Archive for January 22nd, 2018

Fatal fire in Addison, 1-22-18

Excerpts from the ChicagoSunTimes.com:

Addison firefighters responded at 2:27 a.m. to a report from a bystander of a fire in the 700 block of South Ellsworth and found the blaze in a one-story, single-family home. Parts of the roof and ceiling had collapsed and crews could not enter areas of the home due to the fire’s large volume. No operating smoke detectors were heard inside the home.

Two people were found dead in one of the home’s rooms, and had not been identified Monday morning.

The Addison Police and Fire Protection District arson investigators, as well as the State Fire Marshall, are investigating the cause of the fire.

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Plane Crashes onto Frozen Rock River, 1-20-18

This from Dave Weaver:

1/20/18 GRAND DETOUR – Plane Crashes onto Frozen Rock River after Downing Power Line; Fox Lake FPD Airboat Responds to Assist Dixon Rural FPD on Interdivisional Box Alarm – Video by Dave Weaver
LIVE NEWS MONITORING:
DETAILS: At 12:36 PM on Saturday, January 20, a pilot struck a power line before crash landing onto the frozen Rock River in Grand Detour, IL near the border of Lee and Ogle counties, north of Dixon. The Dixon Rural Fire Prot. Dist., which is in MABAS Division 18 (Ogle County) requested the specialized assistance of an airboat from the Fox Lake Fire Prot. Dist. The Fox Lake FPD is in MABAS Division 4 (Lake County). The airboat crew helped ComEd workers assess the damaged power line which was entangled with the aircraft. The airboat crew also helped with the recovery of the damaged aircraft which was tugged to shore by cable. Because of the unique nature of Fox Lake’s airboat, and their crews’ familiarity with ice incidents, their specialized asset and operational skills helped bring this incident to a safe, efficient conclusion.

 

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New mobile command post for Rockford (more)

Rockford has traded in their former mobile command post which is being offered for sale

From the LDV website:

This used mobile command center features a Freightliner MT-55 with 40′ overall length walk in van body as the platform. Full specifications are available upon request.

  • 5.9L turbo charged 210HP Cummins diesel engine
  • Allison HD 4-speed automatic transmission
  • (4) Havis Shield 500w quick raise lights
  • 20′ telescoping mast and camera system
  • Large exterior storage compartments
  • (2) Coleman 15,000BTU roof mounted a/c unit
  • Propane furnace with newer propane tank
  • Winegrad satellite system
  • Ample interior storage with freshly painted oak cabinets
  • Full galley area including microwave, coffee maker, sink and refrigerator (new in 2017)
  • Bench seating and large table in command area
  • LDV tv/monitors in work and command areas
  • Onboard weather station
  • Interior night lighting
VEHICLE DETAILS
  • Type Emergency Response Vehicles
  • Year 2000
  • Make LDV
  • Model Step van
  • Mileage 16500
  • Size/length 40 ft
  • Heat No
  • A/C No
  • Location Rockford, IL
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
  • • Freightliner MT-55
  • • 30′ walk in style van body
  • • 250″ wheel base
  • • Hydraulic brake system
  • • Kohler 15W liquid-cooled diesel generator with 2500 hours
  • • 22′ retractable awnings
  • • Heavy duty leveling system
Rockford Police Department mobile command post for sale

Rockford Police Department mobile command post for sale

thanks Martin

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New ambulance for Robbins

Excerpts from the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association Facebook page:

On Tuesday, Shaun McCabe from my 17th District office joined Chief Michael Schofield of the Orland Fire Protection District as his department dedicated a recently retired ambulance to the Village of Robbins Fire Department.

Once again, this kind of intergovernmental cooperation is what’s needed throughout our area. The ability for one fire department to provide assistance by dedicating vehicles and equipment to another fire department with lesser financial resources is a program that can and should be modeled by others.

Orland FPD donates a retired ambulance to the Robbins Fire Department.

Orland FPD donates a retired ambulance to the Robbins Fire Department.

Orland FPD donates a retired ambulance to the Robbins Fire Department.

Orland FPD donates a retired ambulance to the Robbins Fire Department.

Orland FPD donates a retired ambulance to the Robbins Fire Department.

Orland FPD donates a retired ambulance to the Robbins Fire Department.

thanks Dennis

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