Archive for December 7th, 2017

Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department news

Excerpts from there NWherald.com:

Crystal Lake firefighters responded about 10:40 p.m. Tuesday to the 400 block of Nash Road in Crystal Lake for a structure fire called in by an occupant of the residence.

When first responders firefighters arrived at 10:45 p.m., they saw flames coming from the front of the single-story home. Additional assistance was requested from 10 other fire departments.

The fire quickly was extinguished and no one was injured. The home sustained smoke damage throughout and the damage is estimated to be more than $25,000. The Crystal Lake Building Department deemed the home uninhabitable.

Firefighters from Algonquin-Lake in the Hills, McHenry, Barrington Countryside, West Dundee, Carpentersville, Marengo, Huntley, Cary, Wauconda, and Nunda Rural assisted.

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City donates former Triage Unit to the 5-11 Club

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As seen around … Bandon, OR

This from Dennis McGuire, Jr. 

Tower 52 in Bandon / OR is a 1987 E-One Hurricane with 1500 gpm / 300 water / 95′ tower. Ex-Lombard / IL
Juergen Kiefer photo 2012

former Lombard FD fire truck

Tower 52 in Bandon / OR is a 1987 E-One Hurricane with 1500 gpm / 300 water / 95′ tower. Ex-Lombard / IL
Juergen Kiefer photo 2012

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Summit Fire Department history

This from Mike Summa:

This was the Summit Fire Dept.’s E3, then 953.  A battle scared 1950’s Seagrave open cab (unknown specs).  Enjoy and comment.
Mike Summa
vintage Seagrave fire engine

Mike Summa photo

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