Archive for September, 2019

3-Alarm fire in Schiller Park, 9-26-19 (more)

audio recording from the 3-Alarm fire in Schiller Park, 9-26-19

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As seen around … the Chicago Rockford International Airport

This from Asher Heimermann:

Chicago Rockford International Airport contracts with Pro-Tec Fire Services of Green Bay for ARFF services.

 

Oshkosh Striker 6x6

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Oshkosh TI3000 ARFF with Snozzle

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Oshkosh ARFF trucks

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Request for assistance …

Submitted to the blog:

Hello my name is ff William smith ky fire men we have Mr Ernest Ray jr a retired chgo fire men here in the hospital was trying to get hold to you all to see if we can get his old company in contact or see if one f y’all could come down give me a call 270-30-9449
 

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Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department news

Found on Facebook:

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Chicago Fire Department history

Chicago FD Engine 18 Wall of Honor Dedication

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Palatine Fire Department Open House

2019 Palatine Fire Department open house

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Palatine Fire Department news

Palatine Fire Department Memorial Service

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New engine for Huntley FPD (more)

From the Huntley FPD Facebook page:

Huntley firefighters visited Spartan’s facility yesterday to take a tour of their plant and review HFPD’s latest engine chassis. From here it goes to Toyne Fire Apparatus in Iowa to have the pump and rear compartments mounted. The district expects a delivery date in December.

new Spartan chassis for the Huntley FPD

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Huntley firefighters vist Spartan factory

Huntley FPD photo

Here are some additional photos of their new engine 

new Spartan chassis for the Huntley FPD

Huntley FPD photo

new Spartan chassis for the Huntley FPD

Huntley FPD photo

new Spartan chassis for the Huntley FPD

Huntley FPD photo

new Spartan chassis for the Huntley FPD

Huntley FPD photo

new Spartan chassis for the Huntley FPD

Huntley FPD photo

thanks Al

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3-Alarm fire in Schiller Park, 9-26-19 (more)

More on the 3-Alarm fire in Schiller Park 9-26-19 from Steve Redick:

Took this job in the other night around 2300. A self storage facility. Fire eventually involved almost all the units in the building. It was amazing how rapidly the fire spread. Lots of forcible entry and saw work under smoky conditions. 

 

firefighters battle fire in a self storage facility

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firefighters battle fire in a self storage facility

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firefighters battle fire in a self storage facility

Steve Redick photo

firefighters battle fire in a self storage facility

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firefighters battle fire in a self storage facility

Steve Redick photo

firefighters battle fire in a self storage facility

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3-Alarm fire in Schiller Park, 9-26-19

This fro Chi-Town Fire Photos:

9/26/19 – 3-11 Alarm Fire @ 3902 River Rd.

Schiller Park had a fire in an outside storage facility. First companies arrived to find 2-3 storage lockers going. Engine 5 backed down and lead out a couple of lines but the fire had already advanced to other units. The alarm was elevated to a Box Alarm bringing in more companies but the fire was really taking off. All in all, it was upgraded to a 3-Alarm fire. Multiple companies from neighboring communities were put to work. A lot of hard labor and forcible entry was executed to try to get this fire in check. I believe in total, there were 7 or 8 hand lines lead out. We arrived just before the Box Alarm was pulled. 
firefighters battle fire in a self storage facility

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firefighters battle fire in a self storage facility

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firefighters battle fire in a self storage facility

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firefighters battle fire in a self storage facility

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firefighters battle fire in a self storage facility

Chi-Town Fire Photos

firefighters battle fire in a self storage facility

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firefighters battle fire in a self storage facility

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firefighters battle fire in a self storage facility

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firefighters battle fire in a self storage facility

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fire engine hooked to hydrant

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