The Rolling Meadows Fire Department …
responded to 2019 Martin Lane this morning and companies found a fully involved detached garage. They were able to get water on the fire and knock it down within minutes. Rolling Meadows Engines 15 and 16 were on the scene along with both ambulances, the 15th Battalion, and Squad 15. Mutual aid engines came from Palatine and the Palatine Rural Fire District, Arlington Heights came with an ambulance and a tower ladder, and the 7th Battalion from Palatine Rural was also on-scene.
Rolling Meadows Engine 15 in front of the driveway with 2 lines off. Larry Shapiro photo
Multiple cars in the driveway largely obscured the view from the street, but lingering smoke indicates the fire has been all but extinguished. Larry Shapiro photo
Rolling Meadows is one of the few American LaFrance departments in the Chicago area. Both the engine and quint lead out to hydrants. Larry Shapiro photo
Running as Squad 15, the 1996 Spartan/Darley was at the scene. Larry Shapiro photo
The new Medtec unit assigned to Ambulance 15 has a black roof. Larry Shapiro photo
Rolling Meadows Battalion has a new Ford Expedition. Larry Shapiro photo
More images can be found HERE.
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The Glenview Fire Department …
received multiple calls reporting a fire in an attached garage at 1755 Monterey Court this afternoon. Engine 7 was the first unit on the scene and had heavy smoke filling the entire driveway plus coming out the front door. They took a line in the front door to hit the fire from inside the house while a second exterior line went up the driveway. All four Glenview engines, two ambulances, the truck, and Battalion 6 were on the scene with Morton Grove Engine 5, Prospect Heights Squad 9, and Northbrook Tower 12 mutual aid. Glenview companies made a quick stop and the mutual aid companies were released shortly after they arrived.
The attached garage at 1755 Monterey Court in Glenview was gutted and there was slight communication into the house. Larry Shapiro photo
A car inside the garage may have been the source of the fire. Larry Shapiro photo
A firefighter wets down the remaining hot spots. Tim Olk photo
Two lines were used off of Glenview Engine 7. The main was extended to the garage from Truck 14. Larry Shapiro photo
Glenview Engines 6 and 13 were staged south of the fire building. Larry Shapiro photo
Foam was applied to the cedar shake roof. Companies continue to overhaul the area. Larry Shapiro photo
Covered with foam, a firefighter check his SCBA before putting it back on the rig. Tim Olk photo
What's left of a brand new Porsche is removed from the garage. Tim Olk photo
The Glenview Fire Department 100th Anniversary decal currently adorns each rig. Larry Shapiro photo
#1 by hey there on February 17, 2012 - 7:50 PM
The house is odd, looking form the front there is no front door, the would be front door is on the east side of the house and behind a six foot wooden gate that makes it impossible to see from the front. The rear door facing the garage cannot be seen from the street. Not sure why the homeowners did not self extricate. Rolling Meadows has 14 per shift with up to three off leaving minimum manning at 11. 1-Bat 15 3-e15 3-e16 2-a16 2-a15 when two additional people are on the squad is manned which is also re15. RMFD at one time used the the hazmat vehicle as Squad 15 but Has been reassigned as Hazmat 15 for the CAD and they use re15 (Darley) as the squad.
#2 by Mike on February 17, 2012 - 4:26 PM
I’m a bit confused. It’s a detached with no communication, only minor heat damage according to reports. Couldn’t they just walk out the front door? was there other issues? Just curios why they had to go through a window….
#3 by FireMedic553 on February 17, 2012 - 4:04 PM
We have the best public service here in Rolling Meadows which was evident yesterday. Fire, Police, and Public Works are some of the best in the Northern Suburbs. The pub works guys are always on the streets and are willing to stop and listen to the citizens and as of yesterday, put their lives on the line too. Great job guys! Nice photos too! Does anyone know if Squad 15 is always in service or just if extra man power exists? Thanks.
#4 by jeff swenson on February 17, 2012 - 2:31 PM
No mention of first responders City of Rolling Meadows Public Works employees pulling 4 residents out of house through window and safely accross the street before police or fire arrived on scene???????