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Driver freed after truck rollover in Lisle
Jun 10, 2019 5:47 PM - Emergency crews worked for more than three hours Sunday morning to rescue a truck driver who got trapped inside his semi-truck cab during a crash, officials said Monday. -
Off-duty firefighter rescues three from blaze in Lisle
May 2, 2019 9:33 AM - An off-duty Lisle-Woodridge firefighter rescued three residents who were unaware their house was on fire early Wednesday morning on the 5600 block of River Drive in Lisle, authorities said. -
14 minutes that saved a life: How paramedics' quick thinking during stroke made all the difference
Feb 17, 2019 6:00 AM - "With stroke care, it's all time-sensitive, so (the paramedics') ability to recognize this patient, a really young individual having a stroke ... led to outcomes that were amazing for this young man," said Dr. Daryl Wilson of Edward Hospital. -
Oxygen masks for pets donated to Lisle-Woodridge fire district
Nov 14, 2018 4:02 PM - Lisle-Woodridge Fire District has received a donation of special oxygen masks that will help prevent pets from falling victim to smoke inhalation because of fire. -
One hurt as fire sweeps through house near Naperville
Nov 13, 2018 4:45 PM - Firefighters are still probing the cause of a massive blaze that destroyed a three-story house near Naperville Monday night and sent one person to the hospital to be treated for burns and smoke inhalation. -
Suburban leaders recognized for working to reduce government
Oct 19, 2017 4:27 PM - Several state and local officials, including Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti of Wheaton, were honored Thursday for their efforts to reduce the size, scope and cost of government. Sanguinetti, state Rep. Sam Yingling of Grayslake and Brent Frank, president of the Lisle-Woodridge Fire District Board, were among the recipients of "transformer" awards. -
DuPage fire districts agree to share resources
Apr 26, 2017 5:53 PM - In a deal hailed as a first for DuPage County, two fire protection districts have agreed to share resources and operate as a single entity when responding to emergency calls. The Lisle-Woodridge Fire District board of trustees on Tuesday evening gave final approval for an automatic response agreement with the neighboring Darien-Woodridge Fire Protection District. -
Lisle-Woodridge names new fire chief
Apr 26, 2017 5:43 PM - A 27-year firefighting veteran, Keith Krestan, has been named chief of the Lisle-Woodridge Fire District, becoming the first firefighter in the district's history to rise through the ranks to head the department. -
Plan to close fire station irks residents near Downers Grove
Apr 24, 2017 5:36 AM - A proposal to combine the resources of the Lisle-Woodridge and Darien-Woodridge fire protection districts is being touted as a way to enhance service and improve firefighter safety. That's providing little comfort for residents near Downers Grove who will lose their neighborhood fire station if the agreement is approved. -
Glen Ellyn cop rescues woman from COD pond
Mar 25, 2017 12:39 AM - A Glen Ellyn police officer rescued a 61-year-old woman whose vehicle was submerged in a retention pond at the College of DuPage shortly before 8 p.m. on Friday. Officer Kevin Riggle was one of the first to arrive on the scene. He swam to the car, which was about 30 yards out from the shoreline, officials said.
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