There were no injuries in a fire early Saturday in the 18500 block of Dundee Avenue, according to Homewood Fire Chief Bob Grabowski. The fire took about 10 minutes to extinguish, Grabowski said. Most of the damage was limited to the garage, with some minor damage to the house and[Read More…]
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2 pets lost in Homewood home fire Friday night
No people were injured in a home fire at 1320 Jamie Lane late Friday night, but two dogs were lost, according to Homewood Fire Chief Bob Grabowski. The residents were not home at the time the fire broke out, he said. The call came in just before midnight and crews[Read More…]
Open house guest exemplifies fire safety message
Homewood firefighters begin to extinguish the fire in the demonstration of how fast fire spreads in a structure unprotected by sprinklers. They subsequently set fire to the other structure, which was equipped with sprinklers, to show how quickly the fire could be subdued. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) Viewpoint: The commentary below[Read More…]
Three generations of Elashik family are part of the Homewood Fire Department
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 years before his retirement as assistant chief in 1996. He was followed onto the force by[Read More…]
Homewood police, fire swear in officers post-quarantine
No one injured in Western Avenue fire Friday night
A single-family home was extensively damaged by fire Friday night, according to Homewood Fire Chief Bob Grabowski. No one was injured in the blaze in the 18500 block of Western Avenue in Homewood. The home suffered extensive damage to the interior, roof and north wall. The cause of the fire[Read More…]
Homewood Fire Department open house goes online this year
Addie’s summer project benefits District 153 kids
New firefighter joins Homewood department
Shawn Santos is Homewood’s newest firefighter/paramedic. (Provided photo)
Village corrects statement: Homewood paramedics still on the job
Homewood paramedics who were exposed to the COVID-19 virus are still working, the village said in a statement released Wednesday. On Tuesday, the village sent a statement that incorrectly said the three paramedics were sent home and placed under self-quarantine. Wednesday’s statement clarified that mistake. “Under current CDC, Illinois Department[Read More…]