North of the border – Kenosha County, WI

Excerpts from abc7chicago.com: A brave K9 officer, known as Riggs, has been hailed as a hero after being shot during a critical police operation last week. The German Shepherd was welcomed back to Kenosha with a heartfelt celebration by local residents, fellow officers, and other K9 units on Sunday ...read more...

Willow Springs FD apparatus

Here's a message from Martin Nowak: Below are some shots of the front-line equipment from the Willow Springs Fire Department. I hope to capture better images in the near future. Engine 1911 is a KME/Luverne model, and Ambulance 1914 is a 1997–2002 Ford E-450/Road Rescue unit. These vehicles ...read more...

Willow Springs FD apparatus

Here's a message from Martin Nowak: Below are some images from the front line rigs of the Willow Springs Fire Department. I hope to capture better photos in the near future. Engine 1911 is a KME/Luverne model, and Ambulance 1914 is a 1997–2002 Ford E-450 equipped with a Road Rescue ambulance ...read more...

Box alarm fire in Beach Park, 11-18-20

This report comes from Jeff Rudolph: November 18, 2020 – Beach Park, IL A homeowner was burning leaves when strong winds blew the embers onto the deck and up against the vinyl siding of their home. When the first responding fire crews arrived, they found a significant fire on the exterior of ...read more...

Box alarm fire in Beach Park, 11-18-20

This report comes from Jeff Rudolph: November 18, 2020 – Beach Park, IL A homeowner was burning leaves when strong winds blew them onto the deck and against the vinyl siding of their house. When emergency crews arrived, they found a significant fire on the exterior of the home, which had alr ...read more...

Warped Brake Rotors - Understanding, Fixing, and Prevention

What Are Warped Rotors? Warped rotors are not a structural issue with the metal itself, but rather a condition where the surface of the brake rotor becomes uneven. This can happen due to various factors such as heat, wear, or improper installation. A warped rotor no longer maintains a smooth, flat ...read more...

JIS G3461 Standard Boilers and Heat Exchangers

JIS G3461 Standard Boilers and Heat Exchangers JIS G3461 carbon steel pipes are widely used in heat exchange applications, both inside and outside of piping systems. Common uses include water pipes, flue gas ducts, superheater tubes, and air preheater tubes. These pipes are commonly found in boiler ...read more...