Box Alarm in West Chicago, 3-10-18

On March 10, 2018, firefighters in West Chicago responded to a structure fire at a residence located on Oak Knoll Road. The incident drew significant attention from local residents and bystanders alike. I had the opportunity to capture some of the action on video and take several photographs to…
Box Alarm in West Chicago, 3-10-18

On March 10th, 2018, firefighters in West Chicago responded to a structure fire at a residence located on Oak Knoll Road. The incident was initially reported as a box alarm, indicating an urgent situation requiring immediate attention. As the first responders arrived on the scene, they were met…
New contract for Chicago firefighters (more)

The Chicago Tribune recently published an article about the advancements in the new contract proposal for Chicago firefighters. According to the article, firefighters could see a total raise of 11% over the span of five years under the contract, which was approved by the City Council Workforce …
Working fire in Chicago, 2-21-22

I just got some updates from the scene of a fire that broke out at a scrapyard on Monday. The address is 4430 W 14th Street. Engine 103 was the first unit to arrive on the scene. They had been responding to a carbon monoxide call at another location when they got redirected here. Meanwhile, Eng…
Working fire in Chicago, 2-21-22

From the Chi-Town Fire Photos page, here's what happened: I just arrived at a massive scrapyard fire that broke out on Monday at 4430 West 14th Street. Engine 103 was the first unit on scene, responding to a carbon monoxide alarm at a nearby residence while Engine 38 was already dispatched to …
Why Electricity Bill High?

**Cutting Electricity Costs: Why Solar Energy is the Answer** High electricity bills can be a real headache, especially during peak seasons when the demand for cooling and heating skyrockets. Whether it's the heat of summer or the chill of winter, running air conditioners, heaters, and other e…
Chicago new apparatus assignments – update

We recently learned that the fourth new Chicago Fire Department Spartan/Crimson 103’ aerial ladder is slated to join Engine 56. While we don’t yet have all the details, we’ve managed to get our hands on some exclusive photos of two of the brand-new trucks before they 
Chicago new apparatus assignments – update

We’ve just received some exciting updates regarding the Chicago Fire Department’s latest additions. It looks like the fourth new Spartan/Crimson 103’ aerial ladder is set to join Truck 56 in the coming weeks. This is fantastic news for the department, as it continues to mod…
Plastic Resin Industry Insights

Over the past few years, the U.S. plastic resin industry has seen a resurgence in demand following a prolonged slump between 2010 and 2013. The resurgence has been driven by the growing needs of downstream manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and the construction sector. Furt…