Archive for January 23rd, 2019

Huntley Fire Protection District news (more)

rendering of Huntley FPD headquarters station

Excerpts from the nwherald.com:

Plans for a new Huntley Fire Protection District station and an 8,700-square-foot expansion and renovations to its administrative building will be discussed at Thursday’s village board meeting at 7 p.m. at Village Hall, 10987 Main St. Trustees heard about the expansion plans during a joint meeting with the fire protection district board in November.

The new 10,239-square-foot station would be at the southeast corner of Jim Dhamer Drive and Hennig Road, adjacent to the southwest corner. Data from a station location study requested by the district indicate that an additional fire station south of Sun City would have taken on about 600 of the district’s more than 5,000 calls from 2017.

The district’s building at 11118 Main St. serves as its administrative offices and maintenance facility, but by building a 8,700-square-foot addition, it would serve as the new headquarters. Should this occur, the district’s existing Station 1 and headquarters at 11808 Coral St. would be vacated and sold upon completion of the Main Street remodeling. The addition would include offices on the first floor, living quarters on the second floor and training facilities in the basement.

Huntley Deputy Fire Chief Al Schlick said frugal budgeting in the past 10 years will allow both projects to move forward without the need for a tax-based funding mechanism.

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2-Alarm fire in Northbrook, 1-16-19 (more)

Excerpts from nbcchicago.com:

Authorities investigating an explosion and fire last week at a home in Northbrook have found no evidence the blaze was intentionally set or to indicate it was suspicious in nature, but the cause remains undetermined.

Fire Chief Andy Carlson said the cause of the blaze remained under investigation, and the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s office will continue to investigate plus experts will be sent out by the insurance company that covers the home and they are expected to look at the home’s appliances, including the furnace.

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Request for assistance … fire service mapping

This from Chris Truty:

I’m looking for some input.  I’m in the process of creating maps like these for various fire departments across the country.  I’m looking to inquire if there may be a market for these kinds of maps.  Some small amounts of customization (i.e. engines only, ambulances only, etc.) could be made but in general, I’m curious as to whether or not our industry would enjoy these maps.  Cost could be $30-$50/ea since I’m not bulk printing yet.  Any comments would be helpful. 

CT

Christopher Truty, MS

Fire Chief, Tri-Lakes Monument FPD

Chicago FD map of stations and companies

click on the map to download a larger file

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