Fire Department Ranks and Structure EXPLAINED (With Video) | FireFighterNow

🚒🚒 FIRE POLE HISTORY 🚒🚒 The fire pole first became a "thing" in 1878 when a Chicago Fire Dept. firefighter David Kenyon saw a co-worker in the station's loft use a hay transport binding pole to get from the third-floor loft to the first floor when a call came in. Inspired by this, Kenyon installed a three-inch wooden pole (ouch) in Chicago Fire Station #21 coated in varnish to reduce friction. By 1880, Boston Fire Department installed the first brass pole... 📍 Interesting fact: If you polis

Chicago is a city that truly has it all, from iconic skyscrapers to vibrant neighborhoods. Whether you’re exploring Millennium Park, admiring the stunning architecture along the Chicago River, or enjoying the bustling Magnificent Mile, there’s always something to see and do in this incredible city. 🏙️ Food lovers will be delighted by Chicago’s famous deep-dish pizza, gourmet restaurants, and lively food markets. Don’t forget to try classic Chicago-style hot dogs while strolling through the stre

Chicago firefighters tackle Dollar Tree fire on Thanksgiving in Little Village

Harvey Fire Department is operating at 4 firefighters per shift… here’s what the firefighters had to say… . . . #firefighters #chicagofiredepartment #chicago #firedepartment #fireman #viral | Malik Zambezi