Archive for November, 2011

New Mobile Ventilation Units for MABAS

Nov 23

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Three new mobile ventilation units from Tempest Technology have been delivered to serve area MABAS divisions. They will be assigned to

MABAS Division 1 and housed with the Wheeling Fire Department
MABAS Division 10 and housed with the Lyons Fire Department
MABAS Division 27 and housed with the Crete Township Fire Department

Each identical unit features a Ford F550 chassis and the Tempest MVU-125 Lightweight Unit.

MABAS Division 10 Tempest Mobile Ventilation Unit

One of the new Mobile Ventilation Units built by Darley with a Tempest fan. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo

MABAS Division 27 Mobile Ventilation Unit Tempest

A 2011 Ford F550/Darley/Tempest Mobile Ventilation Unit for MABAS Division 27. Tim Olk photo

A rear shot showing the Tempest MVU-125 Lightweight Unit with bodywork by Darley. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo

MABAS Division 10 Mobile Ventilation Unit Tempest

Another shot of the unit for MABAS Division 10. Tim Olk photo

Three new Mobile Ventilation Units which will be distributed to MABAS Divisions 1, 10, and 27. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo

Tags: Lyons Fire Department, MABAS Division 1, MABAS Division 10, MABAS Division 27, MABAS Mobile Ventilation Unit, Tempest Mobile Ventilation Unit, Tempest MVU-125 Lightweight Unit, Wheeling Fire Department

Patient punches paramedic

Nov 22

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Firegeezer.com has an article HERE entitled “Patient Pommels Paramedic …” where he states that:

A PATIENT WHO WAS BEING TRANSPORTED by a Chicago Fire Department ambulance Monday morning suddenly went nuts and physically attacked the paramedic who was with him in the back.

The ambulance was pulling into the loading area at Holy Cross Hospital when Natour inexplicably began pounding on the paramedic with his fists leaving the paramedic with bruises and swelling to his forehead, and abrasions and swelling to his leg.

Tags: CFD paramedic attacked by patient, Chicago paramedic attacked by patient, Firegeezer.com

Frankfort house fire 11-22-11

Nov 22

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Karl Klotz took in a fire this afternoon in Frankfort. He reports the following:

Frankfort full-still 11/22/2011: 20111 Rosewood Drive. Frankfort Truck Co. 2 arrived to find this two-story, frame dwelling well involved in the front portion. The fire appeared to have started in the garage area of the dwelling. Crews made an aggressive defensive attack before making entry into the dwelling. No injuries were reported, but several cats were rescued from the fire. Companies from Frankfort, Matteson and Manhattan responded to the scene.

The front of the house after the fire has been knocked down. Karl Klotz photo

Frankfort Tower 5 ventilating the rear of the house. Karl Klotz photo

Firefighters work on extinguishing hot spots. Karl Klotz photo

First due company, Frankfort Truck 2 in front of the building. Karl Klotz photo

Firefighters from Frankfort Engine Co. 1 working on cooling some hot spots. Karl Klotz photo

Firefighter from Frankfort Engine Co.3 removes one of the family cats from the house (which later escaped from the cage and ran away before being re-captured). Karl Klotz photo

Firefighters from Frankfort Engine Co. 1 extinguishing fires in the garage area of the house. Karl Klotz photo

A look down from inside the 2nd floor bedroom to the garage area. Karl Klotz photo

A firefighter from Matteson Engine Co. 6 making a removal of another cat. Karl Klotz photo

And one more cat making it safely outside with the help of a Frankfort firefighter. Karl Klotz photo

An extensive gallery with more images can be found HERE.

Tags: cats rescued from house fire, Frankfort Fire Protection District, house fire in Frankfort, Karl Klotz, Manhattan Fire Protection District, Matteson Fire Department, multiple cats rescued from house fire in Frankfort, Pierce aluminum aerial, Pierce aluminum ladder, Pierce Arrow XT quint, Pierce quint

New pumper/tanker in Bloomingdale

Nov 22

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Scott Peterson reports that the Bloomingdlae Fire District has received their new custom Pierce 2,000-gallon pumper/tanker for Engine 3. The unit was just delivered and won’t be in service for a while yet.

Tags: Bloomingdale Fire District, Bloomingdlae Fire Protection District, new pumper/tanker in Bloomingdale, Pierce pumper/tanker, Scott Peterson

Departments will share new fire boat in Will County

Nov 22

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An article in the Herald News mentions the Joliet, Lockport, and Channahon Fire Departments coming together to purchase a new fire boat for the Des Plaines River in Will County.

