Andrew Neargarder

"... that the St. Francis Fire Department burned down onc abandoned home in thc past week for practice. “They were really shook up," Vretenar said, referring to neighbors. Fire Chief Andrew Neargarder said no more homes would be burned and apologized to residents for lhe inconvenience. But he defended thc burning. “Live fire training is very beneficial for our department," Neargarder said, adding that the department seldom had that opportunity. “For some of our newer men, this was the first time they were able to go through smoke and heat." Residents ..."

"... the roof caved in, fire officials sald. The fire at 4200 S. Nevada Ave. started at ln the attic near the front of the building, St, Francis Fire Chief Andrew Neargarder said. “It was burning pretty good when I arrived. Flames were coming through the roof, then she (the roof) just opened up," Neargarder said. The company, located ln an industrial park, employs 11 fulltime and two parttime employees, fire officials said. Although the cause for the blaze was not Immediately known, Neargarder said arson was not suspected. Boyle puts Dahmer case, death threats behind him Janz From lia “With most people, lt might take you five minutes, lt might take you five ..."

"... as far back as mack's records go women made up 10% I: St. Francis panel appoints fire chief Sl. Frands Ona unanimous the Police and Fire Commission has appointed Andrew Neargarder to replace Robert Schwingle as the city's fire chief. Neargarder, 46, is a fire inspector for the State Af lumbis fire marshal's office. He ■Jas chief in Zion, IU., for ..."

"... the root caved ln, fire officials sald. The fire at 4200 S. Nevada Ave. started at in the attic near the front of the building, St. .Francis Fire Chief Andrew Neargarder said, "It was burning pretty good when I arrived. Flames were coming through the roof, then she (the roof) just opened up," Neargarder said. The company, located ln an Industrial park, employs 11 fulltime and two parttime employees, fire officials sald. Although the cause for the blaze was not immediately known, Neargarder said arson was not suspected. Boyle puts Dahmer case, death threats behind him Janz From lia “With most people, it might take you five minutes, lt might take you five ..."