According to the latest edition of the insightful State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks report from ACT Research, September brought some unexpected shifts in the used Class 8 truck market. After showing strong momentum in August, the average retail sale price for these trucks took a hi

From John Tulipano's account of the second-alarm fire in Batavia last Wednesday evening: As I was driving back from responding to another fire in St. Charles, I received the alert from Tri-Com about a potential fire near 1st and Mallory in Batavia. The police on the scene reported visible flames co

This is what John Tulipano shared about the second-alarm fire in Batavia last Wednesday evening: While I was driving back from responding to another fire in St. Charles, Tri-Com put out a call for a potential fire near 1st and Mallory in Batavia. Police reported visible flames coming from the secon

In DuPage County’s Division 12, the Carol Stream Fire District operates out of three stations, each playing a vital role in maintaining the safety of the community. At its core, the district staffs one engine company, a two-piece squad company, a tower ladder, three ambulances, and a battalio

This morning, a devastating collision occurred on Route 22 in Long Grove involving a tractor-trailer and a tractor-dump combination. According to reports from the Lake County News Sun, a tragic accident unfolded that claimed the life of one individual. Around 8 a.m., a 2005 semi-truck traveling eas

This past week has been all about intense training for firefighters from the Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods, and Long Grove departments. They’ve been taking turns going through some serious flashover training sessions at the Combined Area Fire Training Center in Buffalo Grove. Itâ€

I just got some updated production photos of a brand-new fire engine being built by E-ONE for the Gurnee Fire Department. It's really exciting to see how these state-of-the-art vehicles come together! Here’s one of the latest shots of the build process. You can really see the attention to d

I just got some updated production photos of a brand-new engine that E-ONE is currently building for the Gurnee Fire Department, and I thought they were worth sharing. This project has been in the works for quite some time, and it's always exciting to see these state-of-the-art vehicles come to life

Construction site theft is a serious concern that costs millions annually, with recovery rates often below 25%. Beyond financial losses, vandalism and trespassing pose additional risks, creating unsafe working environments. Traditional security guards offer some protection, but their high costs and

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**Live Update from Chi-Town Fire Photos:** Cicero firefighters responded to reports of flames at 28th and Cicero Avenue late Tuesday afternoon. The initial dispatch address was updated to 4827 & 4829 West 28th Street after multiple calls came in. Engine Company 3 arrived first and reported signif

Picture this: you're cruising down a quiet country road during your dream road trip when suddenly, your car starts pulling to one side. Uh-oh! You’ve got a flat tire, and unfortunately, you’re miles away from the nearest mechanic. Thankfully, you planned ahead and packed a spare tire.