Radio traffic from several recent events

Radioman911.com offers a collection of radio traffic from three recent fires that are worth listening to, providing insight into real-time emergency responses: On November 13, 2011, a Level 1 HazMat house explosion occurred at 6656 S. Keating Ave. in Chicago. This incident involved hazardous materi---

Wilmette dive box 8-27-11

Updated 9:30PM The Wilmette Fire Department received a call before 6 p.m. this evening about a swimmer caught in strong currents at Gillson Park on Lake Michigan. The swimmer was reported missing after being swept away. Upon arrival, firefighters requested assistance from divers across Division 3, ---

High marks for the Lake Zurich Fire Department

Excerpts from ChicagoTribune.com: The village of Lake Zurich is re-evaluating the structure and operations of its fire department, with a focus on improving efficiency. On February 17, Joe Pozzo, a project manager with the International City/County Management Association’s Center for Publi---