Archive for May 17th, 2017

Elmwood Park Fire Department news

Excerpts from the ChicagoTribune.com:

The Elmwood Park Fire Department announced recently that Lt. Fred Blaskey is leaving the department after 31 years of service.

Firefighter Frank Casella has been promoted to lieutenant. He has served with the fire department for 10 years, and is a fire investigator for the village as well as for MABAS Division 20.

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Elk Grove Village Fire Department news (more)

Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com:

Elk Grove Village approved plans this week for a $10 million loan to kick-start work on a new public works building and fire station, which are major parts of a long-term infrastructure overhaul in the community.

Trustees voted unanimously to authorize the village to take out the loan to acquire land and perform architectural and engineering for the projects. The money will also fund remodeling at village hall, road improvements, pedestrian paths and street lighting.

In February, the village unveiled the eight-year, $105 million infrastructure plan. The village plans to also issue about $30 million in bonds, seek grant funding, and tax increases to pay for the improvements.

A resident with a $300,000 house would pay an additional $36 in village property taxes, $53 more in a natural gas tax, and $7.20 more a year in a telecommunication tax.

The new 10,000-square-foot fire station would replace and combine two current stations on Greenleaf Avenue and Oakton Street, respectively. It would be located near the Busse Road corridor. The new public works building would replace the James Petri Public Works Facility at 600 Landmeier Road.

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As seen around … Algonquin

This from Michael Maida:

I had an opportunity to take a picture of ALITH Truck 181

Algonquin-Lake in the Hills FPD Truck 181

Michael Maida photo

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Interdivisional Box Alarm and Haz Mat in Park Forest, 5-16-17

An Interdivisional Box plus a Haz Mat Box on Monday (5/16/17) at Star Disposal Service, 20 South Street in Park Forest. Photos by Tim Olk.

HME fire truck at fire sene

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Matteson FD tower ladder

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Park Forest FD Engine 56

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end loader clearing debris after a fire

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Park Forest FD Engine 56 on scene

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firefighters with hose line mopping up after a fire

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front end loader destroyed by fire

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firefighters with hose line mopping up after a fire

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front end loader at salvage yard fire

Tim Olk photo

firefighter with hose hitting hot spots

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