Articles filed under Fire Protection Districts
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'Living legend' Tiknis honored in BartlettNov 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Bartlett's Bill Tiknis was recently honored for his 80th birthday and for his 50-plus years of community service to the village. Officials from several village, comm...
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New Addison fire chief looks to community partnershipsNov 02, 2009 10:00 pm - As Don Markowski steps into his new role as chief of the Addison Fire Protection District, the safety of residents lies in the hands of a man who is no stranger to the j...
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Carol Stream fire chief steps down after 33 years as firefighterOct 13, 2009 11:00 pm - In 33 years as a firefighter, retiring Carol Stream Fire Chief Mike Kanzia had his share of close calls. Steel nails have pierced his back. He has nearly punctured both ...
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Carol Stream easing fire code to benefit smokersOct 06, 2009 11:00 pm - Smokers in Carol Stream might be in for a more comfortable fall and winter at village bars and restaurants. Responding to a request from an establishment owner, the vill...
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Firefighters 'go pink' - and so can youOct 04, 2009 11:00 pm - On Sept. 23rd, the Pink Heals Tour came to Bartlett, and it exceeded the expectations of everyone involved. Pink Heals is a group of firefighters driving two pink fire ...
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Retiring Addison chief: Firefighting 'not just a job'Sep 30, 2009 11:00 pm - It's not just the 30 years he has dedicated to the Addison Fire Protection District that will make Thursday bittersweet for retiring Chief Leigh Fabbri. Letting go will ...
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Volunteers grateful for success of danceSep 27, 2009 11:00 pm - The Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department Inc. wishes to thank everyone who attended our second annual Street Dance that was held on Main Street in the downtown Bartlett To...
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Fox Valley briefsSep 24, 2009 11:00 pm - Kids' clothing sale: Western Avenue Elementary School's PTO will have a children's clothing and toy rummage sale from 6 to 9 tonight (no strollers or children younger th...
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Tri-Cities briefsSep 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Fire extinguisher class: The St. Charles Countryside Fire Protection District will have a free fire extinguisher training class at 9 a.m. Saturday at the district's prop...
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Fighting cancer, not just fires, in BartlettSep 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Bartlett firefighters aren't wearing pink to pay homage to '80s filmmaker John Hughes, these supposedly gruff men and women are wearing pink for breast cancer awareness....