Hank Sajovic took in a Still and Box Alarm today at 4235 W. Madison. Arriving companies were met with heavy fire and smoke conditions from the two-story building which houses a mosque. Four lines were used and there was a partial collapse in the rear. The fire was contained to the building of origin which had exposures on either side of a furniture store to the east and a liquor store on the west. Engine 113, 117, and 95 lead out. Truck 26 was to the roof in sector 1 along with Tower Ladder 14.
Of notable mention at this fire was the response of 5-1-5, the new Special Operations Battalion Chief which went into service effective December 17, 2010.
Engine 113 was the box engine to 4235 W. Madison today for fire in a commercial occupancy. Hank Sajovic photo
Engine 113 went to a hydrant across Madison Street for a supply line. There is a hydrant immediately opposite the engine, but both engines 95 and 117 were using it. Hank Sajovic photo
Tower 14's basket was put to the second floor to assist with overhaul. Hank Sajovic photo
A new position created in the past week in Chicago is 5-1-5, a Special Operations Battalion Chief. The buggy seen here with shop id B-545 is a 2010 Ford Expedition. Hank Sajovic photo
Looking east on Madison Street is the Air Mask Unit and the communication van. Hank Sajovic photo
