Posts Tagged Chicago Engine 113

Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire 5-23-13

May 23

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Service Photos | 7 Comments

This from Drew Gresik:

Hey guys,

I took in the 2-11 this morning at 1433 S Kenneth. I arrived roughly 50 minutes into the incident, and at the time, the incident was a Still and Box. After being on scene for about 10 minutes, 2-2-1 requested a 2-11 Alarm for the heavy fire pushing throughout. A lot of commissioners took this one in too, including 2-1-3, Commissioner Jose Santiago. This fire also occurred during shift change so there were a lot of firefighters switching into gear and moving rigs around. Another interesting note is that there was a LOT of spare rigs at this incident, companies with spares include: Towers 5 and 14, Trucks 26 and 36, and another Truck and Engine (I think Engine 109 and Truck 29). Thanks, enjoy the pics!

Drew Gresik

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PS Tower 5 was using E252 and Tower 14 was using E248. (Tower 5 backed into the vacant lot in Sector 4 and took over master stream ops for Tower 14…Squad 2’s Snorkel was also used as a master stream). E279 was being used by Truck 26 and was also in the lot next to the towers.

Engine 38 with lines off. Drew Gresik photo

Engine 95 on a hydrant. Drew Gresik photo

Engine 113 on a hydrant. Drew Gresik photo

Engine 117 on a hydrant. Drew Gresik photo

Truck 26 was using this spare Seagrave ladder truck. Drew Gresik photo

Two spare E-ONE tower ladders were working the fire. Drew Gresik photo

A hand line is deployed to the 3rd floor. Drew Gresik photo

Tower Ladder 54. Drew Gresik photo

One of the spare E-ONE tower ladders working. Drew Gresik photo

Tags: Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire, Chicago Engine 113, Chicago Engine 117, Chicago Engine 38, Chicago Engine 95, Chicago fire dengines, Chicago Seagrave aerial, Chicago spare tower ladder, Chicago Tower Ladder 54, Crimson fire engines, Drew Gresik, fire engine at fire scene, fire engine pictures, fire truck photos, Spartan fire engines

Chicago Fire Department: Engine Companies over the years. Part 1

Mar 17

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Fire Truck photos, Historic fire apparatus | 41 Comments

Another installment of CFD apparatus images:

More on the CFD apparatus history, engines companies over the years. Thanks to Squad546 for allowing me to use these pictures. I thought it would be nice to put the Ford/E-Ones together.

Former Engine 5 – 1982 Ford/E-One, returning from a run in 1995.

Former Engine 8 – 1982 Ford/E-One, headed out on a run in 1995.

Former Engine 13 – 1982 Ford/E-One.

Former Engine 61 – 1982 Ford/E-One. At one time was one of the busiest engine companies in the country. They recently closed it & now it serves as an EMS Field Division office.

Former Engine 78 – 1976 Ford/Pierce after a refurb.

Former Engine 113 – 1982 Ford/E-One.

Former Engine 127 (Midway Airport) – 1982 Ford/E-One (Never seen a deck gun like this one -Martin)

Former E13 – 1982 Ford/E-One running as a spare for Engine 42, taken 1996.

Former Engine 5 – 1982 Ford/E-One, returning from a run in 1995. Photo by Squad546

Former Engine 8 – 1982 Ford/E-One, headed out on a run in 1995. photo by Squad546

Former Engine 13 – 1982 Ford/E-One. Photo by Squad546

Former E13 – 1982 Ford/E-One running as a spare for Engine 42, taken 1996. Photo by Squad546

Former Engine 61 – 1982 Ford/E-One. At one time was one of the busiest engine companies in the country. They recently closed it & now it serves as an EMS Field Division office. Photo by Squad546

Former Engine 127 (Midway Airport) – 1982 Ford/E-One.Photo by Squad546

Former Engine 113 – 1982 Ford/E-One. Photo by Squad546

Former Engine 78 – 1976 Ford/Pierce after a refurb. Photo by Squad546

Tags: Chciago Engine 13, Chicago Engine 113, Chicago Engine 127, Chicago Engine 5, Chicago Engine 61, Chicago Engine 78, Chicago Engine8, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago Fire Department apparatus history, Chicago Fire Department history, commercial fire engines in the CFD, Ford C Series chassis for fire engines, Ford E-ONE fire engines, historic fire truck photos, historical photos of Chicago Fire Department, Martin Nowak, photos by Squad546

Chicago Apartment Fire 2-21-13

Feb 21

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Service News, Fire Service Photos | 2 Comments

This from Josh Boyajian:

CFD companies had a working fire this morning at 5511 w Congress. Multiple ambulances were called for smoke victims. Engine 113 had a line lead out, Tower 14 made the roof, and Engine 117 also had a line lead out. Here are some of my pictures

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Tags: apartment fire in Chicago, Chicago Engine 113, Chicago Engine 117, Chicago Fire Department, Josh Boyajian

CFD apparatus history – Ward LaFrance (1970)

Mar 24

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus | 14 Comments

Bill Friedrich has initiated the first in a series of posts chronicling different types of apparatus that saw service in Chicago. The first post covers the Ward LaFrance engines from 1970.

