Archive for June 9th, 2019

Seven communities adopted codes that require fire sprinklers in all new single-family homes

Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com:

In honor of National Home Fire Sprinkler Week, leaders from the Illinois fire service gathered to recognize seven communities who adopted codes within the last year that require fire sprinklers in all new single-family homes. The towns include Lake Forest, Crestwood, Elk Grove Village, Rock Island, Carol Stream, Wauconda, and Palatine.

Representatives from more than 100 other communities who have adopted the model codes also received a recognition plaque.

The event, hosted by Alsip Fire Department and Fire Sprinkler Fitters Local 281, was one of 50 held across the U.S. and Canada. The National Fire Protection Association and the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition initiated this campaign to raise awareness of the growing dangers of home fires and the lifesaving benefits of home fire sprinklers.

For a complete list of communities that require home fire sprinklers, photos, facts and other resources, visit the Illinois Fire Sprinkler Coalition’s media page.

A highlight of the event was a fire and sprinkler side-by-side demonstration set up like the front of a home with two rooms and identical furniture. One was protected with a fire sprinkler. First, a fire was set in the unsprinklered room. In less than 90 seconds, flashover occurred where the entire room was engulfed in flames. Firefighters used a hose line to extinguish the fire.

Then, fire was set in the room protected with a sprinkler. In less than 30 seconds, heat from the fire activated the sprinkler which kept the fire from becoming deadly. Firefighters used only a pump can to make sure the fire was out. There was a dramatic difference between the two rooms after the fires. Everything was destroyed in the unsprinklered room, but there was very little damage in the sprinklered room.

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2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 6-9-19

This from Eric Haak:

Here are some images taken early on during the Chicago Fire Department’s 2-11 Alarm this morning (6/9/19) at 62nd and Harlem. The fire quickly overtook several units and with companies being met by bad hydrants, the alarm was elevated to a still and box. What you can’t see from these pictures is that for each exterior unit, there was another unit that was only accessible from an interior hallway. With the fire progressing over the top of those exterior units and the roof being declared unstable, companies were forced into a defensive position. Squad 5A was positioned in the interior lot and aerial operations commenced with Tower Ladder 54 being set up on Harlem. Tower Ladder 39 was also set up but I’m not sure if they ever flowed water. The incident also led to some interesting situations like Engine 8 pumping at the corner of 61st and Harlem and a Summit engine supplying water to the Chicago incident.

massive smoke from self storage unit fire

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massive smoke from self storage facility fire

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heavy smoke  and flames from self storage unit fire

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Firefighters cut metal door of self storage unit

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Firefighters battle fire in a self storage facility

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Chicago FD Squad 5A at work

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Chicago FD Engine 8

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Summit FD Engine 954

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This from Jim Skrabel:

Here are a few pics from the 2-11 at 6201 S. Harlem. They were taken by my son Chris Skrabel.

massive fire in self storage facility

Chris Skrabel photo

massive fire in self storage facility

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massive fire in self storage facility

Chris Skrabel photo

massive fire in self storage facility

Chris Skrabel photo

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A request for patches

This was sent to firescenes.net:

Hi there!! I found this site by accident and the photos are amazing!! I am the daughter of a retired Firefighter/Arson investigator. My father was, and still is so incredibly passionate about his career and serving his community, to the degree that he finally officially retired 2 years ago and went out and found a part time job in another district so he can still do what he loves. Recently my mother was diagnosed with cancer, things have been very hard for him and he is beyond himself with stress and worry. In an effort to cheer him up, my children and I have began the mission of helping him collect patches from all over the world. He has a small collection already, but, he would never be able to obtain as many as he would love to have. Every time we bring him a new one, his day becomes a little brighter and he takes it right to the book we made him to keep them in, and delights in adding to his collection. If by some chance, there is someone, or more than one someone, out there that would like to help cheer up my dad and add to his collection, we would be forever grateful for your contribution and for your help in making this possible for him. My address will be at the end of this post. And to all the firefighters, May you all be safe, return home to those who love you, and thank you for giving the gift of safety back to those who live in the communities in which you work so hard to protect. Gods Speed to all of you…
 
Jennifer Lee
8042 Kelty Ct
Sacramento,Ca 95828

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New command van for Chicago PD

Brand new CPD command van being completed 

New mobile command post for the Chicago Police Department

 

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