Archive for December 28th, 2018

New home for Central Stickney tower ladder

Dec 28

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The former Central Stickney FPD tower ladder has a new home with the Cross Plains VFD in TN

Former Central Stickney FPD tower ladder now in Cross Plains TN

Former Central Stickney FPD tower ladder now in Cross Plains VFD in TN

New home for Central Stickney tower ladder with the Cross Plains VFD in TN

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New engine for Dolton FD

Dec 28

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This from Eric Haak:

Got to Harvey’s box very late on Wednesday, but Dolton’s new Rosenbauer engine was parked in the sun and I don’t think a picture has been submitted of it yet.

Dolton Engine 15 2018 Rosenbauer Commander 1500/750. Eric Haak photo

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Working fire in Prospect Heights, 12-28-18

Dec 28

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This from the Prospect Heights Fire District:

Prospect Heights firefighters were dispatched at 25 minutes after midnight to a reported fire at 107 North Schoenbeck Road after a passerby spotted smoke coming from the roof area. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered the building was charged with smoke and smoke was coming from multiple areas of the roof. A quick search of the building determined it was unoccupied and the fire was in the crawlspace. The fire was quickly extinguished without extension into the walls or ceiling.

During the initial fire attack, one firefighter fell through a hole in the floor into the crawlspace. The firefighter was not injured and was immediately assisted out of the crawlspace.

Prospect Heights firefighters were assisted at the scene by Wheeling, Mt Prospect, Arlington Heights, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods, Palatine Rural, Elk Grove Township, Des Plaines, and Long Grove firefighters. This area of Prospect Heights is not serviced by hydrants so tankers from the Palatine Rural and the Elk Grove Township fire districts were requested to reinforce efforts.

The home was unoccupied at the time of the fire. Prospect Heights police were able to locate the homeowner who is not currently residing in the home apparently due to renovations underway. Much of the home sustained smoke and water damage.

As of 3:00AM the cause of the fire remained under investigation.