Archive for October 8th, 2017

Dolton Fire Department news

Excerpts from the ChicagoTribune.com:

Brandon Dyer, a 19-year veteran of the Chicago Fire Department who has served as Dolton’s part-time fire code inspector for the past two years, was appointed acting fire chief Monday night following the resignation of Pete McCain.

Mayor Riley Rogers said Dyer would work between 24 and 30 hours per week at an hourly rate commensurate to a $90,000 annual salary while maintaining his full-time role with the Chicago Fire Department. Unlike the outgoing chief — a full-time employee who receives health and pension benefits — Dyer will receive neither.

McCain, who had served as Dolton’s fire chief since May 2015, will remain with the department as a fire engineer and training, safety and fire prevention officer. He said that he was excited about his new role with the department, but acknowledged that he felt bittersweet about the move.

In addition to the line-of-duty death of Dolton firefighter Lawrence Matthews in June, the former chief said he’s dealt with the deaths of his best friend, a Troy firefighter, and a retired firefighting mentor this year.

McCain’s role change will allow the department to reduce overtime costs an estimated $34,800 to $81,000 annually by adding another body to the staff.

There is no prohibition on firefighters working second jobs and, in fact, fire department employees are not even required to report secondary employment, Chicago Fire Department spokesman Larry Merritt said.

Dyer, who will have 20 years with the department in February, made lieutenant in April 2013 and was brought on as Dolton’s fire code inspector in 2015.

Dyer said that as fire code inspector he’s also worked with local schools to reinstate the practice of holding fire drills with the fire department.

thanks Dan & Dennis

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Naperville Fire Department news

Excerpts from nctv17.com:

The cities of Naperville and Aurora were recently awarded a nearly $1.4 million grant, the largest in the state, to prepare for possible terror attacks by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

The cities will use the funds for training on how to respond in the case of a complex coordinated terrorist attack such as those that occurred in Paris and Boston. They will be conducting exercises, including full-scale simulated attacks, to hone their skills.

Emergency managers from both cities said the grant will not only prepare for terrorist attacks, but also will improve response to other events.

The grant will be disbursed over a three-year period.

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Box Alarm fire in Cicero, 10-5-17 (part 2)

This from Steve Redick:

Roosevelt and Austin in Cicero. This fire bordered on Chicago who did send a full still response, but Cicero FD was already on the scene. Engine 96 was used to supply a ladder pipe on Truck 29. It was a vVacant building and most of the fire was knocked down by my arrival, but I captured a few interesting images including a Cicero engine pumping from a Chicago hydrant

Steve

Cicero fire truck working at night

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commercial building fire in Cicero

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elevated master streams battle fire

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elevated master streams battle fire

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Cicero fire engine

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elevated master streams battle fire

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Cicero FD Truck 2 at a fire

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Cicero fire trucks at fire scene

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Forest Park fire engine

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Lyons  fire engine

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Cicero fire trucks at fire scene

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Chicago FD Engine 96

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Oak Park FD tower ladder at work

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Cicero fire engine

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Cicero fire engine

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Gary Fire Department history

This from Wayne Stuart:

The Gary Fire Department operated four 1970 American La France 900 Series engines. They were assigned to Engine Companies 1,2,3&4. They had 1500 GPM pumps and 300 Gallon tanks. Engine Co. No.4 was assigned this apparatus. It carried ALF Serial # 12-1-2321. It had seen a lot of use when this photo was taken in the early 80’s.

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1970 American La France 900 Series engines

Gary Fire Department 1970 American La France 900 Series engines. 1500/300 Engine Co. No.4 was assigned this apparatus. It carried ALF Serial # 12-1-2321. Wayne Stuart photo

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