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Chicago Still & Box Alarm fire 8-21-13

This from Drew Gresik:

Took in the Still and Box at 2324 S. California. Fire was in a vacant 2.5-story frame, ops went defensive around the time these photos were taken. Tower 5 was moved into Sector 1 and Squad 1’s Snorkel was working with a master stream in Sector 2. Fire appeared to be in the attic/second floor. I didn’t see any flames but there was a lot of smoke. Here’s a few shots.
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Chicago 3-11 Aarm fire 6-24-13 (more)

More images from Josh Boyajian from the 3-11 Alarm fire that occurred Monday on South Central Park.

 

3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago apartment building on S. Central Park

Smoke and flames from Sector 4. Josh Boyajian photo

3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago apartment building on S. Central Park

A firefighter climbs Truck 48’s main. Josh Boyajian photo

3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago apartment building on S. Central Park

Engine 38, Squad 1A, and Truck 48 in Sector 1. Josh Boyajian photo

3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago apartment building on S. Central Park

Chief officers confer in Sector 3. Josh Boyajian photo

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Commissioner Santiago’s buggy. Josh Boyajian photo

3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago apartment building on S. Central Park

Engine 109 in Sector 1. Josh Boyajian photo

A previous post was HERE.

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Chicago 3-11 Alarm Fire 6-24-13 (more)

More on yesterday’s 3-11 Alarm fire from Josh Boyajian … delayed by a power outage as a result of the storms:

Here are some of my pictures … more to follow.

3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago apartment building on S. Central Park

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3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago apartment building on S. Central Park

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3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago apartment building on S. Central Park

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3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago apartment building on S. Central Park

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3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago apartment building on S. Central Park

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3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago apartment building on S. Central Park

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3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago apartment building on S. Central Park

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3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago apartment building on S. Central Park

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3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago apartment building on S. Central Park

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Chicago Fire Department: Engine Companies over the years. Part 2

This from Martin Nowak:

More on the CFD engine companies over the years. Thanks to Squad546 for allowing me to show these images.

 
Chicago FD Engine  10

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  • Former Engine 10 (O’Hare) 1973 FWD/Seagrave 1250/500
Chicago FD Engine  11

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  • Former Engine 11 – 1973 Seagrave
Chicago FD Engine  34

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  • Former Engine 34 – “One of the 1970 Ward LaFrances refurbed in 1988 by E-ONE for the movie ‘Backdraft’. This was origianlly Eng-49 & I don’t think it was actually used in the movie. Most were removed from service shortly after their refurb. Photo taken at Engine 127’s house (Midway Airport).”
Chicago FD Engine  50

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  • Former Engine 50 – 1998 HME/Luverne 1500/500
Chicago FD Engine  50

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  • Former Engine 50 – 1985 E-ONE/Federal
Chicago FD Engine  107

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  • Former Engine 107-1988 Federal/E-ONE
Chicago FD Engine  108

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  • Former Engine 108’s 1985 E-ONE
Chicago FD Engine  109

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  • Former Engine 109-1974 Mack MB/Howe (1988 E-ONE rehab)
Chicago FD Engine 117

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  • Former Engine 117-1992 Spartan/Luverne

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Chicago working fire 1-4-12

This from Josh Boyajian:

Took in a working still @ 1537 s Trumbull. Engine 38 lead out a line to  the 2nd floor. Truck 48 made the roof while Engine 109 backed down a lead out a line. Here are some photos.

Chicago apartment fire at @ 1537 s Trumbull

Engine 38 on a hydrant just past the fire building. Josh Boyajian photo

Chicago apartment fire at @ 1537 s Trumbull Chicago Engine e109

Chicago Engine 109 on a hydrant. Josh Boyajian photo

Chicagho Truck 48 at Chicago apartment fire at @ 1537 s Trumbull

Another shot with Truck 48 to the roof. Josh Boyajian photo

Chicago Truck 48 at Chicago apartment fire at @ 1537 s Trumbull

Truck 48 laddered the roof. Josh Boyajian photo

 

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Chicago 4-11 Alarm Fire 12-29-12 (pt 5)

Fifth article about the 4-11 Alarm fire on Saturday at 2444 W. 21st Place in Chicago.

