Archive for April 14th, 2019

2-Alarm fire in Oak Park, 4/13/19 (more)

This from Chi-Town Fire Photos of the 2-Alarm fire in Oak Park, 4/13/19

Saturday afternoon, Oak Park companies fought a tough fire @ 530 s Scoville in a two-story apartment building. Numerous hose lines were dropped and two master streams were used to knock down this fire. About two hours into this fire, there was another fire about three blocks away. The first-in companies (Riverside engine, Brookfield engine, and Oak Brook ladder) arrived to find a three-story frame house, with the back end totally involved. The area was taxed of all their resources which then brought a Task Force of Interdivisional companies to cover the towns while fighting these fires. 

E-ONE platform aerial and E-ONE aerial ladder at fire scene

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thick smoke from apartment building on fire

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E-ONE platform aerial and E-ONE aerial ladder at fire scene

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Firefighters venting a roof in heavy smoke from aerial ladder

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Firefighters vent roof of apartment building on fire

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E-ONE platform aerial and E-ONE aerial ladder at fire scene

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Forest Park FD fire engine at work

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Oak Park FD Engine 602

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Sheboygan Fire Department news

Excerpts from Sheboyganwi.gov:

The City of Sheboygan announces appointment (pending pre-employment considerations) of Eric Montellano as its next fire chief. He currently serves as a deputy chief of the Zion Fire and Rescue Department, Zion, IL.

Mr. Montellano brings over 25 years of experience in successful fire and rescue service operations with progressive positions including firefighter/paramedic, lieutenant, and Bbttalion chief. He also has served as an Adjunct Instructor for Oakton Community College.

Eric earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Science Management from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL and a Master of Science degree in Fire and Emergency Management from Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK.

Mr. Montellano replaces Michael Romas who retired in March after serving five years in that role.

thanks Asher

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3-Alarm fire in Milwaukee, 4-13-19

This from Asher Heimermann:

The Milwaukee Fire Department responded to a fire in the Furniture Depot store at 2523 West Lincoln Avenue on Milwaukee’s south side on Saturday, April 13th.
 
When firefighters arrived on scene, they found the front of the store engulfed in flames. A second alarm was called before being elevated to a third alarm.
 
The fire completely destroyed the store and damaged nearby businesses and a home.

 

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2-Alarm fire in Oak Park, 4/13/19

Photos from Eric Haak of a 2-Alarm fire in an apartment building at 530-534 S Scovill Avenue in Oak Park Saturday afternoon (4/13/19).

Oak Park FD Engine 602

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E-ONE platform aerial and E-ONE aerial ladder at fire scene

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dramatic photo of Cicero Firefighters venting a roof in heavy smoke from aerial ladder

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dramatic photo of Firefighters venting a roof in heavy smoke from aerial ladder

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Firefighters on E-ONE tower ladder at fire scene

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Hillside FD Engine 404

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Cicero FD Truck 2 E-ONE TDA at fire scene

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