New Chicago FD ambulances (more)

This message came from a reader: I was down at SLD preparing to put a new batch of ambulances into service. The numbers I saw were 7, 49, 9, 70, 67, 13, 50. New CFD ambulances. New CFD ambulances. New CFD ambulances. New CFD ambulance. New CFD ambulances. New CFD ambulances. The numbers ment

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How a Toyota Tundra Managed to Tow a Space Shuttle

It was a sight that many thought they'd only see in a movie — the Space Shuttle Endeavour making its way through the streets of Los Angeles, heading toward its new home at the California Science Center. But this wasn’t just any ordinary transport. It got a helping hand from Toyota, a

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How a Toyota Tundra Managed to Tow a Space Shuttle

The Space Shuttle Endeavour embarked on a slow journey through the bustling streets of Los Angeles, finally reaching its permanent home at the California Science Center. This historic event required some assistance along the way, and Toyota came through in a big way. As reported by CBS News, a Tun

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New home for South Elgin engine (more)

Danny Nelms recently shared some updates about the new home of the South Elgin fire engine. This particular Seagrave engine had been part of the South Elgin Fire Department before spending the past few years in Pennsylvania. A few weeks back, it went up for sale. However, given the immense destructi

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Funeral for Retired North Chicago FF Roger M Belski

I just received this message from Tim Olk. It's about the funeral for retired firefighter Roger M. Belski from North Chicago. The photos really capture the solemnity and respect that were present at the ceremony. As I scrolled through the images, I was struck by how everyone came together to honor

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Funeral for Retired North Chicago FF Roger M Belski

This message is from Tim Olk: Funeral for Retired North Chicago Firefighter Roger M. Belski Tim Olk captured a powerful and emotional series of images documenting the funeral of Roger M. Belski, a retired firefighter from North Chicago. These photos reflect the deep respect and gratitude the co

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New home for South Elgin engine (more)

Danny Nelms recently shared more details about the new home for the South Elgin fire engine. This particular Seagrave engine had previously been part of the South Elgin Fire Department but had been stationed in Pennsylvania for several years. A few weeks back, it went up for sale. However, after the

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