Archive for February 17th, 2011

A note from the LAFD

Feb 17

Posted by bgshap in Fire, Fire Service News | Comments off

From: Battalion, 40

Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 8:55 AM

To: Allsites

Subject: LAFD Serious Accident

Last night Engine 7 responded with Los Angeles City Fire Department on a structure fire. During the firefighting operations a ceiling collapsed trapping a number of firefighters. Several firefighters were injured as a result of the ceiling collapse. Two Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighters received minor injuries; both firefighters were sent to the hospital, treated and released to home. One Los Angeles City firefighter remains in grave condition. Los Angeles County Fire Department has assigned personnel to the Serious Accident Review Team.

Department personnel will be kept informed as new information becomes available.

This e-mail has been approved for distribution by Chief Deputy John Tripp.

Statter911.com has information HERE.

FirefighterCloseCalls has information HERE.

Tags: firefighter injury, Los Angeles Fire Department

Oak Park house fire 2-16-11

Feb 17

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Department News, Reader submission | 1 Comment

Oak Park Fire Department house fire Feb 16, 2011

The house on the SE corner of Elmwood and Greenfield upon arrival of Oak Park companies had light smoke from the second floor rear. Dan McInerney photo

The Oak Park Fire Department with River Forest Engine 222 responded to a reported house fire around 12:30PM yesterday at 1048 N. Elmwood. While enroute, OPPD advised units that officers on the scene arrived to find smoke showing from the second floor and that an invalid in a wheelchair was on the first floor.

Oak Park firefighters from Engine 603 bring a line to the front door while the truck company raises a ladder to the second floor. Dan McInerney photo

First arriving companies got the woman out and led out a line to the second floor.

Firefighters take a line to the second floor. Dan McInerney photo

Upstairs they encountered a moderate smoke condiditon and fire in a second floor bedroom. The fire was extinguished and the house ventilated. All OPFD units responded and worked, River Forest E222 stood by as RIT.

A firefighter from Truck 631 vents second floor windows. Dan McInerney photo

As firefighters work inside, the main from Truck 631 was extended in the event that fire got into the attic. Dan McInerney photo

Smoke vents out the second floor. Dan McInerney photo

Oak Park Engine 602 is one of two new 2010 HME Ahrens Fox engines that went into service recently. Dan McInerney photo

Oak Park Truck 631 is a 2000, HME/Central States, RK tower ladder. Dan McInerney photo

The Oak Park Battalion Chief runs with this Dodge Sprinter. Dan McInerney photo

Oak Park firefighters check the occupants of the home. Dan McInerney photo

Oak Park Fire Department house fire Feb 16, 2011 River Forest Fire Department

River Forest Engine 222, a Spartan/Darley with an enclosed operator's console was on-scene with a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT). Dan McInerney photo

Tags: Ahrens Fox, Central States, Dan McInerney, Darley, HEM, house fire, invalid rescued, Oak Park Fire Department, RIT, River Forest Fire Department, RK Aerials, Spartan

Robbins photo history added

Feb 17

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, Fire Service News, Site News, updated listing | Comments off

An historical photo gallery of the Robbins Fire Department (MABAS Division 22) has been added to the site with images from Bill Friedrich and others. Apparatus is depicted from the early 1900s through their most recent past.

A copy of this undated photo was submitted by Bill Friedrich.

Although we have no dates or descriptions associated with this photo, it is a classic look into the history of the Robbins Fire Department. If anyone can supply us with information, we would be grateful to have it so that we can provide an accurate caption.