Wheeling firefighters responded to an automatic alarm at 45 W. Hintz Road and arrived to find heavy smoke coming from Crothall Laundry Services. Upon arrival, the first engine unit requested a working fire upgrade and entered the large industrial laundry facility. The fire was discovered in a commer
Continue ReadingHere's a throwback post from Larry Shapiro for #TBT: Take a look at some photos from a 3-11 alarm fire and EMS Plan 1 that took place on December 6, 2001, at 4344 N. Winchester. These images capture a moment in time when many of the apparatus seen here were brand new. Today, most of them are either
Continue ReadingWheeling firefighters responded to an automatic alarm at 45 W. Hintz Road and arrived at Crothall Laundry Services to find heavy smoke coming from the building. Upon arrival, the first engine crew requested a working fire designation and entered the large industrial laundry facility. The fire was di
Continue ReadingHere's a throwback post from Larry Shapiro for #TBT: Below are some photos from a 3-11 alarm fire and EMS Plan 1 incident that took place at 4344 N Winchester on December 6, 2001. The images capture a mix of older apparatus, many of which were relatively new at the time and have since been retired
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Continue ReadingWhen your brakes start squealing or you find yourself pushing harder on the pedal to stop, it's time to visit an auto body shop. You're told that your brakes or rotors need replacing, and you’re eager to get back on the road safely. But just a few months later, the same issue returns —
Continue ReadingWhen your brakes start squealing or you find yourself pushing harder on the pedal to stop, it's a clear sign that something is wrong. You take your car to an auto body shop, only to be told that your brakes or rotors need replacing. After the repair, you're back on the road with peace of mindâ€
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