This is from Steve Redick:

Here's a real classic story that I came across recently, and it's one of those memories that still gives me a chuckle when I think about it.

The fire happened in January 1981 at the Pavilion Apartments, located at.......

This report comes from John Tulipano:

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

Here are some photos of the new HME engine recently delivered to the Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District. These images give a glimpse into the modern design and advanced features of the latest fire apparatus in service.

Excerpts from RBLandmark.com:

The Illinois General Assembly has issued a directive to small towns across the state, requiring them to consolidate their emergency police and fire dispatch centers by mid-2017. This has forced municipalities to quickly decide whe.......

Dan McInerney came across this fascinating article about the world's tallest firefighting aerial:

There’s got to be a good reason you’d find yourself in an open-air basket 367 feet.......

Dan McInerney came across an intriguing article about the world's tallest firefighting aerial device:

Imagine standing in an open-air basket 367 feet above the ground. While hot air ballooning m.......

This is from Dennis McGuire, Jr.

Here are a few more photos from the 2-11 incident to add to the other posts. I've uploaded several more images on my site: 312firephotos.smugmug.com. Feel free to check them out for a better look at the scene and the response efforts. <.......

This is from Dennis McGuire, Jr.

Here are a few more photos from the 2-11 incident to add to the other posts. I’ve uploaded additional images on my site: 312firephotos.smugmug.com. Feel free to check it out for more views of the scene and the firefighters in actio.......