Photos from Tim Olk of the 2-Alarm and Box Alarm fire in Bartlett, 2-3-22 from yesterday and last night
Tim Olk photo
Tim Olk photo
2-Alarm and Box Alarm fire in Bartlett, 2-3-22 (more)
#1 by BMurphy on February 7, 2022 - 7:18 PM
Moving forward, prudence and professionalism should be the watchwords guiding discussion of this incident, lest rumors and innuendo unfairly stain the reputations of all involved.
#2 by Bulldog on February 7, 2022 - 7:55 AM
I worked the fire ground at this building this weekend.
The question that I have is, why was this building not on fire watch after the first fire was extinguished? The sprinklers should not have been turned off after the first fire without the building being on fire watch or having the sprinkler head(s) repaired.
As Mike C said, Access is somehow affiliated with TD Ameritrade. I do not know the legitimacy of the DOJ investigating TD Ameritrade. One rumor going around (that I did not start) is that this building had Biden ballots in it.
#3 by Rj on February 6, 2022 - 3:02 PM
Fire Chief said the rack storage collapsing disabled the sprinkler system. Probably took out the in rack sprinklers at least?
#4 by BMurphy on February 6, 2022 - 2:52 PM
Here are the reasons that sprinkled buildings burn down (per NFPA and insurance industry data):
* Sprinkler system not designed for the hazards present
* Occupancy hazards increased beyond original system capabilities
* Inadequate system maintenance and monitoring
* Failure of water supply (broken main, fire pump failure, etc.)
* Deliberate system shutoff or sabotage
* Shutdown of system without adequate precautions (fire watch, reduction of occupancy hazards, etc.)
* Improper FD sprinklered building fire tactics
* Inadequate post-fire system restoration or provision of alternate protection (fire watch with staffed, charged hose lines, inadequate overhaul, etc.)
This is not meant to address cause and origin, only why sprinkler systems fail to control or suppress fires.
In no way is this meant to suggest any fire cause, improper FD actions, sprinkler system issues or related.
#5 by Rj on February 6, 2022 - 2:51 PM
Using the front suction for a relay? Amateurs
#6 by Rj on February 6, 2022 - 1:25 PM
Looks like they made a nice stop?
#7 by Michael m on February 5, 2022 - 9:30 PM
On the BN 17 smug mug site he did get pictures of the gear stored on the new Engines 1 and 2. They look like they are well organized engines.
#8 by Michael m on February 5, 2022 - 9:19 PM
I wonder how long this will continue to smolder. I still saw smoke in that area this morning.
#9 by Gerald on February 5, 2022 - 3:10 PM
Good lord, Mike C. When you hear hoof beats, think horses, not zebras.
#10 by Mike C on February 5, 2022 - 12:25 PM
Something seems odd about this fire. This building is connected with TD Ameritrade. How did the sprinkler system not suppress the fire the first time then it reignites and the whole building burns to the ground. Perhaps, someone needed to get rid of evidence considering TD Ameritrade is under investigation by the DOJ?