5-Alarm fire in Peru (IL)

Firegeezer.com has been closely following a major fire that broke out around midnight at the former Wextclox watch and clock factory complex in Peru, Illinois—located 100 miles southwest of Chicago. According to reports, the incident has drawn significant attention due to its scale and i.......

Veteran Chicago firefighter dies

Excerpts from the ChicagoTribune.com:

Russell Harper, a World War II veteran who served in the Pacific, returned home and joined the West Chicago Police Department as an officer. Soon after, his father, a battalion chief with the Chicago Fire Department, handed him a fire.......

Veteran Chicago firefighter dies

Excerpts from the ChicagoTribune.com:

After returning from combat in the Pacific during World War II, Russell Harper found a new purpose by joining the West Chicago Police Department as an officer. His father, a battalion chief with the Chicago Fire Department, encouraged.......

New ambulance for the North Riverside FD

From the Fire Service, Inc. @FireServiceIncStJohn:

Congratulations to Chief Bob McDermott and the North Riverside Fire Department on their latest acquisition: a 2022 Ford Type III Wheeled Coach ambulance. This is their second unit from Wheeled Coach, showcasing their continued trust .......

New ambulance for the North Riverside FD

From the Fire Service, Inc. @FireServiceIncStJohn:

Congratulations to Chief Bob McDermott and the North Riverside Fire Department on their latest acquisition—a 2022 Ford Type III Wheeled Coach ambulance. This marks the second unit of its kind in their fleet, showcasing their o.......

Winfield Fire Protection District pumper for sale

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1992 Pierce Arrow Fire Truck
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Berwyn 2nd alarm fire 11-17-11

The Berwyn Fire Department responded to a house fire on Thursday morning at 1310 East Avenue. The blaze had already engulfed much of the roof of the two-story home, with flames visible from several blocks away. Emergency crews arrived quickly and worked aggressively to contain the fire, which w.......

Berwyn 2nd alarm fire 11-17-11

The Berwyn Fire Department responded to a house fire on Thursday morning at 1310 East Avenue. The two-story home was heavily damaged, with intense flames consuming much of the roof. Emergency crews arrived quickly and worked tirelessly to bring the fire under control. Tim Olk, a local photog.......

Sanitizer Pumps for Schools

As schools across America begin to reopen, the safety and well-being of every child, parent, and family has never been more important. That’s why GoatThroat Pumps, in partnership with Lighthouse Life Sciences, is proud to support two of the nation’s top preschools by supplying the.......

Winnetka updates their apparatus

The Winnetka Fire Department, part of MABAS Division 3, has officially put their new quint into service, marking a fresh chapter in the department's visual identity. The 2010 Smeal quint was delivered with a black roof, and the department introduced a brand-new door seal design. This updated lo.......

1992 Pierce Arrow Fire Truck
Auction Ends 11/17/22 7:00 PM ET