Villa Park is added to the site

The Villa Park Fire Department, part of MABAS Division 12, has recently been added to the site. Covering just under 5 square miles, the department operates with 26 career firefighters stationed at two locations. Their fleet includes a mix of E-ONE and Pierce fire apparatus, along with Medtec an

Working fire in Chicago, 7-24-17

This report comes from Steve Redick:

9737 Farragut. This location is technically in Chicago, but the fire was first reported to Rosemont. It appears to have been an auto fire inside a repair business. Initially, Chicago units were dispatched and then returned, but

High Angle Rescue in Chicago, 10-28-16

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New ambulance for Chicago Ridge FD

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New ambulance for Chicago Ridge FD

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Commercial building fire in Waukegan, 3/4/19

On March 4, 19, a box alarm fire broke out in Waukegan at 452 N. Jackson Street. The scene was captured by photographer Tim Olk, who documented the intense flames bursting through the roof of the building. These images provide a powerful visual account of the emergency. Below are some of the p

Commercial building fire in Waukegan, 3/4/19

On March 4, 19, a box alarm fire broke out at 452 N. Jackson Street in Waukegan. The scene showed intense flames bursting through the roof of the building, capturing the severity of the incident. Photos from Tim Olk provide a powerful visual record of the event. The first image shows heavy fir

Box Alarm fire in Cicero, 10-5-17 (part 1)

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Below are some photos from the Box Alarm at the commercial building located at 5939 W. Roosevelt Rd. in Cicero, taken on October 5th, 2017. The first calls came around 11:00 PM. Chicago Fire Department was the first to respond, but up

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Fox Lake village to consider joining FPD

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Mayor Donny Schmit of the Village of Fox Lake has expressed concerns about the village’s role in negotiating fire and ambulance services, stating that “there’s politics involved.” He believes it’s time fo

Fox Lake village to consider joining FPD

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Mayor Donny Schmit of the Village of Fox Lake has voiced concerns about the village's role in negotiating fire and ambulance services, stating that "there’s politics involved." He argues that the village should not be responsible

Fatal fire in Arlington Heights, 2-4-21

Firefighters from Arlington Heights, Palatine, Buffalo Grove, and Mount Prospect were called to 1929 N. Spruce Terrace in Arlington Heights around 8:20 AM on Thursday, February 4, 2021, after a house fire was reported. As the crews responded, they were informed that two residents might still be