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EMT extrication training 05/11/13

Extrication training for EMT class MAY 11 - Members of several area fire departments participated in the Quad 2 academy EMT class extrication training this past weekend in Grayslake. Antioch Squad 212 crew helped guide the students in the finer points of vehicle extrication. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Station 1 driveway project complete MAY 08 - Many thanks to the Village of Antioch and especially the public works crew under Director Dennis Heimbrodt for their awesome work to replace the front driveway at fire station 1. Because of the efforts we were able to complete this much needed project ahead of schedule and way under our estimated budget cost. Kudos!... (Full Story & Photos)

pouring the new driveway

training 042913 with 75 ft Quint

Fire apparatus demo and fire training MAY 01 - Tuesday evening April 29th crews had the good fortune to experience live fire training and evaluate a 75 ft. Quint in operation. Many thanks to Jefferson Fire and Safety that stopped on their way back from FDIC to demonstrate the awesome capabilities of the Rosenbauer truck.... (Full Story & Photos)

Record flooding creates challenges APRIL 23 - The Chain of Lakes experienced its worst flooding levels in the Antioch area since 1960. Many neighborhoods and homes became uninhabitable. A 92 year old resident of Venn Road had to be evacuated from his flooded residence with help from the crew of Engine 211 on Saturday April 20th.... (Full Story & Photos)

Eldery resident evacuated from flooded home

Kenosha Engine

Training with Kenosha Fire Department APRIL 23 - The Antioch Fire Department had the pleasure of hosting our neighbors of the Kenosha, WI Fire Department for live fire training exercises this past Friday April 19th. Several recruits from their fire academy, under the direction of Training Division Chief Philip Johnson, enjoyed the opportunity to exeperince some realistic fire situations at our training site. Congratulations to the Kenosha candidates ... (Full Story & Photos)

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