Archive for April 15th, 2017

Illinois Fire Service Institute receives grant

Excerpts from Illinoishomepage.com:

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded $410,397 to the UI’s Fire Training Academy.

The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program is administered by the DHS’ Federal Emergency Management Agency, in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration.

As with anything, practice makes perfect. The same motto that’s being followed at the Illinois Fire Service Institute.

“Our statutory requirement is to train both public and private firefighters in the full spectrum of skills whether that be basic skills fire fighting or technical rescue.”

The institute prides itself on the training they provide. And Director Royal Mortenson wants to extend their reach.

“The goal of this grant request was to expand our delivery across the state.”

A federal grant will let them do that. They plan to buy some new mobile equipment. Things like an air compressor and and a fire simulation trainer.

“All with the purpose of taking training on the road to meet the needs of volunteer departments across the state that can’t or don’t have the resources to come here and take advantage of the training we have on site.”

thanks Dan

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Of interest …

This from Marty Gaughan:

I’m a retired Chicago Fireman and Member of Local 2. I am currently a Certified Financial Planner, and many of my clients are current or retired CPD and CFD. My firm puts on complimentary luncheons exclusively for CPD and CFD retirees and those within one year of retirement.

In a couple weeks, we are hosting an educational lunch focused on Deferred Compensation Options upon retirement.

The lunch is Thursday, April 27th from 11:30am – 1:30pm at Gibson’s Steakhouse in Rosemont. There are a few spots left and interested participants can RSVP with my assistant April at april@gaughancapitalmgt.com or on our website www.gaughancapitalmanagement.com

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Regards,

Marty

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2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 4-15-17 (more)

Additional photos from Tim Olk of the 2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago at 9650 S Ewing, 4-15-17

Chicago FD Engine 46

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Chicago FD Engine 46

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heavy smoke from roof of building on fire

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Chicago FD Squad 5A at work

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Chicago FD Squad 5A at work

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Chicago FD Squad 5A at work

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Chicago FD Engine 46

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2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 4-15-17

This from Eric Haak:

Here are some images taken at this morning’s 2-11 alarm at 9650 S. Ewing Ave. Apparently was a gas explosion. There were two transports and one was reported in very grave condition. Lighting was not optimal for taking pictures of the new snorkel but the pictures still give you a good idea of what the scene was like. Most of the fire load was in the rear and the snorkel was backed down the alley and placed in a vacant lot on the C/D corner. Eventually they relocated the snorkel to the front of the building and burned the roof off. There is also a short video of them setting up Squad 5A.

flames from house fire in Chicago

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flames from house fire in Chicago

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firefighters with hose line at fire

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Chicago FD Squad 5A Rosenbauer Commaner

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Chicago FD Squad 5A Rosenbauer Commaner

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Chicago FD Squad 5A Rosenbauer Commaner

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Chicago FD Squad 5A Rosenbauer Commaner

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Chicago FD Squad 5A Rosenbauer Commaner

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Chicago FD Squad 5A

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MVA in Prospect Heights, 4-14-17

Prospect Heights firefighter/paramedics and Arlington Heights paramedics were sent to the intersection of Hintz and Schoenbeck Roads for a rollover crash with extrication Friday afternoon 4/14/17. Companies arrived to find a mini-van with an older driver that had left the roadway and struck a parked car in a lot. Additionally, they had a Nissan SUV that had rolled completely over before landing upright on the sidewalk. All occupants were out of the vehicles when firefighters arrived.

The minivan driver was transported to an area hospital in Prospect Heights Ambulance 9 and two occupants of the SUV refused treatment and transport.

crash scene involving a minivan

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Nissan SUV after t-bone crash and rollover

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Nissan SUV after t-bone crash and rolloverProspect Heights Fire District squad 9

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Nissan SUV after t-bone crash and rollover

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Nissan SUV after t-bone crash and rollover

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crash scene with 3 vehicles

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Nissan SUV after t-bone crash and rollover

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