Still and Box Alarm fire in Chicago, 10-13-20

Here's a report from Chi-Town Fire Photos: Just before midnight, Engine 76 arrived on the scene to find heavy fire burning in the rear of a three-story apartment building located at 1306-08 N Kildare Ave. Battalion 18 was on the scene and reported that crews encountered intense flames coming from t ...more...

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Still and Box Alarm fire in Chicago, 10-13-20

Here's a report from Chi-Town Fire Photos: At just before midnight, Engine 76 arrived on the scene to find heavy fire burning in the rear of a three-story apartment building located at 1306-08 N. Kildare Avenue. Battalion 18 quickly took command and coordinated with his crew as they encountered int ...more...

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New engine for East Dundee

Here are some production photos of a new engine being constructed by Alexis for East Dundee. These images give a behind-the-scenes look at the building process and the attention to detail that goes into each unit. Alexis Fire Equipment photo Alexis Fire Equipment photo Alexis ...more...

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New engine for East Dundee

Here are some behind-the-scenes production photos of a brand-new engine being constructed by Alexis for East Dundee. These images give a glimpse into the detailed craftsmanship and dedication that goes into building a high-quality fire truck. Alexis Fire Equipment photo Alexis Fire Eq ...more...

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New squad for Sycamore FD (X-Hanover Park)

Here's a message from Art Zern: I thought you might find it interesting to see the transformation. We recently purchased this E-One Squad from Hanover Park earlier this year. It has now been put into service as Sycamore Squad 2, and it’s already making a difference in our response capabiliti ...more...

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New squad for Sycamore FD (X-Hanover Park)

Here's a message from Art Zern: I thought you might be interested in seeing the transformation. We recently purchased this E-One heavy rescue unit from Hanover Park earlier this year. It has now been put into service as Sycamore Squad 2, and it's already making a difference on the scene. It's alway ...more...

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Why Your Garage Door Went ‘Off the Rails’

July 13, 2017 Posted in: Garage Doors, Service & Repair Why Your Garage Door Went ‘Off the Rails’ Garage doors might not seem complicated at first glance, but they’re actually quite sophisticated. Despite their size and weight, they operate wi ...more...

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Why Your Garage Door Went ‘Off the Rails’

July 13, 2017 Posted in: Garage Doors, Service & Repair Why Your Garage Door Went ‘Off the Rails’ Despite its weight and size, the system that controls your garage door is surprisingly simple. It's designed to open and close efficiently without takin ...more...

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Cicero 4-Alarm fire with 2 specials – 1-21-14

This is the first in a series of updates covering the massive fire that broke out in Cicero on Tuesday night. The fire started at 1829 54th Avenue and quickly spread to 1843 54th Avenue. Within less than an hour, the incident was escalated to four alarms, prompting a special call for assistance f ...more...

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Cicero 4-Alarm fire with 2 specials – 1-21-14

This is the first in a series of updates covering the massive fire that broke out in Cicero on Tuesday night. The blaze started at 1829 54th Avenue and quickly spread to 1843 54th Avenue. Within less than an hour, the situation escalated to four alarm levels, prompting a special call for assistance ...more...

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