Posts Tagged Calumet City Fire Department

Working fire in Burnham, 2-18-14

Feb 20

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos | Comments off

Tim Olk took in a fire Tuesday night at the Cal Side Marina in south suburban Burnham. The fire was handled quickly with the assistance of Calumet City and South Holland companies.

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tags: building fire in Burnham, Burnham Fire Department, Calumet City Fire Department, fire at the Cal Side Marina in Burnham, fire truck at fire scene, fireman cuts metal with saw at night, fireman rescues dog from fire, Tim Olk

Calumet City Fire Department apparatus history

Jun 22

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

This from Martin Nowak:

Here are some old photos of the Calumet City Fire Department.

Thanks to Squad546 and L. Groszewski for allowing me to use these photos.

Former Engine 305 – 1969 Mack, before refurb

Former Engine 305 – 1969/1984 Mack/Specialty

Former Engine 303 – Kenworth/E-One. Might have been a 1985

Next three are from L. Groszewski

Former Snorkel 1 (Taken in 1977)

Former Engine 305 in 1977

Old Ambulance (Taken in 1977)

Squad546 photo

L. Groszewski photo

Tags: ambulance photos, Calumet City Fire Department, fire engine pictures, Kenworth fire engine, L. Groszewski, Mack CF fire engine, Mack CF Snorkel, old fire truck photos, photos by Squad546, pictures of old fire trucks, Snorkel fire truck

Calumet City FD ambulance video

May 16

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This from Kevin Griffin:

video of Calumet City’s new Ambulance

Tags: ambulance video, Calumet City Fire Department, Kevin Griffin, video of fire department ambulance at night

Storms keep area fire departments busy

Apr 19

Posted by Admin in Fire Truck photos | Comments off

This from Dylan Konchan

The MABAS 24 Task Force went into Morris for their flood today. Tinley Park, South Holland, East Hazel Crest, and Calumet City were responding. They met up at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Here are some shots.

Dylan Konchan photo

Tags: Calumet City Fire Department, Dylan Konchan, East Hazel Crest Fire Department, fire engine photos, fire engine pictures, MABAS Division 24 Task Force, Tinley Park Fire Department

Where are they now … Calumet City

Oct 28

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department History, Fire Department News | 7 Comments

This from Dennis McGuire, Jr.

Here is Calumet City X-Engine 1, a 1937 American LaFrance Type 475 pumper sitting in a park in Calumet City.

Calumet City 1937 American LaFrance Type 475

Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Tags: American LaFrance 1937 engine, Calumet City Fire Department, Dennis McGuire Jr., old fire engine becomes playground equipment

Calumet City FD antique

Oct 17

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus, Reader submission | 1 Comment

This from Brad Steinweg:

I was in the TF South auto body class my junior and senior year. During my junior year, we assisted the CCFD in the restoration of their 1914 American LaFrance. I came across an album while cleaning up my computer and decided to share it.

–Brad S.

Glenwood FD

Calumet City Fire Department 1914 American LaFrance antique fire engine

Back of engine. Brad Steinweg photo

Various parts after painting. Brad Steinweg photo

Chassis and body. Brad Steinweg photo

Water pump. Brad Steinweg photo

Reassembly. Brad Steinweg photo

Tags: 1914 American LaFrance fire engine, American LaFrance antique, Brad Steinweg, Calumet City Fire Department, restoration of antique fire engine

Calumet City has been added to the site

Oct 16

Posted by bgshap in Fire Truck photos, Historic fire apparatus, New Listing, Site News | 1 Comment

The Calumet City Fire Department has been added to the site. They are part of MABAS Division 24. Calumet City has two stations with Pierce apparatus, and ambulances from Excellance and Medtec. They also maintain a 1914 American LaFrance antique. There area 48 career personnel protecting 7.1 square miles.

Calumet City Station 2 is at 1270 Pulaski Avenue. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Another view of Station 2 showing the rear apparatus bays. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Calumet City’s 1914 American LaFrance antique fire engine. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Calumet City Fire Department Station 1 at 684 S. Wentworth Avenue. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Tags: 1914 American LaFrance fire engine, antique American LaFrance engine, antique fire engine, Calumet City Fire Department, Dennis McGuire Jr., fire station photos, fire station with red doors, MABAS Division 24

Calumet City Still & Box Alarm fire 8-25-12

Aug 27

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Service News, Fire Truck photos, Reader submission | Comments off

This from Brad Steinweg:

I just wanted to share a few pictures I got from the Cal City box & still yesterday @ 371 Mackinaw

-Brad S.

house fire in Calumet City - Lansing Fire Department engine

Brad Steinweg photo

Brad Steinweg photo

Brad Steinweg photo

Calumet City Fire Department Ambulance 310

Brad Steinweg photo

Homewood Fire Department aerial ladder truck

Brad Steinweg photo

Tags: black and red fire apparatus, Brad Steinweg, Calumet City Fire Department, Dixmoor Fire Department, fire truck with black aerial ladder, fire trucks at fire scene, Homewood Fire Department, house fire in Calumet City, ladder painted black, Lansing Fire Department Engine 106, Pierce Arrow XT quint

Calumet City engine hits sink hole

Jul 26

Posted by bgshap in Fire Service News | 1 Comment

There is an article on the NBC Chicago website with images of a Calumet City Fire Department engine that fell into a sinkhole on

The truck was returning from responding to a wire down at 465 Sibley Blvd. in Calumet City, according to Assistant Chief Donte Zorzi.

No wires were found down and the truck turned at Buffalo Avenue when the two rear tires fell into the sink hole, Zorzi said.

NBC Chicago photo

The entre article can be found HERE.

Tags: Calumet City Fire Department, fire engine caught in sinkhole, heavy wrecker frees fire engine from sinkhole

Box Alarm in Burnham 4-30

May 1

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Department News, Fire Service News, Reader submission | Comments off

The Burnham Fire Department received calls yesterday reporting a fire in a 3-story apartment building at 14000 S. Torrence Avenue. First arriving companies found heavy smoke on the first floor and upgraded the alarm to a MABAS Box Alarm. Mutual aid companies from several neighboring departments responded including Calumet City, Dolton, South Holland, and Munster Indiana. The fire was knocked down in fairly short order and no injuries were reported.

Tim Olk took in the fire, and though he arrived after the fire was put out, he submitted several images of the scene and the apparatus that responded.

Burnham Box Alarm at 14000 S Torrence 4-30-11

Firefighters relax after knocking down an apartment fire on Saturday at 14000 S Torrence Avenue. Tim Olk photo

Calumet City Truck 309 was positioned in the 'A' Sector and supported hand lines. Tim Olk photo

Burnham Engine 2014, a 2007 HME Ahrens Fox was the first engine on the scene. Tim Olk photo

South Holland Engine 665, built by Smeal on an HME chassis was due to assist Burnham. Tim Olk photo

Burnham Engine 2016, a 1996 HME SFO Luverne was staged down the street from the fire building. Tim Olk photo

The Munster Indiana Fire Department is a member of MABAS Division 24 and was due on the Box with their Truck 2221, an American LaFrance/LTI tower ladder. Tim Olk photo