I just came across another batch of awesome images from Martin Nowak featuring some classic trucks from Chicago Fire Department's Squad546 collection. I'm really grateful to Squad546 for letting me share these photos with all of you. They really bring back memories of how firefighting equipment…
In our latest installment (the ninth) of this series highlighting "The Color of Fire Trucks," we're diving into MABAS Division 7 once again. This division covers Kankakee County and parts of Iroquois County. As always, Bill Friedrich brings us some fascinating insights.
First up, we have the E…
Toyota has recently unveiled its latest innovation aimed at improving road safety: a hands-free breathalyzer designed to prevent individuals under the influence of alcohol from getting behind the wheel. This cutting-edge technology, reminiscent of similar systems developed by Volvo, allows driv…
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Anthony Rose, a brave member of the Granite Mountain Hotshots who tragically lost his life in the Yarnell Fire on June 30th, finally returned home on Wednesday evening. The emotional journey of his remains concluded as they arrived at the Waukegan Regional Airport aboard a dedicated flight. Acc…
The majority of fashion and design trends tend to emerge, only to fade away before making a comeback in cycles. One generation might adore a particular style, while the next could find it revolting. Before you know it, though, the same trend reappears. Even design experts struggle to predict wh…
I just came across an interesting thread that’s been going on since a previous post about the history of the Chicago Fire Department's (CFD) Hazardous Incident Team apparatus 5-1-1. It’s fascinating to see how much it’s evolved over the years. I’ve gathered some phot…
Anthony Rose, a brave member of the Granite Mountain Hotshots who lost his life in the tragic Yarnell Fire on June 30th, finally came home on Wednesday evening. His ashes arrived at the Waukegan Regional Airport aboard a plane, accompanied by a fellow Granite Mountain Hotshot, two US Forestry o…
The world of fashion and design trends is constantly evolving. Many styles emerge, only to fade away before making a comeback in a new era. Each generation tends to embrace certain styles, while the next might view them with disdain. But before you know it, those same styles resurface. Even exp…