Archive for April 21st, 2015

Firefighters and those with disabilities come together to learn about each other

Excerpts from ABC7Chicago.com:

It starts with friendly interaction, from crafting flowers to spiking a volleyball.  The experience also gives those with special needs a chance to interact with first responders in a non-threatening situation. But it’s not all fun and games. The firefighters get structured classroom training in best practices for dealing with this population.

The Center for Enriched Living wants to bring area police officers on-board to offer training to them as well.

To find out more about the organization and its on-going capital campaign, visit www.centerforenrichedliving.com.

thanks Dan

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5-Alarm fire with multiple Special Alarms in Barrington Hills, 4-18-15 (more)

Images from Bill O’Neill/ElginNet Media from the Barrington Hills house fire on Saturday (4/18/15).

mega mansion engulfed in flames

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mega mansion engulfed in flames

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fireman pulling hose

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drone footage of mega mansion engulfed in flames

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fire department water tenders filling portable tanks

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Fox Lake Fire Department fire engine

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fire department water tender

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Fox Lake Fire Department fire engine logo

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Palatine house fire, 4-17-18

Palatine FD Press Release

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