Archive for February 25th, 2015

Prospect Heights 1996 Pierce Lance squad for sale

Feb 25

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos | 5 Comments

This from Drew Smith:

Our 1996 rescue pumper, the former Squad 9 (also known as “Squadzilla”) has been sold to the Jay VFD in Vermont who took possession Monday (2/24/15). JVFD Assistant Chief Jeff Morse and Captain Brent Grenier are driving the vehicle to its new home. Jay, VT is located at the Canadian border to the U.S. about 1,000 miles from Prospect Heights.

JVFD is no stranger to long drives with used apparatus. A/C Morse stated that a few years ago they purchased a used 175-foot triple-axle Bronto from South Padre Island, TX and drove it back to Jay.

Drew Smith

Prospect Heights FPD Pierce Lance rescue pumper

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Tags: Deputy Chief Drew Smith, fire truck for sale, Javy VFD Captain Brent Grenier, Jay Volunteer Fire Department, JVFD Assistant Chief Jeff Morse, Pierce Lance rescue pumper for sale, Prospect Heights Fire Department, Prospect Heights Fire Protection District, rescue pumper for sale

Box Alarm fire in Wheaton, 2-24-15

Feb 25

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Service Photos | 11 Comments

This from John Tulipano:

A few images from the Box Alarm at 118 W. Madison Avenue in Wheaton, IL (2/24/15). Fire was in a 2-1/2 story, balloon-frame, 25X50 with fire in the basement running the rafters.

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Tags: battalion chief officer at command post, Carol Stream Fire Department Deputy Chief Robert Hoff, fire scene photos, firemen making entry to building, house fire in Wheaton, John Tulipano, Wheaton Fire Department

Chicago Still & Box Alarm fire, 2-24-15

Feb 25

Posted by Admin in Fire Scene video | Comments off

Video by Dan Shevlin:

Still & Box Alarm. 439 N Leclaire. 2 1/2 story frame, 25 x 70. Occupied. Still time : 2134hrs. (short video)

Tags: Chicago Fire Department, Dan Shevlin, fire scene video

Working Fire in Gary, IN, 2/24/15

Feb 25

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos | 1 Comment

This from Josh Boyajian:

Took in this fire in Gary on Tuesday (2/24/15) at 6th Avenue and Taney. I arrived well after the fire was out. Fire was in a one-sty frame, 25×40. First companies had heavy fire showing from the roof on arrival. Units on the still alarm were Engine’s 8, & 13, Truck 1, Squad 2, and Medic 404.