More from Steve Redick on the 2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 2-11-20

Tuesday night around 12:45 AM, a fire broke out at Cermak and Michigan. The building involved was a dry cleaner with a yoga studio on the upper floor. When I …

More from Steve Redick on the 2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 2-11-20

Tuesday night around 12:45 AM, Cermak and Michigan. The fire involved a dry cleaner and a yoga studio. When I arrived, the bowstring truss had already collaps…

Excerpts from the CookCountyRecord.com:

The Illinois Supreme Court has once again rejected a legislative effort to modify public employee pension funding rules, emphasizing that any attempt to reduce retirement benefits for public workers violates the state constitution. While acknow…

Good morning, everyone, This is Deputy Chief James L. Larsen from the Glenside Fire Protection District. I’m excited to share some great news with you—our new ambulance is now officially in service! The unit, designated as Medic 710, is a 2011 International Medtec ambulance …

On what was otherwise a beautiful and slow day, Larry Shapiro arrived at a fire scene at 1010 Johnson Drive in Buffalo Grove. The incident occurred inside an industrial facility, where smoke had been reported. Fire companies responded promptly and found the building already evacuated, with heav…

Tragic news has emerged from Toledo on Sunday, as two firefighters lost their lives while battling a fire at an apartment building in North Toledo. This is the first time since 1981 that the city has seen firefighters die in the line of duty during an active blaze. According to The Blade, Step…

Tragic news has emerged from Toledo on Sunday, as two firefighters lost their lives while responding to a fire at an apartment building in North Toledo. This marks the first time since 1981 that the city has seen firefighter fatalities during an active blaze. Stephen A. Machcinski, 42, and Jame…

Some photos from Tim Olk capturing the solemn funeral procession for Commander Paul Bauer of the Chicago Police Department. These images offer a powerful glimpse into the respect and honor shown to a fallen hero. The first image shows Chicago police officers marching in a dignified procession,…

Check out the latest photos of the new fire engine being constructed for Bolingbrook by E-ONE, unit #141498. These images give a great look at the progress being made on this state-of-the-art apparatus.

Here are some updated photos from the fire departments as they continue to modernize their equipment:

Wilmette's new engine is now on the scene, marking an important step forward in their fleet upgrades. This new apparatus is designed to provide enhanced performance and safety for bo…

From the Interstate Emergency Vehicles Facebook page:

The Peotone Fire Protection District in Peotone, Illinois recently shared details about a new fire apparatus they're building. This is a stainless steel pumper/tanker truck constructed on a SMEAL S-600 series chassis.…

Here are some updated photos from the local fire departments as they continue to modernize and enhance their equipment:

Wilmette’s new engine is now on the scene, bringing improved technology and performance to the community. This state-of-the-art unit is a testament to the de…