Peoria Fire Chief Shawn Sollberger

The Peoria Fire Department is launching a new apprenticeship program aimed at growing interest in firefighting careers among teenagers and young adults.

Shawn Sollberger is officially Peoria's new fire chief after serving in an interim capacity since Jim Bachman retired on March 19.

The Peoria Fire Department's hazardous materials team has some new tools in its arsenal.

The Peoria Fire Department tallied a six-figure expense in responding to the grain bin explosion at the BioUrja ethanol plant last month.

A fire station on Peoria’s north side is now able to provide upgraded emergency medical services, leaving the city with just one station still lacking the capability.