Archive for June 18th, 2018

Annual Chicago Fire Engine Rally & Swap Meet (more)

a few more images from the Annual Chicago Fire Engine Rally & Swap Meet

fire department bell ringing ceremony

Steve Redick photo

fire department bagpiper

Steve Redick photo

Annual Chicago Fire Engine Rally & Swap Meet

Steve Redick photo

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Lombard Fire Department news

Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com:

Lombard firefighters recently trained on new self-contained breathing apparatus purchased with a $349,069 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. It was the largest federal grant ever received by the Lombard Fire Department. The grant was made possible by a 10 percent grant match from the village.

The new SCBA will replace the department’s outdated and heavily used 13-year-old SCBAs that are no longer compliant with most current standards.

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Working fire in Chicago, 6-17-18

Chicago Firefighters at the scene of a working fire at 621 E. 91st Place 6/17/18.

aftermath of house fire

Tim Olk photo

Firefighters overhaul after a house fire

Tim Olk photo

Chicago Firefighter after battling a fire

Tim Olk photo

Chicago Firefighter after battling a fire

Tim Olk photo

Chicago Firefighter after battling a fire

Tim Olk photo

Firefighter cooling off by a hydrant

Tim Olk photo

Firefighter cooling off by a hydrant

Tim Olk photo

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