Firefighters in Dolton, Illinois, protest over unsafe equipment and eligibility of fire chief

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date April 6, 2026, 11 p.m.
Last Updated April 6, 2026, 11 p.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/firefighters-dolton-illinois-protest-unsafe-equipment-eligibility-of-fire-chief/

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Firefighters in Dolton, Illinois, protested on Monday, saying that their equipment is unsafe and their chief isn't qualified. The union representing those firefighters raised serious concerns about safety and competency at the top of the department. Meanwhile, the village said this is all about a r...