
The city of Vermilion’s Fire Station 1, 1041 Douglas Street, suffered damage Monday night, November 28 when Fire Marshal Rodney Johnston experienced a health incident when arriving at the station for weekly training, the city reported on its Facebook page.
Johnston apparently lost control of his vehicle and crashed through the front doors of the station. Firefighters and officers already on station quickly responded. Johnston was conscious and was transported to Mercy Hospital by ambulance.
“I am grateful that there were no other injuries and Rodney Johnston will receive treatment for a heart condition,” Vermilion Mayor Jim Forthofer said in the Facebook post. “I was also overwhelmed by the VFD and VPD staff at the scene who expressed sincere concern for their long-time colleague. We all wish Fire Marshal Johnston a quick recovery.”