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Three generations of Elashik family are part of the Homewood Fire Department

by Marilyn Thomas on September 23, 2021

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The Elashik family has served the Homewood Fire Department for three generations. Capt. John Elashik Jr., left, has served since 2004; John Elashik Sr., center, served for 25 years; and nephew and grandson Andrew Sline is a firefighter/EMT.
(Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle)

Homewood has a long history of families in public service. The Elashiks’ three generations of service at the Homewood Fire Department are a perfect example.

John Elashik Sr. was a paid-on-call member for 25…