It's been about a two-year process, but on Monday, city leaders broke ground on a new fire station located on South 13th Street, just off East Clark Trail.
HERRIN, IL (WSIL) --Â We're learning more about the construction of the new fire department.
A local fire chief explains what to keep fire hazards in mind as summer gets off to a dry start.
City officials in Herrin said to reduce the community's "ever-increasing tax burden," they have entered into Pension Obligations Bonds.
-It's Burn Awareness Week and this year, the American Burn Association wants to remind everyone about dangers in the kitchen, and with the daily task of cooking, many forget how easy it is to get burned.
Decorating for Halloween can be fun, but you have to keep fire safety in mind.
Local firefighters have returned from helping with Hurricane Ida cleanup efforts.
Chief Priddy says to thank Amelia, the Herrin Fire Department will give her a ride to school in one of their fire trucks.
Recent reports of electric vehicle fires in Texas, California and other parts of the country have made their way into firefighter publications and training programs.
We are just a couple of days away from Thanksgiving and families around our region are preparing for their annual Thanksgiving meal.