The fire station in Champaign (IL) was hit by several bullets late Saturday night (Oct. 9), according to a report published by television station WCIA.

According to the report, the incident was first notice by firefighters as they responded to a call between 5 and 6 o’clock and spotted a hole in the garage door window and, upon further investigation, they noticed several other bullet marks on the building.

The television station reported no one was hurt in the incident and the gunfire, although is a little unsettling to those who are sworn to protect and serve the community, it did not affect response times or services provided by the station.

An investigation is underway to determine who fired shots at the firehouse and why, according to WCIA.

Facing an increase in call volume and shortage of staff, the city of Spokane’s ambulance service will now be allowed to give patients a ride without a paramedic on board. The city amended its contract last week with American Medical Response, the private company that provides ambulance transportation to patients within city borders, to be able to respond to low-level calls without a paramedic.
- PUB DATE: 10/12/2021 5:19:19 AM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review - Metered Site

Toyne—Mt. Morris (IL) Fire Protection District pumper. Spartan Metro Star MFD cab and chassis; Cummins L9 380-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,750-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon water tank; 25-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 2001 Class A foam system; Syntex 1,500-gallon portable tank. Dealer: Orin Snodgrass, Dinges Fire Company, Amboy, IL.

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