On Friday, July 15th, 2016, a house fire broke out at 1236 Cuyler Avenue in Berwyn, causing quite a commotion in the neighborhood. The images below give a vivid picture of the intense situation that unfolded.
The first photo shows heavy smoke and flames engulfing the house, painting a dramatic…
From Phil Stenholm:
Another chapter unfolds about the fascinating history of the Evanston Fire Department.
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The Mutual-Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS), established in 1968, aimed to provide pre-planned mutual aid responses to large-scale fires involving north suburban fire depar…
I just got this update from Daniel Hynd regarding a recent fire incident:
According to Daniel, the Lisle-Woodridge Fire Protection District (FPD) was dispatched to a residential building fire located on the 5400 block of Burr Oak Road on Sunday, March 13th. Upon arrival, firefighters encounter…
**From Phil Stenholm:**
Another installment about **The History of the Evanston Fire Department**
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It was another pivotal chapter in the life of the Evanston Fire Department (EFD), marked by a dramatic shift in operations following the introduction of a new workweek mandate in 1957.…
Yesterday at the Autodesk University (AU) London event, we were thrilled to share that the Autodesk Foundation will continue its commitment to supporting workers and workforce development by teaming up with the Aspen Institute’s Future of Work Initiative. This nonpartisan effort seeks in…
Today at AU London, I’m thrilled to share that the Autodesk Foundation is deepening its commitment to workforce development by collaborating with the Aspen Institute’s Future of Work Initiative. This nonpartisan effort is focused on finding innovative ways to tackle the challenges…
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Just got some fresh updates on the Chicago Fire Department's Office of Fire Investigation (OFI) setup. It seems they've made some changes to their locations and fleet. As of now, the OFI headquarters is stationed out of Engine 16's firehouse at 53 E Pershing Rd. Interestingly eno…
Hey there! Just got some fresh updates from Chi-Town Fire Photos about the Chicago Fire Department's Office of Fire Investigation (OFI). As it turns out, they've set up their headquarters in the old Engine 16 firehouse located at 53 E Pershing Rd. Apparently, they’ve taken over the South…
As the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow, drivers are discovering the convenience of charging their cars in a variety of locations. While the majority of EV charging still takes place at home, public charging remains crucial for many, with approximately 31% of EV drivers r…
As the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow, drivers are finding themselves with more charging options than ever before. While home charging remains the most common choice for many EV owners, public charging facilities are becoming i…
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