DetecTogether, a non-profit organization focused on early cancer detection and prevention, has launched a national education campaign aimed at firefighters. The initiative is designed to raise awareness about the alarming rates of occupational .......
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"Here are some photos from the 2-alarm commercial structure fire that took place in Crystal Lake.......
The Chicago Sun-Times has published an article (one of many to come in the coming weeks) that delves into the details of the Chicago Fire Department's union contract, which is set to expire at the end of June. The piece highlights increases in base salaries for firefighters and chief officers, .......
The Wheeling Fire Department received a call on Thursday morning regarding a smoke odor detected in one unit of a three-unit townhouse located at 303 Kingswood Lane. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a small fire burning within a wall of the unit. It was later determined that workers had be.......
Protective relays are a critical and complex area of electrical engineering, especially in the solar and energy storage industries. While they may seem intimidating at first, this three-part series aims to simplify the basics for non-engineers who work in these fields.
**Intro to Relays #1 â.......
After finishing his midnight shift at the CFD Fire Alarm Office, Steve Redick headed to the south side to capture images of a 3-11 alarm fire at the Lake Motel on South Stony Island Avenue. The blaze started before 4 AM in one room of the two-story motel, which had a total of 62 units. As the f.......
Another photo history gallery has been added to the site, featuring the Stone Park Fire Department from MABAS Division 20. You can view their rich collection of historical apparatus dating back to 1954, including a variety of Darley and E-ONE units, as well as a classic custom Pirsch fire truck.......
Here are some photos from the Full Still incident that took place on Wednesday night at 6615 W. Cermak Road in Berwyn. The initial fire call came in around 7:00 PM, and the command quickly requested a Full Still. I arrived on scene just as the.......
More details from last night's house fire in Winnetka. Check out a video captured by Larry Shapiro and a series of striking photos taken by Tim Olk at the scene this morning.
An icy aftermath left the area looking almost surreal, with frost covering debris and emergency vehicles. The fire cr.......
Some quick photos from Steve Redick and Tim Olk at today's 2-11 alarm fire at 444 N. Lamon Avenue in a church. The scene was intense, with flames visible from several blocks away. Firefighters worked quickly to contain the blaze, and the community is already coming together to support those aff.......
A heartfelt ceremony took place on Monday in North Chicago, where Flight for Life officials recognized the North Chicago Fire Department for one of the most remarkable rescues of 2015. They honored local firefighters and police officers f.......
Some quick photos from Steve Redick and Tim Olk at today's 2-11 alarm fire at 444 N Lamon Avenue, a church in Chicago. These images give a glimpse of the scene as firefighters worked to contain the blaze. More updates and additional photos will be shared later.