Archive for May 18th, 2020

Swift water rescue in Wonder Lake, 5-18-20

From Michael Paige at the swift water rescue today (5/18/20) at 4201 W. Lake Shore Drive in Wonder Lake where fire department swift water rescue techs verified that a stolen car in the river was unoccupied before working with a towing company to remove the car.

Swift water rescue in Wonder Lake, 5-18-20

Michael Paige photo

Swift water rescue in Wonder Lake, 5-18-20

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New engine for the Summit FD (more)

From the Summit FD Facebook page:

A dedication ceremony for our new engine will be held in the near future once the social distancing restrictions are no longer in place.

Summit Fire Trucks

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2019 Pierce Saber pumper

Summit FD photo

2019 Pierce Saber pumper

Summit FD photo

2019 Pierce Saber pumper

Summit FD photo

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Lyons Fire Department news

Excerpts from nbcchicago.com:

Lyons Fire Chief Gordon Nord said Monday that firefighters evacuated about 40 people and their pets via boats from homes Sunday night as heavy rainfall brought flooding to the area where the water level was higher than chest deep on some streets. The current was moving as the water flooded into the area from the nearby Salt Creek. 

It may be a few days before the water recedes enough to allow people back inside their homes. Not everyone in the areas most impacted left their homes, but those who chose to stay can now only leave if it’s an emergency. In that case, firefighters would bring boats back to the area to assist in the evacuation.

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New tower ladder for Buffalo Grove (more)

Updated production photos from E-ONE of the new tower ladder for Buffalo Grove so #142765

new Buffalo Grove fire truck

E-ONE photo

new Buffalo Grove fire truck

E-ONE photo

new Buffalo Grove fire truck

E-ONE photo

new Buffalo Grove fire truck

E-ONE photo

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