This is from Tim Olk: A double pin-in incident occurred this afternoon at 3300 East 100th Street, involving one Code Black and one Code Red. The scene was chaotic as emergency crews rushed to the location. The crash involved a vehicle that was severely damaged, with the driver trapped inside.

This message comes from Steve Redick: I remember a nice photo taken during a hotel fire on Montrose Avenue, a dramatic high-rise blaze on South Shore Drive (which had several fires over the years), and a tragic fire at the Conrad Hilton Hotel. My dad and I watched the news coverage together, and I

Chicago firefighters responded to a fire at an industrial building in the 9200 block of South Baltimore Avenue early on December 14, 2015. A critical incident occurred when a firefighter fell through an open floor hole during the operation. A Mayday alert was immediately issued, along with a Still &

Here's a rewritten and expanded version of the original content, written in a more natural, human-like tone, with additional context to reach over 500 characters: --- This is from Tim Olk: A double pin-in incident occurred this afternoon at 3300 East 100th Street involving one Code Black and on

On behalf of the Marion family, I am deeply saddened to announce the passing of our President and CEO, James Simpson, who was tragically killed in a motor vehicle accident on Thursday, October 4, 2012. Jim was a passenger in the vehicle involved in the incident. We ask that you keep Jim’s fa

Firefighters used a 'No Wake Zone' sign as a makeshift barrier to manage the rising waters outside the Garden Homes Fire Protection District station this morning. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo Heavy rains lashed several south suburbs this morning, causing widespread flooding and significant damage. Amo

Modules can underperform due to a variety of environmental and non-environmental factors. While good design and operational practices can help mitigate non-environmental issues, the environment itself remains unpredictable. We can only estimate its impact and verify or dismiss its influence on syste

Bill Friedrich has been sharing a collection of vintage photos from the Chicago Fire Department, offering a glimpse into the city's firefighting history. Many of these images capture the harsh winter conditions on fire scenes in Chicago, showcasing the challenges firefighters faced during cold-weath

Another department in MABAS Division 10 has been added to the site. The Western Springs Fire Department currently operates from one station located at 4353 Wolf Road, with Station 2 currently under construction at 5501 Grand Avenue. The department's fleet includes two Medtec ambulances, three engine

Today, the Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District and Chicago firefighters joined forces to celebrate a very special occasion. Paige Spicka, a six-year-old girl born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, received her dream wish from the Make-A-Wish Foundation — a trip to Disney Worl

The Buffalo Grove Fire Department brought a taste of the classic East Coast volunteer fire company tradition to the Chicago area this morning. They held a wet-down ceremony to officially welcome their new Ferrara engine and Ferrara tower ladder to their station. The event drew current and former dep

9:20 PM – Short video added – click SP-video link   Here’s an update from Scott Peterson: First and second floors had heavy involvement, with fire extending to the roof upon arrival. No hydrants were available—only portable tanks. Once enough crews arrived, they man