Archive for July, 2016

Box Alarm fire in Burbank, 7-28-16

Jul 29

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos | 3 Comments

This from Eric Haak:

The Burbank Fire Department had a house fire just before 7:00 p.m. on Thursday (7/28). A mayday was called and the alarm was elevated to a Mabas Box. I arrived 10 minutes after the mayday to give you an idea of conditions. There were no firefighters injured during the incident and officially, I did not hear the reason for the mayday. As you can see, the fire was pretty much out but I thought I would submit some images anyway.

Eric Haak photo

firefighters after battling a house fire

Eric Haak photo

Eric Haak photo

Eric Haak photo

Tags: Burbank Fire Department, Burbank fire trucks, Eric Haak, fire scene photos, house fire in Burbank

7-Alarm fire in Gurnee, 7-28-16 (more)

Jul 29

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More photos from the 7-Alarm fire in Gurnee, 7-28-16

Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com:

A ~~five~~– seven-alarm fire at a propane-storage facility in Gurnee Thursday afternoon produced explosions.

The Gurnee Fire Department reportedly received a call just before noon at 3895 Clearview Court, which is listed as the Pinnacle Propane Express.

Larry Shapiro photo

Pierce fire engine with lots of charged hose at fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Great Lakes Naval Training Center Fire Department

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Lake Forest Fire Department fire truck at fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

fire department monitor deluge gun at fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

sprinkler system working during commercial fire

Larry Shapiro photo

Beach Park Fire Department Seagrave fire engine at fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

aftermath of fire at propane tank service company with charred propane tanks

Larry Shapiro photo

Gurnee Fire Department fire engine at fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

aftermath of fire at propane tank service company with charred propane tanksLarry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

aftermath of fire at propane tank service company

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

more photos at shapirophotography.net

Tags: 2-Alarm fire in Gurnee, 7-Alarm fire at Gurnee propane facility, ambulance drives over fire hose, Beach Park Fire Department, E-ONE Cyclone II engine, E-ONE fire trucks at fire scene, elevated master stream at fire, Great Lakes Naval Training Center Fire Department, Gurnee Fire Department, Lake County Quad 2 Foam Unit, Lake Forest Fire Department, Larry Shapiro, Oshkosh ARFF at fire, Pierce fire engine at fire scene, Seagrave fire engine pumping, shapirophotography.net

7-Alarm fire in Gurnee, 7-28-16

Jul 28

Posted by Admin in Fire Scene photos, Fire Scene video | 2 Comments

1st of several posts from the 7-Alarm fire at 3895 Clearview Court in Gurnee on Thursday afternoon at a facility that services and fills propane tanks.

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Tags: 2-Alarm fire in Gurnee, 7-Alarm fire at Gurnee propane facility, Lake County Quad 2 Foam Unit, propane tanks explode during fire

House fire in Millbrook, IL, 7-23-16

Jul 28

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This from Dave Weaver:

7/23/16 MILLBROOK – Little Rock-Fox FPD General Alarm house fire at 8700 Wilcox Ct. – Photos by Dave Weaver

Photo by Dave Weaver

Photo by Dave Weaver

Photo by Dave Weaver

fire engine drafting from portable tank at night

Photo by Dave Weaver

Photo by Dave Weaver

Photo by Dave Weaver

Photo by Dave Weaver

Photo by Dave Weaver

Photo by Dave Weaver

Photo by Dave Weaver

Montgomery & Countryside FPD fire engine

Photo by Dave Weaver

Tags: Bristol-Kendall Fire Protection District, Dave Weaver, fire scene photos, house fire in Millbrook, Little Rock-Fox Fire Protection District, Montgomery Countryside Fire Protection District, Newark Fire Protection District

Chicago Fire Department news

Jul 28

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News | 5 Comments

This from CBS2 Chicago:

This video is about a fire tower under construction for the C.F.D. and all the complications with the building. This story aired July 12, 2016.

thanks Dan

Tags: Chicago Fire Department, fire training tower in Chicago has problems, NIPSTA training tower in Chicago never completed

Working fire in Bedford Park, 7-27-16

Jul 28

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This from Eric Haak:

Just before 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday (7/27), the Village of Bedford Park had a fire at the Midway Windows and Doors warehouse. It looked as if there was an exterior fire that burned through the exterior metal clad wall and ignited interior stock and shelving. It also appeared that the exterior fire was being fueled possibly by some type of petroleum product. Foam was used to eventually extinguish the exterior fire which flared up several times. It is hard to see in the images, but the initial fire must have been very intense as it appeared that the fire was hot enough to cause the metal sheeting to fail which allowed fire to enter the structure. This is all speculation based on what I witnessed and should not be taken as information that was confirmed.

