Cause still undetermined in downtown Whiting fire

WHITING | The cause of the fire that destroyed a building on 119th Street in downtown Whiting is still undetermined, the city's fire chief said.

2 Whiting businesses face cleanup after weekend fire

WHITING | Two businesses to the east of the building that caught fire Sunday in downtown Whiting are temporarily closed for cleanup after sustaining smoke and water damage.

Whiting firefighters work to contain hot spots in downtown building

WHITING | Firefighters worked to eliminate hot spots Monday in a downtown Whiting building that caught fire Sunday night, displacing residents and closing a portion of 119th Street.

New radios enhance communications

WHITING | The Whiting Fire Department recently received a $23,616 Federal Emergency Management Agency grant to purchase 20 portable P25 digital radios.

Whiting firefighters receive FEMA grant for new radios

WHITING | The Whiting Fire Department has received a federal grant to buy 20 portable radios.

Whiting announces Fire Prevention Week coloring contest winners

WHITING | The Whiting Fire Department, in conjunction with the School City of Whiting, sponsored a poster contest for Third and Fourth graders, and an Essay contest for Fifth Graders to promote Fire Prevention Week.

Whiting Fire Department begins hydrant testing

WHITING | The Whiting Fire Department will begin testing fire hydrants on Sunday Evening, September 9, 2012. Testing will continue Monday, September 10, 2012 through Sunday, September 16, 2012, between the hours of 10 AM and 5 PM.

Whiting firefighters honored for saving woman's life

St. Catherine Hospital staff and physicians recently recognized Whiting firefighter/paramedics Dan Banik and Tim Golubic at a breakfast celebrating the accreditation of the hopital's chest pain center.

Whiting firefighters honored for saving woman's life

Two Whiting Fire Department paramedics cared for an East Chicago woman recently while on a mutual aid call. Pictured from left to right are Dr. Jay Pandhi, of St. Catherine Hospital; Whiting Fire Department Basic Advanced EMT Tim Golubic, the patient Lucy Guzman, Whiting Fire Department Basi…