New tanker for Peotone

From the Interstate Emergency Vehicles Facebook page:

The Peotone Fire Protection District in Peotone, Illinois recently shared details about a new fire apparatus they're building. This is a stainless steel pumper/tanker truck constructed on a SMEAL S-600 series chassis. .......

New engine and tanker for the Inverness FPD

From Horizon Fire Apparatus Chicagoland on Facebook:

Last week, the Inverness Fire Protection District wrapped up a pre-construction meeting for their brand-new HME Ahrens-Fox pumper and tender. The team was really excited to bring in all the innovative features they disc.......

New engine and tanker for the Inverness FPD

From Horizon Fire Apparatus Chicagoland on Facebook:

Last week, the Inverness Fire Protection District concluded a pre-construction meeting for their brand-new HME Ahrens-Fox pumper and tender. They had the chance to explore all the innovative features and design ideas w.......

Chicago firefighter under investigation

Excerpts from CBSChicago.com:

Rochelle Callaghan’s home was destroyed in 2014 after a power line fell on her deck, igniting a propane tank. The fire left her with nothing but the clothes on her back and a long road to recovery. In the aftermath, she found herself s.......

Chicago firefighter under investigation

Excerpts from CBSChicago.com:

… Rochelle Callaghan’s  home burned after a power line fell on her deck and ignited a propane tank in 2014. She says fire restoration and board up companies lined her street hoping to get her 

Chicago Still & Box Alarm fire 2-17-13

This message is from Dieterich Herndobler:

Sorry for the delay in getting the photos to you. I was finally able to capture the collapse of the Still & Box building at 9160 S Green around 0900 hours. I was heading h.......

Springfield FD adding small squads

The Springfield Fire Department has placed an order with Alexis Fire Equipment for two small rescue squads built on Ford F-550 chassis. The goal is to support ambulance units and reduce the wear and tear on the department’s larger, more costly fire apparatus. This strategic move aims to .......