DeKalb, Illinois Fire Department news
The city of DeKalb has proposed a $3.6 million contract with local developer Irving Construction to build a fourth fire station on South Malta Road, documents show. A vote is expected at Monday's City Council meeting.
DeKalb firefighters were called to an electrical fire inside a Northern Illinois University building shortly before midnight Wednesday at Wirtz Hall, authorities said.
DeKalb firefighters responded to an electrical fire in the basement of a Northern Illinois University dormitory on Friday, authorities said.
A DeKalb resident suffered serious injuries Friday after the car they were driving collided head-on with a tree in DeKalb Township, authorities said.
Update: About 50% of the building that once housed Illini Tire Co. in DeKalb suffered severe damage from a late Tuesday night fire, authorities said Wednesday.
DeKalb County Crime Stoppers are seeking information for an ongoing police investigation after a fire reported at Suburban Apartments in unincorporated DeKalb, authorities said Friday.
DeKalb city leaders recently approved a development plan for a new fire station on South Malta Road, meant to help address emergency response times for south side residents.
Update: A Saturday fire at a DeKalb Wendy’s fast food restaurant caused an estimated $40,000 worth of damage and left the building temporarily uninhabitable, city officials said.
Fire Chief Mike Thomas said the need for a fourth fire station is evident and would allow for first responders to get to emergencies more quickly than they can right now. The plans next head to the DeKalb City Council for consideration, expected Feb. 12.
A garage fire in DeKalb Monday caused about $5,000 in damages, though authorities said they believe the incident was an accident.
The new three-year agreement, as authorized, provides for a number of changes, including an increase in the residency diameter, minimum station staffing and wages.
DeKalb police and firefighters hit the hardwood Monday to snag a victory over faculty from DeKalb School District 428 schools in a friendly game of basketball Monday.
DeKalb police and firefighters hit the hardwood Monday snagging a victory over faculty from DeKalb School District 428 schools in a friendly game of basketball. The annual charity event brought the community together to collect toy donations for children and families in need.
The DeKalb Fire Department recently announced its 27th annual Red Wreath Program, a holiday season campaign meant to encourage families to remember to put fire safety first this time of year.
Update: One DeKalb resident was displaced Sunday after a fire in their second-floor unit in The Terraces apartment complex at Annie Glidden Road and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, authorities said.