Archive for May, 2020

New ambulance for Barrington (more)

May 22

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From the Fire Service, Inc. Facebook page:

Congratulations Barrington Fire Department on the recent delivery of a new 2020 Wheeled Coach Type I ambulance!

Thank you for your continued loyalty & trust in Fire Service, Inc. to provide your community with reliable equipment!

Specs: Highly customized interior to provide continuity of service to the agency, Weldon VMUX Multiplex system, Stryker Power Load & Power Cot System, Cool Bar HVAC System, IMMI Per4Max 4-point restraint system, & Whelen full LED interior/exterior lighting package.

Fire Service Inc photo

Fire Service, Inc. photo

thanks Ron

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Cicero Fire Department history – part 2

May 21

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus, Historic Fire Photo | 3 Comments

More Cicero Fire Department history from the files of Joseph Salerno:

from the files of Joseph Salerno

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Crete Fire Department history

May 21

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-Crete Fire Dept.’s E708, a 1982 Hendrickson/FMC 1500/750.

Mike Summa

Mike Summa photo

and one more shot from the archives of Larry Shapiro

Larry Shapiro photo

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Holbrook Volunteer Fire Department history

May 21

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This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:

The Holbrook Volunteer Fire Department operated this 19?? Ford/Intercoastal pumper. It had a 500-GPM pump and a 500-gallon tank.

wayne stuart

Wayne Stuart photo

Tags: #TBT, classic Ford fire engine, Holbrook Volunteer Fire Department history, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday, vintage Ford fire engine, Wayne Stuart

As seen around … Summit

May 20

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From the Summit FD Facebook page:

Blue Angels over Summit

Summit FD Facebook page

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

May 20

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

Tim Olk photo

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Tags: 3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, Chicago FD Engine 122, Chicago FD Engine 7, Chicago FD Engine 84, Chicago FD Squad 5A, Chicago FD Tower Ladder 34, Chicago FD Tower Ladder 37, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago firefighters injured battling blaze, chicagoareafire.com, fire scene photos, Firefighters wearing masks for COVID-19, Tim Olk

Historic Chicago fire scene

May 20

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This undated photo from Steve Redick

vintage Chicago downtown fire scene along the Chicago River

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Tags: Chicago Fire Department history, classic high-rise fire photo from Chicago, historic Chicago fire scene photo

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

May 19

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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

Steve Redick photo

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

May 19

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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.

Chicago Fire Department Media photo

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

Chicago Fire Department Media photo

video clip

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

Chicago Fire Department Media photo

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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