Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire 3-15-13

Friday afternoon brought an unexpected fire emergency to Englewood. At 4:31 PM, the fire alarm office received a call about a working fire at 1650 W. 75th Place. Just three minutes later, Truck 50 confirmed that it was indeed a serious fire in a one-story commercial building measuring 50 by 100…
2-Alarm fire in Evanston junk yard, 8-31-14

On a sweltering Sunday in Evanston, firefighters were called out to tackle a blaze at North Shore Towing, where piles of old cars and stacks of tires had caught fire. The scene was chaotic, as Tim Olk, who happened to be nearby, captured several images of the intense situation. As the firefig…
2-Alarm fire in Evanston junk yard, 8-31-14

On Sunday morning, Evanston responded to a second alarm fire at North Shore Towing, which is known for storing piles of old junk cars and tires. The intense flames quickly spread due to the accumulation of grease, oil, and various flammable fluids in the area. Tim Olk, who was present at the sc…
East Joliet FPD updates

Hi everyone, I just got this update from Scott Matthews regarding some recent changes to our radio identification numbers. Here’s what he sent: --- **From Scott Matthews:** Hey folks, I wanted to make sure you’re all aware of the changes we’ve made to our radio call n…
Firefighters deal with the cold weather

Hey there, This message comes from Eric Haak. He sent over some photos that he captured during his firefighting duties on Wednesday. It seems like he had quite a busy day, as he arrived at all three incidents a bit later than he would have liked. However, he wanted to share these images to giv…
East Joliet FPD updates

Subject: Update on Fire Department Radio Identification Numbers Hi everyone, This message comes from Scott Matthews, and he wanted to share some important updates regarding our fire department’s radio identification numbers. If you haven’t heard about these changes yet, here…
Firefighters deal with the cold weather

Sure! Here's the rewritten version of your content: --- Hey everyone, This message comes from Eric Haak. He just sent over some photos from his day working as a firefighter in Chicago. It seems like he had quite the busy Wednesday, responding to multiple fire calls. He mentioned that he arri…
Evanston FD helps Shelbyville FD

In a heartwarming gesture of camaraderie among emergency responders, the Shelbyville Fire Department recently received a significant boost in their firefighting arsenal thanks to a generous donation from the Evanston Fire Department. The Shelbyville firefighters were initially left with comprom…
North Maine FPD working fire, 11-6-14

I just witnessed an intense fire incident that took place last Thursday night (November 6, 2014) at 9705 Bianco Terrace, located in the unincorporated area of Des Plaines. The photos below were taken by Tim Olk, and they really capture the chaos and effort put into containing the blaze. ![Fire…
North Maine FPD working fire, 11-6-14

The images below were captured by Tim Olk at a fire scene that took place on Thursday evening (November 6, 2014) at 9705 Bianco Terrace in the unincorporated area of Des Plaines. The intensity of the situation is evident in these photos, showcasing firefighters hard at work to control the blaze…
Evanston FD helps Shelbyville FD

In a heartwarming display of camaraderie among first responders, the Shelbyville Fire Department recently received a generous donation of brand-new gear and a substantial financial boost. This act of kindness came after several pieces of their equipment were severely compromised during a hazard…