Archive for December 7th, 2014

Bolingbrook house fire – 12/6/14

This from Dieterich Herndobler:

I followed Station 4 into a fire in Station 5’s area last night (12/6/14) in the 1500 block of Schumaker Drive. If it wasn’t for a series of unfortunate events, I would have been a few minutes earlier when there was still heavy fire showing. Engine 5 arrived and reported a 2-story home with heavy fire from the garage and they would be going into quick attack. For being as cold as it was, I was surprised by the amount of people on the block.

As I parked, flames were seen above the house from around the corner. As I was walking up, Quint 4 was putting the stick up. There was an exposure issue to the north, the siding melted off and the wall charred, looked like it was a good stop and real close to being two houses going. Looked like 3 lines were off, and the hydrant was right in front.

Companies were Engine 5, Engine 2, Quint 4, Truck 1, Engine 3 (arrived late), Medics 2, 3, 4, Battalion 1 all from Bolingbrook, plus Lisle Battalion 51, a Plainfield medic and Naperville Engine 2.
Truck 1 is the new Dash CF 105′ rearmount that has been in service since the summer.
night fire scene

Dieterich Herndobler photo

night fire scene

Dieterich Herndobler photo

night fire scene

Dieterich Herndobler photo

night fire scene

Dieterich Herndobler photo

night fire scene

Dieterich Herndobler photo

night fire scene

Dieterich Herndobler photo

night fire scene

Dieterich Herndobler photo

night fire scene

Dieterich Herndobler photo

 

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Chicago Fire Department historical mapping

This from Jeff Harkey:

With recent changes to CFD units, I took the opportunity to update my lists and maps.

I hope to take up the continuing task of plotting significant incidents during the holidays. I’m currently working on the 1930s.

Here’s the link to the site for Chicago Fire equipment:

http://www.chicago.fdmaps.com

I want to make this resource available to your readers, but I also know that if there are any errors the readers will point them out immediately!

Have a great Holiday,

Jeff

Map of Chicago FD truck companies

Map of Chicago FD engine companies

Map of Chicago FD engine companies

Map of Chicago FD truck companies

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West Chicago FPD honors firefighter’s memory

This from John Tulipano:

I was honored to capture a few images of the plaque dedication for F/F Vic Youngberg of the West Chicago FPD who lost his battle with cancel one year ago. A beautiful plaque was dedicated at ARFF rescue Station 8 at the DuPage Airport.

 

airport fire trucks

John Tulipano photo

fire department honor guard

John Tulipano photo

fire department honor guard

John Tulipano photo

fire chief at podium

John Tulipano photo

women at podium

John Tulipano photo

FF memorial plaque

John Tulipano photo

firemen with fire truck

John Tulipano photo

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