The new Park Ridge Truck 36 has recently been spotted on Facebook, and it's already generating a lot of excitement among local fire department enthusiasts. This updated apparatus looks sleek and modern, with a fresh design that reflects the latest in firefighting technology.
Read morePhotos from Tim Olk capturing the 2-11 Alarm fire at 6820 S. Lafayette Avenue on July 15, 1919. These images provide a rare and powerful glimpse into one of the city's most significant fire incidents of the early 20th century. Tim Olk photo Tim Olk photo Tim Olk photo Tim Olk photo Tim Olk phot
Read moreThe new Park Ridge Truck 36 has been spotted on Facebook, and it's already generating a lot of interest among local firefighters and emergency service enthusiasts. The truck appears to be in excellent condition and is equipped with the latest technology to support modern firefighting operations.
Read moreExcerpts from DailyHerald.com: The Hampshire Fire Protection District is making another push this fall to raise property taxes after two previous failures. This time, the district is hoping voters will approve a binding referendum on the November 6 ballot that would allow for a 0.1% tax increase.
Read morePhotos from Tim Olk capturing the 2-11 Alarm fire at 6820 S. Lafayette Avenue on July 15, 1919. These images show the devastating impact of the fire, with one home completely destroyed and firefighters from Chicago Fire Department Squad 5A responding to the scene. Tim Olk photo Tim Olk photo Tim
Read moreExcerpts from DailyHerald.com: The Hampshire Fire Protection District is making another push this fall to increase property taxes after two previous failures. This time, the district is hoping voters will support a new referendum on the November 6 ballot. If approved, the proposal would allow the
Read moreLocated at Crossroads Ambulance Sales and Service, LLC, the Braidwood Fire Department's ambulance remount from Alexis Fire Equipment Company is currently in the process of being dismantled, prepared, and sent off for painting. The Braidwood Fire Department / Alexis Fire Equipment Company Medwerks a
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Read moreIn a previous post HERE, we explored the different CFD firehouse designs constructed under the Alive 21 program. The stations built included Engines 18, 38, 63, 70, 84, 88, 102, 121, Air/Sea Rescue, and Engine 109, which is still under construction. Among the variations discussed were two similar de
Read moreIn a previous post HERE, we explored the different CFD firehouse designs constructed under the Alive 21 initiative. These stations were built for Engines 18, 38, 63, 70, 84, 88, 102, 121, Air/Sea Rescue, and Engine 109, which is still under construction. Among the variations, two similar designs sto
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Read moreFrom Tim Olk: A car fire occurred in front of 4431 Johnson Avenue in Hammond, Indiana. Firefighters arrived quickly and worked to extinguish the flames, which were coming from a Jeep that had caught fire. The scene was alarming, but no injuries have been reported so far. Tim Olk photo
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