I recently came across some images of a 1996 Pierce Lance Rescue pumper that's currently for sale, and I thought they were worth sharing. The photos were originally posted on the Prospect Heights website, and they really highlight the condition and details of this classic fire engine. The first im

From Phil Stenholm: Another installment about the History of the Evanston Fire Department. BOLTWOOD On a quiet Sunday afternoon, January 9, 1927, at exactly 1 PM, a young Boy Scout named LeRoy Kreutzer noticed thick plumes of smoke rising from the Boltwood Intermediate School at the intersection

Thursday afternoon, I was scrolling through social media when a post caught my eye. It was about a fire incident that happened earlier today in Evanston. The details were brief but intriguing, so I decided to dig deeper and piece together what happened. According to the City of Evanston’s of

These days, electric bikes seem to be popping up everywhere. With urban areas getting more crowded by the day, people are searching for alternatives to traditional modes of transport. Electric bikes are fast, eco-friendly, and they come with plenty of physical benefits too. But the cost is often w

Thermoplastic Hoses Revolutionizing the Car Wash Industry The industrial hose market is undergoing a major transformation, and traditional rubber hoses are gradually losing their dominance. Advancements in technology have led to the rise of thermoplastic hoses, which are proving to be far more versa

Look up the word 'solar' in any dictionary, and you'll likely find definitions such as "relating to the sun" or "using sunlight to generate electricity." Most sources agree that solar technology is all about harnessing the power of the sun,

Look up the word 'solar' in any dictionary, and you'll find definitions such as "relating to the sun" or "using sunlight to generate electricity." Most sources agree that solar technology relies on the sun, but does

One of the most significant enhancements in the transition from the Elios 2 to the Elios 3 is the inclusion of a LiDAR sensor, which has opened up new possibilities for creating 3D maps. This innovation allows users to generate detailed 3D models in real-time as the drone navigates through confined

One of the most significant enhancements from the Elios 2 to the Elios 3 is the integration of a LiDAR sensor, which enables the creation of detailed 3D maps. This LiDAR technology allows users to generate real-time 3D Live Maps as the drone navigates through confined spaces, as illustrated in the i

Hey there, I just came across this interesting post from macqueen.com featuring the McCook Fire Department in Illinois. They’ve got their hands full with Job #37434, and it looks like they’re using an impressive Enforcer 100 MM vehicle from Pierce. That’s quite the setup for su

**From CFD Media on Twitter:** It's quiet now at the scene of the fire on 9400 Halsted Street. The building is a two-story brick structure. So far, reports confirm one victim has not survived. Initial responders arrived to find a woman already deceased upon arrival, while an adult male remains un

The first Friday in October always marks a special occasion for the manufacturing industry, with this year’s Manufacturing Day falling on October 4, 2024. Known as MFG Day, it’s a nationwide celebration that has grown significantly since its inception in 2012. The initiative was launch