Working fire in Mount Prospect, 4-7-21

On Wednesday, April 7th, 2021, at approximately 6:17 PM, the Mount Prospect Fire Department responded to a working fire at 1817 Tano Lane. The call came in as a structure fire, prompting immediate action from the department's crews. Firefighters arrived on scene quickly and began assessing the .......

Berwyn has been added to the site

The Berwyn Fire Department, part of MABAS Division 11, has recently been added to the site thanks to the efforts of several dedicated individuals. The photos featured here were contributed by Drew Gresik, Steve Redick, Hank Sajovic, and Larry Shapiro, who helped provide a visual representation .......

Long Grove FD orders new engine (more)

Check out the latest updates on the engine being constructed for Long Grove at E-ONE, reference number 140766. These photos give a closer look at the progress being made on this custom fire truck, showing various stages of assembly and detailing.

Algonquin-Lake in the Hills truck for sale

Found at firetruckmall.com: Here's a 2015 Pierce Arrow XT 105' Quint for sale. This unit is in excellent condition and located in the Midwest, USA. It has only 47,526 miles on it and is ready for immediate deployment. Key details include: - **Manufacturer:** Pierce - **Year Built:** 2015 .......

Algonquin-Lake in the Hills truck for sale

Found at firetruckmall.com: Here's a 2015 Pierce Arrow XT 105' Quint for sale. This is a high-quality, well-maintained apparatus that’s ready for service. Below are the details: **Manufacturer:** Pierce **Year Built:** 2015 **Mileage:** 47,526 miles **Location:** USA – Mid.......

Fatal fire in Chicago, 6-26-22 (more)

Excerpts from Fox32Chicago.com:

Three young brothers tragically lost their lives in a devastating fire that broke out early Sunday in a basement apartment in West Humboldt Park. The children were trapped with only one exit, which was blocked by flames. A fourth boy is cu.......

Fatal fire in Chicago, 6-26-22 (more)

Excerpts from Fox32Chicago.com:

Three young brothers tragically lost their lives in a devastating fire that broke out in a basement apartment in West Humboldt Park. The children were trapped with only one exit, which was blocked by flames. A fourth boy is still in critic.......

Box Alarm fire in Prospect Heights, 8-25-22

On Thursday at 1:00 PM, firefighters from Prospect Heights and Wheeling were called to a fire at 818 Old Willow Road. The RED Center received multiple emergency calls with voices in the background and quickly escalated the situation to a "Working Fire" shortly after the initial dispatch. Prospe.......

Box Alarm fire in Prospect Heights, 8-25-22

On Thursday at 1:00 PM, Prospect Heights and Wheeling firefighters responded to a fire at 818 Old Willow Road. The RED Center received multiple calls with background shouting and quickly escalated the incident to a Working Fire shortly after the initial dispatch. Prospect Heights Chief 900 was .......

Chicago Still Alarm 9-10-11

Tim Olk was, for once, exactly where he needed to be yesterday morning when the Fire Alarm Office issued a Still Alarm at 510 S. California. Tim was nearby and arrived just behind Engine 107, only to find a two-story "ordinary" building that was vacant, with an adjacent structure on one side an.......

What Is Photovoltaic Solar Energy and How Does it Work?

Solar panels have become a common sight on rooftops of both homes and businesses, often installed by a solar independent engineer. These panels are made up of small units known as photovoltaic (PV) cells, which are the core components responsible for converting sunlight into electricity. The te.......

Barrington house fire 3-28-12

The Barrington Fire Department was called to a home fire at 23170 N. Church in Barrington around 9:30 PM on Wednesday. Residents reported a fire starting in the garage, which quickly spread into the house. When Barrington Engine 363 arrived first, they found a fully involved garage fire attache.......