Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD promotions ceremony

On Saturday, July 18, 2015, the Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District held a special ceremony during their board meeting to honor and promote two new battalion chiefs and two new lieutenants. The event was a proud moment for the department as they recognized the dedication and leader

Oblique Aerial Imagery: Definition, Benefits, Use Cases

Oblique imagery is a type of aerial photography captured at an angle, typically between 40 to 45 degrees. This technique allows for a more realistic representation of the landscape, capturing not only the top view but also the sides of objects like buildings and structures. A common oblique cam

Oblique Aerial Imagery: Definition, Benefits, Use Cases

Oblique imagery is a type of aerial photography captured at an angle, typically between 40 to 45 degrees. This method provides a more realistic view of the landscape, allowing for better visualization of features that are not easily seen from a straight-down (nadir) perspective. The most common

Still and Box @ 71st and Sangamon 2-28-14

This report comes from Josh Boyajian:

Companies were dispatched to a still alarm at 7115 S. Sangamon on Friday around 7:00 PM. While en route, Engine 54 reported seeing the header and confirmed there was a fire. Upon arrival, Engine 54 quickly contained the situation. Th

2013 Chicago Fire Engine Rally & Swap Meet (pt 4)

In addition to the Ahrens Fox, several other fire apparatus were seen flowing water during the muster. These images, captured by Steve Redick, offer a great look at the equipment and activity on display. The first photo shows a Peotone Fire Protection District unit in action. Another image h

Still and Box @ 71st and Sangamon 2-28-14

Here's a rewritten and improved version of the original content, expanded to meet your requirements and presented in a more natural, human-like style: --- This report comes from Josh Boyajian: "Companies were called out for a still alarm at 7115 S. Sangamon on Friday around 7:00 PM. While en

2013 Chicago Fire Engine Rally & Swap Meet (pt 4)

In addition to the Ahrens-Fox, several other fire apparatus were seen flowing water during the muster. These images, captured by Steve Redick, offer a great glimpse into the event. The first photo shows a Peotone Fire Protection District unit in action. The second image also features a Peoto

Frankfort house fire 11-22-11

Karl Klotz captured a fire incident this afternoon in Frankfort. Here's his report: Frankfort, Illinois – November 22, 2011: A two-story, frame home on Rosewood Drive was fully involved in flames, with the fire originating in the garage area. Frankfort Truck Co. 2 was the first to arriv

Pink Heals Tour with Buffalo Grove Fire Department

The **Pink Heals Tour 2010** has made several stops across Illinois, including Rockford, the IAFC trade show in Chicago, Matteson, Naperville, and now Buffalo Grove. Last night, the event brought together three pink fire engines, a Mount Prospect police car adorned with pink graphics, and the B