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Comment on New Network TV Show Chicago Fire – update by David

David — Fri, 18 May 2012 07:27:33 +0000

I think it actually looks quite good. It’s true that the storylines are like from some mexican telenovela (lesbian paramedic..:DD) but the rest looks fine. Just when did you see a tv show about CFD last time, I’m glad that they made some show about my favorite dept.

Comment on Grayslake FPD opens Station3 by Matthew G

Matthew G — Fri, 18 May 2012 01:26:37 +0000

Hainesville is part of the Grayslake Fire response area as well

Comment on New Network TV Show Chicago Fire – update by danny

danny — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:56:41 +0000

the only way to have quality TV about fighting fire is to bring back the reality TV shows …. at the same time Backdraft used real fire and most shows use digital fire

Comment on New Network TV Show Chicago Fire – update by FireMedic553

FireMedic553 — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:40:43 +0000

I guess real fire house drama just wouldn’t make good tv; mustache violations, shifts not cleaning or stocking supplies, pranks, “our humor”, who’s the POS today, and the daily realities of the fire service most citizens and politians want nothing to do with. I’m betting this has the same outcome as Chicago Code did.
Gotta go…there’s drama to be read about who knew about E53 first!
God I love the fire service!

Comment on New Network TV Show Chicago Fire – update by Dan

Dan — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:16:21 +0000

Remember code red? That was quality tv!

Comment on Grayslake FPD opens Station3 by Jim

Jim — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:06:23 +0000

Are they hiring additional personnel?

Comment on New Network TV Show Chicago Fire – update by danny

danny — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:21:20 +0000

you guys talk all this crap. if a realistic firefighter show actually worked they would put one on TV …. but every time they have it has failed after 1 season, maybe 2. when people watch TV shows they want drama and story, they want to have a reason to root for or against a character. from all accounts the fire dept and the city are very pleased with what they have seen so far. so if its not for you its not for you, but i assume most of you are old enough to understand how TV networks do things.

Comment on New engine for Schaumburg by DMcInerney

DMcInerney — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:49:09 +0000

Nick- some reasons include cost, weight, complexity, overall length of the vehicle. Also, if you already have one tower ladder, and several of your neighbors have them as well, there can be a lot of duplication on the fire scene. And, as it pains me to say this, a particular chief might want a tower or straight stick depending on his own personal preference. So one person in an organization can make the difference in the choice. Or, a department’s overall experience in dealing with either type of truck can factor into the decision. Also, working from a platform can be difficult (particularly concerning roof operations), and I personally don’t buy the increased safety argument involved with that.

Comment on New engine for Schaumburg by Nick N

Nick N — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:50:39 +0000

I have known about this for a while now. Anyways, that is nice they are going to be able to upgrade soon. Also, it is not exactly on topic here, but does anyone know the rational for getting a straight stick versus a bucket on a tower ladder, as Schaumburg is doing for their new truck? I really don’t know enough to make a good conclusion on the topic, but it seems like having a bucket is far more useful then not.

Comment on Vintage CFD Fire Photos by David

David — Thu, 17 May 2012 07:41:51 +0000

I was thinking about exactly the same pic, maybe someone’s gonna find a video as well, just kidding. Great photos anyway