Another Chapter in the History of the Evanston Fire Department The Aftermath:“It was said of George Stiles… as a fireman, none better… that he was one of the most-popular men in the Department… that he had a kind word for everyone. So shall we not then cherish his memory, an
Continue ReadingThe Legacy of the Evanston Fire Department: A Story of Loss and Resilience On December 14, 1905, the Evanston Fire Department faced one of its most sorrowful days. Just a day after the devastating Mark fire, the department mourned the loss of two brave firefighters—William Craig and George S
Continue ReadingMy grandfather, Joe Salerno, turned 93 this month and spent a long time as the assistant fire marshal for the Cicero Fire Department. As a child, I grew up in the firehouse and remember the trucks that we used to name when visiting the firefighters. Here are some old black and white photos that capt
Continue ReadingHere's a message from Tim Olk: Chicago Fire Department Still Responding to a Box Alarm Fire at 104th Street West of Wentworth. Tim Olk photo Tim Olk photo Tim Olk photo Tim Olk photo Tim Olk photo Tim Olk photo Tim Olk photo Tim Olk photo Tim Olk photo Tim captured several powerful images
Continue ReadingMy grandfather, Joe Salerno, turned 93 this month and was once the assistant fire marshal for the Cicero Fire Department many years ago. We grew up in the firehouse, and as kids, we used to play with the trucks that were named by us when we visited the firefighters. Here are some old black-and-white
Continue ReadingHere's a message from Tim Olk: Chicago Fire Department Still & Box Alarm Fire at 104th Street West of Wentworth. Tim Olk photo Tim Olk photo Tim Olk photo Tim Olk photo Tim Olk photo Tim Olk photo Tim Olk photo Tim Olk photo Tim Olk photo Tim Olk captured a powerful series of images showi
Continue ReadingThe *Daily Herald* has another report on the recent split between the Village of Barrington Fire Department and the Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District. The two agencies officially went their separate ways on New Year’s Day, but not without a few last-minute hiccups. Even though
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