Archive for July 22nd, 2020

Illinois Fire Safety Alliance Camp for burn victims (more)

From the Huntley FPD Facebook page:

We are honored to have participated in “Camp I am Me” virtual parade. Over 50 fire agencies submitted video’s so that we could continue to support our campers and let them know that we miss seeing them this year. Since 1991, the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance has been providing this safe, non-judgmental environment for children to have the opportunity to build their self-esteem as they enjoy the varied activities that make up their camp experience.

Camp “I Am Me”provides the setting for child burn survivors to share their common experiences while being able to play and not feel self-conscious about their scars. The benefits to the campers — physical, psychological, and emotional — have been enough to inspire a long list of eager volunteers and contributors.

 

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Naperville Fire Department news

Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com:

Twenty people in a Naperville multifamily residential building were displaced as the result of suspected arson on the 700 Block of Inland Circle on Tuesday afternoon. There were no injuries.

The cause of the fire was determined to be suspicious, and six occupied units were deemed uninhabitable after an inspection. Investigators from the Naperville Fire Investigation Team and Naperville Police Department are working to identify a suspect.

Extra time was taken to extinguish smoldering materials during overhaul and remove smoke from the building. Crews continued to perform salvage and overhaul operations for another 90 minutes after the main fire area was extinguished.

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Chicago Fire Department history

This from Danny Nelms:

Full page pre strike ad from the Rich Rehner collection

full page ad prior to the 1980 Chicago Firefighter Strike

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Chicago FD Fast Boat 688

From Tim Olk:

Chicago fire3 boat

Tim Olk photo

Chicago fire3 boat

Tim Olk photo

Chicago fire3 boat

Tim Olk photo

Chicago fire3 boat

Tim Olk photo

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