From Tyler Tobolt:
Truck 2 is not yet in service, but Truck 9 has been in service for about a week now.
Tri State – USFiR Photography
Tri State – USFiR Photography
Tri State – USFiR Photography
Archive for July, 2021
As seen around … Milwaukee
Jul 31
thanks Dennis
Excerpts from abc7chicago.com:
The East Joliet Fire Protection District confirms lightning caused a smoky fire that killed an 85-year-old man Raymond Ziegler’s in Joliet.
“During the weather that we were having, the severity of the lightning it just hit and took the house with it,” said Deputy Fire Chief Matt Grohar, East Joliet Fire Protection District.
Neighbors told firefighters when they arrived that Ziegler lived alone in the home.
“There was furniture and many other obstacles that were in the house at the time which compromised getting in and success maneuvering inside,” Grohar said.
After a second search, firefighters found Ziegler. They said he died from smoke inhalation. He was a Korean War Veteran and had nine great grandchildren.
The Illinois Fire Safety Alliance (IFSA) will be hosting its FIRST EVER Golf Outing.The fundraiser is looking for both teams and sponsorships.The Golf Outing will support IFSA programs such as:Fire Safety EducationBurn Survivor SupportFamily Day Events for Survivors and their familiesSupport Groups and NetworkingYoung Adult SupportWorld Burn Congressand of course, Camp I Am Me, a no cost camp for Illinois children effected by injury and traumas related to burn.
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Chicago Fire Department news
Jul 29
From Chicagoland fire photos on Instagram:
Wednesday 18th battalion chief Mike Burns worked his last shift as a cfd battalion chief. He has served this city from candidate to battalion chief. Congratulations chief enjoy retirement chief!
Chicagoland fire photos on Instagram
From the Foster Coach Sales website:
Foster Coach Sales photo
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thanks Martin
As seen around … Chicago
Jul 29
From Joe:
On a bike ride today I spotted this, Parker Fire Department Engine Company 2202 in a lot at the corner of Milwaukee and Rockwell in Chicago. No indication as to why it might have been there or who owns it. As best I can tell, there’s a Parker Fire Department in Arizona that seems to be all volunteer that uses a similar livery/color scheme and currently has a rig numbered 2221, so I’m guessing it’s a former Parker, AZ engine company. Thought your readers might find it interesting.
Photo by Joe
Photo by Joe
Photo by Joe
Fire Service News
Jul 28
Excerpts from WSILTV.com:
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced Tuesday it is making naloxone more readily available to reverse the effect of opioid overdoses impacting people across the state with opioid use disorder.
IDHS is investing nearly $13m aimed at fighting the opioid epidemic through expanding access to this lifesaving medication.
Naloxone is an opioid antagonist used for the treatment of overdose from opioids, such as heroin and fentanyl. In the U.S., the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lists naloxone as a prescription drug.
In 2020, there were 2,944 opioid overdose deaths in Illinois, a 33% increase from 2019.
These funds will support the work of providers across the state, especially organizations doing community outreach work to connect with persons who are at risk of an overdose, their friends, and loved ones. Funds will also augment the work of hospitals treating patients experiencing opioid overdose as they link patients with treatment programs in their communities.
This funding will also support first responders and other community partners in their efforts to widen the availability of the overdose reversal medication naloxone, commonly referred to as Narcan. The project will allow Illinois to increase its capacity to identify and report timely, comprehensive syndromic surveillance data on fatal and nonfatal opioid overdoses.
