The Flammable Fireproof Christmas Trees

• Richard Ornberg
• Nov 24, 2012

The old practice of dipping Christmas Trees for fire safety was once a Des Plaines tradition. That is, of course, until we found out the whole story!

Retired Firefighter Recalls 26 years of Service in New Book (in Waukesha Patch)

• Richard Ornberg
• Sep 14, 2012

Book offers an inside look into life in the firehouse and vivid accounts of a variety of emergency responses.

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Retired Des Plaines firefighter recalls 26 years of service

• Richard Ornberg
• Sep 7, 2012

An inside look into life in the firehouse and vivid accounts of a variety of emergency responses.