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This from Larry Shapiro:
The Prospect Heights FD was alerted to a house fire around 3AM today (Monday) at 1201 N. Stratford Road, off of Rand Road. While en route they were notified that a 14-year old boy was trapped inside and the other family members were outside. Several police officers attempted to search for the boy but were forced out by heavy fire conditions and smoke.
Arlington Heights Engine 2 was the first unit on-scene with heavy fire in the center of the house. The street is without hydrants and supply lines were dropped to an Arlington Heights street in one direction and to a shopping center across Rand Road at the other end. Water was a problem for a short time as Engine 2 experienced mechanical issues that prevented supplying the lines. Additional lines were supplied from Prospect Heights Tower 9.
A Box Alarm was requested along with several additional ambulances as the two adults from the house and three police officers required medical attention. One ambulance was held for a possible rescue of the missing boy.
It was determined that the boy was not at home and he was later found elsewhere. Two people were transported to the hospital.
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
more photos are at shapirophotography.net and at firescenes.net
The Daily Herald has a follow-up article on the theft of an Arlington Heihgts ambulance from Northwest Community Hospital last week.
Under the cover of darkness, police say, Samantha Sligar slipped out of Northwest Community Hospital and into the driver’s seat of an idling and unlocked ambulance. Two Arlington Heights paramedics had wheeled a patient on a gurney into the emergency room and were restocking their supplies about 4 a.m. Friday as Sligar was making away with ambulance No. 4.
Two hours later and some 150 miles away, the ambulance was disabled alongside Interstate 57, and Rantoul, Illinois, police were handcuffing Sligar and taking her into custody. She told them she was going to her job at a St. Louis department store, according to police, but also that she considered going to Marion, Illinois. She said her car and her wallet had been stolen.
By all accounts what happened in between was one wild ride.
According to authorities, the Arlington Heights paramedics realized in less than 20 minutes their ambulance had been stolen. An alert went out, and Rolling Meadows police were the first to spot it, trailing the ambulance to Roselle Road where it then got onto eastbound I-90. Squad cars from multiple departments followed the ambulance on I-90.
At 4:40 a.m., an emergency alert went out. Police in south suburban Matteson located the ambulance heading south on I-57, but Sligar disregarded their command to pull over, according to a state police spokeswoman. Further down the line, both Manteno police and Kankakee County officers each tried unsuccessfully to stop the ambulance, which by various accounts was recklessly speeding down Interstate 57, police said, running vehicles off the road with lights flashing and sirens blaring. Authorities treated her carefully, not wanting to precipitate an accident. At one point, Sligar eluded Illinois State Police at 80 miles an hour with the ambulance’s lights flashing, authorities said.
But as the ambulance approached the Ford/Champaign county line, authorities had to act. Troopers who were supposed to pick up the chase there were instead at a serious accident at milepost 211 involving several semitrailer trucks. Traffic was at a standstill behind it.
Rantoul police spread stop sticks, or spike sticks, across the southbound interstate. The sticks puncture tires and let the air out of them slowly, to limit the likelihood of rollovers. The spikes shredded the ambulance’s front left tire, but Sligar continued to drive awhile, police said, finally bumping to a stop at about milepost 250. Rantoul police arrested her without incident, they said, and locked her up inside the police station.
Arlington Heights Ambulance R2 (running as Ambulance 4) back in service at a Long Grove fire scene on Monday night. Larry Shapiro photo
This from Larry Shapiro:
I stopped by Arlington Heights and grabbed some photos of the new Tower 1. It is not yet in service. This is a 2014 Pierce Dash CF PUC 1500/300 with job #27342. It is reportedly the first Dash CF PUC tower ladder … with Niles running a close second.
New Pierce Dash CF PUC for Arlington Heights Tower 1. Larry Shapiro photo
The pump panel is enclosed behind a roll-up door. Larry Shapiro photo
This is the first unit ever in Arlington Heights to feature the black over red Chicago style colors. Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
This is the first tower ladder built by Pierce in the PUC configuration on a Dash CF chassis. Larry Shapiro photo
Pierce also posted the delivery photo on their Flickr page
Pierce composite
thanks Al
This from Tyler Tobolt:
I found these photos on the Arlington Heights Firefighters Association-IAFF Local 3105 Facebook page. Arlington Heights just took delivery of the new Tower 1.Thanks Tyler Tobolt.
New Pierce Dash CF PUC tower ladder for Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Firefighters Association photo
Arlington Heights Firefighters Association photo
Arlington Heights Firefighters Association photo
BUFFALO GROVE FIRE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
At 0530 hours on Wednesday May 7, 2014, the Buffalo Grove Illinois Fire Department, assisted by the Arlington Heights Fire Department, rescued a man from his smoke filled residence. The units initially responded to the 100 block of Old Oak Court East for a report of an activated smoke detector with someone in the dwelling. A neighbor called the fire department after having been awaken by the sound of a smoke alarm coming from the unit next door. When the man went to find the source of the alarm, he rang his neighbor’s bell and heard the man say something that could not be clearly heard, at which point he called the fire department.
