Archive for January 1st, 2017

2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 12/30/16 (more)

This from Steve Redick:

Washington and Sacramento yesterday. I arrived just as the fire went through the roof and operations were going defensive. This was an historic building that was under rehab. I think the best shot is of the snorkel postioned in a tight spot for an effective operation.

All of the images can be seen here:

Happy new year!

Steve Redick

firefighters engulfed in smoke

Steve Redick photo

Chicago FD Mobile Battery Unit

Steve Redick photo

Chicago FD Engine 103

Steve Redick photo

Chicago FD Engine 26

Steve Redick photo

Chicago FD Squad 2A

Steve Redick photo

Chicago FD Squad 2A

Steve Redick photo

Chicago FD Tower Ladder 5

Steve Redick photo

Tags: , , , , , , ,

Working fire in Chicago, 1-1-17

This from Eric Haak:

Firefighters in Chicago’s 5th Battalion rung in the New Year by battling this early morning basement blaze on the 6300 block of South Evans.  Companies made an initial interior push before being given orders to evacuate the structure.  At that time, the truck was moved from the front of the building and Squad 5’s Snorkel took a position in sector A.  With the use of the Snorkel and several hand lines, the fire was brought under control and companies were eventually allowed back in to mop up.  The large, frame residence had been vacant for several years.  I wish everyone a very happy and prosperous 2017!
aerial ladder to roof during house fire

Eric Haak photo

heavy smoke from house fire

Eric Haak photo

Chicago FD Engine 63

Eric Haak photo

house fire with flames

Eric Haak photo

firefighters with hose line

Eric Haak photo

Chicago FD Squad 5

Eric Haak photo

Chicago FD Squad 5

Eric Haak photo

Chicago FD Engine 47

Eric Haak photo

Tags: , , , , , , ,

Tinley Park Annual Firefighter’s Benefit Dance

Join the Tinley Park Firefighter Association, January 21, 2017 at the Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Drive (183rd/Harlem) in the South Ballroom for a night of entertainment, dancing, raffles, giveaways, and silent auctions. Mingle with your neighbors and fellow firefighters for our 115th annual Firefighters Dance & Fundraiser

Doors open at 8pm. Chicago’s own Maggie Speaks Band will be providing the entertainment playing all of your favorite songs to dance the night away to. Full cash bar.

Advance ticket purchases through www.eventbrite.com are $13.00, saving you 15%. Tickets the night of the event will be $15.00.

We hope to see our friends, family, fellow community members, and fire department neighbors this year at the Tinley Park Firefighters Association 115th annual Firefighters Benefit Dance!

Tags: , ,