Archive for August 23rd, 2012

Arlington Heights basement fire 8-21-12

Arlington Heights units responded to a reported basement fire Monday evening at 106 S. Walnut Avenue. Tower 1 was first on scene and reported smoke from the basement. They entered with a line through the rear and a second line was readied at the front door. Firefighters found what was believed to by pyrotechnics being worked with by the owner which produced extensive smoke with minimal fire.

Arlington Heights Fire Department fire on Walnut Avenue 8-21-12

Arlington Heights Tower 1 was the first unit on the scene and had two lines off. Larry Shapiro photo

Arlington Heights Fire Department fire on Walnut Avenue 8-21-12

Companies entered through the rear of this house on South Walnut Avenue in Arlington Heights for a basement fire. Larry Shapiro photo

All Arlington Heights units responded to the scene plus a mutual aid engine from Rolling Meadows.

Arlington Heights Fire Department fire on Walnut Avenue 8-21-12

Arlington Heights Tower 1 in front of the house. Larry Shapiro photo

Arlington Heights Fire Department fire on Walnut Avenue 8-21-12 Pierce Quantum

Arlington Heights Engine 2 was the first engine on the scene. Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro arrived after the smoke had cleared and submitted some images from the scene including the newest unit in the fleet; Engine 3 which recently went into service.

Arlington Heights Fire Department fire on Walnut Avenue 8-21-12

Arlington Heights Engine 3 was just recently put into service. Larry Shapiro photo

Arlington Heights Fire Department fire on Walnut Avenue 8-21-12 Pierce Quantum engine

Engine 3 has some design changes from the previous units. Larry Shapiro photo

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Lake County Fire Expo

This from the Daily Herald:

The Lake County Fire Chiefs Association hosts a free fire safety expo on Saturday, Aug. 25, at Gurnee Mills. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in parking lot E, near Value City furniture. It features a Kids Challenge, a chance to slide down a fire pole and to ride on a fire truck, a K-9 demonstration and other activities. Purchase raffle tickets for $1 for a chance to win prizes, including an overnight stay at Key Lime Cove, a family 4-pack for Six Flags Great America and a shopping spree at Gurnee Mills. All proceeds benefit Lake County fire education programs. For information, visit gurneemills.com.

thanks Chris

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