Barrington and Countryside firefighters were dispatched almost simultaneously for two reported house fires this afternoon (8/11/22). Companies were sent to both addresses, one on Penny Drive that was unfounded and the other at 4 McGlashen Drive in South Barrington where arriving police officers reported heavy fire in the garage after neighbors reported hearing an explosion. The Code 3 was upgraded upon arrival to a Code 4 Working Fire, and then a MABAS Box Alarm was requested as companies went defensive. A 2nd alarm was requested a few minutes later.
Firefighters made a good stop on the fire containing it mostly to the garage and kitchen areas that were involved on arrival. The large home is situated in a gated community without hydrants, and a tanker shuttle brought water for the fire attack. Twelve tankers were used including two from Barrington Countryside, Long Grove, Prospect Heights, Round Lake, Bartlett, Nunda, Libertyville, Fox River Grove, Crystal Lake, Wauconda, Huntley, and McHenry Township.
Trucks at the scene were from Hoffman Estates and Palatine, squads from Cary and Schaumburg, plus engines from Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Carpentersville, Algonquin, Buffalo Grove, Grayslake, Lincolnshire, and Lake Zurich in addition to three from Barrington Countryside. Ambulances were from Barrington, Mount Prospect, and Des Plaines.
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
#1 by Andy on August 12, 2022 - 3:49 PM
The porta tanks hold between 2,000-3,000 gallons of water. How long they last depends on fire flow. The more water being used the faster it disappears.
Typically as more water is being used, tanks will start to get tied together with jet siphons to keep water on the scene and the tankers moving back to fill sites and back again to keep the circle moving.
#2 by Michael on August 12, 2022 - 8:30 AM
They are called Porta tanks. How long they last depends on the fire flow.
They can be utilized in series .
They are connected by a device called a Dick. That’s all I got.
#3 by crabbymilton on August 12, 2022 - 5:45 AM
Very good shots there. How long does one of those “pools” last before it needs to be refilled? I call them pools because I forgot the official name of them.