Retiring Deputy Fire Chief Steve DeJong reflected recently on his career with Homewood Fire Department, which he served for more than 25 years. DeJong joined the Homewood Fire Department on Nov. 27, 2000, as a firefighter and paramedic. He took part in the department’s dive and rescue and hazardous materials[Read More…]
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Driver seriously injured Saturday in 1-vehicle crash at 183rd and Governors
The driver of a red Ford Ranger was seriously injured Saturday morning, March 28, in a one-vehicle crash at the intersection of 183rd Street and Governors Highway, according to Homewood police. The crash occurred shortly after 6:30 a.m. as the driver was traveling southbound on Governors Highway. As he approached[Read More…]
Homewood announces retirement of Deputy Fire Chief Steve DeJong
The Village of Homewood has announced the retirement of Deputy Fire Chief Steve DeJong, marking the end of a distinguished career in fire service spanning more than two decades. DeJong will transition into his next chapter of service as Administrative Section Chief for MABAS Illinois. DeJong was hired by the[Read More…]
Driver injured in crash at 183rd and Kedzie on Saturday
A driver was injured in a crash after apparently suffering a medical emergency while driving southbound on Kedzie Avenue on Saturday, March 14, according to Homewood police. The Mazda MPV he was driving drove into oncoming traffic and struck a light pole at the northeast corner of the Kedzie intersection[Read More…]
Homewood Fire Department open house teaches community about fire safety
Homewood Fire Department (HFD) hosted its annual open house for National Fire Safety Month at the Homewood Fire Station on Saturday, Oct. 4. Community members toured the facility and learned about fire safety from fire department staff and vendors at the event. Like every year, the event concluded with a demonstration[Read More…]
Homewood Fire Department Open House combines family fun with fire safety education on Oct. 4
Come learn about fire safety and meet firefighter/paramedics at the Homewood Fire Department’s annual open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct 4. Kids can participate in the Fire Safety Hero Obstacle Course, see a fire truck up close and ask questions about firefighting and what it’s[Read More…]
Focus on Safety: Homewood Fire Department honored for rail safety training efforts
Homewood Fire Department was honored recently by Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response (TRANSCAER) with the first Outstanding Community Safety Partnership Award in large part for the role it played in creating a training video that will help fire departments across the country prepare for rail emergencies. At the award presentation[Read More…]
Homewood board approves purchase of $1.3 million fire truck
The Homewood Village Board agreed to a $1.3 million purchase of a new fire truck at the Jan. 14 board meeting. Fire Chief Bob Grabowski said the cost is double what the last fire engine cost in 2019. The new fire truck will be a Pierce Enforcer model, and will[Read More…]
Homewood firefighters extinguish garage fire on Saturday
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…]
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…]
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