Articles filed under Countryside Fire Protection District
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Mundelein firefighters to be honored for lifesaving actions during fireSep 09, 2022 1:00 am - Three Mundelein firefighter/paramedics will be lauded publicly Monday for rescuing two people during a house fire. Scott Huber, Damian Iskra and Jonathan Sinclair will r...
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Two rescued after fire breaks out in Mundelein home early SundayAug 07, 2022 1:00 am - Firefighters rescued two people trapped in their bedroom after fire broke out early Sunday at a home along Route 60 in Mundelein. According to Countryside Fire Protectio...
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Fox River fire district makes case for $13M bond issueMay 06, 2022 1:00 am - Fox River and Countryside Fire Rescue District officials made their case Wednesday night for a $13 million bond issue on the June 28 primary ballot. "Since 2011, when we...
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Cyclist injured after being struck by car in Hawthorn WoodsMar 20, 2022 1:00 am - A bicyclist was taken to a hospital after a crash between a car and a bicyclist in Hawthorn Woods Sunday afternoon, according to Hawthorn Woods officials. A Hawthorn Wo...
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Ice is never 100% safe, firefighters warnJan 22, 2021 12:00 am - Personnel with the Countryside Fire Protection District spent three days this week on Lake Firethorn in Vernon Hills practicing techniques to rescue victims who have fal...
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No injuries in Mundelein-area garage fireDec 01, 2020 12:00 am - No injuries were reported after a garage fire Tuesday morning in an unincorporated area near Mundelein. Crews arrived on the 26000 block of Lilac Drive at 10:22 a.m. an...
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Countryside Fire Protection District hopes to 'Keep the Wreath Red'Nov 23, 2020 10:00 pm - "Keep the Wreath Red," originated in 1954 when the late Paul Boecker, a lieutenant with the Naperville Fire Department, came up with the idea to promote safety over the ...
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Glenview's new(ish) fire chief takes a big step on lifelong pathJul 08, 2020 1:00 am - For years, Tony DeRose wanted to be a firefighter. His reasons? Altruism and purpose. "The ability to give back to the community, be part of the community," he said. No...
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Fire destoys barn near MundeleinJun 16, 2020 1:00 am - The cause of a fire Tuesday afternoon that left a barn near Mundelein unusable is under investigation. The Countryside Fire Protection District responded about 3:20 p.m....
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Burn ban enacted in Vernon Hills areaApr 07, 2020 1:00 am - Vernon Hills-based Countryside Fire Protection District has banned open and controlled burning in its 24-square mile jurisdiction through June 1. According to Fire Chie...