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Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Urbana Fire Department honors 6 first responders for life-saving efforts
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Six first responders received an EMS award from the Urbana Fire Department for their response to a male in cardiac arrest in April. These first responders with the following agencies received this award from the Urbana Fire Department: Engine 252: Lt. Josh Ingold, Austin Upton, Firefighter Nick Walker Medic 225: Medic Calvin Larrison, Medic Chris Brown Champaign County Sheriff's Office: Derek Rasmussen University of Illinois names computer scientist, Wisconsin provost as new Chancellor On April 1 at approximately 10:30 p.m., Engine 252 and Medic 225 were dispatched to a medical emergency involving a male in cardiac arrest. Upon arrival, the Champaign County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) was already performing CPR. Engine 252 personnel quickly deployed the cardiac monitor, which revealed the patient was in ventricular fibrillation (V-fib). One shock was delivered, and CPR resumed as the LUCAS device was applied for continuous compressions. An IV was also established. Medic 225 then arrived on scene, and both crews worked together to deliver advanced cardiac life support. After aggressive resuscitative efforts, return of 'spontaneous circulation (ROSC)' was achieved on scene. 'His memory will live in every round that we fight': Champaign boxing gym remembers teen killed in car vs. train accident The patient was then transported to Carle Foundation Hospital for further care. 'Thanks to the fast actions and teamwork of CCSO, Engine 252, Medic 225, this patient was given the best possible chance at survival,' the City of Urbana Fire Department said in a Facebook post. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Urbana Fire Department responds to house fire
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Roughly 20 Urbana Fire Department personnel responded to a house fire Friday evening. At approximately 6:27 p.m., the Urbana Fire Department responded to the report of a working structure fire in the 1700 block of E Mumford Drive. Engine 252 was the first unit to arrive on scene. Urbana man charged with hate crime on U of I campus following erratic behavior Upon arrival, firefighters came across active flames on the outside of the residence. The occupant of the house was trying to put out the fire with a garden hose. Fire crews immediately began extinguishing efforts on the exterior of the home. All of the residents safely left the building before the department arrived on scene. According to Deputy Chief Steve Doggett, approximately 20 department personnel members responded to this incident. The firefighters worked quickly to put out the fire, perform a thorough search of the house, check for fire extension into the interior and attic, and secure all utilities. The fire was brought under control within 10 minutes of firefighter arrival. No injuries were reported in this incident. Additionally, an investigation done by the Urbana Fire Department's Fire Investigation Team determined the cause of the fire to be accidental. Damage estimates are still pending at this time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- General
- Yahoo
UPDATE: All clear issued for ‘gas odor' on U of I campus
Update: 3:02 p.m. CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The University of Illinois Police Department said the 'emergency has ended' and that it is 'safe to resume regular activities' after an Illini-Alert was issued Thursday afternoon. The Urbana Fire Department investigated several buildings after they received reports of a gas odor on the northeast side of campus. The Urbana Fire Department told UIPD they did not find a threat to the campus community's safety. The all-clear Illini-Alert was issued just before 3 p.m. CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Urbana Fire Department is actively responding to a call reporting a 'gas odor' on the University of Illinois campus. According to an Illini-Alert sent out to the campus community, the reports said the gas odor is coming from the northeast area of campus. Firefighters from across the Midwest come together in Vermilion Co. in first-of-its-kind forum A spokesperson for the University of Illinois Police Department said the fire department is checking multiple buildings, but so far, 'a life-safety threat has not been identified.' WCIA reached out to the Urbana Fire Department for more information and is waiting to hear back. WCIA will update this situation as more information becomes available. This is a developing story. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
