Champaign Firefighters To Conduct Training Inside Shuttered Department Store
Deputy Fire Marshal Randy Smith said firefighters will work on rescue techniques and rope assisted searches, which are used during fires in larger commercial spaces.
Champaign Firefighters Remember 1st Responders On 9/11
Champaign firefighters observed the 16th anniversary of the September 11th attacks Monday morning, joining other observances across the country.
Champaign Council Set To Consider Budget That Would Boost Police And Fire, Add Library Hours
The City Council in Champaign is expected to vote Tuesday night on a new budget that would boost hours at libraries and increase police and fire spending.
UPDATE: Ameren Crew Completes Repair On Gas Line Leak On North Edge Of Champaign
A gas leak on the north edge of Champaign led to the evacuation of buildings on Interstate Drive between Mattis and Prospect Tuesday morning, and a request for motorists to avoid the area.
East-Central Illinois Ceremonies Mark 15th Anniversary Of 9-11 Attacks
East-central Illinois ceremonies marking the 15th anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001 included one held by Champaign firefighters. The ceremony began at 8:46 AM, marking the minute (8:46 AM Eastern Time) when the first plane crashed into the World Trade Center in New York City.