2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 7-15-17

This message comes from Eric Haak:

Engine 47 arrived at 6416 S. Cottage Grove Avenue around 4:50 a.m. on Saturday, July 15th, and reported significant fire on the second floor and extending through the roof. They immediately requested a "box" for additional support. Just .......

Where are they now … The Joseph Medill

This message is from Doug Hoyt:

I was in Escanaba, MI over the weekend and came across what's left of the Chicago fireboat *Joseph Medill*. It’s not much these days, but I thought it might be a nice addition to the website. Thanks for sharing such interesting histo.......

Wheeling fire trucks for sale

Check out these amazing fire apparatus listings from bpapparatus.com and more. These are some of the latest available units that might interest fire department buyers or collectors.

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Where are they now … The Joseph Medill

This message is from Doug Hoyt:

I was in Escanaba, MI over the weekend and came across what's left of the Chicago fireboat *Joseph Medill*. It looked pretty interesting, so I snapped a few photos. I thought it might be a nice addition to the website. Thanks for considerin.......

Berwyn has been added to the site

The Berwyn Fire Department, part of MABAS Division 11, has recently been added to the site thanks to the dedication of several local contributors. High-quality photos have been collected from Drew Gresik, Steve Redick, Hank Sajovic, and Larry Shapiro, showcasing the department’s stations.......

MVA with entrapment in Buffalo Grove, 12-2-16

This is from Larry Shapiro:

On December 2nd, 2016, the Buffalo Grove Police and Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Buffalo Grove Road and Aptakisic. The crash happened in the afternoon, and emergency crews were quickly on the scene. Both drive.......

House fire in Clinton, WI 81/31/7

This is from Tim Olk:

I was on my way home from Monroe, Wisconsin, after attending the fire school. As I passed through Rockford, the Clinton Fire Department responded to a Mabas Box Alarm for a house fire. Upon arrival, they saw heavy smoke coming from the C&D corner of the house, w.......

As seen around … Racine

This is from Steve Redick:

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending the IFBA regional meeting in Racine. Afterward, the department hosted an impressive apparatus shoot for the entire Racine Fire Department. It was a fantastic opportunity to see and capture images of th.......

MVA with entrapment in Buffalo Grove, 12-2-16

This is from Larry Shapiro:

Buffalo Grove police and firefighters responded to a two-car collision this afternoon (12/2/16) at the intersection of Buffalo Grove Road and Aptakisic. Both drivers were taken by ambulance, with one requiring the use of a hydraulic spreader to.......

House fire in Clinton, WI 81/31/7

This is from Tim Olk:

I was on my way home from Monroe, Wisconsin, after attending a fire school. As I passed through Rockford, the Clinton Fire Department responded to a Mabas Box Alarm for a house fire. When they arrived, heavy smoke was already coming from the C&D corner of the ho.......

As seen around … Racine

This is from Steve Redick:

I had the pleasure of attending the IFBA regional meeting this past Saturday. Afterward, the Racine Fire Department hosted an apparatus shoot for the entire department. It was a fantastic opportunity to see and photograph their impressive fleet.......