A Wisconsin woman was arrested last week and charged with a felony for allegedly striking a Richmond firefighter-paramedic in the groin. Kelly L. Ezelle, 48, of the N1200 block of Cedar Road in Pell Lake, Wisconsin, was charged with one count of aggravated battery to an emergency worker, a Class 3 felony. A criminal complaint […]
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Lake County firefighter who was critically injured in motorcycle crash is improving, fiancé says
A Winthrop Harbor firefighter, who is the father of three kids, is “doing well” and was able to take a few steps on Tuesday following a motorcycle crash that left him with critical injuries, his fiancé said. Ayman Reffat, who is a Kenosha, Wisconsin resident, was on his way to his shift at the Winthrop […]
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Lake County firefighter in critical condition after motorcycle crash on his way to work
A fundraiser has been started for a Winthrop Harbor firefighter — a father to three children — that was struck by an SUV while riding his motorcycle to work on Saturday. He sustained critical injuries. Ayman Reffat, who is a Kenosha, Wisconsin resident, was on his way to his shift at the Winthrop Harbor Fire […]
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Firefighter injured, family dog missing after well-engulfed house fire in Cary
The state fire marshal was called to assist with the investigation into a well-engulfed house fire in Cary Monday morning that left a firefighter injured and a family dog missing. The Cary Fire Protection District responded around 6:39 a.m. Monday to the 500 block of Holly Lynn Drive for a report of a structure fire. […]
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Firefighter injured after fire leaves Buffalo Grove home uninhabitable
One firefighter was injured after a house fire in Buffalo Grove which left the residence uninhabitable Monday afternoon, fire officials said. The Buffalo Grove Fire Department responded around 12:03 p.m. Monday to the 600 block of Patton Drive for a report of a structure fire. Police officers were first at the scene and reported seeing […]
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Firefighter injured while battling house fire in Algonquin
A firefighter was injured while battling a fire at a home in Algonquin Tuesday evening that left the residence with significant damage. The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District responded around 9:05 p.m. Tuesday to the 2200 block of Tahoe Parkway in Algonquin for a reported structure fire. Fire crews arrived in five minutes […]
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Off-duty firefighter injured after being struck by hit-and-run vehicle in Libertyville
Police located a car that struck and injured an off-duty firefighter in Libertyville Friday evening. The Libertyville Police Department and Libertyville Fire Department responded around 8 p.m. Friday to the area of Milwaukee Avenue and School Street for a report of a hit-and-run crash. An off-duty Libertyville firefighter was crossing the street after having dinner […]
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Over $10,000 raised for Gurnee firefighter whose home was destroyed in fire
Over $10,000 has been raised for a Gurnee firefighter who responded Thursday to his own house fire that left his mother and another firefighter injured. “We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude for the support that our brother Bob Davidson has experienced from many people in and out of the Firefighting community,” said Tony […]
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Firefighter, resident injured after garage fire in Crystal Lake
A firefighter and a resident suffered minor injuries after a fire caused $50,000 in damage to a garage in Crystal Lake Monday evening. The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department responded to the 1300 block of Gardina Vista Street around 11:15 p.m. Monday after a resident called 911 reporting a structure fire. Crystal Lake Deputy Fire […]