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Kankakee introduces four new firefighters after nearly two-year hiring gap
Kankakee City Council · January 6, 2026
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Summary
Chief LaRoche introduced four new firefighters — Martin Gonzalez, Javier Rodriguez, Abraham Hurtado and David Gilbert — on Jan. 5, noting hires restore the department toward its authorized strength and that one new engine arrives in April.
KANKAKEE — The Kankakee Fire Department on Jan. 5 introduced four newly hired firefighters, marking the department's first set of hires in nearly two years.
Chief LaRoche told the council the department added Martin Gonzalez, Javier Rodriguez, Abraham Hurtado and David Gilbert. He said Gonzalez joined as an…
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