This from Dennis McGuire, Jr.
The Alsip Fire Department along with the Garden Homes Fire Protection District and the Homewood Acres Fire Protection District had a burn down in Alsip, Illinois at 120th St. and Hamlin Ave.All of the departments performed numerous small training evolutions in the house before having the final burn down. I arrived towards the end and was able to capture the final wrap up of a month long process.
A Garden Homes FPD captain oversees the garage burn. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
A Homewood Acres engine being used as the primary unit. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Another shot of the Alsip truck covering the house. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Alsip Truck 2014 was used for aerial water coverage.Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
House fully involved. Rocky Golomb photo
Homewood Acres firefighters along with an Alsip firefighter work to pull down the remaining walls. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Homewood Acres firefighters are making an attack on the garage. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Nothing is left of the house. The Homewood Acres engine can be seen in the background. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Overall view of the site. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
The aftermath. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
The Homewood Acres FPD chief looks over the remains of the house and garage. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
The house collapsed into the basement. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
#1 by cmk420 on May 27, 2013 - 8:54 PM
Nice to see departments out making use of vacant homes for training; the best way to learn.