Posts Tagged Bridgeview Fire Department

House fire in Bridgeview, 12-28-17

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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firefighters battle house fire

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firefighters battle house fire

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firefighters battle house fire with smoke

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firefighters battle house fire with smoke

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firefighters battle house fire with smoke

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firefighters battle house fire with smoke

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Bridgeview FD fire engine

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firefighters battle house fire with smoke

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aftermath of house fire

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firefighter at winter fire scene

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Chicago Ridge FD Engine 6513

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firefighters overhaul after house fire

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Roberts FPD fire trucks at work

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firefighter vents roof in smoke

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firefighters overhaul after house fire

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firefighters overhaul after house fire

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firefighters thaw frozen hydrant

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Bridgeview FD Engine 416

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Roberts Park FPD Truck 31

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Bridgeview Fire Department history

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

ridgeview Fire Department Engine 416

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

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

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

Berwyn FD ladder truck at a fire scene

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Oak Park FD tower ladder at fire scene

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Oak Park FD tower ladder at fire scene

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Oak Park FD tower ladder at fire scene

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Oak Park FD tower ladder at fire scene

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Oak Park FD tower ladder at fire scene

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master streams at winter fire scene

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Berwyn FD fire engine at a fire sene

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Stickney fire engine pumping

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Cicero FD fire engine pumping

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North Riverside FD tower ladder pumping

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Berwyn FD ladder truck at a fire scene

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Berwyn FD Pierce Dash CF PUC at a fire

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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.

Bedford Park FD Snorkel

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North Riverside FD fire truck

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Berwyn FD fire engine on a hydrant

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Berwyn firefighters at fire scene

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aftermath of apartment fire in Berwyn IL

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Berwyn fire truck at fire scene

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Berwyn firefighters at fire scene

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Bridgeview fire engine

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As seen around … Bridgeview

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.
Bridgeview FD ambulance

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Bridgeview FD fire engine

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Bridgeview FD command car

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Where are they now … Bridgeview

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

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New ambulance for Bridgeview

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.

rear of ambulance

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front of ambulance

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interior of ambulance

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Bridgeview Fire Department ambulance

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This from Keith Grzadziel:

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

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New ambulance for Bridgeview

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…..

interior of new ambulance

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rear of Type I ambulance

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ambulance on Ford F450 chassis

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Bridgeview gets used ambulance

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.

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Bridgeview Ambulance 426. Martin Nowak photo

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

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Bridgeview is added to the site

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

BRIDGEVIEW FIRE DEPARTMENT
MABAS Division 21
Oak Lawn Central  Dispatch – 155.5575 mhz
26 personnel (at this time & down 12)
2 full-time stations:
Bridgeview Fire Department Station 1

Bridgeview Fire Department Station 1. Larry Shapiro photo

•Station #1   7500 S. Oketo Ave. Bridgeview,  IL 60455

Engine Co. 416 (front line)

Engine Co. 425 (reserve)

Ambulance 417

Battalion 40 (Car 403)

Car 400

•Station #2    7350 W. 100th Pl. Bridgeview,  IL 60455

Engine Co. 405 (front line)

Engine Co. 415 (reserve)

Ambulance 406

Ambulance 426 (reserve)

Brush 407

Car 401 (spare pool)

Daily staffing is 9 personnel until we hire ????

5 @ Sta. #1( BC or Lt in car, 2 on Eng, 2 on Amb)

4 @ Sta.#2 (2 on Eng, 2 on Amb)

*Sta. #2 can drop down to 3 and act as a jump company.

Horton ambulance on GMC chassis
Spartan Metro Star Crimson fire engine

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Bridgeview orders new ambulance

This from the Fire Service, Inc. Facebook page:

Congratulations and a big Thank You to the Bridgeview Fire Department in Bridgeview Illinois on the purchase of their second Wheeled Coach Ambulance. This new unit will feature a 170″ module on a 2015 F450 Chassis. We sincerely appreciate the continued support from this great customer. Stay Tuned for delivery pictures when completed.

thanks Martin

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