Tim Olk submitted these images from a fire today at 8001 S. Morgan

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Tim Olk photo

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Tim Olk submitted these images from a fire today at 8001 S. Morgan
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Tags: Chicago FD Engine 73, Chicago Fire Department, fire scene photos, heavy smoke from two-story house in Chicago, Tim Olk, working fire in Chicago
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#1 by CFDFF on January 4, 2015 - 8:57 AM
David,….They “can not” change it during their candidacy, notice the “can not” .
#2 by CFDFF on January 4, 2015 - 8:56 AM
Dan, Its 3 months on EMS(Clinton St.) then 3 months of fire (The Quinn). Every department does it different and Chicago is no exception. Also if you actually look at this, its a lot shorter of a time frame then most. Normally to get your EMT is 6 months. but here in Chicago it’s a 5 day a week 8-12 hour days. Then you go to the Quinn to get your FF2/Basic. Starting with the next test all persons that take the test will have to already have their EMT license so that should cut down the academy by a month or so.
#3 by DMc77 on January 3, 2015 - 3:15 AM
CFD candidacy is only 9 months – 6 of which you are in the academy? So only 3 months of in house time until candidacy is over? In the suburbs it is a minimum of 12 months – most academies are no longer than 10 weeks…..
#4 by David on January 2, 2015 - 4:07 AM
CFDFF: thanks for the info, didn’t know they can change the sticker during the candidacy.
#5 by CFDFF on January 1, 2015 - 7:26 PM
Guys you need to understand something. Just because there are General Orders on what someone should or should not wear doesn’t mean it gets followed. That picture is candidate, but either his officer or himself decided to change out the front sticker without finishing his candidacy yet. Candidacy is 9 months, 6 months of which your in the academy so then you have 3 months in the field then you can technically change out the front sticker and the side traps with the regular ones.
#6 by David on January 1, 2015 - 6:35 AM
FFEMT thanks for the link! Never seen this before, all I can think of is that he may have just changed the front when his candidacy was over and left the orange reflectors on the helmet, but in fact I’ve got no idea..
#7 by FFEMT on December 31, 2014 - 8:05 PM
David, I’ve seen it several times with different firefighters, but here’s the first example I could find:
https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10435873_10152965480857372_3234974368552591926_n.jpg?oh=9920d7588dea7edcd9e96bb7dfa8e092&oe=552A1828
#8 by David on December 31, 2014 - 4:54 AM
FFEMT: As far as I know only the candidates wear the orange reflectors on the helmets including a front piece with orange background. Never seen a helmet with regular front and the orange reflectors. Are you referring to some specific photo?
#9 by FFEMT on December 30, 2014 - 10:45 AM
Why do some firefighters have “regular” (non-candidate) helmet fronts but have the candidate orange/silver reflectives.
#10 by Fred M on December 30, 2014 - 10:30 AM
Tim O….thanks for the photos…good all around shots!!! Keep ’em coming
#11 by David on December 30, 2014 - 7:13 AM
ttguy: If the photo was taken in front of the burned building then I could see your point. Firefighters are the ones who helped the family and did for them as much as could have been done just moments before the shot you’re so interested in was taken. They are the ones who go and fight the fire, save the people, talk to them and do what ever they can to make them comfortable after the fire’s out and they’re safely out of the building. So please take your time and think about this before you’re gonna write something about “inappropriate” photos here again. IMO These types of comments should be reserved for some other sites or better yet people with similar thinking like you have. I’ve been meeting people like you for over 30-years. I know this is the mentality of many but (fortunately) not all.
#12 by ttguy on December 29, 2014 - 5:50 PM
Fred, you are not alone in your thinking. There are more appropriate ways to be thankful that the companies were able to complete their mission and will return to their quarters WHOLE. IMO, these types of photos should be reserved for practice drills (burn downs) and the like. While I can certainly appreciate the firefighters’ efforts here, I can’t help but think of the occupant family who may have been huddled together in a neighboring house witnessing such a display. That family will be struggling to figure out their next move. Meanwhile, the firefighters will more than likely return to their quarters, secure their equipment, grab a bite to eat, kick back in their recliners, and wait for their next opportunity to get an adrenaline rush. Been around and worked with firefighters for over 30-years. I know this is the mentality of many (but not all) of them.
#13 by Brian on December 29, 2014 - 4:48 PM
This type photo is a trademark of the photographer. No harm is meant or done in the photo
#14 by FARTIN' FRED on December 29, 2014 - 3:39 PM
I don’t want to be mis-construed: I have highest respect for firefighters & all first-responders.
I just feel for the poor, now-homeless family that nobody sees.
#15 by J on December 29, 2014 - 11:51 AM
Yes, Fred must have never been a firefighter. I know after a fire, I feel good, not because they property was damaged or lost or people got hurt, but because that’s my job, when you do the best you can at your job, you feel great. This was a real bad fire and these guys did a great job handling it and stopping it from spreading more than it did. Great Job to the fellas at Engine 129 and Truck 50
#16 by David on December 29, 2014 - 11:34 AM
Fred at least you could take it from the side like they all got from the job in one piece and safe and saved what could have been saved, so I don’t think a pic like this after the job’s done will make the fire rekindle or harm anybody. On one side there’s the family losing their home or property but there’s also the Firefighters risking their lives and helping to fight these fires, so lets think about them as well..
#17 by FARTIN' FRED on December 29, 2014 - 10:35 AM
Let’s all pose for a pic & smile, after some poor family loses their home. Not very tasteful.
#18 by David on December 29, 2014 - 9:53 AM
Mike thanks! Reminds me of the 80s Reflexite stripes the CFD used till around 2000 or so. Would be a nice change to see these instead of the current faded stuff.
#19 by Mike on December 29, 2014 - 9:17 AM
Just updated trim, a lot of departments are going to this style. The candidates do have different trim on their helmets till they’re done with their candidacy though.
#20 by David on December 29, 2014 - 6:59 AM
Anybody knows why the candidates have different reflectors on the coats (the first three pics)?! I mean the whole-lime stuff – is this some kinda new standard which will be adopted by all FFs or just a special issue for the candidates? IMO these look way better than the classic ones now in use. Thanks!