House fire in Berwyn, 7-15-16 (more)

Here's a report from Jeff Braun Jr., County-Wide Fire Photography:

On Friday, July 15th, 2016, around 5:30 PM, the Berwyn Fire Department received multiple calls about a structure fire at 1236 Cuyler Avenue. As the first responding units arrived, they found a fully involv.......

House fire in Berwyn, 7-15-16 (more)

Here's a firsthand account from Jeff Braun Jr., of County-Wide Fire Photography:

On Friday, July 15th, 2016, around 5:30 PM, the Berwyn Fire Department received multiple calls reporting a structure fire at 1236 Cuyler Ave. As the first responding units arrived, they found.......

High angle rescue in Chicago, 6-2-19

This report comes from Eric Haak:

On Sunday afternoon, June 2nd, firefighters from Chicago’s 6th Battalion faced a challenging rescue situation at the intersection of 53rd and Union. A tree trimmer became stuck upside down at a moderate height with a broken leg. Truck 18 quick.......

High angle rescue in Chicago, 6-2-19

This is from Eric Haak:

On Sunday afternoon, June 2nd, a challenging rescue unfolded at 53rd and Union in Chicago. A tree trimmer became stuck upside down at a moderate height with a broken leg. Firefighters from the 6th Battalion quickly responded, with Engine 18 positio.......

Box Alarm in Skokie, 4-1-15

On Wednesday morning, April 1st, 2015, at 11:00 AM, Skokie firefighters responded to a house fire at 9163 Lincoln Avenue. At the time, several Skokie fire companies were already on EMS calls, which made the situation more challenging. A clear header was displayed for responding units, and a Box.......

Box Alarm in Skokie, 4-1-15

On Wednesday, April 1st, 2015, at around 11:00 AM, Skokie firefighters responded to a residential fire at 9163 Lincoln Avenue. At the time, several Skokie fire companies were already on EMS calls, which made the response more challenging. A "header" was immediately sent out to all available uni.......

Chicago Still Alarm 9-10-11

Tim Olk was, for once, in the perfect spot at the perfect time yesterday morning when a fire alarm was called at 510 S. California. The Fire Alarm Office dispatched a Still Alarm, and Tim was nearby, arriving just behind Engine 107. Upon arrival, he found a two-story "ordinary" building that wa.......

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Historic Photo Addition for Sauk Village Fire Department

The website currently features 128 fire departments, including the Chicago Fire Department. Most of these departments are represented with current station photos and images of every vehicle assigned to each sta.......