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Urbana honors firefighters: lieutenant promoted and crews commended for two rescues
City of Urbana City Council and Committee of the Whole · December 16, 2025
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Summary
The City of Urbana held a promotion and badge‑pinning for Lieutenant Matthew Ritchie and publicly recognized multiple fire department members for two high‑risk rescues earlier in 2025, including a ladder rescue on June 19 and a high‑angle rescue July 24 at Florida Avenue Residence Hall.
The City of Urbana recognized the promotion of Matthew Ritchie to lieutenant in a badge‑pinning and oath‑taking ceremony and publicly commended multiple firefighters for two high‑risk rescues that occurred earlier in 2025.
Officials described the June 19 incident as a ladder rescue…
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