Archives: 202507
2-Alarm townhouse fire in Buffalo Grove, 7-3-22 (more)
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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?
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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?
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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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Tris-State FPD open house
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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 they 

Tris-State FPD open house
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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, the quality isn't the best—I used my phone for these.)

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Fire engine and Steam Locomotive unite
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From Scott Peterson:

Just came across this while driving through Hebron, Illinois. It was purchased from a fireman in Skokie by Doug Reno. The engine will be on display at the Illinois Railway Museum this weekend and the following two weekends. It's intended to fil…
Glen Ellyn 3rd Alarm fire 3-27-12
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A major house fire broke out in Glen Ellyn on Tuesday afternoon, prompting the fire department to respond with three alarms. The location posed significant challenges due to a long driveway and dense tree coverage, which slowed down emergency access and complicated firefighting efforts. Several…

Grayslake breaks ground for Station 3
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Grayslake Fire Commissioner Greg Koeppen recently shared some exciting news with us—construction has officially begun on Station #3, located at 22405 Peterson Road. He provided a few photos of the site taken in October 2011, giving us a first look at the progress being made.

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Broadview Fire Department Training 5-10-12
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The Broadview Fire Department held a live fire training session on Thursday at the intersection of Filmore and 17th Street. The exercise involved setting controlled room fires in an empty house, which quickly escalated into a fully involved structure after several hours of intense training. Fir…

Antioch buys 2nd used ambulance
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The Lake County News Sun recently published a story highlighting the Antioch Fire Department’s recent purchase of a used ambulance from the Town of Paris. This move is seen as a strategic financial decision that could significantly reduce costs as the village explores its future emergenc…

New ambulance for LaGrange Park
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Check out this brand new custom Horton conversion on a Ford F550 chassis, recently completed for LaGrange Park. This ambulance is built to the highest standards, featuring a sleek and functional design that's perfect for emergency medical services.

Brand new custom Horton…

Norwood Park FPD working fire
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This is from Steve Redick:

So, I was at Montrose and Nagle a couple of nights ago. It was a big house, and it looked like the fire was coming out of the second floor. I tried to get a better look, but the local cops were more interested in the g…