Archive for February, 2023

New engine for Park Ridge (more)

This from RB:

Sneak Peek Park Ridge E35

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Chicago Fire Department history (more)

Vintage images assembled by Steve Redick depicting the Chicago FD photographers

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Box Alarm fire in Crystal Lake, 2-26-23

This from Tyler Tobolt;

Crystal Lake FRD was dispatched to Skyridge and Ackman for a reported apartment fire around 12:30pm on 2/26/23. Engine 344 arrived with heavy fire and smoke conditions from the 2nd floor of a two-story apartment building. MABAS Box 5-341 to the box alarm level was requested. 

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Tyler Tobolt photo

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Tyler Tobolt photo

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Tyler Tobolt photo

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Remaining photos can be found HERE:

Excerpts from Fox32chicago.com:

The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department responded to a fire at the Skyridge Club Apartments at 12:30 p.m. and found flames and smoke coming out of a second-floor apartment.

The occupants of the burning apartment were not at home, and the people in the other seven units had already evacuated. One person suffered smoke inhalation and was treated at the scene.

The apartment where the fire started was a total loss. Three other apartments suffered significant smoke damage, but four were spared thanks to a fire wall.

The American Red Cross is helping residents find shelter.

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New home for Long Grove FPD brush truck

From firetruckmall.com:

Sold and Delivered – Bennett Volunteer Fire Department – WI

Bennett, Wisconsin
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Fire Truck Mall photo

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Working fire in Grayslake, 2-20-23

This from Jimmy Bolf;

Grayslake, IL Garage Fire 2/20/23

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Box alarm fire in Crystal Lake, 2-25-23

This from Tyler Tobolt:

CLFRD requested MABAS Box 5-341 to the box level for a working house fire on Amberwood Dr around 2:30am on 2/25/23. Heavy fire and smoke conditions were showing from the Charlie side and roof area of the garage on arrival.
More photos can be located HERE

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Tyler Tobolt photo

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Tyler Tobolt photo

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Tyler Tobolt photo

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Elmhurst Fire Department news

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thanks Tim

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New tower ladder for the Geneseo FPD (more)

From Bill Schreiber:

Sentinel delivered the Geneseo FPD 101ft. King Cobra 
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Sentinel ES photo

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New home for Country Club Hills engine

From a reader:

Former Country Club Hills Engine 1130 is now at Grundy Area Vocational Center in Morris

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Engine 1130 is now at Grundy Area Vocational Center in Morris

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Engine 1130 is now at Grundy Area Vocational Center in Morris

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Engine 1130 is now at Grundy Area Vocational Center in Morris

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5-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 2-5-71 (final)

Last post from Steve Redick of the 5-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 2-5-71

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