High marks for the Lake Zurich Fire Department

From excerpts of the Chicago Tribune online: The village of Lake Zurich is closely examining its fire department's organizational structure and operational processes, aiming for greater efficiency. Joe Pozzo, a project manager with the ICMA-CPSM, presented the findings of an operational analys

Plainfield Fire Protection District news

From the Plainfield Fire Protection District: I just received some heartbreaking news about one of our own. Mike Ludemann, our beloved Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT), unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016. He was only 54 years old. Mike had been a dedicated member of the Pl

Plainfield Fire Protection District news

From the Plainfield Fire Protection District: Hi everyone, I wanted to share some heartfelt words about someone we've lost far too soon. Mike Ludemann, our beloved Emergency Vehicle Technician, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016. He was only 54 years old. Mike joined us ba

ASTM A178 Carbon STEEL TUBE

ASTM A178 Carbon Steel Tube The ASTM A178 standard specifies the requirements for minimum wall thickness resistance-welded carbon steel and carbon-manganese steel tubes. These tubes are commonly used in applications such as boiler tubes, boiler flues, superheater flues, and safety ends. The st

Chicago Still & Box Alarm fire, 1-28-17 (part 3)

This is what Eric Haak sent over: The fire broke out around 1:30 PM on Saturday (January 28, 2017), at an incredible old house from the 1800s located at the corner of 45th and Ellis. I got there shortly after the 5th Battalion had it under control. From what I could see, the flames seemed to b

Chicago Still & Box Alarm fire, 1-28-17 (part 3)

Saturday afternoon (January 28, 2017), around 1:30 PM, a fire broke out in an old, historic home dating back to the 1800s. This home is located at the intersection of 45th and Ellis. By the time I arrived, the 5th Battalion had already managed to contain the fire. From what I could see, the fla

Working fire in Gary, 8-30-14

Saturday afternoon (August 30), I found myself in Gary, Indiana when I witnessed a fire break out at a restaurant located at the intersection of 47th and Broadway. Fortunately, I happened to be near 35th and Broadway when the emergency call came in. The fire originated in the kitchen area, but