The Joliet City Council this week agreed to contribute $15,000 to the purchase of a 30-foot emergency boat that would be shared by fire departments along the Des Plaines River.

The Lockport Fire Protection District is the lead agency in the boat purchase, which is primarily funded by a federal grant.

The $625,000 boat will be shared by Will County fire departments that serve areas along the Des Plaines River.

Joliet Fire Chief Joseph Formhals said the boat will prove useful for the department’s dive team in river rescues.

But the boat also is equipped with a fire pump and can be used for controlling emergencies involving chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear materials.

The complete article can be found HERE.

Tags: Channahon Fire Protection District, Joliet Fire Department, Lockport Fire Department, Lockport Fire Protection District, new fire boat

Manteno orders a brush unit

Nov 21

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Bill Friedrich reports that the Manteno FPD is awaiting delivery of a 2012 Ford F-450 4×4 brush truck from 1st Attack. The vehicle will have a 300-gallon water tank and 5-gallon foam tank.

Tags: 1st Attack, 1st Attack Engineering, Bill Friedrich, brush truck, Manteno Fire Protection District

Niles Ambulance 2 is updated

Nov 20

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The web site has been missing a photo of Niles Ambulance 2 running out of Station 2 on Dempster Street. Larry Shapiro stopped by and photographed their newest ambulance to complete the Niles apparatus photos.

Niles Fire Department Ambulance 2 Medtec

Niles Ambulance 2 was built by Medtec in 2009 on a 2008 IHC 4300 chassis. Larry Shapiro photo

Tags: IHC 4300 Type I ambulance, Larry Shapiro, Medtec Ambulance, Niles Ambulance 2, Niles Fire Department

Radio traffic from several recent events

Nov 20

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Radioman911.com has radio traffic from three recent fires which are interesting to listen to:

2011/11/13 Chicago 2-11 / Level 1 HazMat House Explosion 6656 S. Keating Ave.

2011/11/17 Berwyn 2nd Alarm House Fire 1310 East Ave.

2011/11/17 Lisle-Woodridge Box Alarm Apartment Fire 3333 Warrenville Rd.

Watch live video from Radioman 911 on Justin.tv

Tags: Box Alarm in Lisle, Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire, fireground radio traffic, house explosion on Keating, house fire in Berwyn, radioman 911

Prospect Heights Fire helps welcome wounded veteran – update

Nov 19

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Lauren Claussen of the Prospect Heights Fire Department and Larry Shapiro submitted several images depicting the celebration for Army Sergeant Ben Stehman yesterday in Prospect Heights.

Prospect Heights welcomes Army Sgt Ben Stehman

Units stage down the block before arriving at the home of Sgt Stehman's parents in Prospect Heights on Friday. Larry Shapiro photo

An inconspicuous limo parks in front of the Stehman home to pickup the family. Larry Shapiro photo

Sgt Stehman is greeted by the media. Larry Shapiro photo

Once inside the limousine, Sgt Stehman tries to remain calm through the media onslaught. Larry Shapiro photo

Members of the Warriors Watch Riders wait outside the Stehman home to escort him to the luncheon in his honor. Larry Shapiro photo

The motorcycles prepare to move out as Sgt Stehman and the limousine proceed on a route to the luncheon which made it's way to his former school. Larry Shapiro photo

Students at MacArthur Middle School display hand made posters to welcome Sgt Stehman. Lauren Claussen photo

A student shows Sgt Stehman that she appreciates his service. Her sign proclaims him their hero. Lauren Claussen photo

More signs welcoming Sgt Stehman home. Lauren Claussen photo

Police close a road to allow the procession to proceed uninterrupted through town. Larry Shapiro photo

Prospect Heights personnel honor the Sgt for his service. Lauren Claussen photo

Prospect Heights Fire Department apparatus lines the street outside the Morava Center in Prospect Heights. Larry Shapiro photo

The Warriors Watch Riders pass the Prospect Heights Fire Department staff and apparatus. Larry Shapiro photo

The Prospect Heights mayor offers the 'key to the city' to Sgt Stehman. Lauren Claussen photo

Sgt Ben Stehman addresses the guests who came to honor his service and bestow accolades upon him. He thanked them for supporting the troops and urged them not to forget those still deployed overseas. Lauren Claussen photo