On Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at 6:17 PM, the Mount Prospect Fire Department responded to a working fire at 1817 Tano Lane. The incident was classified as a structural fire, and crews arrived on scene quickly to assess and control the situation. A Pierce Dash CF PUC fire engine was seen at the locati

More from Tim Olk covering a working fire in Chicago on November 22, 2020. Chicago Fire Department responding to a structure fire at 5726 S Sangamon with two people rescued. Tim Olk photo

Surface Prep: Before & After Blasting Updated: December 22, 2023 If you're running a business in manufacturing or industrial sectors, abrasive blasting should be a key part of your daily operations. While the term "sandblasting" is still used, it's important to note that modern processes rare

From Tom Podraza: This fire truck was originally a reserve unit for seven years before being sold by DGFD in 2014. It was later replaced by a 2007 Pierce model. The vehicle was then resold by Brindlee Mountain to the Pleasant Groves Volunteer Fire Department in Woodville, Alabama. According to the

From Tom Podraza: This fire truck was originally a reserve unit for seven years before being sold by DGFD in 2014. It was later replaced by a 2007 Pierce model. The engine was then resold by Brindlee Mountain to the Pleasant Groves Volunteer Fire Department in Woodville, Alabama. It seems like it s

On Sunday afternoon, March 19, 2023, Palatine firefighters responded to a report of smoke coming from the third floor of an apartment building located at 12 E Dundee Quarter. Upon arrival, Palatine police officers observed smoke and then flames emerging from the roof, prompting the incident to be up

Home is by far the most common place to charge an electric vehicle (EV). With the rapid increase in EVs on the road, we expect the shift from gas stations to home charging to continue growing in the years ahead. And we’re not the only ones seeing this trend. To support this growth,

On Sunday afternoon, March 19, 2023, Palatine firefighters responded to a report of smoke coming from the third floor of an apartment building located at 12 E. Dundee Quarter. As the situation unfolded, local police officers also arrived and reported seeing smoke and flames emerging from the roof. T

Home is by far the most common place to charge an electric vehicle (EV). As the number of EVs on the road continues to rise, it's clear that more people are shifting from gas stations to home charging solutions. This trend is expected to grow even further in the years ahead. And we're not t

This is a message from Dennis McGuire, Jr. Here are some photos of a 1956 Mack B-Model that I recently discovered in Calumet City back in March 2012. The fire engine is marked with CFD Shop Number D-307 and has the serial number B95F-1042. It's an interesting piece of Chicago Fire Department hist

The Courier-News recently published a story highlighting how Carpentersville managed to save two firefighters from being laid off, thanks to a collaborative effort between village officials and the union representing Local 4790 of the International Association of Fire Fighters. Due to a $400,000 bu

Excerpts from DailyHerald.com: Mount Prospect Fire Chief Brian Lambel is pushing for the village’s board of fire and police commissioners to terminate an employee he claims has made alarming remarks. The incident involves Firefighter/Paramedic Lloyd Miller, a 12-year veteran who has been on