A visit to Chicago Engine 16

Hey there, So I just got this message from Dylan Konchan, and he sent over some cool pics of Engine 16’s new location at S Wabash Ave & E Pershing Rd. He mentioned that they’ve got a fresh setup there, which is always exciting to see for anyone following local updates. Take a lo.......

2nd Alarm Haz Mat Box in Northlake, 7-10-15

On Friday, July 10th, 2015, Northlake Fire Department responded to a second alarm situation at Sun Chemical located at 111 W. Lake Street. The incident involved a hazardous material box that required immediate attention from the firefighters. As I scrolled through the images captured by Tim Olk.......

Post Traumatic Stress in the fire service

In recent developments reported by nbcdfw.com, Dallas Fire-Rescue is set to launch a groundbreaking initiative aimed at providing enhanced support for members struggling with post-traumatic stress, substance abuse, and other work-related mental health challenges. This initiative, which has been.......

Working fire in Stickney, 5-7-15

On the morning of May 7, 2015, Stickney firefighters responded to an active fire at the Hawthorne Race Course. The structure affected was located at 3701 South Laramie Avenue and consisted of apartments situated above a horse barn. Fortunately, the fire was confined to the second floor, limitin.......

Post Traumatic Stress in the fire service

Here's a rewritten version of the content, expanded to over 500 characters while maintaining a more conversational tone: --- I just came across this interesting article from nbcdfw.com about some big changes happening within the Dallas Fire-Rescue department. They're rolling out a brand-new i.......

Working fire in Stickney, 5-7-15

On the morning of May 7, 2015, Stickney's firefighting team responded to an active fire at the Hawthorne Race Course. The structure affected was located at 3701 South Laramie Avenue and consisted of apartments situated above a horse stable. According to initial reports, the flames were primaril.......

2nd Alarm Haz Mat Box in Northlake, 7-10-15

Friday night (July 10, 2015), Northlake Fire Department responded to a second alarm situation at Sun Chemical located at 111 W. Lake Street due to a hazardous material container issue. The situation was tense as the crew quickly got to work assessing the potential risks and ensuring that all sa.......

New ambulance for Romeoville FD

Hey everyone, I just came across this interesting post from Hunter Klinger. It looks like they found some info about a new ambulance for the Romeoville Fire Department through the Osage Ambulance website. The vehicle mentioned is a Type 3 Super Warrior ambulance. I've included some photos belo.......

New ambulance for Crete Township FPD

From what I saw on the Foster Coach Sales Facebook page just now: Check out this stunning new custom Horton conversion built on a Ford F550 chassis. It looks absolutely impressive and is clearly designed with both functionality and aesthetics in mind. Here are some photos of the ambulance, al.......

Layoffs coming to Carpentersville

The Daily Herald recently published an article addressing a significant budget shortfall in Carpentersville, which has led to planned layoffs and various cost-cutting strategies. According to Village Manager J. Mark Rooney, these measures are aimed at addressing a projected $400,000 deficit. A.......

Layoffs coming to Carpentersville

The Daily Herald recently published an article highlighting a budget shortfall in Carpentersville and the resulting layoffs. According to Village Manager J. Mark Rooney, the town is implementing a series of cost-saving measures to address a projected $400,000 deficit. This includes laying of.......