2-Alarm commercial fire in Evanston, 12-29-13 (pt 2)

Here are the first set of images captured by Steve Redick at the commercial fire in downtown Evanston. These photos give a powerful glimpse into the intensity of the scene as it unfolded. The view upon my arrival at the scene. The scene early into the fire. Steve Redick photo The scene early into

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New Station in Palatine

Construction is well underway for the new Palatine Fire Department Station 81, located at 1215 N. Quentin Road, just south of Dundee Road. This modern facility is less than a mile away from the current station, which the city took over from the Palatine Rural Fire District in January 2001. The old s

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Hinsdale is now on the site

Another addition to Division 10 is the Hinsdale Fire Department. This single-station department employs 26 career firefighters who serve the town of Hinsdale, a small community covering about 4.64 square miles in DuPage County. The department operates two ambulances, three fire engines, and a tower

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2-Alarm commercial fire in Evanston, 12-29-13 (pt 2)

Here are the first set of images captured by Steve Redick at the commercial fire in downtown Evanston. These photos give a powerful glimpse into the early moments of the incident. The scene as I arrived on the scene. The scene early into the fire. Steve Redick photo The scene early into the fire

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Hinsdale is now on the site

Another addition to Division 10 is the Hinsdale Fire Department. This single-station department employs 26 career firefighters who serve the town of Hinsdale, a small community covering approximately 4.64 square miles in DuPage County. The department operates two ambulances, three fire engines, and

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Working fire in Stickney, 5-7-15

On Thursday morning, May 7, 2015, firefighters from Stickney responded to a working fire at the Hawthorne Race Course. The incident occurred at 3701 S. Laramie, where a building housed apartments above a horse barn. The fire broke out on the second floor, prompting a swift response from local emerge

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Working fire in Stickney, 5-7-15

On Thursday morning, May 7, 2015, firefighters from Stickney responded to a working fire at the Hawthorne Race Course. The incident occurred at 3701 S. Laramie, where a building housed apartments above a horse barn. The fire broke out on the second floor, prompting a swift response from local emerge

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Solving Problems for the Offshore Oil Gas Industries

Teflon® and Xylan® are widely used in the offshore oil and gas industry due to their exceptional performance and durability. These coatings provide a range of critical benefits, including: - **Outstanding resistance to corrosion and chemical exposure** - **Improved torque performance with r

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Solving Problems for the Offshore Oil Gas Industries

Teflon® and Xylan® are widely used in the offshore oil and gas industry due to their exceptional performance under extreme conditions. These coatings provide a range of critical benefits, including: - **Outstanding resistance to corrosion and chemical exposure** - **Improved torque performa

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How to charge an electric car at home

As electric mobility becomes increasingly popular around the globe, charging an electric vehicle (EV) is quickly becoming a routine activity for many households. With more people making the switch to electric cars, understanding how to charge them at home is essential for a smooth and stress-free ex

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