Excerpts from Journal-topics.com: For nearly 50 years, Ralph R. Bishop has shared stories about his hometown of Park Ridge with members of the Park Ridge Historical Society, and one of his favorite topics was his childhood adventures with the Lil’ Pirsch fire truck, a pumper purchased by th
Continue ReadingExcerpts from wfmz.com: WEST PENN TWP., Pa. – Two volunteer firefighters lost their lives after responding to a smoky house fire in West Penn Township, Schuylkill County, on Wednesday afternoon, according to the coroner. Marvin Gruber, 59, and Zachary Paris, 36, were called to a fire at th
Continue ReadingExcerpts from Journal-topics.com: For nearly 50 years, Ralph R. Bishop often shared stories about his hometown of Park Ridge with members of the Park Ridge Historical Society. One of his favorite memories was his time with the Lil’ Pirsch fire truck, a vehicle that first arrived in the city
Continue ReadingBackyard Plumbing Essentials: The Outdoor Hand-Washing Station
With the weather gradually warming up and more people spending time outdoors, having reliable backyard plumbing is becoming increasingly essential. A well-designed plumbing system not only prevents issues like water pooling and clogged drains but also enhances the overall functionality of your outdo
Continue ReadingPosted by Ron Delfini on August 1, 2022 2:48 pmProgressive die stamping is a highly efficient manufacturing process used to create complex metal parts with high precision and consistency. It involves feeding a continuous strip of metal through a series of stations within a progressive die, where eac
Continue ReadingPosted by Ron Delfini on August 1, 2022 2:48 pmProgressive die stamping is a highly efficient manufacturing process that involves feeding a strip of metal through a series of workstations, each performing specific actions to shape and form the material into strong, precise components. This method is
Continue ReadingChicago responded to a 2-11 alarm for a fire at 3056 N. Milwaukee Avenue on Monday morning. The Chicago Tribune reported that the fire broke out at 9:24 a.m. in the two-story building, which housed a bakery on the first floor and apartments on the second. When firefighters arrived, heavy smoke was c
Continue ReadingFrom Custer FPD on Facebook: The Braidwood Fire Protection District is officially starting to staff their station tomorrow, October 16th, at 6 AM. What an incredible effort from the Braidwood firefighters, their administration, and volunteers who worked incredibly fast to get the station back
Continue ReadingFrom Custer FPD on Facebook: The Braidwood Fire Protection District is officially starting to staff their station tomorrow, October 16th, at 6:00 AM. It's incredible to see the amount of work that the Braidwood firefighters, their administration, and volunteers have put in over such a short perio
Continue ReadingThe Best Indoor Drones of 2022 (New Guide) Looking for the best indoor drone of 2022? Discover the top models designed specifically for indoor use. An indoor drone is a type of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) built to operate safely inside enclosed spaces. These drones come in various forms, each tai
Continue ReadingThe Best Indoor Drones of 2022 (Updated Guide) Looking for the best indoor drones of 2022? Discover the top models designed for indoor use, from beginner-friendly toy drones to professional inspection systems. An indoor drone is a type of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) specifically built for flying
Continue ReadingIn Historic Mission, DOE Site Uses Elios 3 to 3D Map Radioactive Waste Storage Vault
On January 23, 2023, Flyability announced a major milestone: the Elios 3 drone successfully conducted a 3D scan of a radioactive waste storage vault built in the 1960s. This mission, which took place in late November 2022 at the Idaho National Laboratory, marked the first time a drone had ever been
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