Eric Haak photo

Eric Haak photo

Eric Haak photo

Tempest Mobile Ventilation Unit at fire scene

Eric Haak photo

firefighters carry RIT equipment at fire scene

Eric Haak photo

Tags: Bedford Park FD Snorkel working at fire scene, Bedford Park Fire Department, Eric Haak, fire in Bedford Park, fire scene photos, Roberts Park FIre District

Carpentersville Fire Department news

Jul 27

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Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com:

After months of negotiating, the Carpentersville firefighters union and village officials have reached a new collective bargaining agreement extending through 2019.

The village board and the Carpentersville Professional Firefighters Union, IAFF Local 4790, voted this month to ratify the contract, which is retroactive to May 1. Negotiations had been ongoing since February, and the two parties were able to reach an agreement without arbitration.

The deal includes a 1.75 percent wage increase for the first eight months and a 2.25 percent raise in 2017. Mirroring a recent contract with Carpentersville police officers, firefighters’ salaries for 2018 and 2019 have not yet been determined and will be negotiated toward the end of 2017.

The union also agreed to a reduced pay rate for off-duty firefighters performing certain activities that fall outside the scope of fighting fires and responding to calls, union President Rick Nieves said. Examples include off-duty meetings, CPR instructional courses, maintenance work and public education — activities that make up about 20 percent of the department’s overtime, … which is expected to save the village roughly $11,496 in overtime costs

The contract also includes an established work schedule of 24 hours on-duty and 48 hours off-duty, and firefighters’ spouses are now included in an outcome-based incentive wellness program. The agreement also prohibits firefighters from wearing shorts when they’re not on personal time.

thanks Dan

Tags: Carpentersville Fire Department, Carpentersville firefighters get new contract, Carpentersville Professional Firefighters Union IAFF Local 4790

Of interest … Lincolnshire Police Explorer Post

Jul 27

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Excerpts from the ChicagoTribune.com:

Before placing at a the National Law Enforcement Exploring Conference in Arizona, members of the Lincolnshire Police Explorer Post put their law enforcement training to work after coming across an emergency situation while on their way to the competition. Lincolnshire Patrol Sgt. Jamie Watson was proud of how his three students handled a motorcycle crash, involving an unresponsive rider.

After flying from Chicago to Phoenix, Watson was driving the Explorers to Flagstaff. About 55 miles away from Phoenix, they came around a bend in a mountain pass to discover a motorcycle crash.

The Explorers decided to stop after Watson noticed that ~~first responders~~ firefighters and EMS personnel had not yet arrived on the scene. In the southbound lane, a motorcycle was strewn across a lane of traffic and the rider was lying motionless about 15 feet away.

When an ambulance arrived, ~~emergency responders~~ EMS personnel moved the cyclist to a nearby exit, where a helicopter rushed him to a hospital.

News of the post’s actions along I-17 made its way to many participants at the national conference, where Watson fielded questions about the Lincolnshire post’s response to the crash.

The small Lincolnshire group ultimately captured two second-place finishes out of five events during the national competition. With three of the group’s 12 members participating, the Lincolnshire post took second place in the traffic stops and officer-down simulations — the latter involved an officer being hit by passing a car, according to Watson.

The Exploring program is similar to the Boy Scouts but is focused on training both male and female students in a career field. This year, the Lincolnshire group has members from Deerfield, Arlington Heights, Mundelein, and Buffalo Grove.

thanks Dan

Tags: Explorers assist at highway crash site, Lincolnshire Patrol Sgt. Jamie Watson, Lincolnshire Police Explorer Post

Carol Stream Fire District news

Jul 27

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Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com:

Carol Stream firefighter-paramedics will receive 2.5 percent annual salary increases under a tentative three-year contract agreement union members have ratified, which also would give lieutenants 2.75 percent pay raises in each year of the deal, retroactive to June 1.

Carol Stream Fire Protection District trustees are expected to approve the proposed contract on Aug. 8.

Earlier this month, 41 of the union’s 46 members voted in favor of ratifying the agreement, said Lt. Rick Bonk, president of the Carol Stream Firefighters Association Local 3192. Bonk called the proposed contract a fair agreement that also would increase an education allowance — by $500 to $1,500 — for training seminars and classes.

Negotiations began in March and a federal mediator later facilitated a bargaining session in early July that got the bulk of economic issues settled.

The board also signed a three-year contract with newly appointed Fire Chief Bob Hoff that awards a $135,000 base salary. Each year of the agreement, starting next June, trustees will review his pay and consider adjustments.

Tags: Carol Stream Fire Chief Bob Hoff, Carol Stream Fire Department, Carol Stream Fire District, Carol Stream Fire Protection District, Carol Stream Firefighters Association Local 3192, Carol Stream firefighters have new contract, Lt. Rick Bonk

Still & Box alarm fire in Chicago, 7-22-16

Jul 27

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

This from Code Photography:

Here are some pictures of the still alarm fire at 2015 S Hoyne last week.

E23 arrived on scene with fire on the second floor. We came from Cicero so the fire was out by time we got there.

-Joe