL

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On November 22nd, 2014, the Leon County Sheriff’s Office lost a respected member of its family.   Deputy Chris Smith was killed in the line of duty while responding to a house fire where he was ambushed by an armed suspect shortly after arriving on scene. Our community and families are in mourning for this loss. Deputy Christopher L. Smith was 47 years old.  He was a loving Christian man who loved his wife and his children most of all.   Deputy Smith began his law enforcement career as a Dispatcher with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in 1989.   From 1991 through January 2009, Deputy Smith served as a Correctional Officer and then a Deputy Sheriff with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.   He was hired as a Deputy Sheriff by Sheriff Campbell January 20, 2009 and was assigned to Uniform Patrol Bureau where he served until his death. Deputy Smith will be greatly missed by his co-workers and all of the LCSO family. We will be posting Information here concerning arrangements as it becomes available.  Please keep Deputy Smith’s family in your thoughts and prayers as we join them in this time of mourning.  Leon County Sheriff Press Release 

 

Press Release: Leon County Sheriff’s Office

November 22, 2014 – 4:15pm

At 10:15 a.m. on November 22, 2014, the Leon County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Tallahassee Police Department and the Tallahassee Fire Department responded to a house fire at 3722 Caracus Court. As the deputies arrived on scene first, the suspect launched an armed ambush attack. One deputy was immediately shot and killed. The other deputy engaged the suspect and was shot also. The suspect took the fallen deputy’s firearm and began walking North on Caracus Court actively shooting at the first responders as they arrived on the scene.

Responders from the Tallahassee Fire Department were also shot at by the suspect as they arrived to fight the fire. Tallahassee Police Officers responded to the area and engaged the suspect, shooting him and killing him.

Multiple agencies have responded to the scene and are assisting with this investigation as it continues to unfold. Members of the Tallahassee Police Department, the Tallahassee Fire Department, Leon County Emergency Medical Services, the State Attorney’s Office, the State Fire Marshal’s Office, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.

This incident is still active and on-going.

 

Press Release: City of Tallahassee
November 22, 2014 – 4:35pm

Tallahassee Fire and Police this morning, November 22, responded to an incident where a Leon County Sheriff’s Deputy was killed in the Plantation Woods Subdivision in Leon County. Another deputy was wounded and the suspect was also killed. Details are still unfolding with City emergency responders assisting the Sheriff’s Office, which is the lead agency on the incident.

“Our fire and law enforcement officers put the safety of others above all else,” said Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum. “It is almost unimaginable that a call for help turned into the ambush of a Leon County Sheriff’s Deputy and the shooting of another deputy by the assailant. Every one of these first responders is a hero and our hearts go out to them and their families.”

“As a community, the events of this week – that I can only describe as senseless violence – are troublesome and weigh heavy on our hearts,” he added. “Yet, how we come together as a community will make us stronger and bring us closer together. I know the people of Tallahassee will remain united as we pull together to support the victims, law enforcement and each other.”

Tallahassee Fire and Police will work closely in partnership with the Leon County Sheriff’s Department as more information becomes available.

 

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THANKSGIVING SAFETY

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This Thanksgiving holiday, more than 46.3 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home during the Thanksgiving weekend to spend the holiday with their family and friends. Here are some travel and kitchen safety tips to remember this holiday.

Travel Safety Tips

– Buckle seat belts – All drivers and passengers should wear seat belts every time when traveling in a vehicle. Wearing a seat belt is one of the best defenses to prevent injury and death in a crash.

– Protect child passengers – If you’re traveling with children, remember the best way to protect them in the car is to put them in the right child safety seat, and use it the right way. All children 13 and younger should ride in the back seat.

– Don’t drink and drive – Every 45 minutes someone in the United States dies in an alcohol-impaired-driving crash. Be responsible and don’t drink and drive. If you plan to drink, choose a designated driver before going out.

– Avoid Distraction – According to NHTSA data from 2012, 10 percent of fatal crashes and 18 percent of injury crashes were distraction-related. Distracted driving can be anything that pulls your attention away from driving, including cell phone use, texting while driving, eating, drinking, and using in-vehicle technologies and portable electronic devices.

– Avoid the “No Zone” – The area around large trucks and buses where crashes are more likely to occur. It is critical that all motorists share the road safely with large trucks and buses by giving them plenty of space to maneuver. Avoid lingering in blind spots where you can’t be seen, following too closely or making sudden or erratic lane changes. Safety, literally, is in the hands of every driver.

– Additional Safety Tips – Weather-related crashes accounted for four percent of fatalities on Thanksgiving last year.

