Archive for March 13th, 2013

Fatal MVA in Northbrook

Tim Olk submitted images from a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred last week at the intersection of Dundee Road and Skokie Boulevard. The red car reportedly made a turn from Dundee Road towards Skokie Boulevard into the path of the pickup truck. The passenger in the car was killed instantly. After the North Regional Task Force Major Crash Assistance Team (NORTAF MCAT) completed their investigation at the scene, the car was taken to remote parking area where Northbrook firefighters extricated the deceased.

fatal car crash in Northbrook

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fatal car crash in Northbrook

Tim Olk photo

 

fatal car crash in Northbrook

Tim Olk photo

firemen uses Jaws of Life

Tim Olk photo

 

 

Tim has more images in a gallery on his site.

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Video: Real Life in the East St. Louis Fire Department

The video below chronicles the hard work, heavy fire load, and effects an economic downturn for the East St. Louis Fire Department

thanks Chris

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Chicago Still & Box Alarm Fire 3-10-13

This from Dan Shevlin:

Hello
My name is Dan and I work in the Chicago Fire Alarm Office.
Sunday March 10th 2013
Still & Box 1223 S Kildare
Still Time : 1417 hrs
Box Time : 1419 hrs by the MFAO
Engine 38 reported a fire on the 2nd floor of 2 1/2 story ordinary constructed building.  By the time I got there fire was blowing out the attic windows and dog houses.  The order was given to back out and a defensive attack was set up.
Thanks Dan Shevlin
Chicago Fire Department raging house fire

photo by Dan Shevlin

Chicago Fire Department raging house fire

photo by Dan Shevlin

Chicago Fire Department raging house fire

photo by Dan Shevlin

Chicago Fire Department raging house fire

photo by Dan Shevlin

Chicago Fire Department raging house fire

photo by Dan Shevlin

Chicago Fire Department raging house fire

photo by Dan Shevlin

Chicago Fire Department raging house fire

photo by Dan Shevlin

Chicago Fire Department raging house fire

photo by Dan Shevlin

More of Dan’s images can be viewed HERE.

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