Lincolnwood 2-11 Alarm house fire 2-14-11 update

Tim Olk captured these powerful images from yesterday's 2-11 incident in Lincolnwood. His full photo gallery is available HERE for those interested in viewing more of the event. These photos offer a gripping look at the intensity and coordination involved during the operation.

Chicago Fire Department historian Ken Little

Ken Little, a respected historian of the Chicago Fire Department and a retired senior fire alarm operator, passed away this week at the age of 84. Known for his deep knowledge of Chicago's fire history, Ken played a key role in co-authoring four volumes on the city’s firehouses alongside.......

Chicago Fire Department historian Ken Little

Ken Little, a respected historian of the Chicago Fire Department and a retired senior fire alarm operator, passed away this week at the age of 84. Known for his deep knowledge of Chicago’s fire history, Ken co-authored four volumes on the history of Chicago firehouses with Father John Mc.......

Box alarm fire in Crystal Lake, 2-25-23

This report comes from Tyler Tobolt:

On February 25, 2023, around 2:30 a.m., the Crystal Lake Fire Department (CLFRD) responded to a working house fire on Amberwood Drive. The incident was escalated to MABAS Box 5-341 for additional support. Upon arrival, heavy fire and s.......

Box alarm fire in Crystal Lake, 2-25-23

This report comes from Tyler Tobolt:

On February 25, 2023, around 2:30 a.m., the Crystal Lake Fire Department (CLFRD) responded to a working house fire at 123 Amberwood Drive. The incident was reported as a MABAS Box 5-341 call. Upon arrival, heavy fire and smoke were vis.......

House fire in Prospect Heights, 1-26-22

**From the Prospect Heights Fire District:** *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* **January 26, 2022** PROSPECT HEIGHTS — On Wednesday, January 26 at 7:48 p.m., the Prospect Heights Fire Protection District responded to a reported fire at 108 Patricia in Prospect Heights. Upon arrival, firefigh.......

Apartment fire in Wheeling, 3-11-23

Wheeling and Prospect Heights firefighters responded to a fire alarm at 375 Plum Creek Drive on Saturday morning. Upon arrival, crews discovered flames originating from a third-floor balcony on the south side of the building. The incident was quickly upgraded to a Working Fire, prompting additi.......

Apartment fire in Wheeling, 3-11-23

On Saturday morning, firefighters from Wheeling and Prospect Heights responded to a fire alarm at 375 Plum Creek Drive. Upon arrival, they discovered flames coming from a third-floor balcony on the south side of the building. The incident was quickly upgraded to a working fire, prompting additi.......

Beach Park gets help after storms

The severe storms that swept through the area on Monday evening left a trail of destruction across multiple communities. In response, Beach Park officials activated a MABAS Box Alarm to request additional support for cleanup and recovery efforts in their district. As emergency crews mobilized, .......

Beach Park gets help after storms

The severe storms that swept through the area on Monday evening left a trail of destruction across several communities. In response, Beach Park officials activated a MABAS Box Alarm to request additional support for cleanup and emergency response efforts in their district. As part of the coordi.......

CFD 6th District updates

Several new and updated apparatus images have been added to the 6th District section of the site. These updates reflect recent changes in equipment and fleet configurations across various units.

  • Battalion 22 has been added to the collection.
  • Battalion 24 has received a.......