Schaumburg companies were sent to the SB IL Route 53 local lanes just past I90 just after midnight on Wednesday (6/8/16) for fire in a semi-trailer. They encountered fire in a 40′ trailer that was almost fully-loaded with commercial uniforms. Battalion 5 requested a tanker from Long Grove and the Elk Grove Township to supply Engine 52 with two lines off. Schaumburg Engines 51 and 54 plus Squad 55 were all on the scene and had used their tank water.

Rolling Meadows Engine 16 and Hoffman Estates Engine 21 were also on the scene assisting with manpower during the almost two-hour process to remove the smoldering contents of the truck. Also at the scene were Schaumburg Trucks 52 and 53, and Schaumburg Ambulances 53 and 54.

Long Grove fire department tender nursing an engine

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Schaumburg FD Truck 53

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firemen in tower ladder bucket use saw on truck trailer

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truck trailer fire on the highway

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firefighter uses saw at night with sparks

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fireman empties truck contents after fire

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fire department tender nursing an engine

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Elk Grove Township FD Tanker 11

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Schaumburg FD Engine 51

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firemen empty truck contents after fire

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Schaumburg FD Squad 55

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