Archive for August 4th, 2016

Palatine Rural FPD news

Aug 4

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Palatine Rural Fire Protection District Chief Hank Clemmensen has retired after 15 years on the job, according to a district news release.

In his time at the helm, Clemmensen worked with the Rolling Meadows and Palatine fire departments to create the RPM Group, a partnership aimed at strengthening fire safety protection to area residents, improving firefighter safety and enhancing operational efficiency for the departments.

Before becoming chief, Clemmensen worked at the Glenview Rural Fire Protection District as a firefighter and the Hoffman Estates Fire Department as fire marshal and assistant chief.

The district will be recognizing Clemmensen at the regular meeting of the board of trustees 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, at Station #36, 35 Ela Road in Inverness.

Rich May is currently serving as acting chief.

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Long Grove FPD news

Aug 4

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Long Grove Tanker 55 is back from being refurbished by Alexis Fire Equipment and went into service recently.

Shawn Collins photo

Long Grove FPD Tanker 55 with new graphics. Shaun Unell photo

Long Grove Fire District Tanker 55 – 2002/2016 KME Renegade 2000/3000/30F. Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Long Grove Fire District decal and graphics

Larry Shapiro photo

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Lockport FPD updates

Aug 4

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This from Lt. John Matthews:

New at Station 6:

Rescue #6 1993 Oshkosh TA3000 2000/3000/450F Ex New Lenox Ex US Navy

Utility #6 2007 Chevy Van

2007 GMC Sierra 2500 XL

Lockport Rescue #6 – 1993 Oshkosh TA3000 2000/3000/450F X-New Lenox X-US Navy. John Matthews photo

Utility #6 2007 Chevy Van. John Matthews photo

2007 GMC Sierra 2500 XL. Hohn Matthews photo

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2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 8/3/16

Aug 4

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This from Eric Haak:

Shortly before 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday (8/3), the Chicago Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a fire at 3110 W. Fillmore. Responding companies reported a large header and a working fire response was then given. Engine 44 landed first and reported a fire in a one-story, commercial garage. The fire building was less than a half mile directly down Fillmore from Engine 107’s quarters. Engines 44 and 109 were the Still Alarm engines and 23 and 95 were on the box. Engine 99 would also have a hydrant as well. Battalion 14 requested a 2-11 shortly after arriving and gave a size-up of 1-story, 100 x 75, communicating to a 2-story ordinary, 25 x 50 with back porches and fire on the second floor. The first picture you see here was taken 20 minutes in. The fire actually turned out to be in two separate vacant commercial buildings in the center with some exposure to Eddie’s Towing which was largely spared. I heard Engines 5, 18, and 26 sent on the 2-11 so I don’t think 107 ever made it in.