Category: 202507
Fire Service News – Ford SUV recall
July 04, 2025

Excerpts from abcnews.go.com:

Ford has issued a recall for nearly 43,000 small SUVs due to a potential fire risk caused by fuel leaks from the injectors. The issue arises when gasoline comes into contact with hot engine parts, which could lead to fires. However, the reca.......

Fire Service News – Ford SUV recall
July 04, 2025

Excerpts from abcnews.go.com:

Ford has issued a recall for nearly 43,000 small SUVs due to a potential fuel leak issue that could lead to fires. The problem arises when gasoline leaks from the fuel injectors and comes into contact with hot engine parts. However, the comp.......

An open letter received – Chicago Safety; Re: George Floyd
July 04, 2025

Dear CFD Engine 94 Team, I want to start by sincerely thanking you for your incredible service and dedication, especially during this challenging time with the COVID-19 pandemic. Your work on the frontlines is both vital and deeply appreciated. I also want to share a perspective that has been.......

Truck collision on US 41 3-8-12 (update)
July 03, 2025

Jeff Rudolph was on the scene of a semi-truck collision in Lake Bluff yesterday, capturing the aftermath of a serious accident that happened around noon on Route 41 northbound, just north of Illinois Route 176. Two fast-moving semis were involved in the incident. One of them attempted to pass a.......

Buffalo Grove receives flag flown in Afghanistan
July 03, 2025

On Monday evening, during a village board meeting in Buffalo Grove, the local fire department was honored with a U.S. flag that had been flown over the Base Defense Operation Center, 3rd Battalion 25th Marines Forward Camp Leatherneck, in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. The flag was presented to.......

Skokie Tower 16 update
July 03, 2025

Following up on the recent post and conversation about Skokie Tower 16, Jeff Rudolph captured some new pho.......

Down memory lane … CFD
July 03, 2025

Here's a rewritten and improved version of the content, with added details to make it more natural and engaging, while ensuring it exceeds 500 characters: --- This is from Martin Nowak: Thanks to Squad 546 for sharing these images, giving us a glimpse into the historic and current apparatus .......

Down memory lane … CFD
July 03, 2025

Here's a rewritten and improved version of the provided content in English, with added details to make it more natural and engaging, and to meet the 500-character minimum: --- This is from Martin Nowak: "Thanks to Squad 546 for sharing these images, which give us a glimpse into the history o.......

New dive van for the Lemont Fire Protection District
July 03, 2025

Here's a rewritten and improved version of the original text in English, with added content to reach over 500 characters and presented in a more natural, human-like tone: --- This message comes from Bill Schreiber: > The **Lemont Fire Protection District** recently ordered another **Rosenbau.......

Custer Park FPD and Braidwood Fire Department news (more)
July 03, 2025

From Custer FPD on Facebook:

The Braidwood Fire Protection District is officially starting to staff their station tomorrow, October 16th, at 6 AM. It's incredible to see the effort and dedication that the Braidwood firefighters, administration, and voluntee.......

New dive van for the Lemont Fire Protection District
July 03, 2025

Here's a rewritten and improved version of the original text in English, with added content to make it more natural and engaging, while exceeding 500 characters: --- This message is from Bill Schreiber: > "The Lemont Fire Protection District recently placed an order for a new dive rescue uni.......