There are iconic movie lines that everyone seems to know by heart. These snippets of pop culture circulate endlessly, growing more legendary with time. Think about it—how many times have you channeled Arnold Schwarzenegger and said, "I'll be back"? But beyond the memorable quotes, there ar Continue Reading
This message is from Eric Haak: I captured these photos of a restaurant fire in Gary, Indiana on Saturday afternoon, August 30th. The incident occurred at the intersection of 47th and Broadway. I was lucky to be at 35th and Broadway when the emergency alarms went off. The fire started in the kitche Continue Reading
Former area apparatus for sale
A reader recently came across some retired fire apparatus that are now up for sale: Former Northbrook Tower 11 (available once again) This is a former Northbrook Sutphen tower ladder. It was used by the Northbrook Fire Department and is now being offered for sale by Fenton Fire Equipment. F Continue Reading
Photos taken by Brad Bartley on March 17, 2015, at a Box Alarm in Harvey, Illinois, at the address 15319 S. Loomis. These images capture a vacant home engulfed in smoke and flames during the night. The fire was reported as a structure fire, and emergency responders were seen working on the scene. B Continue Reading
PFC Aaron Toppens funeral in Mokena
This message comes from Dylan Konchan: Yesterday marked the funeral of PFC Aaron Toppens in Mokena. In preparation for the procession from the church to the cemetery, the Mokena Fire Protection District coordinated with several neighboring fire departments to cover both sides of Wolf Road. Units Continue Reading
On March 17, 2015, Brad Bartley captured a series of powerful images at a fire that broke out in a vacant home located at 15319 S. Loomis in Harvey. These photos show the intensity and danger of the situation as the house was completely engulfed in smoke and flames during the night. The first ima Continue Reading
PFC Aaron Toppens funeral in Mokena
Here's a rewritten and improved version of the original content in English, with added details to make it more natural and engaging, and exceeding 500 characters: --- This message comes from Dylan Konchan: "Yesterday was the funeral of PFC Aaron Toppens in Mokena. The Mokena Fire Protection Distr Continue Reading