On a chilly Friday afternoon in Chicago, veteran photographer Tim Olk captured the intense and unrelenting spirit of firefighters as they tackled a blaze at 8027 South Indiana Avenue. The images he took are not just photographs—they’re a testament to courage, teamwork, and the relentle
I just got some exciting updates from Scott about the new fire truck being built for the Clarendon Hills Fire Department by Pierce Manufacturing—serial number #30266. It’s always fascinating to see these life-saving machines come together piece by piece.
The photos really capture the
It was another busy day for Tim Olk as he captured the intense scenes of a working fire in Chicago’s South Side. The incident took place on Friday afternoon at 8027 South Indiana Avenue, and Olk managed to document the firefighters’ relentless efforts to control the blaze. Here’
The new fire truck being constructed for the Clarendon Hills Fire Department by Pierce Manufacturing, unit number #30266, is really coming along. These production photos give us a great look at the process.
I’ve attached a few images from different angles that showcase the build. The first
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This message comes from Josh Boyajian, who shared some photos he took on Wednesday during the 3-11 alarm at 2036 W 21st Place. He arrived after the bulk of the fire had been brought under control in the original building, as well as the adjacent structures.
From the perspective of Josh Boyajian, who shared his experience from last Wednesday’s 3-11 alarm at 2036 W 21st Place. By the time I arrived, most of the fire in the initial structure had already been brought under control, along with the surrounding exposures. However, things heated up sign
"Steve Redick here, just witnessed quite the scene at 2600 W 35th Street. There were heavy smoke conditions reported in this massive, fire-resistant warehouse. Turns out, it wasn't the building itself that was on fire but rather a vehicle deep inside causing all the smoke. The Chicago Fire Departmen
Larry Shapiro sent in some great photos from the Buffalo Grove Fire Department’s open house held last Saturday, September 21st. The event was a fantastic opportunity for the community to get up close and personal with their local firefighters and all the equipment they use.
One of the highli
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At around 2600 W 35th Street, there were reports of heavy smoke filling a large, fire-resistant warehouse. Upon further investigation, it turned out to be a vehicle fire located deep inside the building. Firefighters quickly responded and deployed M
Larry Shapiro recently shared a collection of photos taken at the Buffalo Grove Fire Department's open house held on Saturday, September 21st. The event was a vibrant showcase of the department's community engagement efforts and featured a variety of interactive activities for families and children.
This morning at around 7:43 AM, Park Ridge firefighters rushed to a residential area after receiving a call about a house fire at 105 Elmore Street. The initial report suggested there might be two people trapped inside, prompting an immediate response from the RED Center under a Code 4 protocol for
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Hi everyone,
This is John Tulipano chiming in with some updates from earlier this morning. I managed to snap a few photos of the situation as it unfolded. The images speak for themselves, and they’re quite striking.
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