Box Alarm fire in Lisle, 3-13-22 (more)

Here are additional photos from the Box Alarm fire in Lisle on March 13, 2022, captured by Tyler Tobolt: The scene showed heavy fire and thick smoke upon arrival. Fire crews initially took a defensive approach, and Tower 51 was deployed to use their master stream. These images provide a glimpse in ---MORE---

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Box Alarm fire in Lisle, 3-13-22 (more)

Here are more photos from the Box Alarm fire in Lisle on March 13th, 2022, captured by Tyler Tobolt: These images show the intense fire and heavy smoke that were visible upon arrival. Fire crews initially took a defensive approach, and Tower 51 was brought in to deploy their master stream. It was ---MORE---

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Palatine Fire Department history

The Ben Franklin store fire, which took place on February 23, 1973, claimed the lives of three Palatine firefighters—Warren Ahlgrim, Richard Freeman, and John Wilson. At the time, John Tobin was a high school senior living just a mile from downtown Palatine. He had no choice but to skip class ---MORE---

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Palatine Fire Department history

In the early morning of February 23, 1973, a fire broke out at the Ben Franklin five-and-dime store in Palatine. John Tobin, a high school senior living just a mile away, was deeply affected by the event. His father, Dave, a second lieutenant with the village’s volunteer fire department, had ---MORE---

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Truck fire in Schaumburg, 6-8-16

On Wednesday, June 8, 2016, just after midnight, Schaumburg fire companies were dispatched to the SB IL Route 53 local lanes, just past I-90, in response to a fire involving a semi-trailer. Upon arrival, crews discovered a fully loaded 40-foot trailer containing commercial uniforms that was engulfed ---MORE---

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McHenry Township Fire Protection District Live Fire Tra…

Here's a message from Tim Olk: McHenry Township Fire Protection District conducting live-fire training. Tim Olk photo Tim Olk photo Tim Olk photo Tim Olk photo Tim Olk photo Tim Olk photo Tim Olk photo Tim Olk photo Tim Olk photo This is a collection of photos captured by Tim Olk during a ---MORE---

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McHenry Township Fire Protection District Live Fire Tra…

"Here's a message from Tim Olk: **McHenry Township Fire Protection District live-fire training** Tim Olk captured some powerful images during the live-fire training session, showcasing the dedication and skill of the McHenry Township Fire Protection District (FPD) personnel. These photos give a re ---MORE---

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