From Phil Stenholm: Another installment in our series on the History of the Evanston Fire Department. THAT’S VERY ROOD! During World War II, Evanston saw very few major fires, which meant that the volunteer Evanston Auxiliary Fire Service (EAFS), established in June 1942 with Auxiliary Tru

This message is from Lt. Greg Zahn of the Waukegan Police Department. The Waukegan Police and Fire Memorial Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was established in 2017 by dedicated members of the Waukegan Police and Fire Departments. The fund was created with a heartfelt mission: to provide f

From Phil Stenholm: Another installment in our series on the History of the Evanston Fire Department. THAT’S VERY ROOD! During World War II, Evanston experienced a rare lull in major fires. This led to the formation of the Evanston Auxiliary Fire Service (EAFS) in June 1942, with Auxiliary

This message comes from Lt. Greg Zahn of the Waukegan Police Department. The Waukegan Police and Fire Memorial Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was established in 2017 by dedicated members of the Waukegan Police and Fire Departments. The idea came from a heartfelt desire to support the fam

Some additional details about the aerial ladder trucks acquired by the Chicago Fire Department in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Over time, some people have asked about the fact that several of these units were delivered with booster reels and large water tanks—specifically, 300- or even 500

Here's some additional information about the aerial ladder trucks purchased by the Chicago Fire Department in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Some people have asked why several of these units were delivered with booster reels and 300- or even 500-gallon water tanks. These features were part of a uni

This report comes from Dennis McGuire, Jr.: On the night of September 19, 2012, around 11 p.m., the Robbins Fire Department was called out for a reported structure fire at a vacant house located at 137th Street and Monticello. Along with the initial response from Robbins, assistance came from Gard

This is from Dennis McGuire, Jr.: On the night of September 19, 2012, around 11 p.m., the Robbins Fire Department was called out for a structure fire at a vacant house located at 137th Street and Monticello. Along with the initial response from Robbins, they were joined by crews from Garden Homes,

CBS Sports shared an interesting story about an NFL player who is calling it a day and stepping into a completely new chapter—becoming a Chicago firefighter. The player in question is Tom Zbikowski, a former safety who spent five years in the league before being let go by the Bears in August.

As Their Precision Has Improved, Robots Are Being Used in More Fields Since their creation, robots have undergone significant development, particularly in the area of movement. As their precision has improved, they have found applications in an increasing number of industries beyond just man

CBS Sports shared an article about an NFL player who is retiring and pursuing a new career as a firefighter. The story centers on Tom Zbikowski, a former safety who was released by the Chicago Bears in August after five inconsistent seasons in the league. Zbikowski, who played college football at N

As Their Precision Has Improved, Robots Are Being Used in More Industries Since their invention, robots have undergone significant development, particularly in terms of movement and control. As their precision has improved, they are now being used in a wider range of industries beyond just m