Kankakee Township Fire Protection District

Storm update:
Several homes and business have been completely destroyed in the Kankakee Township Fire District following last night's tornado with dozens more damaged. Our hearts go out to the families affected by this tragedy.

As of this morning only 2 minor injuries were reported from the storm.

Homes and businesses that are no longer habitable have had the gas meter turned off with the goal of removing any addional hazards and risks for injuries.

Comed will be working around the clock to restore power but it will take time, so please be patient and allow them plenty of room to work.

If you do not live in a house that was affected by the storm we ask that you PLEASE stay away from the area and allow the crews and homeowners to work!!

Please follow the Kankakee County Sheriff's Office page for addional updates on plans moving forward.

A special thank you to Otto Fire Protection District, Papineau Fire District, Limestone Township Fire Protection District, Reddick Fire Protection District, Kancomm, and the Kankakee County Sheriff's Department for all of your help during this disaster!

Kankakee Township after this evenings serve storms the Kankakee Township Fire Protection will remain out until the morning hours helping those in need. Due to the weather that has occurred 911 KanCom is being overwhelmed with calls so please only call 911 for emergencies, utilize the non emergency number if there is a need.

Gone but never forgotten.
The lives you touched and the memories you made will always be felt in and around the fire departments in Kankakee County but especially in your house at Kankakee Township Fire.

February 7, 2008 - LODD
Chief Matthew Hubly, 43
Kankakee Township Fire Protection District. IL
On February 1st Matthew had been shoveling snow at the fire station prior to attending a meeting regarding fire protection at an industrial facility. At the facility he became warm and diaphoretic. The Assistant Chief convinced him to let him take him to the hospital, but he became unresponsive before leaving the facility. He was transported to Provena St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee where he arrived in full cardiac arrest. He was revived but succumbed to his injuries six days later.