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Kankakee honors dispatchers and firefighters after Dec. 29 rescue; mayor announces APBA championships through 2029
Summary
Chief LaRoche and the city recognized telecommunicator Rachel Barber and multiple firefighters for their roles in a Dec. 29 house fire rescue that removed four residents; Mayor Curtis also announced Kankakee will host APBA national championships through 2029.
Kankakee City Council used part of its Feb. 2 meeting to recognize the city’s emergency responders and to share positive tourism news.
Chief LaRoche told the council that on Dec. 29 the dispatch center received a report of a structure fire at 1361 South Kensington with occupants trapped on the second floor. Telecommunicator Rachel Barber handled the call and relayed critical information to responding units, Chief LaRoche said, and ambulance and engine crews performed immediate size-up and victim removal. Chief LaRoche said…
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