Archive for February 10th, 2018

Working fire in Chicago, 2-10-18

Feb 10

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos | Comments off

This from Steve Redick:

Took in another job in the fire prone 11th battalion this am at 8230 W. Berwyn Avenue. Pretty cut and dried but it appeared they hit two frozen hydrants (not sure … judging by my obervations alone). This job was 1/2 block from a good working fire on the same street about two weeks ago. Heavy snow yesterday made travel and parking on the side streets difficult and hydrants were pretty much buried in snow as well. I was able to shoot a little use of the stripping ladder … not something you can usually see from the street.

All the images and a quick video can be seen here:

Steve

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Firefighters on roof with stripping ladder

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Chicago FD Truck 9

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Tags: Chicago FD Engine 11, Chicago FD Engine 119, Chicago FD Truck 9, Chicago Fire Department, Steve Redick, winter fire scene photos, working fire in Chicago

Chicago Fire Department news – Mickelberry Fire Ceremony

Feb 10

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History | 2 Comments

This from Steve Redick:

On Wednesday I had the honor of attending the memorial for the 50th anniversary of the Mickelberry tragedy. The members of Engine 50 and Truck 18 (first due to the incident), put a lot of time and effort into a very nice ceremony and reception at company quarters. I have a personal connection to the event as my father responded there on Snorkel Squad 3. His company arrived after the explosion had taken place so they all escaped injury. It was well attended by family members of those lost as well as some members who were at the incident back in 1968. I present a few images and video to give an idea of the events. More photos:

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Ceremony to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Mickelberry Sausage Company fire

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American flag suspended from a fire truck ladder

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Tags: 50th Anniversary Mickelberry Fire Ceremony, Chicago FD Chaplain Father John McNalis, Chicago FD Commissioner Jose A. Santiago, Chicago FD Engine 50, Chicago Fire Department history

New ambulance for Glencoe

Feb 10

Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos, Fire Department News, New Delivery | 7 Comments

From the Foster Coach Sales website:

New Ambulance 30 for the Glencoe Public Safety Department. Foster Coach Sales photo

thanks Martin

Tags: Foster Coach Sales, Glencoe Ambulance 30, Glencoe Fire Department, Glencoe Public Safety Department, new ambulance for Glencoe

As seen around … The Chicago Auto Show

Feb 10

Posted by Admin in Reader submission | 9 Comments

From the Chicago Police Department Facebook page:

Today, Chicago police officers, joined by Chief of Patrol Fred Waller and Deputy Chief of Community Policing Dwayne Betts, unveiled the next generation of CPD patrol vehicles wearing a new design for the first time in decades. The design was imagined by Officer Jennifer Jacobucci and was selected by a panel of police officers and community members. It includes the familiar blue and white color scheme, along with our tag line “We Serve & Protect.”

Beyond the new design, the vehicles feature mobile computers so officers can access real-time information as well as improved lighting options to enhance police presence. Some, like the vehicle unveiled today, will be equipped with license plate reader technology (shown in the photos) to help officers locate stolen vehicles with greater speed and accuracy than ever before.

The new vehicles will hit the streets later this year, but can be seen now at the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place which runs from February 9 – 18. You can also sign up at the booth to take the May 2018 police exam or go online at www.BetheChangeCPD.com

Check back later for more information on CPD’s new patrol vehicles!