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Berwyn 2-11 alarm fire at 28th & Ridgeland

Apr 23

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Department News | Comments off

Steve Redick submitted the following images.

Berwyn Fire Department 2-11 alarm at 28th & Ridgeland 4-23-11

The Stickney quint on-scene after the fire was knocked down. Steve Redick photo

Berwyn Fire Department 2-11 alarm at 28th & Ridgeland 4-23-11

This view shows two sides of the fire building, well after the fire was knocked down. The extent of the damage is visible to the upper floor. Steve Redick photo

Berwyn Fire Department 2-11 alarm at 28th & Ridgeland 4-23-11

Berwyn's Spartan/Crimson engine 903 was pumping at the scene in a one-way street with parked cars on either side. Steve Redick photo

Berwyn Fire Department 2-11 alarm at 28th & Ridgeland 4-23-11

Berwyn Quint 901 was also on a hydrant supplying multiple hand lines. Steve Redick photo

Berwyn Fire Department 2-11 alarm at 28th & Ridgeland 4-23-11

River Forest Engine 222 was in staging down the street. Steve Redick photo

Berwyn Fire Department 2-11 alarm at 28th & Ridgeland 4-23-11 MABAS 11 Air Unit

The MABAS Division 11 air unit out of Oak Park was on the scene to fill air bottles. Steve Redick photo

Berwyn Fire Department 2-11 alarm at 28th & Ridgeland 4-23-11

Berwyn Truck 904 had an elevated master stream working when the fire broke though the roof. Steve Redick photo

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Berwyn 2-11 alarm fire at 28th & Ridgeland

Apr 23

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Department News | Comments off

Tim Olk and Steve Redick both took in the fire in Berwyn although they arrived much later than Josh who was behind the first due truck.

Tim submitted a few images as did Steve.

Berwyn Fire Department 2-11 alarm at 28th & Ridgeland 4-23-11

A Berwyn firefighter exits the building after rescuing a tenant's pet. Tim Olk photo

Berwyn Fire Department 2-11 alarm at 28th & Ridgeland 4-23-11

The North Riverside tower ladder is bedded after the fire has been knocked down. Tim Olk photo

Berwyn Fire Department 2-11 alarm at 28th & Ridgeland 4-23-11

The Stickney aerial remains deployed after the fire is out to safeguard against flare-ups. Tim Olk photo

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Berwyn 2-11 alarm fire at 28th and Ridgeland

Apr 23

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Department News, Reader submission | 6 Comments

5:30PM – Saturday, April 23, 2011:

Berwyn firefighters are battling a 2-11 alarm fire at 28th & Ridgeland in a 3-story apartment building. The fire has been in for about an hour now and is through the roof. Companies have been ordered out of the building and the attack has gone defensive. Several ladder pipes are currently in operation as heavy fire is visible.

Josh Boyajian is on the scene and has submitted several images to us.

Berwyn 2-11 apartment building fire 4-23-11

Firefighters are seen exiting the roof of the building after being ordered off. Josh Boyajian photo

Berwyn 2-11 apartment building fire 4-23-11

Firefighters prepare put the North Riverside tower to work. Josh Boyajian photo

Berwyn 2-11 apartment building fire 4-23-11

Heavy fire is visible burning through a collapsed section of the roof. Josh Boyajian photo

Berwyn 2-11 apartment building fire 4-23-11

Stickney's aerial has been deployed with an elevated master stream as fire can be seen throughout the 3rd floor. Josh Boyajian photo

Berwyn 2-11 apartment building fire 4-23-11

Two elevated master streams at work in Berwyn. Josh Boyajian photo

Berwyn 2-11 apartment building fire 4-23-11

Multiple lines are deployed from the Stickney truck. alongside the building. Josh Boyajian photo

Berwyn 2-11 apartment building fire 4-23-11

A Stickney firefighter manages the master stream from the turntable. Josh Boyajian photo

Berwyn 2-11 apartment building fire 4-23-11

Heavy fire and thick smoke push out of the roof and third floor. Josh Boyajian photo

Berwyn 2-11 apartment building fire 4-23-11

Another view shows heavy smoke and fire from the roof of the apartment building as firefighters apply water from two elevated master streams. Josh Boyajian photo

Berwyn 2-11 apartment building fire 4-23-11

Berwyn truck 904 in operation at the 2-11 alarm fire at 28th and Ridgeland. Josh Boyajian photo

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New area apparatus orders from Smeal

Apr 23

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, Fire Service News, New Apparatus Order | Comments off

Smeal Fire Apparatus is building the following new apparatus for area departments:

– The Phoenix FD will be taking delivery of an engine built with a 2011 Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis. This vehicle will have a 1,500-gpm pump, 750-gallon water tank, and 20-gallon foam tank. Delivery is expected early in the summer.

– The North Park FPD will be taking delivery of a 75′ quint on a Spartan chassis. No information is available about this unit except that it was built as a stock piece.

 

Thanks to Bill Friedrich for the information.

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