Images from Dave Weaver:

 

Chicago 4-11 Alarm massive fire at commercial warehouse facility 12-29-12 at 2444 S. 21st Street

Big header seen while approaching the scene from the north on Western Avenue. Dave Weaver photo

Chicago 4-11 Alarm massive fire at commercial warehouse facility 12-29-12 at 2444 S. 21st Street

Massive fire and smoke consume the building at 2444 W. 21st Street in Chicago on 12-29-12 as seen from the northwest. Dave Weaver photo

Chicago 4-11 Alarm massive fire at commercial warehouse facility 12-29-12 at 2444 S. 21st Street

Firefighters from Engine 23 with Tower Ladder 5 (using a spare apparatus) monitor a multi-versal at the west end of the block . Dave Weaver photo

 

Images from Dan McInerney:

Chicago fire department engine pumping at fire

Engine 18. Both 18 & 5 pumping to the fireground and connected to hydrants using hard suction. Dan McInerney photo

Chicago fire department engine pumping at fire

Engine 5 pumping to the Tower Ladder 39. Dan McInerney photo

Chicago FD Air Mask Unit 6-4-4-

Air Mask Unit 6-4-4. Dan McInerney photo

Chicago fire department engine pumping at fire

E109 pumping to E23 which was under the viaduct. 109 was a still engine and connected two sections of 4 inch hose to the hydrant. The remaining engines arriving connected via hard suction hose per CFD operating procedures for large fires. Engines arriving on the 2-11 alarm and above will make their connections using the 6 inch hard suction hose. Dan McInerney photo

Chicago fire department engine

E99 was sent to lay lines if needed to the roof to cover flying brands. Dan McInerney photo

Chicago fire engine pumping at a fire scene

E44 pumping to a multi-versal on the southeast corner of the building. Dan McInerney photo

Chicago fire engine pumping at a fire scene

E103 seen receiving water from E28 down the street from the east and from a hydrant. Dan McInerney photo

Chicago fire engine pumping at a fire scene

E65 is seen pumping to E26. E65 is shown connected to the hydrant using the lightweight suction hose. There are two types of lightweight suction hose – the first is hose that is to be used for suction only (negative pressure) and not to be connected to a pressurized hydrant (positive pressure). The type of lightweight suction hose the CFD now issues to rigs is reinforced internally to be able to withstand positive pressure. Dan McInerney photo

fire hydrant being used during a fire

The type of lightweight suction hose the CFD now issues to rigs is reinforced internally to be able to withstand positive pressure. The reinforcing matrix is visibile as a white colored lattice underneath the clear sections of the hose. Dan McInerney photo

Chicago Fire Department truck 52

T52 – rig shot while in staging. Dan McInerney photo

CTA Emergency Response Unit

CTA emergency unit 202. This unit respond citywide for any emergency involing the EL tracks or CTA property. In this case they responded to the scene due to the fire’s proximity to the Pink Line, which was shut down early on in the fire. Dan McInerney photo

People's Gas Company crew working at fire scene

Peoples Gas was requested to shut down the gas to the building. To do so, they had to dig a hole in the street, which is visible here underneath the sheets of plywood and cones. It was later requested they use their front end loader to clear the street of bricks from the collapse so TL54 could be moved west down 21st St. to better wash down the ruins. Dan McInerney photo

Chicago Fire Department engine working at fire scene

E23 (still engine) took a postion underneath the railroad viaduct directly to the west of the fire building. This spot left the rest of 21st St. open for responding truck companies, and also provided them some protection from falling debris should the building collapse. The viadust later flooded due to the fire streams being used on the building. At it’s height there were at least 11 master streams being employed. At a slightly conservative 500gpm each, a minimum of around 6000gpm for 2 plus hours will flood any viaduct, and they usually do flood. Dan McInerney photo

Chicago Fire Department Truck 7 at fire scene

T7 rig shot ( RIT truck at the 4-11). Dan McInerney photo

Chicago Fire Department Truck 48 at fire scene

Truck 48 with the ladder to the roof of a nearby building. Dan McInerney photo

4-11 alarm commercial building fire in Chicago 12-29-12 at 2444 W. 21st Street

Unmanned multiversals on the SW corner of the fire building. Dan McInerney photo

The previous post was HERE.

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Chicago Still & Box on 38th Street 5-12-12

This came in on Saturday from Josh Boyajian:

Tonight I followed a header into the city to 3318 w 38th street. Engine 65 and Truck 52 arrived and found heavy fire in sector 1 on the first and second floors. Engine 109 backed down and lead out a second line to the second floor. Here are some pictures I took.

Chicago Fire Department Engine 65

Chicago Fire Department Truck 52

Chicago firefighters fight residential fire

Chicago firefighters pull up on residential fire on 38th Street 5-12-12

Chicago firefighters fight residential fire on 38th Street

Chicago firefighters fight residential fire Battalion chief 38th Street

Chicago Fire Department Engine 65

Chicago firefighters fight residential fire

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A look at several old and new CFD firehouses

Steve Redick took advantage of some mild weather two weeks ago to visit some old and new firehouses in Chicago. He describes his journey:

… after leaving downtown I visited Eng 109’s old house. Not a bad shot considering the time of day.

