back-to-back fires caught early

Within two hours of each other, the neighboring **Buffalo Grove and Long Grove** fire departments responded to fires in their respective areas. Both incidents had the potential to cause major damage if they had occurred just a few hours later, when residents were asleep. Buffalo Grove was the first

Chicago FD Turret Wagon History (pt 16)

Another set of images from Jack Connors captures the CFD Turret Wagons built by the Chicago Fire Department's shop on the Chevy Scottsdale (C20) chassis. These specialized units were assigned to each of the six districts at one time, serving as mobile command posts during emergencies. The wagons wer

Working fire in Chicago, 1-10-16

From Tim Olk: Alley garage fire at 63rd and Francisco on January 10th, 2016 Tim Olk photo Tim Olk photo Tim Olk photo Tim Olk photo These photos were taken by Tim Olk on the evening of January 10th, 2016, when a fire broke out in an alleyway garage located at 63

Working fire in Chicago, 1-10-16

From Tim Olk: Alley garage fire at 63rd and Francisco, January 10th, 2016 Here are a few photos from the alley garage fire that took place on 63rd and Francisco on January 10th, 2016. The scene was intense, with flames rising high and thick smoke filling the air. It was a serious incident, and

Chicago FD Turret Wagon History (pt 16)

Another set of photos by Jack Connors highlights the CFD Turret Wagons that were built by the Chicago Fire Department's own shops, using the Chevy Scottsdale (C20) chassis. These specialized units were once assigned to each of the six districts, playing a key role in fire prevention and public outre

New ambulance for Little Rock – Fox

Tyler Tobolt recently discovered a brand-new ambulance for the Little Rock-Fox Fire Protection District (FPD) on the Horton Emergency Vehicle Facebook page. The post featured several high-quality photos of the vehicle, giving fans and residents a first look at the new equipment set to serve the comm

New ambulance for Little Rock – Fox

Tyler Tobolt recently discovered a brand-new ambulance for the Little Rock-Fox Fire Protection District (FPD) on the Horton Emergency Vehicle Facebook page. The post, shared by Horton, showcases the latest addition to the department's fleet. The new ambulance appears to be in excellent condition an