Steve Redick took in a small fire today on the city’s Northwest Side in the 6500 block of Onarga and sent a few shots including Trucks 9 & 55 at the scene. Truck 9 has a 2010 Spartan/Crimson aerial and Truck 55 has a 2002 Pierce Dash.  He reports that the fire originated in the basement and started to extend up

 

Chicago Fire Department Truck 9 2010 Spartan Crimson

Chicago Truck 9 staged with their new Spartan/Crimson aerial. Steve Redick photo

Chicago Fire Department Pierce Truck 55

Truck 55 was first truck to the scene and went to the roof. Steve Redick photo

 

Chicago Still alarm 6500 block of Onarga

Truck 55 spotted the aerial to make the roof. Steve Redick photo

Chicago Still alarm 6500 block of Onarga

Engine 11 was staged down the block. Steve Redick photo

Chicago Still alarm 6500 block of Onarga

Firefighters survey the roof as others enter the house to check for extension. Steve Redick photo

Chicago Still alarm 6500 block of Onarga

Engine 119 was the Still engine on Onarga Steve Redick photo