2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 2-8-21

The fire at 8032 South Hermitage, initially reported as a 2-11 alarm, has now turned fatal. A 45-year-old woman was pulled from the flames by Chicago Fire Department (CFD) crews just after they arrived on scene. However, she had already suffered severe burns and smoke inhalation.…
2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 2-8-21

The fire at 8032 South Hermitage that was initially reported as a 2-11 alarm has now turned fatal. A 45-year-old woman was pulled from the burning home by Chicago Fire Department (CFD) crews shortly after they arrived on scene. Despite immediate medical attention, she suffered se…
Mastering plating in CNC machining

Have you ever been amazed by the flawless finish on your favorite gadgets? That level of polish is achieved through a process that blends science with art. I'm talking about plating. In this blog, I'll walk you through what plating really is, why it's a great choice for your next CNC machining…
Fatal crash in Arlington Heights, 3-10-14

A series of 9-1-1 calls were received by Northwest Central Dispatch around noon on Monday, reporting a severe rollover accident in the 1600 block of N. Rand Road in Arlington Heights. The location is near the border of Arlington Heights and Prospect Heights, prompting both fire departments to r…
New aerials for CFD (more)

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Here are some images from the Spartan ERV website showing the chassis and ladder of one of the new aerials for Chicago. To be honest… it's definitely not a towe…
Fatal crash in Arlington Heights, 3-10-14

A series of 9-1-1 calls were received by Northwest Central Dispatch around noon today (Monday) regarding a severe rollover accident on the 1600 block of N. Rand Road in Arlington Heights. The location, situated near the border of Arlington Heights and Prospect Heights, prompted both fire depart…
New aerials for CFD (more)

This message is from Josh Boyajian:

Here are some photos from the Spartan ERV website showing the chassis and ladder for one of the new aerials being built for Chicago. To be honest… it's not a tower ladder. My guess is that Spartan refers to a rear-mount aer…