Archive for April, 2021

New home for Illinois apparatus (part 5) – Kentucky

Apr 17

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Double fatal fire in Chicago, 4-15-21

Apr 16

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Two people died after a fire in the Back of the Yards neighborhood after a fire broke out in the basement of a building located at 1434 West Garfield Boulevard just before 6 a.m. Two victims were taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition. Fire officials confirmed the two victims, a man in his 60s and a woman in her 50s, have both died.

A firefighter was treated for minor injuries.

Officials said there were no working smoke detectors. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

From CFD Media on Twitter:

Working fire/EMSPLAN 1 at 1434 W Garfield. Fire in basement. Fire is out. 2 transported to UofC critical condition.

1434 west Garfield. Both victims are deceased. A man and woman. No working smoke detectors. Cause under investigation.

CFD will distribute materials in the area of the fatal fire at 1434 Garfield at 10 am. Victims are a woman in her 50’s. And a man in his 60’s.

Tags: Chicago Fire Department, double fatal fire in Chicago, two die in Chicago house fire

Lacon-Sparland Fire Protection District LODD

Apr 16

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Excerpts from wglt.org:

A Marshall County firefighter has died after suffering severe burns in a fire at a family property over the weekend.

The Lacon-Sparland Fire Protection District says Chaise Mangold died from his injuries Thursday morning. He was receiving care in the burn unit at a Springfield hospital. Mangold’s father was also injured in the Saturday fire.

Mangold was a firefighter with the department for more than three years.

Nearly $25,000 has been raised on a GoFundMe for the family’s expenses. Funeral arrangements haven’t yet been announced.

Chaise’s Fight

Due to the tragic incident that happened on April 10, Chaise, as well as his dad, Pat are at the hospital in Springfield. Chaise is fighting every day for his life and his family needs your support, love and prayers. The family has asked to keep their story private but updates on Chaise will be made through Kirstyn Friday’s Facebook page.

Because of the outpouring of support and aid our community has shown, many have asked us to set up a page so that there is a way to keep supporting in every way possible.

We thank you for all the continued support, love and prayers. Chaise needs every single one of them.

*All the money will be put for medical costs and put into Lisa Mangold’s account*

Tags: 18-year veteran Chicago firefighter dies of cardiac arrest after fire, Chaise Mangold, GoFundMe campaign for firefighter's family, Lacon-Sparland Fire Protection District, Lacon-Sparland Fire Protection District LODD

Fatal fire in Chicago, 3-28-21

Apr 16

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This from Eric Haak:

Here are some images taken from a fatal fire on March 28, 2021. The fire was at 2652A West Monroe Street in the 17th battalion.

Firefighters battle fire in a two-flat building

Eric Haak photo

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New tanker for Northwest Homer Fire Protection District (more)

Apr 16

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From Bill Schreiber:

Northwest Homer FPD final inspection on their Freightliner 114SD Rosenbauer 750-GPM 3000-gallon tender

Freightliner 114SD Rosenbauer 750-GPM 3000-gallon tender

Rosenbauer photo

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New home for Illinois apparatus (part 4) – Indiana

Apr 16

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Chicago Fire Department history

Apr 15

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This from Austin Lawler:

I came across this slide show of some of the different dogs at CFD firehouses, on the Vintage Tribune instagram page. I thought maybe some of the readers would find this interesting.

Austin

The Chicago Fire Department announced today that it will no longer allow dogs at firehouses after a firehouse dog killed a family pet near a fire station. In remembrance, VintageTribune pulled together photos from years past of firehouse dogs and their firefighter owners.

vintage Firefighter and firehouse dog wearing a helmet

Vintage Tribune instagram photo

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Tags: Chicago Fire Department history, dogs no longer allowed in Chicago firehouses, vintagetribune on instagram

Chicago Fire Department news

Apr 15

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From CFD Media on Twitter:

Acting Fire Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt joined Engine Co. 127, other CFD members, and the Singleton family in ringing the bell to honor fallen Firefighter/EMT Edward Singleton. One year ago on April 14th, COVID-19 took Edward from us but he will never be forgotten.

Thank you Edward Singleton for your service and dedication. Rest in peace.

Thank you Edward Singleton for your service and dedication. Rest in peace.

CFD Media photo

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North of the border … fatal crash

Apr 15

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This from Asher Heimermann:

The Caledonia Fire Department responded to Wisconsin State Highway 32 and Botting Road for a motor vehicle accident with injuries on Wednesday, April 14th.

Arriving police officers found four vehicles were involved in the crash. Preliminary investigation revealed a silver Chevrolet pickup was traveling south on Highway 32 and crossed into on-coming traffic in the northbound lanes. A black Ford traveling north swerved into a guardrail to avoid a collision. A northbound Toyota pickup was struck head-on by the Chevrolet and a Nissan SUV then struck the Toyota in the rear.

Due to the severity of the damage, the Caledonia Fire Department needed to extricate victims from their vehicles. The drivers of the Chevrolet and the Nissan were transported by rescue units to Ascension All-Saints in Racine for minor injuries. The Toyota’s driver was transported to a local hospital but was later flown by Flight for Life to Froedtert Hospital where he died as a result of his injuries.

The Wisconsin State Patrol Technical Reconstruction Unit responded to assist with the investigation.

The deceased has been identified as a 63-year-old man from Caledonia. The driver of the Chevrolet was as a 33-year-old man from Milwaukee.

Tags: Asher Heimermann, Caledonia Fire Department, fatal crash in Caledonia WI

Working fire in Waukegan, 4-14-21

Apr 15

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Excerpts from Chicago.cbslocal.com:

Two dogs were killed and seven people left homeless after flames destroyed a two unit house in the 500 block of McAlister Avenue in Waukegan overnight Wednesday.

Firefighters arrived to find fast-spreading flames that took hours to put out. Two firefighters received minor injuries.

The people who were living in the home are being assisted by the Red Cross.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.