The Chicago Tribune reported that around 20 to 25 people were forced to leave their homes after two three-story apartment buildings caught fire in Maywood on Friday night. Firefighters from over a dozen nearby communities responded to the blaze, which was classified as a 3-11 alarm incident........

Several former fire trucks from Illinois have found a new home in Mexico, thanks to Karl Klotz. These vehicles, once part of local fire departments, now serve in different parts of the country, highlighting the global reach of emergency equipment.

North Palos FPD - Tru.......

On June 27, 2016, a two-alarm fire broke out at 3004 Roberts Drive in Woodridge, and local firefighters from the Lisle-Woodridge Fire Protection District rushed to the scene. These photos capture the intense efforts of the first responders as they worked to control the blaze and ensure the safe.......

Several former fire trucks from Illinois are now stationed in Mexico, as documented by Karl Klotz. These vehicles have found new homes across the border, continuing their service in different communities.

North Palos FPD - Truck 804 (Mack CF)

Roberts Park FP.......

On June 27, 2016, a two-alarm fire broke out at 3004 Roberts Drive in Woodridge, and local firefighters from the Lisle-Woodbridge Fire Protection District rushed to the scene. Here are some real-time photos captured by Josh Boyajian, showing the emergency response and the aftermath of the incid.......

From the Prospect Heights Fire District: At 0549, Prospect Heights Squad 9 was dispatched to a vehicle fire at the Motel 6, located at 540 Milwaukee Avenue. As they were en route, the call was upgraded to an accident with entrapment. Additional units were dispatched, including Battalion 9, Amb.......

From the Prospect Heights Fire District: At 0549, Prospect Heights Squad 9 was dispatched to a vehicle fire at the Motel 6 located at 540 Milwaukee Avenue. As they were en route, the call was upgraded to an accident with entrapment. Additional units were sent, including Battalion 9, Ambulance .......

In a follow-up to our previous reports on Saturday’s 4-11 alarm fire at the commercial warehouse located at 2444 W. 21st Street in Chicago, Tim Olk shared several compelling photos from Sunday, capturing the ongoing efforts of firefighters at the scene. Engine 23, Tower Ladder 5 (operati.......

Tim Olk spent most of Tuesday stationed in the southbound lanes of the Tri-State Tollway (I-294), capturing the aftermath of a major accident that caused significant traffic chaos. According to a report from the Southtown Star: … an overturned tanker led to the closure of the southboun.......

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.......

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.......