Archive for September 4th, 2014

2-Alarm structure fire in Libertyville, 9-4-14

This from Niko Stefani:

On 9/4/14 the Libertyville Fire Department was doing training with neighboring departments at 2000 N. Milwaukee Ave. In Libertyville IL. When the training session was over, the departments left to go on with the day. Later in the day there was a reported fire in the same place where the training was done. The fire had reignited and caused the first floor of the building to collapse. Libertyville pulled M.A.B.A.S Box 46-49 to the box alarm level for a structure fire. The alarm was then upgraded to the 2nd alarm for tenders only. Tender operations were utilized.  Crews remained working and they Struck out the box. Here are some Photos I took when I arrived at the scene.  

List of photos
1. Libertyville Quint Co. 462 operating a master stream
2. Knollwood Engine Co. 44
3. Front side of the house with collapsed wall
4. Libertyville Chief 4600 and Long Grove Chief 5500 talking about the house
5. New North Chicago Ambulance 7
6. Countryside Tanker Co. 411 waiting to unload
Pierce Impel quint at fire scene

Niko Stefani photo

E-ONE Typhoon fire engine

Niko Stefani photo

roof collapse at building fire

Niko Stefani photo

chief officers at fire scene

Niko Stefani photo

Here are some photos of North Chicago’s new Ambulance 7 on the scene of the Libertyville’s Box Alarm

fire department Type I ambulance

New ambulance for North Chicago. Niko Stefani photo

fire department Type I ambulance

Niko Stefani photo

fire department water tender

Niko Stefani photo

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Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire, August 27, 2014 (part 8)

This from Steve Redick:

It took me 3 days to process all the images but it was well worth the effort. The first image is a nice aerial view of the fire building. Initial reports were of volume of fire in the basement. I believe an interior attack was attempted but conditions were such it was abandoned in short order. The fire had quickly spread throughout the entire building. Some significant exposure problems as well. They called for the hi ex foam rig but the fire was way to advanced by the time it arrived. Basically an outside attack with 2 TL, 2 Snorkels, deluge rig, hand lines, and the north side hose wagon 612 was utilized as well. Also got a shot of the new battery rig 6-3-9. Did some experimenting with some black and white images and was very pleased with the results. The photos are in chronological order and coupled with my video give a good idea of the progression of the fire.

Steve

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Chicago FD turret wagon at a night fire scene

Steve Redick photo

huge commercial fire in Chicago at night

Steve Redick photo

huge commercial fire in Chicago at night

Steve Redick photo

huge commercial fire in Chicago at night

Steve Redick photo

Chicago FD battery truck

Steve Redick photo

huge commercial fire in Chicago at night

Steve Redick photo

huge commercial fire in Chicago at night

Steve Redick photo

 

More images can be viewed at www.ksc711.smugmug.com

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New Ambulance for Clarendon Hills (more)

Images from a reader showing progress on the new ambulance for Clarendon Hills

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ambulance being built

Ambulance being built for Clarendon Hills

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