Working fire in Chicago, 5-22-17

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On May 22, 2017, the 23rd Battalion of the Chicago Fire Department responded to a Still Alarm at 88th and Eberhart due to a reported house fire. Engine Company 8

Large mulch fire in McCook, 12-28-13 (more)

Here's a rewritten and expanded version of the original content, written in a more natural, human-like tone with added context to meet the 500-character requirement: --- This message comes from Josh Boyajian: "Here are some photos I took of the new 6-7-6 engine working at a mulch fire in M

Buffalo Grove FD open house 9-21-13

Larry Shapiro captured a series of memorable moments from the Buffalo Grove Fire Department's open house on Saturday, September 21st. The event brought together families and fire safety enthusiasts for an exciting day filled with hands-on experiences and educational demonstrations. Among the h

Fatal house fire in Tinley Park 7-5-13

The Chicago Tribune reports that a tragic house fire in Tinley Park today resulted in the death of an elderly woman. According to officials, the incident occurred on Friday morning at a condo complex located on the 6200 block of Pine Trail Lane. Assistant Fire Chief Thomas Slepski stated that

Still & Box Alarm fire in Chicago, 7-1-17 (more)

Additional photos from Tim Olk capturing the Still & Box Alarm fire in Chicago on July 1, 2017. These images provide a powerful visual record of firefighters working tirelessly to contain the blaze in a junkyard setting.

Still & Box Alarm fire in Chicago, 7-1-17 (more)

Additional photos from Tim Olk capturing the Still & Box Alarm fire in Chicago on July 1, 2017. These images provide a powerful visual record of the intense firefighting efforts at a junkyard site.

Buffalo Grove FD open house 9-21-13

On Saturday, September 21st, Larry Shapiro captured a series of memorable moments from the Buffalo Grove Fire Department's open house. The event offered families a unique opportunity to explore emergency vehicles, meet firefighters, and experience hands-on demonstrations. Among the highlights

Fatal house fire in Tinley Park 7-5-13

The Chicago Tribune reports that a tragic house fire in Tinley Park today claimed the life of an elderly woman. According to officials, the incident occurred on Friday morning at a condo complex located on the 6200 block of Pine Trail Lane. Assistant Fire Chief Thomas Slepski stated that the f

Chicago 2-11 and then 3-11 Alarm fires, 10-20-15 (part 5)

CFD radio traffic from the 2:11 and 3:11 alarm fires at Harry’s Lumber on October 20, 2015

  • "Radio traffic 2:11 and 3:11 – 6220 Northwest Highway – October 20, 2015 – Part 1"

Spring Car Maintenance

April is National Car Care Month, and spring is the ideal time to give your vehicle some much-needed attention. After enduring harsh winter conditions—snow, ice, road salt, and freezing temperatures—it's easy to overlook the fact that your car may need a thorough check-up. As we s

Spring Car Maintenance

April is National Car Care Month, and spring is the ideal time to give your vehicle some much-needed attention! After enduring harsh winter conditions—snow, ice, salt, and freezing temperatures—your car may be in need of a thorough check-up. As we enjoy the warmer weather and safe