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Box alarm fire in Lake Forest, 2-23-17
Lake Forest firefighters were called to 81 W. North Avenue Thursday morning (2/23/17) for smoke in the basement of an occupied house undergoing some renovation. Black smoke was reported on arrival and...
View ArticleChicagoareafire.com website update (more)
The following departments have been added to the new site. Lake Forest Knollwood Lake Bluff Newport Township Long Grove Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Winthrop Harbor There have been some updates of newer or...
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Excerpts from the ChicagoTribune.com: After almost eight months as acting fire chief, the Lake Forest City Council appointed Pete Siebert fire chief on April 17. Siebert joined the Lake Forest Fire...
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Excerpts from the ChicagoSuntimes.com: A firefighter was injured while battling an attic fire Saturday evening in north suburban Lake Forest. Crews responded to the home near Everett and Waukegan roads...
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Excerpts from the ChicagoTribune.com: At least 10 people were rescued from submerged vehicles Saturday in Lake Forest after heavy rain caused flooding. No one was reported injured, but flood conditions...
View ArticleKnollwood Fire Department news (more)
From the cityoflakeforest.com: On December 7, 2017, the City of Lake Forest and the Village of Libertyville presented a joint draft proposal for Fire, Emergency Medical and Fire Prevention Services to...
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New home for Knollwood FD engine
Former Knollwood FD Engine 44 along with Truck 44 went to the Lake Forest Fire Department after Knollwood was shut down. Engine 44 is now a Lake Forest engine going into service this month with new...
View ArticleArea apparatus orders
From Fire Apparatus Magazine: Illinois Fire Service Institute, Champaign – Pierce Enforcer pumper 1,500/500. Delivery in September. Geneva Fire Department – Pierce Enforcer PUC pumper 1,500/750....
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House fire in Lake Forest, 5-31-19
This from Max Weingardt: Friday morning’s Code 4 in Lake Forest at 182 Linden Ave Max Weingardt photo Max Weingardt photo Max Weingardt photo Max Weingardt photo Max Weingardt photo Max Weingardt photo
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New engine for Lake Forest (more)
From the Marion Body Works Fire & Emergency Facebook page: City of Lake Forest Fire Department is in Marion for their in-process inspection. Marion Body Works photo
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New engine for Lake Forest (more)
From the Marion Body Works Facebook page: The final inspection is coming up for this awesome pumper headed to Lake Forest, Il. #marion #customizedtodrivegreatness Marion Body Works photo thanks Ron
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Lake Forest tower ladder sold
Found at govdeals.ca: Auction Closed 1991 Pierce Lance 100′ Aerial Platform Sold Amount: $32,500.00 Buyer’s Premium (12.50%): $4,062.50 Total Price: $36,562.50 “Sale Price is Subject to City Council...
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New engine for Lake Forest (more)
From the Marion Body Works Facebook page: Final Inspection for Lake Forest Fire Department Marion Body Works photo
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New engine for Lake Forest (more)
From the Lake Forest Fire Department Facebook page: We are excited to announce that we recently took delivery of our new custom engine built by Marion Body Works – Fire & Emergency. Stay tuned for...
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Excerpts from the ChicagoTribune.com: Shortly after his election to the Lake Forest City Council last year, Ald. Ara Goshgarian noticed the Lake Forest Fire Department’s small patrol boat. He was...
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Brush fire in Lake Forest, 11-9-20
This from Max Weingardt: The Lake Forest Fire Department responded around 11:52 a.m. Monday to the 600 block of Circle Lane for a report of smoke in the area. Firefighters located an active fire in the...
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MVA with entrapment in Lake Forest, 11-24-20
This from Max Weingardt: AT APROXIMATELY 2:40PM on Tuesday (11/24/20) THE LAKE FOREST POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS RESPONDED TO A PIN IN ROLLOVER CRASH AT RINGWOOD AND SHERIDAN INVOLVING A LAKE FOREST...
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House fire in Lake Forest, 2-4-21
From Max Weingardt: Lake Forest box Alarm at 1520 S Kathryn Ln Max Weingardt photo [See image gallery at chicagoareafire.com]
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New ambulance for Lake Forest
From ARVambulance.com: 2020 Ford F550 4×4/ARV Type I custom ambulance Congratulations to Lake Forest Fire Department on the purchase of your 2020 Type I Ford Custom Ambulance. Thank you for choosing...
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