Category: 202506
Skokie flies WTC Patriot Flag
June 28, 2025

The Skokie Fire Department proudly displayed a 30' x 50' Patriot Flag on June 16, 2011, as part of a national journey to honor the memory of those lost on September 11, 2001. The flag was flown from Skokie Truck Co. No. 18 at the corner of Skokie Blvd and Golf Road, with members of the Skokie F.......

South Chicago Heights photo history
June 28, 2025

In MABAS Division 27, a new historical gallery has been introduced for the South Chicago Heights Fire Department. This section showcases a collection of 15 images that offer a glimpse into the department's rich past. One of the highlights is a reproduction of an old photograph depicting the ori.......

Skokie flies WTC Patriot Flag
June 28, 2025

The Skokie Fire Department had the honor of hosting a 30' x 50' Patriot Flag on June 16, 2011. The flag is part of a national tour, traveling through all 50 states and flying at key locations that mark the memory of September 11, 2001. During the week of September 11, 2011, it was planned to be.......

South Chicago Heights photo history
June 28, 2025

In MABAS Division 27, a new historical gallery has been introduced to honor the South Chicago Heights Fire Department. This gallery showcases 15 images that tell the story of the department's rich history. One of the most intriguing photos is a reproduction of an old image capturing the origina.......

Box Alarm in Bartlett, 1-12-15
June 28, 2025

This message is from John Tulipano:

At around 12:30 PM on Monday, January 12, 2015, the Bartlett Fire Protection District (IL) was called to a reported house fire at 223 Buckingham Court. Bartlett Engine 2 arrived first and found heavy smoke a.......

Antioch ballot initiative to fund EMS
June 28, 2025

The *Daily Herald* recently published an article detailing a critical referendum taking place in Antioch, focusing on the future of emergency medical services (EMS) in the area. Fire officials have been vocal since May about the urgent need for a new funding model to support ambulance and rescu.......

Historic Chicago audio from a 2-11 Alarm fire in 1981
June 28, 2025

This is from Steve Redick:

Here's a real classic story that goes along with this one.
The fire happened in January 1981 at the Pavilion Apartments, located at 5431 N East River Road. At the time, I had been on the job for less than a year a.......

Working fire in Chicago, 9-3-17
June 28, 2025

Here's a rewritten and improved version of the provided content, expanded to meet the 500-character requirement while maintaining a natural, human-like tone: --- This message comes from Steve Redick:
Still at 6079 N Naples.
Steve has shared several photos from the s.......

Working fire in Chicago, 9-3-17
June 28, 2025

Here's a rewritten and expanded version of the original content, making it more natural and engaging, with additional context to reach over 500 characters: --- This message comes from Steve Redick:
Still at 6079 N Naples.
Steve has been on the scene and shared some .......

Antioch ballot initiative to fund EMS
June 28, 2025

The Daily Herald has published an article discussing a referendum in Antioch that could significantly impact emergency services in the area.

Since May, local fire officials have been vocal about the need for a new funding model to support ambulance and rescue services. According to A.......