2-Alarm fire in Elmhurst, 1-26-17 (part 7)

This is from Steve Redick:

On Thursday afternoon, an Elmhurst fire 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 after the second alarm units had already been dispatched. Three e

New engine for Fox Lake

Here are some production photos from the Alexis Fire website showing the development of a new fire engine for the Fox Lake FPD. These images give a behind-the-scenes look at the construction process and highlight the attention to detail that goes into building a modern emergency response veh

Addison Fire District news

From the Addison Fire District:

In recent years, protective gear like bulletproof vests and ballistic helmets has become more common among paramedics and firefighters. With the increasing frequency

Still alarm fire in Schiller Park 7-18-19

This is a report from Mike Lopina:

While driving north on I-294, I spotted a fire alert and heard traffic reports indicating a fire on or in the roof of a building. The structure at 10511 W United Parkway is a one-story non-combustible building measuring 350 by 150 feet. From the tol

Addison Fire District news

From the Addison Fire District:

In recent years, protective gear like bulletproof vests and ballistic helmets has become more common among paramedics and firefighters. With the rise in active shoote

New engine for Fox Lake

Here are some production photos from the Alexis Fire website showing the construction of a new fire engine for the Fox Lake FPD. These images give a behind-the-scenes look at the development process, highlighting the attention to detail and craftsmanship involved in building a modern emergen

Still alarm fire in Schiller Park 7-18-19

This is from Mike Lopina:

While driving north on I-294, I spotted a fire alarm and heard traffic reports indicating a fire on the roof of a building at 10511 W United Parkway. The structure is a first-style non-combustible building measuring 350 feet by 150 feet. From the tollway, it

Evanston Fire Department history Part 24

From Phil Stenholm:

Another installment in our series on the History of the Evanston Fire Department.

The Ballad of the Lucille McQuade

On January 12, 1915, a fire broke out at the Nally livery stable, located near th

Evanston Fire Department history Part 24

From Phil Stenholm:

Another installment in the History of the Evanston Fire Department.

The Ballad of the Lucille McQuade

On January 12, 1915, a fire broke out a

Winfield FPD General Alarm 3-26-14

This is a report from John Tulipano:

At approximately 16:10 today, the Winfield Fire Protection District responded to a dryer fire that had not yet extended. The incident took place at 27W212 Providence Court. Upon arrival, Chief 31 found fire and smoke coming from the ov