The Homewood Fire Department completed what Chief Bob Grabowski called the “largest change for the department in years” with a series of personnel moves this week. Captains Bill Wright and Larry Lipinski were recognized at the Jan. 28 village board meeting. Each retired in November. Both men became cadets with[Read More…]
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Homewood FD competes in video contest
The Homewood Fire Department has entered its “Night Sounds” video in a contest that could win the department up to $25,000. Voting through the online competition, sponsored by UL Fire Safety Research Institute, ends at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15. The prize money will be designated for public education efforts.
Homewood Fire Department purchases used pumper for reserve role
The purchase of a used pumper truck for the Homewood Fire Department was approved by the village board Tuesday, June 25. Deputy Chief Steve DeJong traveled to Manhasset, New York, last month to inspect the pumper and ensure that all proper testing and maintenance had been done. The 2004[Read More…]
No one injured in fire early Sunday
Homewood firefighters responded to a residential fire in the 1700 block of 187th Street in Homewood early Sunday. Fire officials said the family was home at the time but was able to evacuate without injury.
At least one resident ‘lost everything’ in Martin Avenue fire
No one was harmed during a house fire in the early morning hours Saturday at 18332 Martin Ave., Homewood, though at least one resident suffered significant personal property damage. According to Homewood Fire Chief Bob Grabowski, the department received a call about the fire shortly after 1 a.m. Grabowski[Read More…]
Homewood Fire Department will show off new truck, provide fun safety lessons at annual open house
Residents will have a chance to get a close-up look at Homewood’s brand new fire truck on Saturday during the annual Fire Department open house.The event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 17950 Dixie Highway will also include a crowd favorite, the live burn that demonstrates the importance and[Read More…]
Parade of Lights remembers firefighter Brian Carey, others
A parade of fire trucks down Ridge Road Tuesday evening, their lights flashing, will mark the annual Parade of Lights, a silent memorial for those killed in the line of duty. The Oct. 9 parade is expected in Homewood between 8:15 and 8:30 p.m. For Homewood, it is a reminder[Read More…]
Federal grant helps Homewood Fire Department update equipment, training
The Homewood Fire Department will be able to replace an aging ventilation system and beef up its training programs thanks to a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., who represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress, announced the federal[Read More…]
Homewood Fire Department to keep 1997 pumper, sell 2007 truck
The Homewood village board approved the sale of the fire department’s 11-year-old fire engine that has become too costly to repair. Instead, the department will keep a 21-year-old fire truck in reserve. The department purchased a new fire Pierce Enforcer fire engine this year. It was originally meant to replace[Read More…]
Brawls, bucket brigades showed need for police, fire services
The village of Homewood is celebrating the 125th anniversary of its incorporation this year. This is the third in a series of articles that shed a little light on life and times in the village’s early years. In this article, local historician Jim Wright looks at the founding of the[Read More…]
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