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South Beloit Fire Department news

Excerpts from wifr.com:

It’s taken over a decade to accomplish a million-dollar, one year agreement to share emergency services between the City of Beloit and the town of South Beloit, after the South Beloit city council approved an agreement in March between the cross-state line communities letting the Town of Beloit manage and staff its fire department.

Over the years the South Beloit department has been struggling due to recruitment and scheduling struggles: the city offered part-time positions but couldn’t maintain a full-time station.

With the agreement: nine full-time crew members will work the South Beloit Fire Department. That full-time, 24/7 employment sits at the center of the Illinois city pursuing the deal.

As the July agreement kicks off, an official start for the Town of Beloit’s management isn’t clear.

The city will keep its fire inspection bureau and department administrator; those positions are part-time.

The Town of Beloit wasn’t the only community South Beloit considered for its agreement. 

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South Beloit Fire Department news

Excerpts from wifr.com:

Funeral arrangements for a 54-year-old South Beloit firefighter have been released.

According to an obituary for Anthony Cellitti, a Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at the McCorkle Funeral Home, 767 North Blackhawk Blv., Rockton.

Since Cellitti’s death on Dec. 2, fire departments across northern Illinois have poured out their hearts for both his family and co-workers at the South Beloit fire station.

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New engine for South Beloit (more)

From the Chief Dan Zerfass, South Beloit Fire Department:

Some newer photos to go with the post from last week at Macqueen’s Dealership.  The rig is being outfitted and training next week, with hopes of being in service April 1st

2021 Pierce Saber fire engine

Bob Schultz photo

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New engine for South Beloit

From Randy Buttliere:

2021 Saber pumper, 1500-GPM Waterous, 750-gallon tank, 450 Cummins
Stock engine = Quick delivery
Roof was wrapped black and extra emergency lights and brow lights were added
2021 Pierce Saber fire engine

Randy Buttliere photo

2021 Pierce Saber fire engine

Randy Buttliere photo

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