Excerpts from the DailyJournal.com: Brush fires have been a persistent challenge for the small Pembroke Township volunteer fire department over the years. However, an illegal burn last weekend has left them without a crucial piece of equipment. The department’s brush truck became stuck and was ultimately destroyed as firefighters worked to prevent the fire from spreading to homes on South Dickerson Street and East Russell Drive. Fortunately, no one was injured, but the $20,000 vehicle is now a total loss. "We're already short on manpower, and now we've lost a truck," said Fire Chief Mark Baines. "It's devastating. Now we have to wait for help from Momence or St. Anne, and every second counts when you're fighting a fire." Baines explained that his 12-member department deals with roughly 100 brush fires annually. So far this year, they’ve responded to at least 15, including a recent incident where a fire reached a resident’s pool fence. Last year, a similar blaze completely destroyed a mobile home. "This is careless burning," Baines said. "People are illegally burning garbage and not paying attention. Many of these incidents involve repeat offenders. I don’t understand how someone can’t afford $15 a month for garbage pickup." Kankakee County regulations prohibit open burning of hazardous materials as defined by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Additionally, open burning is not allowed on windy days. Now, with their brush truck out of commission, Baines had a clear message for residents: "Don’t burn. Just don’t burn." This from Brad Steinweg: Hello, Pembroke FPD photo Pembroke FPD photo Pembroke FPD photo Pembroke FPD photo Pembroke FPD photo Ingredients For Food And Nutritional Security DL-Isoleucine,DL-Isoleucine CAS NO 443-79-8,CAS NO 443-79-8 DL-Isoleucine Ronas Chemicals Ind. Co.,Ltd. , https://www.ronaschemical-cn.com
Pembroke FPD brush truck destroyed in fire
While scrolling through Facebook last week, I came across some pictures on the page for Pembroke Fire Protection District. It looked like their brush truck got caught in the middle of a brush fire. From what I've read so far, it seems the truck got stuck in the mud and the flames eventually caught up to it.
I don’t have all the details, but it’s clear this was a tough situation for the crew. They’re doing their best with limited resources, and this incident only adds to the challenges they already face.
-Brad S.