‘Hundreds of firefighters pay their respects to fallen comrade’
is the heading for a Chicago Tribune article which can be viewed HERE and HERE. Tonight was the visitation for FF Edward Stringer whose funeral is tomorrow.
Archive for December, 2010
The following updated information regarding funeral arrangements for FF Corey Ankum comes from the Chicago Firefighters Local 2 web stie:
Arrangements for FF/EMT Corey D. Ankum are as follows:
Wake – Visitation
Wednesday, December 29, 2010 (2B) (EMS 4)
2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Apostolic Church of God
6320 S. Dorchester
Chicago, IL
Early Visitation before funeral service: Thursday, December 30, 2010 (3B) (EMS 1)
10:00 a.m.
Apostolic Church of God
6320 S. Dorchester, Chicago
Funeral Service: Thursday, December 30, 2010 (3B) (EMS 1)
11:00 a.m.
Apostolic Church of God
6320 S. Dorchester, Chicago
Interment:
Lincoln Cemetery
12300 S. Kedzie
A memorial fund has been set up for the Ankum Family at Chase Bank. You can call any Chase Bank and tell them you would like to make a donation to this fund. Tell them it is a business fund under FF Corey Ankum Memorial Fund.
The Evanston Fire Department had a fire Christmas morning at 1809 Laurel Avenue. When companies arrived, they found fire in a two-flat structure and detached garage. The fire went to two extra alarms, gutted two other garages, and damage a neighboring home before being struck out. During the overhaul phase of the incident, one Evanston firefighter went down and a Mayday was issued. FirefighterCloseCalls.com posted the following description:
One firefighter was hospitalized and 2 others were treated on the scene after they were hurt this morning … at a fire that ran thru 3 garages and 2 dwellings in Evanston. Companies arrived and found a fire that was spreading quickly from at least one garage towards other garages and dwellings. The fire left three garages and two homes damaged. Toward the end of the fire, a “Mayday” was called when a firefighter became hurt. The FF was accounted for but needed help …was not burned, and 2 other firefighters were also hurt but suffered only minor injuries and were not hospitalized.
Karl Klotz arrived after the fire was knocked down and submitted several images of the scene plus a shot of Evanston’s new 2010 Pierce Arrow XT Engine at one of it’s first fires. Karl has posted a gallery of images HERE.
The Chicago Sun Times has an article HERE.
The house at 1809 Laural in Evanston was gutted along with the detached garage and two neighboring garages. Karl Klotz photo
One of three detached garages which sustained heavy damage Christmas morning at an extra alarm fire in Evanston. Karl Klotz photo
Firefighters perform overhaul at 1809 Laurel Avenue in Evanston which was gutted by fire Christmas morning along with three detached garages. Karl Klotz photo
Firefighters pickup hose after the fire was knocked down at this two-story residential building in Evanston. During the overhaul phase of the operation, a Mayday was called for a firefighter who collapsed. He was later transported to Evanston Hospital. Karl Klotz photo
Evanston Engine 23 is a 2010 Pierce Arrow XT which was recently put into service. Funding for this engine came from Northwestern University which is recognized by a Northwestern Wildcats decal on the middle windows on each side of the cab. Karl Klotz photo
Chicago Heights responded to a fire yesterday in a vacant two-story building. On arrival, the first companies had a 35×40 building with heavy smoke conditions. The fire, which is considered to be of a suspicious origin, destroyed the building which consisted of apartments over a vacant store front. Several fire departments including Matteson, Park Forest, South Chicago Heights, Flossmoor, Steger, Crete, and Homewood assisted Chicago Heights. The fire, which was reported around 11AM was in the 200 block of US Route 30.
Tim Olk was on the scene and submitted these images. Tim has a complete gallery which can be seen HERE.
A brief article from CBS Chicago is HERE.
Elevated master streams from Matteson's ladder and Chicago Heights' tower ladder work to extinguish the blaze in a vacant two-story building on Christmas Eve. Tim Olk photo
Firefighters deploy a hand line through the front door of the vacant storefront as heavy smoke escapes. Tim Olk photo
Heavy fire and smoke escapes from the 'B' side of the building as firefighters ventilate the windows. Tim Olk photo
Chicago Heights Truck 673, an HME/Smeal 100' tower ladder, operates in the 'A' sector directly in front of the building. Tim Olk photo
Fire is visible from both floors in the rear of this vacant building in Chicago Heights. Tim Olk photo
A Chicago Heights firefighter directs the master stream from the bucket of Tower 673 high above the fire building. Tim Olk photo
According to FirefighterCloseCalls.com the following arrangements have been announced for FF Corey Ankum.