Upon the arrival of the first fire units there was no smoke or fire showing. As the crew from Buffalo Grove Tower 25 attempted to make entry through a patio door, they encountered smoke from the unit and they immediately forced entry and found the resident lying on the floor. The crew of Arlington Heights Engine 4 found the source of the smoke was a chair cushion on fire. Engine 4 removed the cushion to the outside and extinguished the fire. The resident was transported by Buffalo Grove paramedics to Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights. His condition is unknown at this time but does not appear to be life-threatening.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
A reader tells us that Arlington Heights is ordering three Type I ambulances, and they are supposed to be replacing the white roofs with black. Additionally, the new tower ladder which is on order is reportedly going to sport a black roof as well.
This from the Village of Arlington Heights:
Ken Koeppen Appointed Arlington Heights Fire Chief
Ken Koeppen, a 34-year veteran of the fire department, has been appointed Arlington Heights Fire Chief effective immediately by Village Manager Bill Dixon. Ken Koeppen has been serving as Acting Fire Chief following the February 2014 retirement of former Chief Glenn Ericksen.
Ken Koeppen has served in several leadership roles within the department including deputy fire chief since 2005, fire commander from 1998-2005 and fire lieutenant from 1995-1998. Prior to becoming a lieutenant, Ken Koeppen served as firefighter/paramedic since joining the department in 1980.
Most recently, Ken Koeppen was honored with the Police Department’s Lifesaver Award on March 20 at the L.W. Calderwood Officer of the Year banquet. He received the award in recognition of his quick action in rendering aid to Officer Michael McEvoy who was shot in the face during a hostage situation that occurred on December 12, 2013. Koeppen was visiting family at a nearby home when he noticed flashing lights. When he ran outside to offer assistance, he saw Officer McEvoy lying unconscious on the ground.
Ken’s integrity and his leadership skills in cultivating a strong working relationship with fire department personnel as well as personnel in other village departments made him an exceptional choice as our next fire chief,” said Village Manager Bill Dixon.
Koeppen is the village’s 5th fire chief since the department changed from a volunteer department to a full-time paid fire department in 1958. During his tenure, Ken Koeppen has supervised, trained, and evaluated fire department staff, implemented and managed operational procedures of the department, overseen arson investigations, and responded to a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations including fires, medical injuries and illnesses, and hazardous material spills. Ken Koeppen, his wife and son, live in Arlington Heights. “I have established roots in this community and as fire chief I will constantly strive to provide the very best service to our residents,” said Ken Koeppen. “I am excited about the opportunity to lead our fire department and to continue to provide the level of excellence that our residents deserve.
The Arlington Heights Fire Department consists of 110 employees and provides residents and businesses with fire protection service, emergency medical services (EMS), and other rescue functions. The department consists of four divisions – Administrative, Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical, and Training.
Video from the Lake Zurich Box Alarm on Monday at Midwest Motors.
This from Larry Shapiro:
The Lake Zurich Fire Department received a call just after 5PM on Monday about a fire at Midwest Motors at 540 Cortland Drive. The first engine reported light smoke coming from the eaves. As the smoke grew in intensity, the alarm was quickly upgraded to a Box Alarm. The strip center building was home to a large indoor showroom of high end and exotic used cars.
The fire was on the second floor and in the attic at the southern end of the sprinklered building. Companies held the fire to that portion of the building although there was extensive water damage throughout. Although some cars were damaged, the majority were removed from the building.
Companies at the scene with engines were Lake Zurich (4), Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Fox River Grove, and Barrington Countryside. Trucks were from Wauconda and Arlington Heights , squads from Long Grove and Deerfield, ambulances from Barrington, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods, and Libertyville, and chief officers from Lake Zurich, Wauconda, Fox River Grove, Long Grove, and Buffalo Grove.
The D side of the fire building. Larry Shapiro photo
Arlington Heights Tower 1 setting up. Larry Shapiro photo
Wauconda firefighters hitting the remaining fire. Larry Shapiro photo
Wauconda’s tower ladder was in front of the building. Larry Shapiro photo
Overhaul on the D side. Larry Shapiro photo
The A-D corner was where all the fire was located. Larry Shapiro photo
Deerfield firefighters help push a Viper out of the showroom. Larry Shapiro photo
Working from the Arlington Heights tower ladder. Larry Shapiro photo
Three of Lake Zurich’s four Pierce engines. Larry Shapiro photo
Both tower ladders were used for overhaul. Larry Shapiro photo
A Palatine intern receives instruction on the use of a hand line. Larry Shapiro photo
A McLaren, one of the expensive cars that was inside at the time of the fire. Larry Shapiro photo
A video will post later.
