New fire chief in Waukegan (more)

Excerpts from ChicagoTribune.com:

At the beginning of this week’s Waukegan City Council meeting, Lake County Circuit Court Judge George Bridges Sr. took the stage to administer the oath of office to his son, George Bridges Jr., who was sworn in as the city's new fi…
New home for New Lenox Snorkel

Excerpts from Haixusa.com:

This old snorkel fire truck, no matter where it is, always draws a crowd. For 45 years, the U.S. truck served the New Lenox Fire Protection District, located southwest of Chicago, completing numerous missions. In 2016, former HAIX® CEO Ewald …
Chlorine Leak in Barrington, 8-4-19

On August 4th, 2019, a 3-alarm hazardous materials incident occurred at 200 S. Hough Street in Barrington. Tim Olk captured several powerful images from the scene, showing the emergency response and the seriousness of the situation. These photos provide a rare look into the efforts of first res…
Chicago FD updates radio signatures (part 1)

The CFD Administrative Order A-04-15 became effective on July 16, 2015. This order outlines important guidelines and procedures related to the use of radio telegraph identification numbers, ensuring compliance and clarity in communication systems. The document includes several supporting ima…
2013 Cost of Car Ownership up 2 percent – AAA

According to a recent study conducted by the American Automobile Association (AAA), the cost of owning and maintaining a new sedan in the U.S. is expected to rise by 2%—equivalent to an additional 1.17 cents per mile—in 2013. Among all the contributing factors, maintenance costs h…