The Waukegan Fire Department held a dedication and push-in ceremony today at the Waukegan National Airport for the new Rosenbauer Panther 6×6 ARFF, Engine 65.
Larry Shapiro photo
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The Wheeling Fire Department formally dedicated their new headquarters Station 24 on Saturday. They held a brief ceremony with a formal ribbon cutting performed by the village president and Esther Koeppen. Esther’s late husband was Bernhardt Koeppen who was the first full-time fire chief for the Wheeling Fire Department in 1969. The event was attended by many community members, local politicians and family members of fire department personnel. Also among the attendees was the Koeppen family which includes Arlington Heights Deputy Chief Kenneth Koeppen.
Wheeling Fire Chief Keith MacIsaac led the ceremonies. Larry Shapiro photo
Arlington Heights Deputy Chief Ken Koeppen attended the dedication which honored his late father. Larry Shapiro photo
Firefighters were joined by their families to help dedicate the station. Larry Shapiro photo
Esther Koeppen and Wheeling Village President Judy Abruscato cut the ribbon formally opening the new fire department headquarters. Larry Shapiro photo
The Wheeling Fire Department will be formally dedicating their new headquarters Station 24 tomorrow (Saturday, October 2, 2010) .
