Archive for January, 2014

2nd Alarm fire in Lynwood, 1-26-14

As of 1PM (Sunday), the Lynwood Fire Department is working a 2nd Alarm for the fully involved house fire at 3039 196th Street. Tim Olk is at the scene and submitted these images from his phone.

Lynwood house destroyed by fire 1-26-14

Tim Olk photo

Lynwood house destroyed by fire 1-26-14

Tim Olk photo

Lynwood house destroyed by fire 1-26-14

Tim Olk photo

Lynwood house destroyed by fire 1-26-14

Tim Olk photo

Lynwood house destroyed by fire 1-26-14

Tim Olk photo

 

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New squad for Westchester

This from D. Herndobler:

While browsing the E-One website, I stumbled upon Westchester’s new squad. Don’t know if it is in service or not.

“CUSTOMER INFO:
  • Department Name: Westchester Fire Department
  • TRUCK INFORMATION Body Model: Rescue Body
  • Material: Aluminum
  • Cab Make/Model:E-One / Typhoon
  • Engine Brand/Model/Horsepower:Cummins / ISL-450 / 450HP
  • Transmission Brand/Model:Allison / EVS3000
  • Water Pump Brand/Model:N/A
  • Pump Capacity:N/A
  • Water Tank Capacity:N/A
  • Foam Tank Capacity:N/A
  • Aerial Model (if applicable):N/A
  • Generator Make/Capacity:Onan / 25KW
  • OTHER INFORMATION Shop Order #:138064
  • Dealership that sold the vehicle:Fire Service, Inc.”
new fire truck for Westchester IL

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Cicero 4-Alarm with 2 Specials – 1-21-14 (pt 6) – final

Larry Shapiro’s video from the 4-Alarm warehouse fire in Cicero on January 21st

The radio traffic audio with the video is courtesy of radioman911.com.

To see the full coverage from this fire, visit these posts:

 

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Arrest made for starting Cicero warehouse fire

This from MyFoxChicago.com:

A teenage boy has been charged with starting an extra-alarm fire that consumed most of a vacant warehouse earlier this week in Cicero.

The high school-aged teenager was charged with two counts of arson after he and a group of teens allegedly went to the warehouse at 1829 54th Ave. on Tuesday and then started a fire, possibly to keep warm, according to town spokesman Ray Hanania.

The accused teenager, whose age was not specified, played with the fire, causing it to spread, police said. The teens then fled.

Crews first responded to the fire about 6:15 p.m., according to dispatch reports. The flames spread to a building to the south at 1843 54th Ave. that houses Central Steel Fabricators, Hanania said.

As firefighters were putting out the 5-11 warehouse fire early Wednesday morning, another blaze was reported at a home at 1410 S. 50th Ct. about 3:30 a.m., which quickly spread to the home next door at 1412 S. 50th St., Hanania said.

Investigators determined that the second fire was started by a space heater and was ruled an accident.

Numerous area fire departments assisted in fighting the warehouse fire, which raged for more than 12 hours before it was struck out Wednesday morning.

The boy was arrested on Friday night after information was given to Cicero fire investigators and police, Hanania said.

None of the other juveniles will be charged in connection to the fire, police said.

From NBC5:

Charges have been filed against a teenager accused of starting a five-alarm fire that destroyed a vacant warehouse and a neighboring business in west suburban Cicero earlier this week, officials said.

The juvenile suspect was arrested Friday night after information was provided to the Cicero Fire Department investigators, who took the information to police, according to authorities.

The suspect was apparently with a group of possibly two other high school-aged teenagers who went to the warehouse and then started a fire, possibly to keep warm. The suspect began playing with the fire and in so doing, caused the fire to spread, at which time they teenagers fled.

“We’re very pleased that this fire has been resolved and a suspect has been identified,” said Fire Chief Ron Opalecky.

Crews were called to the warehouse, at 1829 54th Avenue, just after 6 p.m. Tuesday. The building was completely engulfed in flames that could be seen from miles around by the time firefighters arrived. The warehouse fire raged for more than 12 hours through Wednesday morning and required assistance not only from the Cicero Fire Department but also from about a dozen other fire departments.

At one point, the fire jumped and ignited the Central Steel Fabricators building next door. That building is full of cardboard and aerosol spray cans, causing officials to worry about explosions. Both properties, the vacant warehouse and the Central Steel Fabricators, were completely destroyed by the fire, but no injuries were reported.

No other charges will be filed in the warehouse fire, Police Supt. Bernard Harrison said.

