Volunteer fire depts. on the front lines of raging fires in Central IL; it's not going unnoticed
Share and Follow


SIDNEY, Ill. (WCIA) — Field and equipment fires are a harsh reality for many Central Illinois farmers in this dry and hot time. Many of those fires are being fought by volunteer fire departments.

At one family farm, it’s not going unnoticed.

Last week, one Central Illinois farm had three equipment fires in the fields within three days.
Both Sidney’s and Homer’s volunteer fire departments responded to help put them out.

Kathy Schindler farms the land. She said as a thank you, she’ll be donating to the two fire houses.

“It gets my heart. These guys work so hard, and we need them, you know. They’re coming out, getting up there where there’s flames in the combine, where it’s dangerous, and we appreciate them so much,” Schindler said emotionally.

As field fires remain a high risk, she encouraged others who are able to also consider donating to their volunteer fire departments.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like

Cooler Breezes Ahead: Storm Team 3 Predicts Chilly Weather for Thursday and Halloween

SAVANNAH, Ga. () — On Wednesday afternoon, the weather presented a mix…

Rockledge Hospital Demolition Kicks Off: Detailed Timeline and Future Plans Revealed

ROCKLEDGE, Fla. – On Thursday, Orlando Health initiated the first phase of…

Beach Football Team Poised to Break 14-Year Playoff Absence

SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Beach High School football squad stands on the…

On-Duty EMT Faces Arrest for DUI: Georgia State Patrol Reports Shocking Incident

Editor’s Note: The headline of this article has been updated for clarity.…

Shocking Testimony: Teacher Recounts Harrowing Experience After Being Shot by 6-Year-Old Student

In a compelling testimony, a former Virginia educator recounted the harrowing day…

Beloved ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Child Star Passes Away: Tributes Pour In

In a poignant turn of events, Floyd Roger Myers Jr., once a…

Brace for Impact: Hurricane Melissa’s Destructive Path Heads Towards Bermuda

ORLANDO, Fla. – As Hurricane Melissa speeds northeastward over the Atlantic, its…

Justice Served: Abraham Family Reacts to Julio Bol’s Sentencing in High-Profile Case

A tragic hit-and-run incident in Urbana has concluded with a 30-year prison…