The Churubusco fire department held their annual elections of officers and awarded firefighters for their dedication and heroism.

On June 1 of this year, local resident Chad Tucker was having some trouble breathing and was being driven to the hospital by his wife when they decided to stop by the fire station to have him checked out.

Within minutes of their arrival Tucker had a heart attack and had to be resuscitated not once, but twice by firefighters and paramedics in the parking lot. Continue Reading

This was created some time ago, but we’ve just found out we have the ability to embed. So risking my neck I thought I’d take a chance and post it here for everyone to see.

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There is nothing more precious than seeing a child’s face light up when they get the gift of all gifts from the Man In Red. This year fire chief Roger Bennett got just that, but it didn’t come from Santa. Apparently one of the firefighters thought a Snuggie would be a great gift. Bennett ended up with it.

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Firefighters, family members, children and yes even Santa showed up for a great dinner, companionship, food and fun Saturday December 5th at the American Legion in downtown Churubusco.

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Firefighter of the Year

For 6 years now, the department has been handing out awards for amazing rescues, life saving skills and of course, firefighter of the year. Each year, the committee bases their decision on things such as dedication, personality, attitude and the drive for the person(s) to go the extra mile.
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Volunteer firefighters often times hold down full-time jobs and even volunteer their services to their country. Shortly after 9/11 one of our own was sent overseas to protect our great country and these firefighters gathered to help remind him of home and that we were thinking of him.

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