02/05/2026
Last evening at the Streator City Council Committee of the Whole meeting, several commendations were presented by the Streator Fire Department.
To Firefighter William Missel:
Firefighter Missel, while off duty, on two sperate occasions provided CPR to citizens suffering cardiac arrest until EMS arrived. Due to his quick actions, both individuals walked out of the hospital a few days later. On behalf of the City of Streator and the Fire Department, Firefighter Missel was awarded with the Lifesaving Medal.
To Telecommunicator Kiley Tilley:
Kiley is a telecommunicator for Vermillion Valley Dispatch (VCOM). On November 1, 2025 Kiley coached a pregnant female, who had called 911, through the successful delivery of the child prior to the arrival of EMS. Kiley’s calm professionalism in this situation lead to a successful outcome of the emergency. On behalf of the City of Streator and the Fire Department, Telecommunicator Kiley Tilly was awarded with a Baby Delivery Commendation Bar and a Challenge Coin from the Streator Fire Department.
On the morning of January 7, 2025, the Streator Fire Department was dispatched to 43 Staton Place for a structure fire with people trapped. Just prior to the Fire Department’s arrival additional information was provided that the victims were on the second floor of the home. On arrival, the crews found a large amount of smoke and fire visible from the first floor. Crews began placing ladders to the second-floor windows to perform a rescue operation known as vent-enter-search. The residents were quickly located and assisted down a ladder. At the same time crew members began attacking the fire. On behalf of the City of Streator, a Unit Commendation Bar was awarded for the collective highly commendable performance of their duties to:
Captain Fred McClellan
Captain Bryan Park
Captain Tim Redd
Firefighter Billy Missel
Lieutenant Jeff Aredell
Lieutenant Ed Levy
We commend all for their outstanding work!