The viewing for Chicago Firefighter Ankum will be held on
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.
at the Leak and Sons Funeral Home,
7838 South Cottage Grove, Chicago, Illinois 60619
(773) 846-6567
http://www.leakandsonsfuneralhomes.com.
The funeral service will be held on
Thursday, December 30, 2010
church and time has not been established.
The Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2 has updated the information regarding FF Edward Stringer further:
On behalf of the Brothers and Sisters of Local 2, we would like to thank everyone from around the country on their overwhelming support and condolences during this tragic time.
Arrangement for FF Edward J. Stringer are as follows:
Dress: Class A (blouse, overcoat and white gloves)
Monday, December, 27, 2010 (3A) (EMS 2)
Blake Lamb Funeral Home
4727 W. 103rd St.
Oak Lawn, IL
Visitation: 1500-2100 Hours
CFD Assembly: 1800 Hours
Walk thru: 1830 Hours
Funeral:
Tuesday, December 28, 2010 (1A)(EMS 2)
CFD Assembly: 0715 Hours
Walk-thru: 0745 Hours
1000 Hours – St. Rita of Cascia Chapel
7740 S. Western
Chicago, IL
Cemetery:
Beverly Cemetery
12000 S. Kedzie Ave
Blue Island, IL
The Daily Herald published an article today with information about the engine of the ill-fated aircraft that crashed this week after taking off from the Chicago Executive Airport (formerly Palwaukee Airport) in Wheeling, IL including the following excerpts.
The owner of the plane that crashed Wednesday afternoon in Wheeling said in a statement Thursday the plane’s engine had gotten a major overhaul over the past few months, but he understood it was ready to fly.
The engine was sent to a repair shop in Michigan and returned to Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling where it was reinstalled.
To read the complete article, visit the Daily Herald HERE.
See our previous post with images HERE.
The Chicago Tribune has a story about the origin of the fire at 1744 E 75th Street this week of which the subsequent building collapse resulted in injuries for multiple firefighters and two deaths. The story explains that the fire was started ‘by wood or rubbish that was lit on fire.’
The findings appear to bolster the theory held by investigators that someone seeking shelter in the back of the former laundry accidentally started the fire.
Read the complete article HERE.
Northlake Box Alarm
Dec 24
The Northlake Fire Department responded to a house fire at 412 N. Laporte Avenue yesterday and arrived to find heavy smoke pushing out of all sides of the structure. They upgraded the response to a MABAS Box Alarm which brought mutual aid from several departments in MABAS Division 20. Dave Traiforos arrived on the scene just behind the first due companies and submitted several images depicting what companies encountered on arrival and throughout the incident.
Heavy smoke was ushering from the basement windows and the first floor when the first companies arrived on the scene. Dave Traiforos photo
Firefighters mask up on the front steps as they prepare to make entry into the house. Dave Traiforos photo
Firefighters standby with a line and prepare to hit the fire which has burned through the floor. Dave Traiforos photo
Dave Traiforos has a complete gallery of images and videos which can be seen HERE.
The Franklin Park Herald-Journal (Sun Times Media) has an article HERE.
The Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2 has provided access to leave messages of condolence and comfort in the deaths of FF/EMT Corey Ankum and FF Edward Stringer.
The union also has posted the following information:
Arrangements for FF Edward J. Stringer are as follows:
Monday, December 27, 2010 (3A) (EMS 2)
Blake Lamb Funeral Home
4727 W. 103rd St.
Oak Lawn, IL
Visitation: 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Funeral:
Tuesday, December 28, 2010 (1A)(EMS 2)
10:00 a.m. (Tentative)
St. Rita of Cascia Chapel
7740 S. Western
Chicago, IL
Cemetery: Pending
Arrangements for FF/EMT Corey D. Ankum -PENDING
A memorial fund has been set up for the Ankum Family at Chase Bank. You can call any Chase Bank and tell them you would like to make a donation to this fund. Tell them it is a business fund under FF Corey Ankum Memorial Fund.
Hotel Information:
Room blocks have been held at the following hotels for the week of 12/27 through 12/31
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 East Wacker
$89 a night rate plus tax – block is under “Firefighters Union”
(312)565-1234 – mention block
Fairmont
200 North Columbus
$119 a night plus tax with free parking – block is under “Fire”
1-800 526-2008 – mention block
