Karl Klotz took in a fire on Sunday morning in the city. He submitted several images and the following description:
Chicago working fire at 1802 N. SheffieldFire on the 2nd floor of a 2-story apartments over commerical type building. Tower Ladder 10 made one removal via their main of an occupant from the 2nd floor.
First arrival shot of Engine Co. 55 & Truck Co. 44. Karl Klotz photo
Engine 55 leading out a 2 & 1/2" line. Karl Klotz photo
Truck Co. 44 laddering the roof and placing a ground ladder. Karl Klotz photo
Members of Engine Co. 22 leading out a 2nd line. Karl Klotz photo
Tower Ladder 10 laddering the building. Karl Klotz photo
Fire starting to show from the 2nd floor windows. Karl Klotz photo
Tower Ladder 10 assisting the occupant down from the 2nd floor. Karl Klotz photo
The resident is helped to the ground by firefighters. Karl Klotz photo
Karl has more images in a gallery HERE.
#1 by glynch on January 11, 2012 - 8:34 PM
the mobile command center is already manned with 2 guys. 2 guys from the box squad go to the snorkel since its a 2 piece company. as for the ventilation trucks, light wagon, etc, one person from the truck or engine, usually the engine, will go on those if they need them
#2 by Karl on January 11, 2012 - 8:32 PM
Comm Vans are staffed, MVU (mobile vent. unit), the reserve snorkel, smoke ejectors etc are cross staffed by either engine or truck companies.
#3 by Dan on January 11, 2012 - 6:40 PM
who mans the extra equipment in the stations? for example, the mobile command center, ventilation trucks, snorkel (not the squad), etc?