Archive for February 11th, 2017

Still & Box Alarm in Chicago, 2-11-17 (part 1)

This from Eric Haak:

Here are some pictures from a Still & Box Alarm in Chicago on Saturday morning (2/11). The 15th Battalion was first on scene and reported light smoke showing from a 600 x 200, 4-story, fire-resistive warehouse. Seven minutes later, the 15th reported they had heavy smoke in the interior and asked for the box. It turned out to be an auto. The MVU was brought in to clear the smoke.

Chicago FD Engine 39

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heavy smoke pours out of warehouse

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probationary Chicago Firefighter at work

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Chicago Firefighters at fire scene

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Chicago FD Engine 39

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Chicago FD Engine 65

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Chicago FD lieutenant

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Chicago FD MVU 923

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Glen Ellyn Fire Department news (more)

Excerpts from Mysuburbanlife.com:

Longtime Glen Ellyn Fire Chief Stu Stone is being remembered for his love of Glen Ellyn. He died Feb. 4 after a prolonged illness. He was 74.

Stone also was the former publisher of the Glen Ellyn News, now the Glen Ellyn Suburban Life. He became publisher after the death of his father and continued in that role until the paper was sold in 1999.

In recognition of his many contributions to the village, Stone was named as the grand marshal of the 2016 Glen Ellyn Fourth of July Parade. Those contributions included playing Santa Claus every year as part of the annual Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce Holiday Walk.

Over the years, Stone received many honors, including being named the Glen Ellyn chamber’s Man of the Year and Glen Ellyn Jaycees’ Citizen of the Year and Fireman of the Year. The chamber gave Stone the Chamber Man of the Year Award in 1977 and made him a lifetime board director.

Stone joined the Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fire Company when he was 21 years old and served as chief from 1978 to 2001, following in the footsteps of his dad. He was a member of the fire company for 53 years.

Company Capt. Bill Miller, a 35-year veteran of the department, said he is thankful for Stone’s leadership. He also knew Stone through being an employee of the Glen Ellyn News for 22 years.

Stone also had a love for Glen Ellyn, he said. “That stood out working for him,” Miller said. “He belonged to so many different organizations. He also enjoyed cooking steaks for organizations. I was part of a group with him called Stu’s Crew.”

In lieu of flowers, donations are being requested to the Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 460, Glen Ellyn, IL 60138 or to the Salvation Army, 1-800-SAL-ARMY, donatesalvationarmyusa.org.

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3-Alarm fire in Oak Park, 2-10-17 (more)

Some photos from Larry Shapiro of the 3-Alarm fire in Oak Park, 2-10-17

Berwyn fire engine on a hydrant

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aftermath of apartment building fire in Oak Park

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aftermath of apartment building fire in Oak Park

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Firefighter after fire in gangway

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Firefighters enter apartment building after fire

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aftermath of apartment building fire in Oak Park

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Oak Park HME Arenas Fox fire engine at night fire scene

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aftermath of apartment building fire in Oak Park

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Oak Park HME Arenas Fox fire engine at night fire scene

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Oak Park HME Arenas Fox fire engine at night fire scene

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Oak Park HME Arenas Fox fire engine at night fire scene

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Oak Park E-ONE tower ladder at night fire scene

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3-Alarm fire in Oak Park, 2-10-17

Brief video from Steve Redick at the 3-Alarm building fire in Oak Park at 316 Washington Boulevard 2/10/17.

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