Chicago Heights Box Alarm, 2-11-14

Tim Olk headed south this morning to cover a commercial fire at a glass factory in Chicago Heights. The incident occurred at 1131 Arnold Street, and the scene was quickly swarmed with emergency responders. According to a report from nwi.com: "No one was injured when a fire broke out at a glas.......

Des Plaines ambulance controversy

Des Plaines is now at the center of a heated debate over the purchase of a new ambulance, with local officials and firefighters divided over whether a vertical exhaust system is necessary. The Daily Herald reported that the city was preparing to join an exclusive group of suburban municipalitie.......

Countryside FPD 2nd Alarm haz mat box 3-19-14

The Countryside Fire Protection District (FPD) called for a second alarm hazardous materials unit this morning after a truck trailer overturned in Vernon Hills. According to *The Daily Herald*, the incident caused significant traffic delays on one of central Lake County’s busiest roads. .......

Countryside FPD 2nd Alarm haz mat box 3-19-14

The Countryside Fire Protection District (FPD) called for a second alarm hazardous materials unit this morning after a truck trailer overturned in Vernon Hills. According to *The Daily Herald*, the incident caused significant disruption on one of central Lake County’s busiest roads. A s.......

Des Plaines ambulance controversy

The *Daily Herald* recently published a story highlighting an unusual and contentious development in Des Plaines regarding the purchase of a new ambulance. The city was initially planning to acquire one of only a few vertical exhaust ambulances in the suburban area, a move supported by some mem.......

Chicago Heights Box Alarm, 2-11-14

Tim Olk responded to a commercial fire at a glass factory in Chicago Heights this morning, arriving at 1131 Arnold Street. The incident took place around 9 a.m., according to reports from nwi.com. A fire broke out at the Gerresheimer Glass Co. when a furnace malfunctioned, causing molten glass.......

Working fire in Westmont, 5-2-18

Here's a message from Jeff Braun, Jr.:

(5/2/18) I’m sharing some photos of the General Alarm for the commercial structure fire that took place in Westmont at 202 W Naperville Rd., at Walsh’s Bar. Around 1:00 PM, units arrived on scene and reported heavy smok.......

Drone Technology in the Construction Industry

Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have become a powerful tool across many industries. In the construction sector, their impact on digital transformation is now undeniable. What once started as a fun gadget or a camera toy has evolved into a strategic asset for companies looking to gai.......

Drone Technology in the Construction Industry

Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are becoming a major trend across various industries. Today, the role of drone technology in the digital transformation of construction is undeniable. What began as a fun hobby or a novelty camera has evolved into a powerful tool that gives companies .......