Archive for December 28th, 2017

Northbrook Fire Department news

Dec 28

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Northbrook Fire Department Deputy Chief Andrew Carlson will be appointed fire chief at the beginning of next year, officials announced Wednesday.

Carlson will replace Fire Chief Jose Torres, who is retiring at the end of December.The promotion is effective Jan. 1, 2018. He has worked in fire protection for 35 years, 18 of which for the Northbrook Fire Department.

He started in 1999 as a firefighter and paramedic. Over the course of his career he was promoted to lieutenant, captain, battalion chief, and deputy chief.

Torres, who was hired in January of 2015 after a nationwide search, said Thursday that he decided to retire because it is time for him to move on both personally and professionally. He added that his tenure as chief has been productive so he wants to leave on a high note.

thanks Ron

Tags: Fire Chief Jose Torres, new fire chief in Northbrook, Northbrook Fire Department, Northbrook Fire Department Deputy Chief Andrew Carlson

Garage fire in Robbins, 12-27-17

Dec 28

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This from Eric Haak:

I made it down to Robbins for a full still garage fire on 12/27. The garage was a larger 20×40 of brick construction and appeared to have had quite a bit of stuff stored inside. Here are three of the rigs that were on scene. It was a tight fit into a dead end so the images had to be taken a little closer than I would have liked.

Eric Haak photo

Eric Haak photo

Eric Haak photo

Tags: Crestwood FD Truck 2314, Eric Haak, garage fire in Robbins, Merrionette Park FD Truck 2664, Posen FD Engine 2805, Robbins Fire Department

Box Alarm fire in Berwyn, 12-26-17 (more)

Dec 28

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From Chi-Town Fire Photos:

Berwyn responded to a call for a house fire Tuesday night (12/26/27) @ 3524 s Gunderson. First company arrived and found a 1.5-sty bungalow with a fully involved attic, that had already extended to the exposure to the north. Companies lead out 5 lines in total, and used the aerial pipe to bring the fire under control. I arrived with the first company.