Reducing our carbon footprint is now more crucial than ever to mitigate the effects of global climate change. One of the most impactful actions we can take as individuals is transitioning to hybrid or electric vehicles. Unlike conventional cars, electric vehicles produce zero emissions since they do
Continue ReadingMartin Nowak recently came across a new delivery announcement on the Alexis Fire Equipment website for the Homer Township Fire Protection District (FPD). The unit in question is a brand-new flatbed brush truck, designated as #SK799, which has been proudly added to the fleet of the Homer FPD. Based
Continue ReadingHey everyone, Just wanted to give you all an update on the new fire truck we’ve been waiting for. It’s coming along nicely! The vehicle is essentially an SVI body mounted on a Sutphen Ambassador chassis. The chassis is expected to arrive at the SVI manufacturing facility next week. Or
Continue ReadingMartin Nowak recently came across a fantastic new addition to the Homer Fire Protection District's fleet at the Alexis Fire Equipment site. This state-of-the-art flatbed brush truck, designated as #SK799, marks an impressive upgrade for the Homer FPD, ensuring they're better equipped than ever to ha
Continue ReadingHey everyone, Just wanted to give you all an update on the new fire truck we’ve been waiting for. So far, things are moving along well. The vehicle is going to be an SVI body mounted on a Sutphen Ambassador chassis. The good news is that the chassis is set to arrive at the SVI manufacturing
Continue ReadingFrom what Josh Boyajian shared: --- Hey everyone, here's a quick update on the fire that broke out last night in Calumet City at 714 Green Bay Avenue. The conditions were brutal—temperatures were well below zero, it was freezing cold, and there was a strong wind blowing, making things even
Continue ReadingThis afternoon, I was on scene with Rick Bekielewski capturing some intense images of the TRT box situation in Niles. As you can see from the photos below, it was quite an operation involving multiple emergency vehicles and personnel. The first set of pictures really highlights the complexity of t
Continue ReadingThis afternoon, I was out in Niles capturing some images of the TRT box setup. It's quite an interesting scene with all the emergency vehicles and equipment around. I thought these photos would give people a good idea of what’s happening on the ground. This is just part one of multiple posts
Continue ReadingOak Park firefighters responded to a house fire this morning at 1110 Taylor. A neighbor had called reporting smoke from the roof. Companies found a story and a half brick bungalow with smoke from the second floor rear. Basically a one-room fire which involved the attic and eaves. One l
Continue ReadingSteps In Replacing Differential Fluid In Your Off Roader The differential is one of the crucial components in an off roader and aids in transferring power from the engine to the wheels. Inside the differential specific gears uniformly distribute the rotational energy from the engine to the wh
Continue ReadingSteps In Replacing Differential Fluid In Your Off Roader The differential is one of the crucial components in an off roader and aids in transferring power from the engine to the wheels. Inside the differential specific gears uniformly distribute the rotational energy from the engine to the wh
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