 

 

When deep frying a turkey, make sure you do it as safely as possible. The Illinois Fire Service Institute and State Farm teamed up to illustrate the fiery dangers associated with common deep frying mistakes.

THANKSGIVING DAY FIRES

• Cooking is the leading cause of home fires on
Thanksgiving Day.
• Cooking fires nearly double on Thanksgiving
Day, occurring more than twice as often than
on another day.
• Cooking fires are the number one cause of
home fires and home fire injuries.
• Thanksgiving Day home fires cause more
property damage and claim more lives than
home fires on other days.
• Eighty percent of Americans don’t realize that
home fires are the single most common
disaster across the nation.
• The number of home fires the American Red
Cross has responded to has risen 10% since
2000.
• Every two and a half hours someone is killed
in a home fire. In a typical year, 20,000
people are injured in home fires.
• Having a working smoke alarm reduces one’s
chances of dying in a fire by nearly half.

Safety tips

  • Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop so you can keep an eye on the food.
  • Stay in the home when cooking your turkey and check on it frequently.
  • Keep children away from the stove. The stove will be hot and kids should stay 3 feet away.
  • Make sure kids stay away from hot food and liquids. The steam or splash from vegetables, gravy or coffee could cause serious burns.
  • Keep the floor clear so you don’t trip over kids, toys, pocketbooks or bags.
  • Keep knives out of the reach of children.
  • Be sure electric cords from an electric knife, coffee maker, plate warmer or mixer are not dangling off the counter within easy reach of a child.
  • Keep matches and utility lighters out of the reach of children — up high in a locked cabinet.
  • Never leave children alone in room with a lit a candle.
  • Make sure your smoke alarms are working. Test them by pushing the test button.

 

Got Your 6 Communications wishes everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving. And remember, the only belt you should unbuckle this, and every Thanksgiving, is the one at the dinner table, not the one in your car

Winter Weather Safety Tips

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Winter Safety Review

• Knowledge: Before leaving home, find out about the driving conditions. Safe drivers know the weather, and their limits. If the weather is bad remember, Ice and Snow, Take it slow, or just don’t go.
• Clear: Remove any snow on your vehicle’s windows, lights, brake lights and signals. Make sure you can see and be seen.
• Inspect: Check your vehicle’s tires, wiper blades, fluids, lights, belts and hoses. A breakdown is bad on a good day and dangerous on a bad-weather day.
• Time: Leave plenty of time to reach your destination safely. It’s not worth putting yourself and others in a dangerous situation just to be on time.
• First Snow or Ice: Drivers often aren’t prepared for winter driving and forget to take it slow. Remember to drive well below the posted speed limit and leave plenty of room between cars.
• Black Ice: Roads that seem dry may actually be slippery – and dangerous. Take it slow when approaching intersections, off-ramps, bridges or shady areas – all are hot spots for black ice. Remember, Ice and Snow, Take it Slow.
• Limited Visibility: Stay attentive and reduce speed. Know what’s going on around you.
• Four-Wheel Drive: On snow and ice, go slowly, no matter what type of vehicle you drive. Even if you have an SUV with four-wheel drive you may not be able to stop any faster, or maintain control any better, once you lose traction. Four-wheel drive may get you going faster, but it won’t help you stop sooner.
• Distance: Give snowplows room to work. The plows are wide and can cross the centerline or shoulder. Don’t tailgate and try not to pass. If you must pass, take extreme caution and beware of the snow cloud.
• Speed: Snowplows travel below the posted speed limit. Be patient. Allow plenty of time to slow down. Remember, Ice and Snow, Take it Slow.
• Vision: A snowplow operator’s field of vision is restricted. You may see them, but they don’t always see you. Keep your distance and watch for sudden stops or turns
• Speed: The faster you’re going, the longer it will take to stop. When accelerating on snow or ice, take it slow to avoid slipping or sliding. Ice and Snow, Take it Slow.
• Distance: Give yourself space. It takes extra time and extra distance to bring your car to a stop on slick and snowy roads. Leave extra room between you and the vehicle in front of you.
• Brake: Brake early, brake slowly, brake correctly and never slam on the brakes. If you have anti-lock brakes, press the pedal down firmly and hold it. If you don’t have anti-lock brakes, gently pump the pedal. Either way, give yourself plenty of room to stop.
• Control: When driving on ice and snow, do not use cruise control and avoid abrupt steering maneuvers. When merging into traffic, take it slow. Sudden movements can cause your vehicle to slide.
• Vision: Be aware of what’s going on well ahead of you. Actions by other vehicles will alert you to problems more quickly, and give you that split-second of extra time to react safely.