October 08, 2024

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Streator Fire Department welcomes new firefighter

Department introduces Andrew Cooke, a Harvard native and son of a firefighter

By Bill Freskos

New firefighter Andrew Cooke poses with Chief Gary Bird following his welcome to the Streator Fire Department. — New Streator firefighter Andrew Cooke poses with Fire Chief Gary Bird on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, following his welcome to the Streator Fire Department. (Photo Provided by Streator Fire Department)

October 08, 2024 at 6:04 pm CDT

The Streator Fire Department welcomed Andrew Cooke as its newest firefighter on Tuesday morning.

Originally from Harvard, Illinois, Cooke is the son of a firefighter, the fire department said.