A list compiled by Chi-Town Fire Photos of area fire apparatus currently on order:

Arlington Heights, IL – Pierce Impel Pumper

Aurora, IL – E-One Cyclone HR100 Aerial Ladder

Batavia, IL – Sutphen Custom Pumper

Brookfield, IL – Pi…

We have added another department to the MABAS Division 15. The Rockdale Fire Protection District operates from a single station covering a three-square-mile area. Their fleet includes two fire engines, a tanker, a squad unit, a brush truck, and two support vehicles. The most recent engine is…

We've expanded our coverage to include another department within MABAS Division 15: the Rockdale Fire Protection District. Serving a three-square-mile area, this department operates from a single fire station and is equipped with a variety of apparatus. Their fleet includes two engines, a ta…

An interesting historical note about the 3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago on June 1, 2017, reveals that there was a similar 2-11 Alarm fire at the same location on April 24, 1983. To date, we haven’t found any of our contributors who have photos from that earlier incident. However, we do have …

This update comes from Chi-Town Fire Photos:

Here are some photos from a small fire that took place in Cicero on Monday afternoon at 5030 W 14th Street. Engine 1 and Truck 2 responded quickly to what appeared to be a fire in the exterior wall of a one-story s…

This is from Chi-Town Fire Photos:

Here are some photos from a small fire that took place in Cicero on Monday afternoon at 5030 W 14th Street. Engine 1 and Truck 2 responded quickly to what appeared to be a fire in the exterior wall of a one-story strip mall.…

More from Larry Shapiro at the 2-Alarm townhouse fire in Buffalo Grove on July 3rd, 2022. As the flames raged through the neighborhood, local firefighters worked tirelessly to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading further. Residents watched helplessly from their homes as emergency cre…

More from Larry Shapiro at the 2-alarm fire at a townhouse in Buffalo Grove on July 3, 2022. This gallery features a series of photos capturing the scene as emergency crews worked to control the blaze. Each image provides a glimpse into the intensity of the situation and the dedication of the f…

What Is Turnaround Time? What Is Downtime?

Turnaround time is the total time it takes to complete a specific task or process from start to finish. It's often confused with downtime, but while downtime refers to the period when a system or asset is not operational, turnaround time f…

What Is Turnaround Time? What Is Downtime?

Turnaround time is the amount of time it takes to complete a process. While the term "downtime" is often used interchangeably, it's important to understand that both concepts are closely related but not always the same.

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Here's a message from Daniel Hynd:

I had the chance to stop by the Tri-State Fire Protection District open house at Station 4 today and snapped a few photos of the equipment. Sorry, they’re not the best—most were taken with my phone, but I thought theyâ€�…

Here's a message from Daniel Hynd:

I had the chance to stop by the Tri-State Fire Protection District open house at Station 4 today and snapped a few photos of the equipment. (Sorry, the quality isn't the best—I used my phone for these.)