Author: Emmet - Chalmers

MACOMB, IL  -  There have been a couple of new stories recently about poorly marked addresses in McDonough County.  On September 5, 2014, both the McDonough Voice and WGEM News reported on an announcement at a recent county board committee meeting.  The announcement stated a...

MACOMB, IL - On the September 3, 2014 broadcast of NBC Nightly News, there was a story about "Why Some Drivers Don't Get Out of the Way For Emergency Vehicles"   Check out the story here: http://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/what-slows-down-emergency-responders-when-every-second-counts-n194126     Remember:  Move Right for Sirens and Lights...

MACOMB, IL - Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters training on water shuttle operations and drafting pump operations. Water shuttle operations bring water to a fire scene with our Tender 7.  The water is dumped into a portable tank, while Tender 7 goes to get refilled. With Drafting operations,...