Archive for May 19th, 2020

3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago with Haz Mat Level 1 and EMS Plan 1, 5-19-20 (more)

video by Steve Redick and photos of the 3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago with Haz Mat Level 1 and EMS Plan 1, 5-19-20

 

Chicago fire trucks at fire scene

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Chicago fire trucks at fire scene

Steve Redick photo

Chicago fire trucks at fire scene

Steve Redick photo

Chicago fire trucks at fire scene

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3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago with Haz Mat Level 1 and EMS Plan 1, 5-19-20

From CFD Media on Twitter:

0558: S&B corner of 79TH and Vincennes, all companies defensive, No injuries reported at this time, Human Services requested, update to follow 4-1-8.

building fire in Chicago

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0629: 79TH & Vincennes upgraded to a 2-11. One (1) FF transport (Green) minor. 4-1-8.

0647: 2 11. 79 and Vincennes. Store with apts. Fire extending to second building.

massive smoke and flames from building fire in Chicago

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0733: Now a level 1 hazmat at the 2 11. Now an EMS plan 1. Precautionary

0738: Extreme smoke conditions. Two fire fighters injured. Not serious

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0744 Now a 3 11. Corner 7900 Vincennes

massive smoke at Chicago building fire

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0835: Good progress on 3 11 on Vincennes. Fire began in store on first floor heavy bars slowed original entry by CFD. EMS plan 1 still in place as precaution. As well as level 1 hazmat response

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New ambulance for Niles (more)

From the Foster Coach Sales Facebook page:

Brand new custom Horton conversion on an International chassis  

 

ambulance on IHC extended cab chassis

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ambulance on IHC extended cab chassis

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Niles FD Ambulance 2

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Niles FD Ambulance

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Chicago Fire Department history

This from Steve Redick:

Here are some documents that I believe detail the suburban response during the stockyards fire of May 19, 1934

vintage Chicago Fire Department historical record

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vintage Chicago Fire Department historical record

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