Vintage Chicago fire scene photos

Here's a message from Eric Haak:

The first image shows Engine 48’s station on the far right, with a large 5-11 fire burning just across the elevated tracks. The second photo is a close-up of what I believe to be the very first Snorkel basket that Bill Post mentione…
Vintage Chicago fire scene photos

Here's a message from Eric Haak:

The first photo shows Engine 48’s station on the far right, with a major 5-11 fire burning just across the elevated tracks. The second image is a close-up of what I believe is the very first Snorkel basket that Bill Post mentioned a…
Wheeling 2-11 alarm fire 5-19-11

The Wheeling Fire Department responded to a serious fire at a townhouse on Ottawa Court in the Tahoe Village complex shortly before 11 PM. Multiple calls were received about a fire on the exterior of a four-unit building, but upon arrival, officers corrected the address to 573 Custer Court. As …
New engine for Naperville

Production has officially started at E-ONE for the construction of a new fire engine destined for Naperville, with the unit number 141479. This marks an important step in the city's ongoing efforts to modernize its emergency response fleet. The engine is being built by E-ONE, a well-known manuf…
Winthrop Harbor Fire Department news

Excerpts from ChicagoTribune.com:

A 28-year-old former firefighter from Winthrop Harbor, Keith Kauppi, is currently in jail on $1 million bail, facing serious charges of aggravated arson and attempted murder. He is accused of trying to set his 70-year-old aunt, Kathleen K…
Winthrop Harbor Fire Department news

Excerpts from the ChicagoTribune.com:

A 28-year-old former firefighter from Winthrop Harbor, Keith Kauppi, is currently held on a $1 million bail. He faces serious charges of aggravated arson and attempted murder in connection with an alleged attempt to set his 70-year-ol…
New engine for Naperville

Production has officially started at E-ONE for a new fire engine destined for the Naperville Fire Department, unit number 141479. This marks an important milestone in the department's efforts to modernize its fleet and enhance emergency response capabilities. The new engine is being built at…
Tinley Park vehicle vs pedestrian 8-15-14

I just wanted to share a few photos I captured last Thursday night in Tinley Park, near Harlem Ave and 171st St. The area was completely closed off for a while due to an incident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. A single patient was transported by ambulance. These images giv…
Chicago Still & Box alarm fire, 1-2-18 (more)

This is from Steve Redick:

It was a very cold day, with temperatures in the single digits. When I first heard about the call, it sounded like a kitchen fire that had extended into hidden spaces. I arrived about 10 minutes after the initial dispatch, and by that time, t…
3-Alarm fire in Willow Springs, 10-28-16 (more)

Photos and videos from the 3-alarm fire in Willow Springs, captured by Keith Grzadziel on October 28th, 2016. These powerful images and footage give a real-time look at the intensity of the blaze and the brave efforts of the firefighters on the scene. Watch the video below to see the dramati…