Illinois firefighters take third place in world competition

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Members of the Springfield Fire Department (SFD) are competing on the world stage.Several local firefighters are at the World Police and Fire Games.According to the Springfield 37 Firefighters Union, first responders from more than 70 countries are competing in the games.Springfield's firefighters -- Captain Bryce McCormick, Captain Eric Jaeger, Captain Phil Johnson and Captain Kainan Rinaberger -- took home third place in the team's ultimate firefighter event.
- PUB DATE: 7/27/202