Archive for March 20th, 2012

North Chicago 2-11 & Specials 3-18-12 (update)

More on the extra-alarm commercial fire on Sunday in North Chicago that was reported HERE and HERE.

Larry Shapiro has posted a video from the scene.

Scott Lasker submitted a few images from early operations:

North Chicago Fire Department commercial fire 1032 Sheridan Road 3-18-12

The rear of the original fire building is well involved as the Highland Park truck moves into position. Scott Lasker photo

North Chicago Fire Department commercial fire 1032 Sheridan Road 3-18-12

Two tower ladders can be seen in operation on Sheridan Road in the 'A' Sector. Scott Lasker photo

North Chicago Fire Department commercial fire 1032 Sheridan Road 3-18-12

The original fire building has already collapsed and the fire has spread to the exposures on either side. Scott Lasker photo

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Homewood Acres sneak peek

from Keith Grzadziel

here’s a pic of Homewood Acres’ “new” Engine 1934. It’s the former Burbank Engine 208. Sorry about the pic, it was inside.

Homewood Acres Fire Department Engine 1934 Mack CF