Posts Tagged Bridgeview Fire Department

Bridgeview Fire Department history

Sep 22

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus | 3 Comments

This from Mike Summa:

For TBT- The Bridgeview Fire Dept. once ran this 1960’s Ford C/Darley as Engine 410. Here it sits after being placed out of service, destination unknown.

Mike Summa

Mike Summa photo

Tags: Bridgeview Fire Department, Bridgeview Fire Department history, Mike Summa, vintage fire truck photo

House fire in Bridgeview, 12-28-17

Dec 29

Posted by Admin in Fire Scene photos | Comments off

This from Eric Haak:

The Bridgeview Fire Department had a box alarm at 8356 S. 78th Ave on 12/28. Companies landed on scene around 10:20 in the morning and had fire and smoke showing. Companies went defensive a little over 10 minutes after arrival.

smoke and flames as firefighters battle house fire

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Tim Olk photo

firefighters battle house fire with smoke

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Tim Olk photo

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Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

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Eric Haak photo

Eric Haak photo

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Eric Haak photo

Eric Haak photo

Tags: Bridgeview FD Engine 416, Bridgeview Fire Department, Chicago Ridge FD Engine 6513, Eric Haak, fire scene photos, firefighters battle house fire with smoke, house fire in Bridgeview, Roberts Park FPD Truck 31, Tim Olk

Bridgeview Fire Department history

Nov 16

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Fire Truck photos | 6 Comments

This from Mike Summa:

TBT- This was Bridgeview Fire Department’s 1987 KME 1871/Darley 1500/750 E416. Photo taken before switch to white over red. Enjoy and comment.
Mike Summa

Bridgeview Fire Department 1987 KME 1871/Darley 1500/750 Engine 416.Mike Summa photo

Tags: Bridgeview Fire Department, Mike Summa, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday, vintage fire truck photo

2-Alarm fire in Berwyn, 12-18-16

Dec 18

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Service Photos | 5 Comments

Photos from Steve Redick of the 2-Alarm fire in Berwyn Sunday (12/18/16)

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Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

firefighters working in frigid temperatures

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This from County-Wide Fire Photography:

Here are some shots of the 2nd Alarm fire in Berwyn at 1411 Highland Ave. These photos are from about 45 minutes into the incident. Thanks.

County-Wide Fire Photography

County-Wide Fire Photography

County-Wide Fire Photography

County-Wide Fire Photography

aftermath of apartment fire in Berwyn IL

County-Wide Fire Photography

County-Wide Fire Photography

County-Wide Fire Photography

Tags: 2-Alarm fire in Berwyn, Berwyn Fire Department, Bridgeview Fire Department, Cicero FD Engine 2, fire scene photos, fire trucks at fire scene, firefighters battle building fire in frigid temperatures, house fire in Berwyn, North Riverside Fire Department, Oak Park FD tower ladder at work, Oak Park Fire Department, Stickney Fire Department

As seen around … Bridgeview

Sep 7

Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos, Fire Truck photos | 1 Comment

This from Josh Boyajian:

I had an opportunity to shoot Bridgeview Station 1.

Engine 416 is a 2014 E-One Typhoon with a 1,500-GPM and 1,000-gallon tank

Ambulance 417 is a 2015 Ford F-450 Wheeled Coach Type 1

Battalion 40 is the older, unmarked chief’s car that they marked up and up fitted with lights. Its a 2005 Ford Expedition.

Josh Boyajian photo

Josh Boyajian photo

Tags: ambulance photo, Bridgeview FD apparatus, Bridgeview Fire Department, fire truck photo, Josh Boyajian

Where are they now … Bridgeview

Aug 30

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History | 3 Comments

This from Matt Schumann:

Broadlands Longview Fire-Rescue – 1997 HME 1871/Luverne 1500/750 xBridgeview, IL FD

Longview FPD fire engine that was formerly owned by the Bridgeview Fire Department

Matt Schumann photo

Tags: Bridgeview Fire Department, Broadlands Longview Fire-Rescue, fire truck photo, Matt Schumann, new home for old fire engine

New ambulance for Bridgeview

Apr 22

Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos, New Delivery | Comments off

This from the Fire Service, Inc. Facebook page:

Fire Service would like to thank Chief Tony Butkus and the Bridgeview Fire Department on their new delivery. This is their second Wheeled Coach ambulance. Ambulance 417 will be housed at their Station #1. Thank You for your continued support.

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This from Keith Grzadziel:

The former Ambulance 417, a 2007 GMC/Horton, has been traded in.

Tags: ambulance photos, Bridgeview Fire Department, Fire Service Inc., new ambulance for Bridgeview, Wheeled Coach Type I Ambulance

New ambulance for Bridgeview

Mar 27

Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos | Comments off

This from Fire Service, Inc.:

Here are a few preliminary pics of the Bridgeview Fire Departments new Wheeled Coach Type I Ambulance. These were taken during the recent final inspection of their new unit. This is Bridgeview’s second Wheeled Coach. We will post additional pictures at final delivery. Lettering and striping will be completed at Fire Service prior to delivery to customer. Stay Tuned…..

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Tags: ambulance being built, Bridgeview Fire Department, Fire Service Inc., new ambulance for Bridgeview, Wheeled Coach ambulance

Bridgeview gets used ambulance

Oct 1

Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos, Fire Department News | 4 Comments

This from Martin Nowak:

Bridgeview got a used ambulance for a reserve to replace 426 – 1999 Ford E-450/Road Rescue. The used ambulance looks to be a 2007 Ford F-350/Road Rescue from Homer Township and served as Ambulance 31.

Bridgeview Ambulance 426. Martin Nowak photo

Used ambulance purchased for a spare piece in Bridgeview. Martin Nowak photo

Martin Nowak photo

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Bridgeview is added to the site

Sep 10

Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos, Fire Service Photos, FIre Stations, New Listing, Site News | 2 Comments

The addition of the Bridgeview Fire Department completes the entire list of departments now in MABAS Division 21. The following information is from Keith Grzadziel