The Otto Township Fire Protection District (FPD), part of MABAS Division 7, has recently been added to the site. Located in Kankakee County, the department serves an area of 44 square miles and is staffed by 25 paid-on-call firefighters. They operate from two stations and maintain a fleet that .......
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I just came across some incredible photos taken by Tim Olk during the 3-11 Alarm Fire in Chicago on April 23, 2022. These images really capture the intensity and scale of the incident. As someone who follows local emergencies closely, these s.......
From Phil Stenholm:
Another chapter in the history of the Evanston Fire Department.
NBFU '59
Back in 1959, the National Board of Fire Underwriters (NBFU) inspected the Evanston Fire Department for the first time since 1935. They gave the EFD a "Class 3" rating, which was the same grade we'd .......
From Tim Olk:
Chicago Fire Department Responds to Box Alarm at 1058 N Karlov
Photos from the 3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago on April 23, 2022, captured by Tim Olk. These images provide a powerful visual record of the event, showing the intensity and scale of the incident. Each photo offers a unique perspective, capturing moments that reflect both the chaos and the braver.......
From Phil Stenholm:
Another chapter unfolds regarding the **History of the Evanston Fire Department**.
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**NBFU '59**
Back in 1959, the National Board of Fire Underwriters (NBFU) inspected the Evanston Fire Department (EFD) for the first time since 1935. They awarded the EFD a "Class 3" r.......
Hey everyone,
Just got this update from Tim Olk about a recent fire incident in Chicago. It sounds like it was quite an event!
Here’s what Tim had to say:
*"Chicago Fire Department Still & Box Alarm Fire at 1058 N Karlov."*
Attached is a great shot taken by Tim himself showing the C.......
This is a report from Dan McInerney:
While heading home from work today, I came across a house fire that had already been brought under control when I arrived. The structure involved was a two-story wooden building measuring 25 feet by 70 feet, with extensive fire damage observed on the second.......
As I drove home from work that evening, I came across a fire scene that had already been brought under control. The fire broke out in a two-story wooden structure measuring 25 feet by 70 feet. Flames had engulfed the second floor and spread to the roof. A partial collapse occurred at the rear o.......
This just happened earlier today — a CTA train derailed near the Still & Box Alarm on West Granville Avenue, close to 1119 W. Granville. I was there taking photos when it all went down. It was quite a scene, with emergency personnel rushing in to help. The atmosphere was tense but everyo.......
It was another busy day for firefighters in Crystal Lake as they responded to a house fire on Illinois Street back in April 2017. Steve Redick was on hand to capture some incredible images of the apparatus involved in the operation. The initial call for help came in as a Box Alarm specifically .......
On April 14, 2017, a house fire broke out on Illinois Street in Crystal Lake, within the jurisdiction of the Nunda Rural Fire Protection District. The incident quickly escalated, prompting a call for tenders to establish a reliable water supply—a crucial step in managing the situation. S.......