Anybody else miss those summer staples like Ice Cream trucks, Pool Days, Lemonade stands, water balloons, or running barefoot to see a fire engine!
Ok Maybe the last one isnt a staple. But we still miss seeing everyone. Don't forget you can always come tour a fire station!
Today marks the beginning of Fire Prevention week. Celebrate with us and come down to the parade which starts at 1pm @ Franklin park Fire prevention week always falls on the week that holds october 8th, the day the Chicago Fire started. #fireprevention#firesafety
Not only do our firefighters look pretty in pink and are SUPER excited to wear their new shirts but they want to remind everyone that October is breast cancer awareness month. Remember that early detection is the key to survival.
Not only do our firefighters look pretty in pink and are SUPER excited to wear their new shirts but they want to remind everyone that October is breast cancer awareness month. Remember that early detection is the key to survival.
Mikey on Engine 4 wants you! To apply for the Bloomington Fire Department. If you are a paramedic or currently in a paramedic class, apply now at https://t.co/vi4RvG7WwW or check out our test at https://t.co/NX4EIDVLh0
Today is a special day as we celebrate our newest probationary member, Coty Tyner. Coty graduated from the NIPSTA fire academy this afternoon, after 9 intense weeks.
The second portion of the Bloomington Fire Department's testing process is now open. Go to https://t.co/qw5faKP3bO and sign up for a testing time now. We are looking to take on 7 new FF/PM's this year, with another 20 potential slots soon. This is definitely the list to get on!
Crews worked a car fire earlier today along the highway following a Collision. Thankfully no one was reportedly hurt.
This was a dual response with Bloomington Township Fire Protection District
Last night we responded to a downed tree limb on Lincoln St that took down a power line. The reason this is news worthy is that this tree is one of the oldest in Bloomington. As the story goes Abraham Lincoln stood by this tree and spoke on one of his trips through Bloomington.
Congratulations to Firefighter/Paramedic Eric Hall on 8 Years with the Bloomington Fire Department. Eric was also recently appointed as Local 49's Union President. He selflessly puts in a lot of volunteer hours in this role so please help us congratulate him on his time served!
Please help us congratulate 4 August Anniversaries
Captain Chaon With 24 Years
Captain Langellier with 16 Years
Engineer White with 16 Years
Firefighter/Paramedic Moran with 12 Years
#TYFYS
Scott's law has two major points
1. Pull Over (in this instance that was easy because they had a big red truck blocking the road)
2. SLOW DOWN!
Please Please Please follow these two simple rules
Scott's law has two major points
1. Pull Over (in this instance that was easy because they had a big red truck blocking the road)
2. SLOW DOWN!
Please Please Please follow these two simple rules
A fire earlier this year was potentially caused by a faulty dehumidifier. In 2013 many brands were recalled for causing fires and its not too late to replace yours
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