Archive for August 21st, 2013

Chicago Still & Box Alarm fire 8-21-13

This from Drew Gresik:

Took in the Still and Box at 2324 S. California. Fire was in a vacant 2.5-story frame, ops went defensive around the time these photos were taken. Tower 5 was moved into Sector 1 and Squad 1’s Snorkel was working with a master stream in Sector 2. Fire appeared to be in the attic/second floor. I didn’t see any flames but there was a lot of smoke. Here’s a few shots.
Drew Gresik
Chicago Fire Department

Drew Gresik photo

Chicago Fire Department

Drew Gresik photo

Chicago Fire Department

Drew Gresik photo

Chicago Fire Department

Drew Gresik photo

Chicago Fire Department

Drew Gresik photo

Chicago Fire Department

Drew Gresik photo

Chicago Fire Department

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2nd Alarm house fire in Hawthorn Woods 8-17-13 (more)

Larry Shapiro posted a video of the Hawthorn Woods 2nd alarm fire from last Saturday.

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A visit to Chicago FD Engine 2

This from Drew Smith:

Got to go on E2, the Christopher Wheatley the other day. In the pilot house/bridge there is this bronze helmet memorial as shown in the two attached photos.

 

Chicago Fire Department memorial

Bronze Truck 2 helmet aboard the fire boat named in memory of FF Chris Wheatley. Drew Smith photo

Chicago Fire Department memorial

CFD bronze memorial aboard the fire boat named in memory of FF Chris Wheatley. Drew Smith photo

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Long Grove house fire 8-19-13 (more)

The Buffalo Grove Countryside has an article about yesterday’s fire in Long Grove which includes several photos taken by one of the residents during the fire.

Also, a video by Larry Shapiro.

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