Archive for February, 2017

3-Alarm brush fire in Pembroke Township, 2-20-17

Feb 21

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This from Eric Haak:

The Pembroke Fire Protection District had a 3rd Alarm Interdivisional Brush Box on Monday (2/20). This came in just around 1030 hrs and lasted well into the afternoon. The area effected was about 1 square mile of overgrowth and woodlands between 5000 and 6000 south roads east of Illinois 56. There were several structures that were in jeopardy. The 3rd image shows the arrival of the Interdivisional convoy. The 4th image shows the MABAS 19 drone being used to assess the progress from the air. This is just an example of how this new technology can be used and it was highly effective at this incident due to the hilly nature of the terrain. For those who are not from the area, Pembroke is a township southeast of Kankakee, Illinois. It is a rural area where many of the residents live in dilapidated structures and mobile homes. These brush fires are common in this area because there is no garbage pick-up and residents routinely burn their trash. The images with fire showing are of the back-burning that was done along the South side of East 5000 Road.

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Tags: 3-Alarm brush fire in Pembroke, brush fire, drone surveys fire scene, drone used by fire department, Eric Haak, Kankakee Fire protection District, Moment Fire Protection District, Pembroke Fire Protection District, Peotone FPD Engine 14, St. Anne Fire Protection District

House fire in Naperville, 2-20-17

Feb 21

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This from John Tulipano:

Box Alarm Monday at 1119 – 1115 Daisy Lane at apporxiately 10:45am

Fire in (2) occupied homes

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Tags: fire scene photos, house fire in Naperville, John Tulipano, Naperville FD Engine 6, Naperville FD Squad 8, Naperville Fire Department

Chicago Fire Department news

Feb 20

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Excerpts from the abc7chicago.com:

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Fire Department Commissioner Jose Santiago recognized 125 new graduates of the Fire Academy during a ceremony last Wednesday evening at Navy Pier.

The graduating class included 29 former or current members of the U.S. Military, 10 former police officers, 11 former CFD medics and two family members of those who lost their life during service as police officers or firefighters.

The graduates completed a six-month training course that included courses for certification as an EMT and Illinois firefighter.

thanks Dennis

Tags: 125 new recruits for the Chicago Fire Department, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago Fire Department Commissioner Jose Santiago

Gary Fire Department news

Feb 20

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Excerpts from the nwitimes.com:

The Gary Fire Department plans to add five new engines to its fleet and could also start construction on a new fire station this year.

The city council has approved a resolution calling for the appropriation of $2.3 million for the lease/purchase of the engines.

The fire department currently has seven engines that are between 17 and 26 years old and in disrepair, while another three are relatively new. According to Fire Chief Paul Bradley, five of the older fire engines will be replaced with the new engines.

His goal is to have 10 fire engines in operation in the city once all the new engines have been delivered and some new firefighters are added to the department.

The trucks will be located throughout the city. Depending on how the bidding process goes, the first one or two trucks could be delivered in June with the rest delivered by the end of the year.

The new fire engines are expected to be paid for over the next seven years through a lease-purchase program. The money would come from fees collected through ambulance runs. Bradley said last year the city hired a new company that was doing a better job of collecting the fees. Some of the money was used to purchase new ambulances last year.

In addition, the city last year received a $758,044 grant for the purchase of 133 self-contained breathing apparatus devices, which supply oxygen to firefighters when they are battling fires.

Bradley also hopes the fire department can start this year on construction of a new fire station at 4900 Pennsylvania St. to house firefighters who currently are housed at the Calumet Township Multipurpose Center, 1900 W. 41st Ave.

The chief hopes the new Fire Station 5 can be completed next year. The last new fire house in the city was built in the 1990s.

The fire department is also in the process of hiring new firefighters. There are currently 182 firefighters in the city and Bradley said he would like to have a force of 200.

thanks Dan

Tags: Fire Chief Paul Bradley, Gary FD to buy new fire engines, Gary Fire Department

As seen around … Chicago

Feb 20

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This from Fleet Guy:

Apparatus in the yard around North Ave
E-251 motor removed put into E-265 more then like headed to auction
E-250 on going water way issues
E-264 & E252 ready for the street as spare tower ladder’s

3 spare engines going to auction
G-515 Squad 1’s box on going Electrical and structural issues more than likely going to auction.

Rust and body repair to spare ALS truck

Old Truck 51
E- 265 Tower Spare almost ready from the street again as a spare

New Squad 2 Box ready for the St.

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Chicago orders new squads (more)

Feb 20

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This from Niko Stefani:

Here is my video of the brand new Squad Co. 7 and 7A performing a quick demo with the snorkel. We then see all 4 rigs drive in a convoy to fleet where the old 7 and 7A will be spares. Enjoy!

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Schaumburg Fire Department news

Feb 19

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Excerpts from the ChicagoTribune.com:

Schaumburg Fire Chief Dave Schumann has announced he will retire at the end of August after serving 42 years in the fire service, 38 of them spent in Schaumburg and 18 as the department’s chief.

Schumann was hired by the Schaumburg Fire Department in 1979, and he rose through the ranks by being promoted to lieutenant in 1986, captain in 1991, and deputy chief in 1993. When former Chief Ed Lacey retired, Schumann was appointed acting chief in October 1998 before being appointed chief in February 1999.

Throughout his tenure, Chief Schumann saw the department through a variety of capital building projects including the construction of two new fire stations, major reconstruction and expansion of two others, and construction of a dedicated Emergency Operations Center.

He increased education requirements for fire department applicants and firefighters seeking promotion; helped the department transition to a regional 911 Center at Northwest Central Dispatch; and expanded emergency medical services by implementing advanced life support capabilities on all firefighting vehicles.

Schumann also spearheaded fire code upgrades including mandatory fire alarm upgrades and sprinkler system installation in older high-rise buildings; mandatory sprinkler system installation in nearly all classifications of new buildings, including single family dwellings.

New programs that developed under his watch include fire company inspections of businesses in their response districts, mandatory fitness training for firefighters, and an expansion of public education programs, primarily for senior citizens. He also initiated the process currently underway for the department to receive agency accreditation by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International.

The village will commence a comprehensive recruitment process to find Schaumburg’s new fire chief, which may span a period of several months. Schumann’s last day with the village will be Friday, Aug. 25.

thanks Dennis

Tags: Chief Ed Lacey, Schaumburg Fire Chief Dave Schumann, Schaumburg fire chief to retire, Schaumburg Fire Department