Archive for June 20th, 2016

Lockport Township FPD wants new fire station (more)

Excerpts from theHerald-News.com:

The Lockport Township Fire Protection District has been around for 121 years, and until a few weeks ago the building that was Station 1 had lasted for almost half that time.

But … the 1959 structure at Seventh and Ninth streets needed to be replaced. Fire trustees and officials held a ceremonial groundbreaking for that replacement Friday morning. Construction equipment began moving actual dirt about an hour later. The $3.8 million project is scheduled to be completed in February.

“Some men spent their entire careers working out of that building, many children visited as youngsters including some of our members who would go on to work there,” Firefighters Local 1544 President Jeremiah Gericke said. “There was some sadness as many people came down for a last look, but at the same time the old [station] was not without its issues.”

Fire Chief Dave Skoryi said the old station had insulation and flooding problems, sewer and electrical lines needed to be replaced, most modern equipment was too large to fit in the bay doors and there were no facilities for women firefighters.

The fire district serves 77,000 people in Lockport, Crest Hill and Romeoville. Station 1 typically responds to calls in central Lockport and the northeast section of Lockport Township.

Deputy Fire Chief Frank Blaskey said the engine from Station 1 will operate from Station 4 and the ambulance will be at Station 6 during construction. The Homer Township and Northwest Homer fire districts will also respond for calls near their area.

Lockport Fire District President David Palya said the design of the 7,390-square-foot station will reflect the district’s past while modernizing the structure.

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Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation awards local grants (more)

Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com:

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation donated equipment to two suburban fire departments Wednesday during a ceremony at the Firehouse Subs restaurant in Vernon Hills.

More than $25,000 worth of equipment was awarded to the Palatine Fire Department and the Countryside Fire Protection District.

“Countryside Fire Protection District was fortunate enough to … receive a $7,750 thermal-imaging camera,” Countryside Chief Jeff Steingart said.

The Palatine Fire Department received a utility terrain vehicle with emergency medical response equipment worth $18,077.

Also Wednesday, wounded Marine Cpl. Noah Currier of Marengo received an all-terrain wheelchair worth $14,000 through the apparel company Oscar Mike. The chair will allow Currier to participate in outdoor recreation.

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Garage fire in Cicero, 6/19/16

This from Josh Boyajian:

Garage fire in Cicero at 1933 S. 49th Court, Sunday, 6/19/16 in the late afternoon.

Cicero firefighter after garage fire

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Cicero firefighters after garage fire

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Cicero firefighter

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firefighter washes down after garage fire

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Cicero firefighter

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Cicero FD Engine 1

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Cicero FD Truck 1

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As seen around … Lyons

This from Jeff Braun, Jr.

The Lyons Fire Department was out in force on Fathers Day (6/19/16), as they were on standby at a local auto show. They brought out Engine Co. 1312, Medic 1314, and Division 10’s Mobile Ventilation Unit which was being used as a Cooling Station as the unit was set to DECON mode to help everyone cool off on this 95 degree day. Chief Nord’s vehicle, Car 1301, was also on hand with its hood open so that the public can see what the inside of a fire chief’s vehicle looks like. Thanks!

-Jeff Braun Jr.
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Lyons Fire Department medic unit

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Lyons Fire Department medic unit

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Lyons Fire Department engine

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Lyons Fire Department engine

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Mabas Division 10 mobile ventilation unit as a mister on a hot day

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Mabas Division 10 mobile ventilation unit as a mister on a hot day

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Lyons FD decal

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Lyons FD fire chief car

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