Woodstock Fire/Rescue District is buying a new ladder truck, but don’t expect to see it on the streets anytime soon.“The lead time is 21 to 24 months before we see […]
By Eileen Millardnews@thewoodstockindependent.comWhat steps can people take to help themselves or others in a medical emergency?Firefighter-paramedics at the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District are experts in that area. And they get lots […]
Staff ReportNews@thewoodstockindependent.comComEd crews were still working Friday afternoon to restore electrical power in Woodstock that had been knocked out by Wednesday night’s ice storm.Classes were called off in School District […]
Firefighter to be hired for fire/rescue districtHiring a full-time firefighter/paramedic will keep the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District staff of full-timers at 40.The Board of Trustees last week directed the Board of […]
After the sudden retirement last month of the chief of the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District, the command structure has had a cascade of new appointments.Chief Mike Hill retired at a meeting […]
Staff Reportnews@thewoodstockindependent.comChristmas came a day early for a Lake in the Hills man who narrowly escaped serious injury when a train smashed into his car as he stood nearby.The accident […]
Contest for D-200 Board of Education, not for WFRD trusteesFor the first time since 2017, Woodstock School District 200 will have a contested race for the Board of Trustees.Gina Willard […]
Staff Reportnews@the woodstockindependent.com More than a dozen people have been honored for saving a Woodstock neighbor.They were part of a team of people – from ordinary citizens to trained medical workers […]
Recovery crews from Chicago Water & Fire Restoration were on the scene of Green Garden Chinese restaurant Tuesday afternoon after a morning accident closed the business.Yellow tape blocked off the […]
Adding a 40th firefighter paramedic will address multiple issues for the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District, Chief Mike Hill said.One firefighter is off work for what might be a lengthy medical leave, […]
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