From the Fire Service, Inc. Facebook page:

Congratulations and thank you to Chief Mike Baker, Deputy Chief Bill Wagner, and the Buffalo Grove Fire Department's apparatus committee for their recent acquisition of a brand-new E-ONE Typhoon eMAX rescue pumper! This is the…

The St. Anne Fire Protection District in Kankakee County responded to a three-alarm house fire today, January 27, 2019, at 12750 E 7000 S Road. The incident took place in an area without access to fire hydrants, forcing firefighters to implement a water tender shuttle operation with approximate…

From the Fire Service, Inc. Facebook page:

Congratulations and thank you to Chief Mike Baker, Deputy Chief Bill Wagner, and the apparatus committee of the Buffalo Grove Fire Department for their recent acquisition of a brand-new E-ONE Typhoon eMAX rescue pumper. This i…

The St. Anne Fire Protection District in Kankakee County responded to a three-alarm house fire today, January 27, 2019, at the address 12750 E 7000 S Road. The incident occurred in an area without access to fire hydrants, forcing firefighters to rely on a water tender shuttle with approximately…

From Jimmy Bolf: A third alarm house fire broke out in Lake Villa, IL on March 19, 2024. The scene was intense, with multiple units responding to contain the blaze. Firefighters worked tirelessly under challenging conditions, and the aftermath left a clear mark on the neighborhood. Jimmy …

From Jimmy Bolf: A third alarm house fire occurred in Lake Villa, IL on March 19, 2024. This was a serious incident that required multiple fire departments to respond. The scene was chaotic, with heavy smoke and flames visible from a distance. Firefighters worked tirelessly to contain the bl…

On November 18, 2018, a severe fire broke out at 19007 Altenburg Road in Harvard, prompting a swift response from local firefighters. Jeff Rudolph captured powerful images of the incident, showing the intensity and aftermath of the blaze. The first photo shows the Harvard Fire Department's S…

Larry Shapiro recently visited the North Maine Fire District to capture images of Engine 1, a 1992 Pierce Arrow that has undergone a recent restoration by Alexis Fire Apparatus. The fire department’s latest update includes a fresh look with new high-side compartments, a hydraulic ladder …

Larry Shapiro recently visited the North Maine Fire District to capture images of Engine 1, a 1992 Pierce Arrow that has been recently restored by Alexis Fire Apparatus. The unit now looks sharper than ever, with modern upgrades and a fresh coat of paint.

It is with deep sorrow that we share the news that Firefighter/Paramedic Kevin Hauber, a beloved member of Buffalo Grove Professional Firefighters and Paramedics Local 3177, has passed away after a long battle with cancer. Our hearts go out to his family, especially his wife and four daughters,…

This is a firsthand account from Steve Redick:

On Thursday afternoon, an Elmhurst fire truck company was returning from a previous alarm when they came across a fire at a bridal shop that appeared to be closed at the time. I arrived on scene after the second alarm units had already b…