Tinley Fire Training In Search And Rescue At Metra Station Tuesday

TINLEY PARK, IL — The Tinley Park Fire Department will be out and training at the Oak Park Avenue Metra Station Tuesday, Feb. 27.

The Search and Rescue Strike Team will use the North commuter lot, and will be in the area from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Village officials said Friday. Signs will be posted alerting people to the exercise.

This team is made up of fire departments across northern Illinois that specialize in locating missing people. The team utilizes drones, K-9s and an ATV in the field when searching for a missing person. The team trains twice a month to ensure members are regularly practicing their skills, Village officials said.