In addition to supporting co-workers, many other personality traits are needed for a career in EMS. Among them are problem solving, flexibility, adaptability, compassion, empathy and teamwork.
Several awards went out before the group announced it had raised $406,796 for organizations in the community.
Juvenile, who escaped prior to firefighters’ arrival, was transported to CGH Medical Center, evaluated and released.
The northbound lanes of First Avenue between West Seventh Street and West Fifth Street will be closed for approximately two to three weeks while new water mains are installed.
Dixon senior Ava Valk, who had a triple, double, single and drove in a run in the Duchesses’ 7-2 win over Byron, is the Sauk Valley Media Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here is her Q&A with Shaw Media Group Editor Joshua Welge.
A dog was removed from the residence and given oxygen at the scene by firefighters until it was picked up by Animal Control. The dog survived, said Cory Law, Whiteside County Health Department assistant director of public health.
OSF Life Flight, in business in Illinois since 1984, makes more than 1,800 flights a year. It has made more than 10 from the area since opening locally.
Two Dixon city firefighters are going the extra mile to protect their community and build up the next generation of firefighters by teaching classes at the Illinois Fire Service Institute.
One local fire district offers help after traumatic calls.