Archive for July, 2022

New tower ladder for Plainfield FPD (more)

From Tyler Tobolt:

Brand new Plainfield Fire Tower 1919
2022 Pierce Velocity 100′ platform

Went into service yesterday (7/29/22)

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As seen around … Chicago

This from Danny Nelms:

From Jason Goots 

At the auction lot at 103rd and stony on 7 29 22
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Jason Goots photo

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Jason Goots photo

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Jason Goots photo

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Jason Goots photo

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Jason Goots photo

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Jason Goots photo

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Jason Goots photo

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5-Alarm house fire in Kildeer, 7-30-22 (more)

Drone footage over the scene at 6AM from the 5-Alarm house fire in Kildeer, 7-30-22

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5-Alarm house fire in Kildeer, 7-30-22 (more)

Video by Larry Shapiro of 5-Alarm fire in Kildeer, 7-30-22

 

(part 1)

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5-Alarm house fire in Kildeer, 7-30-22

The Long Grove FPD and surrounding fire departments were dispatched just after 2AM this morning for a house fire at 21605 N Tiffany Court in Kildeer. Heavy black smoke was seen pumping out of a large, two-story home and the alarm was upgraded to a MABAS Box Alarm which was followed immediately by a 2nd Alarm. Within minutes the house was fully engulfed by fire with flames reaching over 60 feet into the air. 

The house was located in a remote subdivision with no hydrants. The alarm was elevated to a 3rd alarm plus an additional 5th alarm for tenders which came from Cook, Lake, McHenry, and Kenosha counties.

Water supply operations included four porta-tanks and dozens of tenders shuttling water from two fill sites. Engines from Lake Zurich and Lake Bluff were drafting and suppling a quint from Buffalo Grove, a quint from Barrington, and lines from Long Grove Squad 55.

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Larry Shapiro photo

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Larry Shapiro photo

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Larry Shapiro photo

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St Charles Fire Department news

Excerpts from wgntv.com:

Four teenagers have been charged as juveniles in connection with a fire that destroyed the shuttered Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles on May 18 . More than 20 area fire departments assisted the St. Charles Fire Department blaze. No firefighters or civilians were injured in the fire.

A 17-year-old from Carol Stream and a 15-year-old from Wheaton are facing arson charges. Two younger teens have been charged with trespassing and criminal damage to property. A judge placed them on home detention with GPS monitors.

The resort closed in March 2020 after attempts to auction the property were unsuccessful.

thanks Martin

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New engines for the Crestwood Fire Department (more)

From SST Emergency Products LLC FB

A huge thank you and congratulations to the Crestwood Fire Department on the final inspection of your 2 new Seagrave pumpers 78L26, 78L27.
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SST Emergency Products photo

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thanks Danny

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Working fire in Chicago, 7-21-22

Brief video found on YouTube and the full video without horrible commentary is on Facebook

 

(best viewed with the sound muted …)

thanks Tom

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Ambulance remount for North Palos FPD (more)

From osageambulances.com:

Type I remount F550 ambulance sold to North Palos Fire Protection District of Palos Hills, IL

Congratulations North Palos Fire Protection District on your recent Type 3 F550 ambulance remount!  This remount was sold by Mark Clemens of North Central Emergency Vehicles.

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Roberts Park Fire Protection District history

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This was the Roberts Park FPD’s Engine 304, a 1989 Spartan/Darley.  Sorry, no specs.
Mike Summa
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