[The] Cicero town president praised the firefighters for their work in containing the fires, and fire and police officials for their hard work in identifying the cause of both fires and arresting a suspect. “These are terrible tragedies and many lives have been disrupted,” Larry Dominick said. “I’m proud of the hard work that our employees and Fire and Police officials put into protecting our community and responding to emergencies.”

thanks Dan

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4-Alarm house fire in Wadsworth, 1-23-14 (pt 4)

Video by Larry Shapiro of Newport Township FPD’s 4-Alarm house fire in Wadsworth on Thursday.

A gallery with photos can be viewed HERE.

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Chicago FD reorganizes Engine Co 12 at O’Hare

A-01-14 – REORGANIZATION OF ENGINE COMPANY 12

Chicago FD A-01-14

Chicago FD A-01-14

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Cicero 4-Alarm fire with 2 specials – 1-21-14 (pt5)

Radioman911.com has put together a great compilation of items surrounding the 4-Alarm warehouse fire in Cicero this week. Radio traffic, photos, and the radioman911 CAD traffic documenting the event.

Also, more images from Jeff Rudolph

massive warehouse fire with wall of flames

Jeff Rudolph photo

massive warehouse fire with wall of flames

Jeff Rudolph photo

massive warehouse fire with wall of flames

Jeff Rudolph photo

massive warehouse fire with wall of flames

Jeff Rudolph photo

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4-Alarm house fire in Wadsworth, 1-23-14 (pt 3)

Images from Larry Shapiro of Newport Township’s 4-Alarm house fire on Thursday in Wadsworth, IL

fire department shuttle water to fire scene

Four tankers refill their tanks at dual fill sites. Larry Shapiro photo

fire department shuttle water to fire scene

Three portable tanks for the water supply sector. Larry Shapiro photo

long hose lay at fire scene

LDH from the drafting operations run 2 1/2 blocks to the fire scene. Larry Shapiro photo

Mundelein IL Pierce fire engine pumping

Mundelein engine pumping inline. Larry Shapiro photo

large Wadsworth IL house destroyed by fire

The house visible through a thick wooded area is still quite a ways away via the road. Larry Shapiro photo

large Wadsworth IL house destroyed by fire

The Wintrhop Harbor quint is poised for master stream deployment if stye can get sufficient water. Larry Shapiro photo

large Wadsworth IL house destroyed by fire

Fire burns through the attic space over the garage. Larry Shapiro photo

large Wadsworth IL house destroyed by fire

A Newport Township pumper/tanker supplies lines from the driveway. Larry Shapiro photo

large Wadsworth IL house destroyed by fire

Fire consumes the garage after destroying the house. Larry Shapiro photo

fireman at pump panel

Pump operator managing lines. Larry Shapiro photo

Pierce Quantum fire engine at night fire scene

Pleasant Praire WI pumper/tanker was inline at the base of the driveway. Fireman operates pump at fire scene. Larry Shapiro photo

Antioch FD ambulance

Antioch’s new ambulance (formerly of Paris, WI). Larry Shapiro photo

fire hydrant in the snow

One of the fill stations for tankers. Larry Shapiro photo

rural water supply at winter fire scene

Newport and North Chicago engines drafting from the portable tanks. Larry Shapiro photo

rural water supply at winter fire scene

Grayslake tanker dumps into the portable tanks. Fireman operates pump at fire scene. Larry Shapiro photo

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4-Alarm house fire in Wadsworth, 1-23-14 (pt 2)

More images fro Jeff Rudolph of the 4-Alarm fire in Wadsworth, IL on Thursday.

large Wadsworth IL house destroyed by fire

Jeff Rudolph photo

large Wadsworth IL house destroyed by fire

Jeff Rudolph photo

large Wadsworth IL house destroyed by fire

Jeff Rudolph photo

large Wadsworth IL house destroyed by fire

Jeff Rudolph photo

large Wadsworth IL house destroyed by fire

Jeff Rudolph photo

large Wadsworth IL house destroyed by fire

Jeff Rudolph photo

large Wadsworth IL house destroyed by fire

Jeff Rudolph photo

fireman with ice covered helmet

Jeff Rudolph photo

fire truck covered with ice

Jeff Rudolph photo

 

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Chicago FD organizes new ARFF -5-10 company at O’Hare

A-02-14 – ORGANIZATION OF AIRPORT RESCUE FIREFIGHTING (ARFF) UNIT 6-5-10

Chicago FD A-02-14

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