From firefighterclosecalls.com:
A firefighter with the Roberts Park Fire Protection District was in critical condition in the burn unit at Loyola University Medical Center following a fire Wednesday in Justice.
A spokeswoman for the hospital confirmed the firefighter is being treated in the intensive care unit there.
Firefighters with the district were reportedly at the scene at about 10:45 a.m. battling fire in Justice.
Excerpts from wrex.com:
The Rockford Fire Department saved Christmas for one family after their home was nearly destroyed by a fire two weeks ago
The Rivas are just one of several families being adopted by the Rockford Fire Department this year. While firefighters typically deliver gifts to the family’s home, they made a special exception for the Rivas, bringing them to the station for a visit with Santa.
“We’re out all year long putting out all the fires we see all the devastation it causes families and we would just like to help out when we can other than just showing up and putting the fire out,” said Rockford Firefighter/Paramedic Chad Moe.
RFD delivered presents to 11 other families throughout the Rockford area.
Video from Steve Redick of the 2-11 Alarm fire at 6151 S. Wolcott 12/26/17
Single digit temps and hoarder conditions. Tower ladder and snorkel operating
Excerpts from Fox32chicago.com:
Firefighters responded at 3:23 p.m. for fire in a 1.5-story building in the 6100 block of South Wolcott. It was upgraded to a box alarm at 3:27 p.m. and then a 2-11 about 4 p.m.
The fire originated in the building’s basement and second floor. Crews used six handlines and two elevated master streams to extinguish the flames.
By 5:27 p.m., the fire had been struck out.
A 65-year-old man was taken in serious-to-critical condition with smoke inhalation as well as second- and third-degree burns to his body.
This from Niko Stefani:
Lincolnshire Box Alarm 12/26/17
Fire in a 2 story home that was in the garage that had extended to the attic on arrival. Thanks.
Niko Stefani photo
Niko Stefani photo
Niko Stefani photo
Niko Stefani photo
Niko Stefani photo
Niko Stefani photo
Niko Stefani photo
Niko Stefani photo
Niko Stefani photo
Larry Shapiro photo
This from Jeff Braun, Jr.:
Here are some photos of Berwyn’s Box Alarm house fire at around 21:00 hours on 12/26/17 at 3524 S Gunderson Ave. There was heavy fire showing from the Alpha and Delta sides on my arrival.
Thanks -Jeff Braun Jr. COUNTY-WIDE FIRE PHOTOGRAPHY
Jeff Braun, Jr. photo County-Wide Fire Photography
Jeff Braun, Jr. photo County-Wide Fire Photography
Jeff Braun, Jr. photo County-Wide Fire Photography
Jeff Braun, Jr. photo County-Wide Fire Photography
Jeff Braun, Jr. photo County-Wide Fire Photography
Jeff Braun, Jr. photo County-Wide Fire Photography
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