2-Alarm fire in Cicero, 6-1-21

From Chi-Town Fire Photos: Around midday on Tuesday, Cicero firefighters responded to reports of flames coming from a building near 28th and Cicero Avenue. As more calls came in, the exact location was updated to 4827 & 4829 West 28th Street. Engine Company 3 was the first to arrive and reported si

Meet the Delfast Partner 2.0

Introducing the Delfast Partner 2.0: A Revolutionary Upgrade April 7, 2020 By: Daniel Tonkopiy views This past week has been particularly exciting for the Delfast brand, as they’ve just announced the launch of their latest

Meet the Delfast Partner 2.0

Introducing the New Delfast Partner 2.0 April 7, 2020 By: Daniel Tonkopiy views It’s been quite the week for Delfast, as the company just announced the release of its latest electric bike model. Dubbed the Partner 2.0, this enhanced version

Skokie (Niles Centre) FD history

The Niles-Herald Spectator recently published an interesting piece (just be mindful of the autoplay video with ads) about the restoration and return of the first fire engine ever purchased by the Skokie Fire Department. This particular vehicle holds a fascinating history that dates back to a time wh

Chicago FD Lieutenant John M. Leonard returns home

Last night at O’Hare Airport, I had the unexpected chance encounter with CFD Lieutenant John M Leonard as he returned to Chicago. It was one of those moments that left a deep impression on me, witnessing the quiet dignity and respect surrounding his arrival. As someone who has always admired

Glenside FPD working fire 4-18-14

**From John Tulipano:** This happened earlier today, and I just had to share it because it was one of those situations where everything aligned perfectly. It was around 8:50 AM on April 18th, 2014, when Glenside Fire Protection District got a call about a dryer fire at 644 Burdette in Glendale He

local rigs on display at FDIC

Yesterday’s post mentioned that a few local fire departments showcased their equipment at the FDIC. Among them were Buffalo Grove, Winfield, Oswego FPD, Carol Stream, and Cicero. I’ll dive into each one below. Starting with **Buffalo Grove**, they featured two impressive vehicles. Fir

Blue Island FD apparatus

Dennis McGuire, Jr. recently sent us some fantastic images and details about the Blue Island Fire Department, and we’re excited to share this preview with everyone! Here’s what we’ve gathered so far: The Blue Island Fire Department operates out of two stations: - **Station 1: