Excerpts from patch.com:
Volunteers from over a dozen suburban fire departments joined forces as part of the Lights and Ladders Brigade, with Project Fire Buddies playing a key role in transforming the Lockport home of 15-year-old …
Excerpts from the dailyherald.com:
Prospect Heights Fire Chief Drew Smith recalls that the apartment fire that took place last Monday night in Mount Prospect, which displaced around 100 residents, had a layout very similar to a 2018 fire in Prospect…
Excerpts from the dailyherald.com:
Prospect Heights Fire Chief Drew Smith recalls that the apartment fire that occurred last Monday night in Mount Prospect, which displaced around 100 residents, had a layout nearly identical to a 2018 fire in Prospe…
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From Phil Stenholm:
Another installment on the History of the Evanston Fire Department
The Changing Face of Evanston
Between 1907 and 1912, Evanston underwent ma…From Phil Stenholm:
Another installment about the History of Evanston Fire Department
The Changing Face of Evanston
Between 1907 and 1912, Evanston underwent sig…Nicotine, a naturally occurring compound found in tobacco plants, is well-known for its strong addictive properties. Whil…
This message is from Bill Friedrich:
I'm sharing some vintage photos of the Cicero Fire Department from my personal collection. These images capture a special time in the department's history. I had the chance to photograph one of the last 700 series American LaFrance en…
Check out more photos from yesterday's second alarm fire at an auto repair shop in Franklin Park, captured by Tim Olk.
These images give a closer look at the firefighters' efforts as they worked to bring the fire under control. The scene was intense, with crews using specialized equi…
From the Interstate Emergency Vehicle Facebook page:
Rockdale Fire Protection District, Rockdale, IL has recently received a new rescue pumper. The unit is currently being built at US Tanker Fire Apparatus, and local firefighters are excited to see it take shape.
…From the Interstate Emergency Vehicle Facebook page:
Rockdale Fire Protection District in Rockdale, IL has just received their new rescue pumper. The fire department is excited to welcome this state-of-the-art vehicle to their fleet, which will enhance their ability to re…