This from Eric Haak:
The McCook Fire Department had a fire come in about 4:00 am Saturday (1/26) morning at 5300 Lawndale Avenue. The building was a 100×100 semi repair shop. The area has very limited access as well as available hydrants. Temperatures were about -2 degrees making conditions even more difficult.
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
#1 by Eric Haak on January 28, 2019 - 7:27 AM
Riverside’s truck was in operation in the parking lot to the north of the building. Other than that, Bedford’s snorkel was it. Very limited access. One narrow road in and once that was blocked with equipment, it was nearly impossible to get anyone else in or out so basically once the initial companies got back there, they were pretty much locked in. I am in no way associated with the fire services so these are just my observations.
#2 by Tom Foley on January 27, 2019 - 9:14 PM
Which trucks went to work? Looks like the Bedford Park snorkel. Can’t tell from the other pic.
While there is no “standard” fire, this one definitely sounds like it had complications with access, hydrants, and weather.
#3 by Kevin on January 27, 2019 - 7:51 PM
Auto-Aid: Forestview- Engine. Brookfield & Riverside- Trucks
Still: Pleasantview- Engine (Ladder 153). La Grange Park- Truck. Lyons- Squad. Tri-State Ambo & ISO. Riverside, Lyons, Brookfield- Chiefs. Western Springs- Engine & Lemont- Ambo COQ.
Box: Engines- Summit and La Grange
Truck: Bedford Park
Ambos: Oak Brook and Westmont
Chiefs: Bedford Park IMAT
Special Equipment: Westmont 1888 and Pleasantview Rehab 152.
COQ: Stickney- Engine
#4 by Michael m on January 27, 2019 - 6:11 PM
Which companies were there? I can’t imagine how cold the firefighters were.