Archive for January 5th, 2017

Aurora Fire Department news

Jan 5

Posted by Admin in Commentary | Comments off

Excerpts from a commentary at the ChicagoTribune.com:

Aurora Firefighters Local 99 have formally endorsed Linda Chapa LaVia’s campaign for Mayor of Aurora, IL and joins a growing list of elected officials and organizations supporting Chapa LaVia’s campaign, which include: U.S. Senator-Elect Tammy Duckworth, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs, Illinois Comptroller Susanna Mendoza, Former Illinois Comptroller Dan Hynes, Congresswoman Robin Kelly, State Senator Linda Holmes, the North Central Illinois Labor Council, the Illinois AFL-CIO, Vote Vets PAC, the Painters District Council 30, Bricklayers Administrative District Council #1, National Association Letter Carriers Branch #219, AFT Local 604, Sheet Metal Workers Locals 265 & 73, Automobile Mechanics Local 701, Laborers Local 582, the Illinois Police Benevolent and Protective Association, Operating Engineers Local 399, Operating Engineers Local 150, Plumbers Local 130, SMART Local 171-T, United Auto Workers (UAW) Fox River Valley PAC, Teamsters Local 179, and the National Hispanic Labor Council.

Chapa LaVia is a lifelong resident of Aurora, a veteran of the U.S. Army and was first elected to the Illinois House in 2002. While serving in the House she has been a leader on education issues, has stood up for veterans, and has delivered millions of dollars to Aurora helping to improve the quality of life for its residents.

thanks Dan

Tags: Aurora Fire Department, Aurora Firefighters Local 99, Linda Chapa LaVia

Working fire in Chicago, 1-5-17

Jan 5

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

This from Eric Haak:

I took this in around 5:00am Thursday morning (1/5). The first company reported it to be a pallet yard at 48th and Morgan. From the street it looked more like a pile of junk that did catch a few stacks of pallets. Engine 50 had a position inside the yard that was not visible from the street.

Eric Haak photo

Eric Haak photo

Eric Haak photo

Tags: Chicago FD Engine 49, Chicago Fire Department, Eric Haak, fire scene photos

Still and Box Alarm fire in Chicago, 1-4-17

Jan 5

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

This from Steve Redick:

Took a ride to the 4300 block of Henderson for a fire in a small house described as hoarder conditions. The house was on a dead-end street to a railroad embankment. The truck arrived first I believe so both engines backed into the block to lead out, eventually both using the same hydrant. 91 hooked up to 7’s gate valve. A massive tree prevented any use of a tower or aerial ladder making roof access by ground ladder only. A tough job for all concerned but carried out in short order.