2-Alarm brush fire in Hawthorn Woods. 10-18-15

This is from Larry Shapiro:

The Lake Zurich Fire Department was called to a field of burning cattails in Hawthorn Woods on Sunday. The area was surrounded by homes, and access to the opposite side of the field was several blocks away, making it difficult for crews to reach the fire q

2-Alarm brush fire in Hawthorn Woods. 10-18-15

This is from Larry Shapiro:

The Lake Zurich Fire Department responded to a field of burning cattails in Hawthorn Woods on Sunday. The area was surrounded by residential homes, and access to the opposite side of the field required crews to travel several blocks. Because of

Area apparatus on order

From Ron Wolkoff:

  • The Wheaton Fire Department recently placed an order for a Pierce pumper truck, equipped with an Impel FR PUC cab and chassis, powered by a Cummins ISL9 engine with 450 horsepower. The unit features a 1,500-gallon-per-minute single-s

Evanston Fire Department history Part 50

From Phil Stenholm:

Another look back at the History of the Evanston Fire Department.

KSC732 IS ON THE AIR!
In June 1952, the Evanston Fire Department made a major technological leap by purchasing two-way FM radios for $1

Area apparatus on order

From Ron Wolkoff:

  • The Wheaton Fire Department ordered a Pierce pumper equipped with an Impel FR PUC cab and chassis, powered by a Cummins ISL9 engine with 450 horsepower. It features a 1,500-gallon-per-minute single-stage pump, a 750-gallon UPF Poly tank, and a 6-k

Evanston Fire Department history Part 50

From Phil Stenholm:

Another installment in our series on the History of the Evanston Fire Department.

KSC732 IS ON THE AIR!
In June 1952, the Evanston Fire Department took a major step into modern communication with the i

House fire in Lockport, 8-19-20

This message is from Mike Lopina:

A full still was called in for a working fire at 1629 S. Hamilton. This marks the fourth working fire in four days, with several smaller incidents also handled by the still alarm companies. Engine 1

House fire in Lockport, 8-19-20

This message is from Mike Lopina:

A full still was called in for a working fire at 1629 S. Hamilton. This marks the fourth working fire in four days, with several smaller incidents also handled by the still alarm companies. When Eng

East Hazel Crest Fire Department news

From the East Hazel Crest Fire Department's Facebook page:

Tonight, we officially took delivery of and put into service a brand-new set of extrication tools from AMKUS Rescue Systems. These tools are replacing our old ones, which have been in use for over 30 years! The ne

House fire in Glendale Heights, 4-24-6

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