Excerpts from ChicagoTribune.com:

Elgin Fire Chief John Fahy is a big fan of the classic Yogi Berra quote: “If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll end up someplace else.” This mindset—having a clear vision for the futureâ€�…

From a reader:

A few weeks ago, I got a firsthand look at the brand-new MABAS Division 21 HAZMAT Support Unit, known as Decon 321. It's been in service for about a month now and is stationed at Roberts Park Station 2. This unit replaces an older Dodge Ram and brings wi…

From a reader:

Here’s a first look at the newly commissioned MABAS Division 21 HAZMAT Support Unit, Decon 321, which officially went into service just over a month ago. This state-of-the-art unit is stationed at Roberts Park Station 2, alongside the existing MAB…

Excerpts from MABAS-IL:

Subject: MABAS – Illinois Leadership Change – Transition Overview

Over the past few months, MABAS CEO Jay Reardon and the MABAS-Illinois leadership team have been working on a well-structured transition…

Excerpts from MABAS-IL:

Subject: MABAS – Illinois Leadership Change – Transition Overview

Following several months of careful planning and discussion, MABAS CEO Jay Reardon has announced his retirement from the role of MABAS-I…

This is from Dave Weaver:

Third Alarm (internal) house fire at 212 & 216 S. LaSalle St. – Photos by Dave Weaver/Radioman911

This message is from Mike Summa:

Hello,

These photos were taken in November 1978 in unincorporated Midlothian. I came across them while going through an old album and thought they were worth sharing with others who might be interested in local history.

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This is from Dave Weaver:

Third Alarm (internal) house fire at 212 & 216 S. LaSalle St. – Photos by Dave Weaver/Radioman911

This message is from Eric Haak:

Several of the Gary Fire Department's stations have recently received new indicator placards as part of their transition to the Lake County cons…

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This message is from Eric Haak: Six fire stations in Gary have recently received new indicator placards as part of the transition to a centralized Lake County dispatch system. The numbers assigned are 86 for Headquarters, 87 for Squad 2, 89 for Engine 4, 96 for Engine 11, 97 for Engine 12, and…