Archive for September 14th, 2021

Fatal fire in Rockford, 9-11-21

Excerpts from wifr.com:

A man is dead after a fire erupted in a home Saturday afternoon in the 1600 block of 9th Street in Rockford.

The Rockford Fire Department says the man was trapped inside at the fire room. When firefighters were able to reach him, he was already dead.

Another woman inside the home survived the fire and is being helped by the Red Cross for setting up emergency housing.

The fire remains under investigation but officials say it appears to be accidental in nature at this time.

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New tower ladder for Orland FPD

This from Michael Linus:

Hey guys can you post this pic of Orland’s new tower ladder.
 
Thanks,
Mike
Pierce Velocity tower ladder

Michael Linus photo

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New squad for Des Plaines

Some photos of the new Des Plaines Fire Dept. Squad Co. 63’s Pierce. They  took delivery the first week of September and it will be in service mid October.
New Pierce Enforcer PUC rescue pumper for Des Plaines FD Squad 63

Des Plaines FD photo

New Pierce Enforcer PUC rescue pumper for Des Plaines FD Squad 63

Des Plaines FD photo

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