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Highwood Fire Department disbands

This is from Niko Stefani via radioman911.com:

6/14/16 8:00 Hrs. Highwood FD disbanded after 126 years of service. Highland Park has absorbed their small fire district following a March 15 vote. The 30-year contract is reportedly projected to save $9.3M within the first decade. – Goodbye radio traffic from RED Center video by Niko Stefani

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Smoke investigation in vacant Winnetka store, 2-6-16

The Winnetka Fire Department was called for a report of smoke from a vacant building at 1075 Gage Street in Hubbard Woods on Saturday afternoon (2/6/16). Upon arrival, a light haze was visible in the corner unit of a block-long building with apartments over stores. This is one of the oldest sections of town and which has been know for several substantial fires in years past, so the alarm was upgraded to a Code 4 for a working fire. After a thorough search, the origin went undetected and companies were returned.

On a historical note, this vacant storefront was formerly a drug store and was used for a scene in the original Home Alone movie.

Northfield Fire Rescue E-ONE e-MAX fire engine

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Highland Park FD Spartan fire engine 32

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Glencoe FD E-ONE Typhoon fire engine

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Winnetka FD Truck 28 Smeal

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More photos at shapirophotography.net

From Tyler Tobolt:

Here are a few photos of the new Glencoe Engine. Co 30 at the Winnetka code 4 assignment structure fire (2/6/16) at Green Bay and Gage St.
Thanks Tyler Tobolt.
Glencoe FD Engine 30

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Glencoe FD Engine 30

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Glencoe FD Engine 30

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This from Niko Stefani:

The Winnetka-Kenilworth Fire Department received a call for smoke coming from the vacant building at 1075 Gage, right on the corner of Greenbay Rd and Gage St. The alarm was at the Code 3 level until Battalion 28 arrived with a light haze of smoke. Moments later the Alarm was upgraded to a Code 4. No active fire was visible from the exterior. Companies at the scene were

Winetka: Engine Co. 28, Truck Co. 28. Battalion 28, 2801
Wilmette: Tower Co. 26, Battalion 26
Glencoe: Engine Co. 30
Northfield: Squad Co. 29, 2901
Glenview: Truck Co. 14
Highland Park: Engine Co. 32, Ambulance 32
Wilmette FD Truck 26

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Winnetka FD Battalion 28

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Winnetka FD Engine 28

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Glencoe FD Engine 30

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Highland Park FD Engine 32

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Glencoe FD Engine 30

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Northfield firefighters

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Highland Park firefighters

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Townhouse fire in Wheeling, 9-22-15 (more)

This from Niko Stefani:

Here is my video of the  townhouse fire in Wheeling on 9/22/15.

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Buffalo Grove Fire Department Open House highlights (more)

this from Niko Stefani:

On Saturday, 9/19/15, I attended the Buffalo Grove Fire Department Open House. They had many demonstrations to promote fire safety and to educate the public on what to do in the case of an emergency. Here are a few photos I took.
Buffalo Grove FD Battalion Chief Shawn Collins

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Buffalo Grove Fire department headquarters

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Ferrara fire engine in Buffalo Grove

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Flight for Life helicopter

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firefighter using hydraulic spreader on a car

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As seen around … Wilmette

This from Niko Stefani:

Not the greatest photos taken from my phone but here are some pictures of the MABAS Division 3 Dive Truck. I have never seen this truck before. It is housed at Wilmette Fire Station 26. It was a tight spot to take pictures. -Niko

MABAS Division 3 Dive Truck

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MABAS Division 3 Dive Truck

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MABAS Division 3 Dive Truck

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2015 Chicago Fire Engine Rally & Swap Meet (highlights)

This from Niko Stefani:

Today I attended the annual Chicago Fire Department Swap Meet and Engine Rally! Had a good time meeting up with a few friends and taking some apparatus shots! Here are some of my photos.

Chicago FD Battalion 1

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Chicago FD ATV

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Chicago FD Mobile Battery Vehicle 639

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Chicago FD reserve squad

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Chicago FD Truck 1

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Chicago FD Engine 1

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This from Larry Shapiro:

Here’s a shot of the Ahrens Fox pumping at the muster.

Former Chicago FD Ahrens Fox  fire engine

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Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD 75th Anniversary open house 6-7-15 (more)

More images from the Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD 75th Anniversary Open House

fire department honor guard

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fire department anniversary flag

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antique fire engine

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Dive team demonstration:

public demonstration of a fire department diver

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kids having fun during a demonstration of a fire department diver

Larry Shapiro photo

kids having fun during a demonstration of a fire department diver

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kids having fun during a demonstration of a fire department diver

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Extrication demonstration:

fire department demonstration of cutting apart a car

Tim Olk photo

fire department demonstration of cutting apart a car

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fire department demonstration of cutting apart a car

Larry Shapiro photo

fire department demonstration of cutting apart a car

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senior citizen taking a photo with a smart phone

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Live-burn demonstration:

live-fire demonstration for the public

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live-fire demonstration for the public

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firemen approaching flames with hose line

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spectators watch a fire department demonstration

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live-fire demonstration for the public

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live-fire demonstration for the public

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Lincolnshire Riverwoods FPD rescue squad

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firefighters and their families

fireman with his daughter

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fireman with his family

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fireman with his family

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fireman with his toddler son

Larry Shapiro photo

people having fun:

smoke house demonstration for children

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toddler enjoying a fire department open house

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boy getting soaked with hose

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young Indian boy sitting on a fire truck

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fire chief in dunk tank

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boy with blue mouth after eating cotton candy

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young girl sliding a fire pole

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mom and toddler firefighter

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more photos at shapirophotography.net

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Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD 75th Anniversary open house 6-7-15

This from Niko Stefani:

On June 7th, 2015 I was able to attend the Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District’s open house to celebrate their 75th anniversary. Here are some of the shots I got.

Companies at the open house included
Engine Co. 51
Engine Co. 52
Truck Co. 53
Squad Co. 51
Battalion 51
Ambulances 51,52, and 53
Dive/Rehab 51
Utility 51
Chief’s 5100, 5101, and 5102
Lincolnshire Riverwoods FPD 75th Anniversary open house

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fire engine

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Lincolnshire Riverwoods FPD fire truck

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fire department support unit

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And from Tim Olk … the staff and personnel:

Lincolnshire Riverwoods FPD 75th Anniversary open house

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Lincolnshire Riverwoods FPD 75th Anniversary open house

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More images …

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2015 Lake County Fire Expo, 5-16-15

This from Niko Stefani:

Last Saturday May 16th, I was able to attend the 2015 Lake County Fire Expo hosted by the Lake County Fire Chiefs Association at Gurnee Mills Mall. Many departments were out there to show fire safety to the community. Here are some photos I took.

Here is my flickr page for more photos.  https://www.flickr.com/photos/106860196@N07/
Ferrara fire engine

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fire truck filled with tools and equipment

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fire trucks ion display

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American LaFrance tower ladder

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Rollover MVA in Mettawa – 5/11/15

This from Niko Stefani:

I happened to be right around the corner when an MVA came in on St. Mary’s Rd and Rt. 176 right in front of the Old School Forest Preserve (5/11/15). I only had my phone on me so sorry for poor quality. Companies on the scene from Libertyville included:

Ambulance 463
Ambulance 461
Quint Co. 462
Engine Co. 461
Battalion 46
Per the arriving fire units, the victim was not injured but was entrapped in the vehicle. Also we see Libertyville with a new ambulance for Station 1.
Accident scene

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Accident scene

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ambulance

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Accident scene

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ambulance

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