Archive for October 25th, 2013

Chicago FD special duty – 10-25-13

Oct 25

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Chicago firefighters responded to a call for help after 10PM to assist a woman trapped on the street. Apparently, as she was crossing the street, she got her foot caught in a gap that opened up in the pavement of a bridge. Her leg, beyond her knee, slipped into and became wedged in the space. Companies are cutting concrete to free her as 5-1-5 along with a truck company are on the street below helping to support her leg.

Tim Olk, was picking up from the 3-11 Alarm and went to the scene. He submitted a few quick shots before the extrication got underway.

Chicago Fire Department frees woman from bridge

Tim Olk photo

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Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 3330 N. Clark 10-25-13 (more)

Oct 25

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More scene photos from Tim Olk

Chicago Fire Department extra alarm fire on North Clark Street

Tim Olk photo

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Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 3330 N. Clark 10-25-13

Oct 25

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Chicago firefighters are on the scene as of 5PM of what is now (5:30PM) a 2-11 Alarm for stores/restaurants at 3330 N. Clark Street.

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Tim Olk photo

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Update: 5:44PM – upgraded to a 3-11 Alarm BO 2-1-10

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Chicago FD 6-3-1 high expansion foam unit

Oct 25

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This from Kyle Bernaciak:

I thought I'd share with you some pictures that I took of 6-3-1 (the high expansion foam unit) during a drill back in September.  These shots really show the apparatus in action.  This drill included Engine 26, Truck 7, Engine 103, and it was under the direction of Battalion 4.  

The reason Engine 103 was involved in this drill is that if E26 or the truck are out, E103 is the next available company to operate this apparatus.  It was told to me that Batt. 4 also would be drilling with other companies in the battalion to get everyone familiar with the apparatus.  

6-3-1 is very useful, as you can see, in the case of fires that need to be "smothered."  (i.e. basements, confined spaces, small storefronts, etc.)

--KB