Dewitt County EMS

06/18/2026

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Gus and his family along with the members of the Bloomington Fire Department as they deal with this difficult time. Gus know your dad was an amazing guy that always had a smile on his face and was so incredibly proud of you!!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF CAPTAIN JAMES SCHREIBER

June 17, 2026

Bloomington Fire Department Mourns the Loss of a Dedicated Member

With profound sadness, the Bloomington Fire Department announces the sudden off-duty passing of Captain James Schreiber on Monday, June 15, 2026. Captain Schreiber was a pillar of our department and an invaluable member of our fire service family. His loss is deeply felt by every member of the Bloomington Fire Department and the community he served with distinction.

Career & Service
Captain Schreiber began his distinguished career with the Bloomington Fire Department on March 10, 1997. He was promoted to Engineer on November 1, 2008, and to Captain on June 14, 2019 — a role in which he led his crew with wisdom, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to public safety for over 29 years of service.

Commendations & Awards
Captain Schreiber was the proud recipient of the following: Life Saving Award | Unit Citation Award | Chief’s Vision Award | Advanced Education Award

Statement from Fire Chief Cory Matheny
“Captain James Schreiber was the very definition of what it means to serve. For over 29 years, he showed up for this department, for his crew, and for the citizens of Bloomington with integrity and heart. On behalf of the entire Bloomington Fire Department, I extend my deepest condolences to James’s family and to every member of this department who is grieving alongside them. His memory will live on in everything we do.”
— Fire Chief Cory Matheny, Bloomington Fire Department

Funeral Arrangements
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Carmody Flynn Funeral Home in Bloomington, IL. Visitation is Friday, June 19, 2026, from 4 pm to 7 pm. Funeral service is Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 10 am. The department asks the community to keep Captain Schreiber’s family in their thoughts and prayers.
Captain James Schreiber’s presence will be sorely missed. He was a valued member of this department and a true public servant. May he rest in eternal peace.
CONTACT: Captain Frank Friend-Public Information Officer
[email protected]
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06/05/2026

Thank you OSF Life Flight for your help on a scene flight yesterday. We always appreciate your help and ensuring the patient gets to the highest level of care available.

05/30/2026

Our crews had a great time out at Farmer City Heritage Days last night! They had a great rodeo with a great crowd and the crew got to meet Lakeview after they performed. We are ready for another great night there again tonight.

05/27/2026

Are you looking for a place to start your career as a Paramedic, we might just be your place.

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

As EMS Week wrapped up yesterday we want to give a big shout out to our amazing team. We are very thankful to have the team that we do. You all make a true difference in so many lives throughout the year. Day in and day out you are there to answer the call for the county and surrounding areas. You are there to ensure the patients are getting treatment they need and are getting to where they need to be. Thank You for always being there and being a great team!

05/21/2026

We are beyond grateful for all of the amazing members of our team. This year alone they have logged 142,966 miles driven so far. While this is a lot of miles it is all in part of ensuring we can get patients to where they need to go. Thank you to our dedicated team for making that happen!!