New ambulance for Buffalo Grove

Here are some behind-the-scenes production photos of a brand new Horton ambulance being manufactured for the city of Buffalo Grove. These images give a glimpse into the assembly process, showing the vehicle taking shape in its early stages. Each shot highlights different aspects of the build, from t

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Chicago Still & Box Alarm and EMS Plan I, 9-22-16

Excerpts from the ChicagoTribune.com: Three individuals were hospitalized following a fire that broke out in a single apartment within a four-plus-one style building located on the 6900 block of North Sheridan Road. One of them was seriously injured, while the others were reported in fair-to-seriou

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Western Springs 125th anniversary parade

Photos by Steve Redick A proud moment captured by Steve Redick, showcasing the fire department's honor guard in action. The Western Springs firefighters march proudly in a local parade, showing their community spirit and dedication. A classic look at an old Western

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Chicago Still & Box Alarm and EMS Plan I, 9-22-16

Excerpts from the ChicagoTribune.com: Three individuals were hospitalized following a fire that broke out in a single apartment within a four-plus-one style building located on the 6900 block of North Sheridan Road. One of the victims was seriously injured, while the others were reported to be in f

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Western Springs 125th anniversary parade

Photos by Steve Redick A proud moment captured by Steve Redick showing the fire department honor guard in action. The Western Springs firefighters marching proudly in a local parade, as documented by Steve Redick. An old but classic Western Springs Fire Department ambulance, p

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Worker trapped in trench in Niles 7-19-14 (pt 3)

This report comes from Steve Redick. There was a technical rescue incident in the 8500 block of N Olcott last night, involving a trench collapse during a construction project in front of a house. A worker became trapped, and emergency crews were quickly on the scene. The Niles Fire Department depl

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Worker trapped in trench in Niles 7-19-14 (pt 3)

This report comes from Steve Redick. There was a technical rescue incident last night in the 8500 block of N Olcott. From what I could gather, a worker became trapped after a trench collapse during a construction project in front of a house. The Niles Fire Department responded with their aerial la

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Naperville reassignments …. requires a scorecard

Several months ago, we published an update on the Naperville Fire Department to the site. A number of photographers visited the department on different occasions to capture the latest equipment and the current station assignments. Some of the apparatus had been relocated or reclassified since they w

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Naperville reassignments …. requires a scorecard

Several months ago, we published an update on the Naperville Fire Department to the site. A number of photographers visited the department on different occasions to capture the latest equipment and the current station assignments for each company. Some of the apparatus had already been relocated or

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New ambulance for Rosemont

From the Foster Coach Sales Facebook page: A brand new Horton conversion on a Ford F450 chassis has just been shared, showcasing a sleek and modern Type I ambulance built for the Rosemont Public Safety Department. This new unit is designed with both functionality and safety in mind, featuring a du

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New tanker for the Manteno FPD

From the Fire Service, Inc. Facebook page: We want to extend our sincere gratitude to the Manteno Community Fire Protection District for their recent two deliveries! First, a 2016 E-One International tanker was delivered, and second, an 18-foot custom-built foam trailer. These vehicles will greatly

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New ambulance for Rosemont

From the Foster Coach Sales Facebook page: A brand new Horton conversion on a Ford F450 chassis is now available for sale. This unit is built to the highest standards and features a modern, well-equipped interior ideal for emergency medical services. Here are some photos from Foster Coach Sales sh

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