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Posted on July 05, 2025

As seen around â€¦ Bartlett

Posted on July 05, 2025

This is from Steve Redick:

Here are some recent photos of the Bartlett & Countryside Fire Protection District (FPD) fire truck, captured by Steve Redick. These images give a nice glimpse into the vehicle and its appearance.

Evanston Fire Department history â€“ Part 3

Posted on July 05, 2025

More from Phil Stenholm â€“ Part 1, Part 2

On May 23, 1881, the Village Board of Trustees received a letter that had been delivered earlier that day to the Fire Marshal. The message came from the members of the Evanston Fire Department, specifically the Pioneer …

Evanston Fire Department history â€“ Part 3

Posted on July 05, 2025

More from Phil Stenholm â€“ Part 1, Part 2

On May 23, 1881, the Village Board of Trustees received a letter that had been delivered earlier that day to the Fire Marshal:

â€œTo: W. R. Bailey, Esq.
Fire Marshal of the Vi…

Brush fire â€“ Potawatami Woods, Prospect Heights 3-11-12 (update)

Posted on July 04, 2025

Tim Olk has shared a series of powerful photos capturing the brush fire that broke out in Potawatami Woods, located in Prospect Heights. These images provide a vivid look at the intensity of the situation and the efforts of local firefighters to contain the blaze.

Brush fire â€“ Potawatami Woods, Prospect Heights 3-11-12 (update)

Posted on July 04, 2025

Tim Olk has shared a series of powerful images capturing the intensity of a brush fire that broke out in Potawatami Woods, located in Prospect Heights. These photos offer a gripping look at the efforts of local firefighters as they worked to contain the rapidly spreading flames. The first imag…

CFD Engine 16â€™s new house

Posted on July 04, 2025

This message is from Josh Boyajian:

Today I took a little drive around the south side and stopped by Engine 16â€™s new station at 59 E. Pershing Road. It looks really nice and well-maintained. I also dropped by the fleet on 43rd Street to check out the new buggies th…

Norwood Park added to the site

Posted on July 04, 2025

The Norwood Park Fire Protection District is now featured in Division 20. This department operates from a single station located at 7447 W. Lawrence Avenue in Harwood Heights. Their jurisdiction includes the communities of Harwood Heights, Norridge, and the unincorporated area of Norwood Park T…

Fatal truck fire on I-57 (7-19-14)

Posted on July 04, 2025

From the Chicago Tribune:

A fatal accident occurred this morning on southbound I-57 near 159th Street in Markham, causing a complete shutdown of all lanes, according to local authorities.

The incident took place jus…

Chicago Still & Box Alarm fire & EMS Plan I â€“ 11/5/16

Posted on July 04, 2025

Here's a rewritten and improved version of the original content in English, with added details to make it more natural and authentic, and extended to over 500 characters: --- This is from Jeff Rudolph: "Here are a few photos taken on a Saturday morning during a fire at a home on 2629 Homer…

Waukegan Fire Department history (part 3)

Posted on July 04, 2025

Part 3 of the Waukegan Fire Department history, courtesy of the Waukegan Fire Department.

The 1930s and 1940s

The 1930s and 1940s were a time of both struggle and progress for the Waukegan Fire Department. As the city faced the cha…

Fire departments train for water rescues

Posted on July 04, 2025

Excerpts from ChicagoTribune.com:

The Fox River, while a popular spot for boating and kayaking, can be a dangerous place. Recent incidents highlight the risks. In Geneva, two boaters ended up in the river but managed to get out before firefighters arrived. Similarly, in …

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