House fire on Keating in Chicago 1-12-13

Certainly! Here's a rewritten and expanded version of the original content: --- This just came in from Josh Boyajian. He mentioned that Chicago companies responded to a Still alarm at 4600 South Keating early this morning. Engine 34 arrived on the scene and discovered a one-story ordinary structur

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Skokie Engine 18 refurb

From what I just saw on the Kards, Inc. Facebook page, they’re giving Skokie Engine 18 a total makeover! The firetruck is currently in the body shop, and it looks like they're making some serious progress. The box is all set for priming, so things are really coming together. I can’t wa

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Chicago 2-11 Alarm Fire 2-15-13 (pt2)

I just got these photos from Tim Olk showing the intense 2-11 alarm fire that broke out at 2733 East 79th Street. The first image really captures the chaos and effort as firefighters work tirelessly to contain the blaze. You can see the thick smoke billowing out in the next shot, which gives a real

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Fox River and Countryside Fire Rescue District news (more)

Excerpts from the Chicago Tribune online: According to recent reports from the ChicagoTribune.com, if the upcoming referendum question proposed by the Fox River and Countryside Fire Protection District fails, Fire Chief John Nixon has warned that the fire district might cease operations within the

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Why Delfast is a smart bike?

Why Delfast is a Smart Bike? June 27, 2019 Author: Daniel Tonkopiy views In one of our previous posts, we discussed batteries and how the development of microprocessors has been pivotal in creating modern electric vehicles.

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Why Delfast is a smart bike?

Why Delfast is a Smart Bike? June 27, 2019 Author: Daniel Tonkopiy views In one of our earlier posts, we discussed batteries and how the development of microprocessors has been essential for creating modern electric vehicles. A

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Fox River and Countryside Fire Rescue District news (more)

From excerpts on ChicagoTribune.com: At a recent town hall meeting, Fire Chief John Nixon expressed serious concerns about the future of the Fox River and Countryside Fire Protection District if their upcoming referendum fails. The referendum seeks to raise the property tax levy by 95%, which Nixon

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API 5L X52 specifications and application scope

API 5L X52 Specifications and Application Scope API 5L X52 is a high-strength steel grade within the API 5L standard, defining the production of two distinct product quality levels (PSL1 and PSL2) for line pipes. These pipes are available in both seamless and welded forms and are extensively used a

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API 5L X52 specifications and application scope

Understanding API 5L X52 Specifications and Applications API 5L X52 represents a specific steel grade within the API 5L standard, which outlines the production of two distinct product quality levels (PSL1 and PSL2) for line pipes. These pipes can be manufactured either as seamless or welded and are

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A look back at consolidation north of the border

From the pages of Journal-Sentinelonline.com: The Public Policy Forum released a report highlighting how the merger of seven municipal fire and rescue units on Wisconsin's North Shore two decades ago has significantly cut costs while enhancing service quality. According to the report titled "Come T

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Crash on I-55 near Burr Ridge, 11-12-22

From what Martin Nowak just shared: There was an accident reported on I-55 near the intersection with I-294 around 12:40 PM. Emergency responders, including the Pleasantview Fire Protection District, Illinois State Police, and Burr Ridge police, were quickly on the scene to handle the situation.

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Crash on I-55 near Burr Ridge, 11-12-22

Here's a rewritten version of the content in English: --- This message comes directly from Martin Nowak. He just reported that there was an accident on I-55 near the 294 interchange around 12:40 PM today. Emergency responders, including the Pleasantview Fire Protection District, the Illinois State

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