Archive for July 24th, 2017

Of interest … McHenry County College Fire Science Program

Jul 24

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Firefighter candidates and instructors from McHenry County College were among 50 firefighters from 15 departments who recently participated in more than eight hours of live fire exercises at the Illinois Fire Service Institute in Champaign. Firefighters practiced search and rescue, fire extinguishment, and searching for hidden fires in this structure.

This training, for firefighters from McHenry, Lake, and Kane Counties, was made possible by $5,475 in Perkins grant funding allocated to the MCC Fire Science Program.

The Perkins grant is a federal grant that provides funding for career and occupational training.

“The grant that was awarded to the McHenry County College Fire Science Program not only benefitted firefighters from McHenry County, but also firefighters from surrounding counties,” said Wes Crain, instructor and fire science department chair. “Firefighter candidates had an opportunity to gain live fire training experience that they otherwise would have not been able to attain.

Tags: Illinois Fire Service Institute, MCC Fire Science Program, McHenry County College Fire Science Program, Perkins Grant for training

20th Annual Chicagoland Emergency Vehicle Show

Jul 24

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This Chicagoland Emergency Vehicle Show is a free, family event that honors our public safety providers and the vehicles used to get them to the scene throughout history! Antique and in-service police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, emergency management, and military vehicles will be in motion and on display at three upcoming events. Come on out and show your support for emergency services and the vehicles that get the job done!

The 20th Annual Chicagoland Emergency Vehicle Show is sponsored by International Truck & Oswego Firefighters Local #4773 and hosted by the Village of Oswego and the Oswego FD. Visit http://www.EmergencyVehicleShow.com for event details, maps, and emergency vehicle registration if you happen to drive or own one.

Events:
Friday, August 4, 2017 6:30 P.M.-7:30 P.M.
Emergency Vehicle Procession from North Aurora to Oswego.
Map of recommended Aurora viewing areas: http://www.emergencyvehicleshow.com/…/CEVS_2017_Photo_Areas…
Map of entire procession route: http://www.emergencyvehicleshow.com/2017/maps/CEVS_2017.pdf
QUIET ZONE: For those wanting a siren-free experience, the last section of the route along Prairie Point Community Park at 4120 Plainfield Rd. in Oswego will be maintained as a quiet zone.
The Emergency Vehicle Procession kicks off in North Aurora from at 6:30 P.M. sharp from 150 S. Lincolnway (Route 31) and arrives at 7:30 P.M. at Oswego Fire Station #1, 3511 Woolley Rd, Oswego for a private reception/dinner for emergency vehicle owners/operators.

Saturday, August 5, 2017 10:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
The 20th Annual Chicagoland Emergency Vehicle Show returns to it’s new location along Main Street in downtown Oswego.
Emergency Vehicle Display and Muster – Public Safety Flea Market – Fire Engine Rides – Police and Fire Demonstrations including a simulated high-risk entry SWAT demonstration by the Aurora Police Special Response Team at 11:00 A.M. in front of the Oswego Public Library, 32 W. Jefferson St. Oswego.

Sunday, August 6, 2017 9:30 A.M.-2:00 P.M.
Emergency Vehicle Caravan to Naperville’s National Night Out Emergency Vehicle Show
The Emergency Vehicle Caravan kicks off in Oswego at 9:30 A.M. sharp from the AmericInn Lodge & Suites 1050 Douglas Rd. and arrives in downtown Naperville at 10:00 A.M. for static display on Jackson St between Eagle St. and Main St. A limited number of emergency vehicles will be on display there until 2:00 P.M.

20th Annual Chicagoland Emergency Vehicle Show