Chicago Fire Department Engine 109's fire house

Engine 109's recently vacated house at 2538 S. Whipple. Steve Redick photo

I then ventured to the new house at 2343 S Kedzie where the companies exit the north doors. This place seems to have a hose tower mid structure and like the others is very sprawling.  All things considered I sure like the old house better but this is a much improved location for egress.
Chicago Fire Department new fire house Engine 109

Engine 109's new house at 2343 S. Kedzie Avenue was opened October 19, 2011. Steve Redick photo

Chicago Fire Department new fire house Engine 109

This shot encompasses the entire structure. Steve Redick photo

Chicago Fire Department new fire house Engine 109

The front of Engine 109's new house on Kedzie. Steve Redick photo

More information about the construction of and opening of this house and similar houses can be found HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE.

My last stop was old Engine 38…they really did a number on this place..Nice to see it taken care of but sad.
Chicago Fire Department former fire house of Engine 38

Engine 38's former house at 2111 S. Hamlin is now a community arts center. Steve Redick photo

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Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 12-27-11

Chicago companies were dispatched to a reported fire Tuesday evening at 2626 W. Roosevelt Road, a vacant, block long building bounded by Washtenaw and the railroad tracks. Engine 107 whose house is around the corner was first on the scene and reported fire on the second floor. Battalion 4 requested a still and box alarm reporting a two-story, large brick warehouse. Early on the fire fight went defensive with elevated master streams and a deck gun from Engine 107. The fire was upgraded to a 2-11 within about 20 minutes and a 3-11 was requested a half hour later by 2-1-22 when there were no longer companies in the staging area. A Level I Haz Mat was also requested after the 3-11 was in. Tower Ladder 5, Tower Ladder 10 and Squad 1’s Snorkel were working with master streams on Roosevelt Road. Roughly an hour into the fire companies began moving inside to hit the remaining spot fires before the fire was struck out between around 9:30PM.

Chicago 3-11 alarm fire 12-27-11 at 2626 W Roosevelt Road

Engine 107, the Still Alarm engine, uses a deck gun in Sector 1 on Roosevelt Road. Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago 3-11 alarm fire 12-27-11 at 2626 W Roosevelt Road

Firefighters from Squad 1 bed the Snorkel so they can reposition it elsewhere. Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago 3-11 alarm fire 12-27-11 at 2626 W Roosevelt Road

Tower Ladder 5, the only American LaFrance/LTI on the roster, sits near the intersection of Roosevelt and Talman. Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago 3-11 alarm fire 12-27-11 at 2626 W Roosevelt Road

Looking east down Roosevelt, Truck 7, Tower 10, Tower 5 and Squad 1 are positioned in front of the building. Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago 3-11 alarm fire 12-27-11 at 2626 W Roosevelt Road

Engine 109 at Roosevelt and Washtenaw is supplying companies in front of the fire building. Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago 3-11 alarm fire 12-27-11 at 2626 W Roosevelt Road

After repositioning the Snorkel, the boom goes up at the east end of the building by Engine 107. Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago 3-11 alarm fire 12-27-11 at 2626 W Roosevelt Road

After the master streams hit the bulk of the fire, companies in the rear enter the building to deploy hand lines. Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago 3-11 alarm fire 12-27-11 at 2626 W Roosevelt Road

Light Wagon 9-1-5 was setup in the rear of the building and provided light so companies could work safely. Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago 3-11 alarm fire 12-27-11 at 2626 W Roosevelt Road

Command Van 2-7-1 was parked east of the viaduct on Roosevelt Road. Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago 3-11 alarm fire 12-27-11 at 2626 W Roosevelt Road

Engine 23 was supplying companies from east of the viaduct on Roosevelt Road. Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago 3-11 alarm fire 12-27-11 at 2626 W Roosevelt Road

Engine 18 was on a hydrant at Roosevelt and Campbell Avenue. Larry Shapiro photo

Tim Olk and Larry Shapiro went to the scene. Tim reported early on that smoke was heavy and banking low on Roosevelt Road. There was not much fire to be seen and photographed.

Larry has a gallery that can be found HERE.

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CFD moves into new firehouse

Engine 109, Truck 32, Ambulance 3, and the 14th Battalion officially moved into new quarters today at 2343 S. Kedzie.

Chicago Engine 109's new hosue

Companies relocated today around noon.

 

Previous posts about this new station can be found HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE.

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