Brake calipers are a vital part of a vehicle's braking system, responsible for applying pressure to the brake pads and slowing down or stopping the car. Their proper function is essential not only for safety but also for the overall performance and efficiency of your vehicle. Understanding the role

Excerpts from Telegraph.com: Supporters of statewide 911 system consolidation, including Governor Bruce Rauner’s office, have long argued that merging local emergency response systems into a single, unified network is a positive move. However, officials in Madison County are not convinced. M

Matt Schumann has recently submitted a number of updated images for the CFD equipment that needed to be refreshed on the website. These photos include several key units from the Chicago Fire Department. The images cover the following units: Battalion 18 Battalion 20 4-5-5 2-7-4 Truck 41 Truck 1

This is from Niko Stefani: On June 7th, 2015, I had the pleasure of attending the Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District’s open house, which celebrated their 75th anniversary. It was a fantastic event full of history, community spirit, and some incredible fire equipment on display

Matt Schumann has recently submitted several updated images of Chicago Fire Department (CFD) apparatus to be added to the website. These photos aim to modernize the current content and provide a clearer visual representation of the department's equipment. The images include: Battalion 18 Battal

This is from Niko Stefani: On June 7th, 2015, I had the pleasure of attending the Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District’s open house to celebrate their 75th anniversary. It was a fantastic event filled with history, community spirit, and a great opportunity to see the fire depart

More from Steve Redick: Here's something that many people might not remember. I'm sure there are a lot of amazing images of this event in newspaper archives and Chicago Fire Department negatives. Steve click to download a larger file click to download a larger file click to download a larger f

Excerpts from the Chicago Sun-Times: The Chicago Fire Department may be on the verge of making significant budget cuts by shifting 34 non-emergency roles to civilian staff, according to a recent report from Inspector General Joe Ferguson. The move could save the city at least $1.2 million annual

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Excerpts from MySuburbanLife.com: After nearly 70 years, the Krohn brothers still haven’t settled who was the first to join the New Lenox Fire Department. But on Wednesday, they came together at Fire Station 1—not just as brothers, but as a piece of local history. In February 1939,

More photos from Tim Olk capturing the heartfelt funeral of Bloomington Firefighter Christopher Brown. Two firetrucks form an arch as the funeral procession moves forward. Tim Olk photo Bagpipers lead the casket out of the service with solemn dignity. Tim Olk photo Pallbearers carry the casket wi

The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC), which oversees the 9-1-1 dispatch center, is set to implement a series of personnel changes that will take effect on January 1, 2012. These adjustments impact both fire and police communications staff. Among the key changes for the fire d