Archive for March 12th, 2012

New quint arrives in Berwyn

From Josh Boyajian

Berwyn got their new 2011 Pierce Puc 100′ Quint this afternoon, here is a picture of it sitting in front of the south house.
 Berwyn Fire Department Pierce PUC 100' quint 901
Previous post with photos is HERE

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Brush fire – Potawatami Woods, Prospect Heights 3-11-12 (update)

Tim Olk has submitted several images from the brush fire in Potawatami Woods in Prospect Heights.

brush fire Potawatami Woods Prospect Heights 3-11-12

Firefighters from Prospect Heights address a growing brush fire in the Potawatami Woods Forest Preserve near Dundee and Portwine Roads. Tim Olk photo

 

brush fire Potawatami Woods Prospect Heights 3-11-12

Fire travels through tall grasses in the Potawatami Woods Forest Preserve. Tim Olk photo

brush fire Potawatami Woods Prospect Heights 3-11-12

A firefighter uses a hose to prevent the fire from spreading. Tim Olk photo

brush fire Potawatami Woods Prospect Heights 3-11-12

A Prospect Heights Fire Department lieutenant oversees the operations on the south end of the large burn area. Tim Olk photo

brush fire Potawatami Woods Prospect Heights 3-11-12

The officer keeps an eye on the fire's path as a firefighter tries to prevent further spread. Tim Olk photo

brush fire Potawatami Woods Prospect Heights 3-11-12

Lincolnshire make their way to another area that is burning. Tim Olk photo

brush fire Potawatami Woods Prospect Heights 3-11-12 Long Grove Fire District Brush Truck 55

Firefighters begin to repack equipment onto Long Grove Brush 55 after all fires have been contained. Tim Olk photo

More images can be viewed HERE.

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