Decatur firefighters extinguish vacant house fire; officials investigating
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DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Decatur’s Fire Department has marked a significant milestone with the promotion of its newest Captain.

On Wednesday, the department announced through Facebook that Tina German-Roberts has been elevated to the rank of Captain. Her advancement is noteworthy, as she becomes the first woman to hold this position in the department’s history.

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