From the Schaumburg village Facebook page:
These photos are from a structure fire that occurred June 2 in the 2300 block of Good Speed Lane. The Schaumburg Fire Department was able to bring the fire under control quickly, which was confined to two units and the roof of the building. Hoffman Estates and Streamwood fire departments assisted in extinguishing the fire. No injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported. Red Cross assisted on scene with the displacement of residents.
This from Mike Summa:
For throwback Thursday, here is a picture of one of the Blue Island Fire Dept.’s three auxiliary stations built in the 1880’s. This one was in my neighborhood, on High St. on the east side of town. These stations lasted until about 1916 when the department went motorized and all three auxiliary stations were closed. This station was still around until the 1960’s when it was torn down to make way for a new house.Mike Summa
One of the Blue Island Fire Dept.’s three auxiliary stations built in the 1880’s, on High St. on the east side of town. These stations lasted until about 1916 when the department went motorized and all three auxiliary stations were closed. This station was still around until the 1960’s when it was torn down to make way for a new house.
Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com:
Fred Friedl’s long tenure as the Gurnee fire chief ended abruptly this week when Mayor Kristina Kovarik chose not to reappoint him. Kovarik said she informed Friedl last week she would relieve him of the post he’s held for nearly 20 years. She declined to discuss her reasons for replacing him.
“Everyone who takes these positions knows you have to be reappointed every year,” Kovarik said. “I decided not to reappoint him.”
Asked Wednesday about Friedl’s departure, Village Administrator Patrick Muetz said the village respects the privacy of its employees and does not publicly discuss personnel matters.
On Monday, Kovarik recommended that Deputy Chief John Kavanagh, the department’s deputy chief for more than 10 years, be named acting fire chief. The village board voted unanimously to accept the appointment.
He said Kovarik asked him last week if he would be willing to lead the department while village leaders search for a full-time chief.
thanks Dan
Jun 8
This from Bob Carroll:
With all the buzz surrounding the new squads, I captured Squad 5 responding to the Still and Box Alarm 2300 W. 111th St. on June 3rd.
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