Roselle is added to the site

The **Roselle Fire Department**, part of **MABAS Division 12**, has recently been added to the site. Based out of a single station, the department is well-equipped with a variety of apparatus, mostly manufactured by **E-ONE**. They operate two fire engines, a tower ladder, and a wetside tanker,

As seen around … the area

From Martin Nowak:

I’ve shared a new photo of Roberts Park Fire District Engine 32. It’s an updated view that shows the apparatus in better condition than before.

As seen around … the area

From Martin Nowak:

I just received an updated photo of Roberts Park Engine 32. It's always great to see the latest images of our local fire apparatus.

3-Alarm house fire in Evanston, 1-4-18 (more)

On January 4, 2018, a serious three-alarm fire broke out at 2865 Sheridan Place in Evanston. Larry Shapiro captured powerful video and photo footage of the incident, showing the intense flames and heavy smoke rising from the structure. The scene involved a massive response from multiple departm

3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 12-22-1989

This message comes from Steve Redick:

Another historical account from Jim Regan’s archive. This tragic fire took place on a freezing cold night, leading to the death of Firefighter Kelvin Anderson from Engine 107. His body was found several hours after the fire had

3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 12-22-1989

Here's a message from Steve Redick:

Another story from Jim Regan’s archive. This tragic fire took place on a freezing cold night in 1989, and it claimed the life of Firefighter Kelvin Anderson from Engine 107. His body was found several hours after the fire had rea

New platform aerial for the Sterling Fire Department (more)

From the Shaker Road-Loudonville Fire Department's Facebook page:

This weekend, we said a heartfelt goodbye to our current Truck 9, a 2007 KME AerialCat tower ladder, as it made its way to its new home with the City of Sterling Fire Department in Illinois

New platform aerial for the Sterling Fire Department (more)

From the Shaker Road-Loudonville Fire Department's Facebook page:

This weekend, we said a heartfelt farewell to our current Truck 9, a 2007 KME AerialCat tower ladder, as it made its way to its new home with the City of Sterling Fire Department in Illinoi

New squad for York Center FPD (more)

York Center Fire Protection District recently completed the final inspection of their new Pierce Enforcerâ„¢ rescue unit in Appleton, marking a major milestone in their efforts to enhance emergency response capabilities. The unit, designed for rapid and efficient rescue operations, has been

2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago on Ravenswood Avenue, 12-22-18

On December 22, 2018, Chicago experienced a second 2-11 alarm fire at 6417 N. Ravenswood Avenue. This incident occurred on a Saturday afternoon and involved a one-story commercial building with a truss roof system. The fire primarily affected the rear section of the structure, measuring approxi