There were a total of (7) P80’s delivered in 1970, one for each district. Companies that received these were Engine 126 (D-372), Engine 73 (D-373), Engine 8 (D-374), Engine 106 (D-375), Engine 22 (D-376), Engine 113 (D-377) and Engine 49 (D-378). These units had 2,000-GPM pumps.

Chicago Fire Department Engine 113 1970 Ward LaFrance Ambassador

Chicago Engine 113 was one of 7 units built in 1970 by Ward LaFrance with the Ambassador chassis, a 2,000-GPM pump, and 500 gallons of water. Bill Friedrich photo

Chicago Fire Department 1970 Ward LaFrance P80 Ambassador engine 22

This unit originally assigned to Engine 22 later went to Engine 99 and then to Engine 46 after a complete refurb. The CFD scramble on the door and the red unit number on the front were not part of the original graphics. This unit, damaged by a wall collapse, was rebuilt. Shown here after the rebuild, the cab is lacking the continuous hand rail at the canopy that extended up the sides and across the top. Additionally, the red section above the pump panel is not how this series was delivered to the city. Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago Fire Department 1970 Ward LaFrance P80 Ambassador engine 73

Engine 73 was assigned shop #D373 that was eventually scrapped. This was the only 1970 Ward LaFrance that was not later rebuilt. Jack Connors photo

Chicago Fire Department 1970 Ward LaFrance P80 Ambassador engine 126

Engine 126's rig (shop #D-372), shows the full height polished metal behind the pump panel.. Jack Connors photo

Chicago Fire Department 1970 Ward LaFrance P80 Ambassador engine 106

Engine 106 received one of the seven units built in 1970 by Ward LaFrance. The original graphics only included the Chicago Fire Department name above the windshield. Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago Fire Department 1970 Ward LaFrance P80 Ambassador engine 8

This photo of Engine 8 in Chinatown shows the unit when it went into service. Jack Connors photo

Chicago Fire Department 1970 Ward LaFrance P80 Ambassador engine 49

Engine 49 is seen here on the fireground. Jack Connors photo

In 1990 (6) of the original 1970 P80’s were rebuilt by Able Fire Equipment Co. at their Frankfort, IL facility. The rebuild included a Ranger 4-door cab, a new aluminum Emergency One body, a 140-gallon foam tank, and other components of the original apparatus. The following companies received these vehicles; Engine 122 (x-Engine 126), Engine 69 (x-Engine 8), Engine 113 (x-Engine 106), Engine 46 (x-Engine 22), Engine 14 (x-Engine 113) and Engine 34 (x-Engine 49) All these vehicles were equipped with 5″ hose. One was assigned in each district of the city. Two of these, D-374 and D-375, were used in the movie Backdraft.

Chicago Fire Department Engine 113 Ward LaFrance Ranger

Engine 113 with a rebuilt 1970/1990 Ward LaFrance/Ranger/EONE engine. Bil Friedrich photo

Chicago Fire Department Ward LaFrance P80 Ambassador pumper Ranger cab

This unit (D-378) for Engine 34 was formerly assigned to Engine 49. Jack Connors photo

Chicago Fire Department Engine 14 Ward LaFrance

Chicago Engine 14 also received one of the rebuilt Ward LaFrance engines in 1990 that had an extended bumper with LDH. Larry Shapiro photo

Engine 122 received one of the 1973/1990 Ranger/EONE/Ward LaFrance refurbished engines. Jack Connors photo

Engine 69 received shop #D-374 which was later used in the movie Backdraft. Jack Connors photo

This shot of Engine 46 working at a fire scene provides a look at the officer's side of the rebuilt units. Jack Connors photo

Tags: Bill Friedrich, Chicago Engine 106, Chicago Engine 113, Chicago Engine 122, Chicago Engine 126, Chicago Engine 14, Chicago Engine 22, Chicago Engine 34, Chicago Engine 46, Chicago Engine 49, Chicago Engine 69, Chicago Engine 73, Chicago Engine 8, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago Fire Department apparatus, Chicago Fire Department history, Jack Connors, Larry Shapiro, Ranger cab mounted on Ward LaFrance engine, the movie Backdraft, Ward LaFrance in the CFD

Chicago 2-11 2-8-11

Feb 8

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

Chicago firefighters responded to a fire in a commercial building at 1008 S. Kilbourn Avenue this morning around 8AM. They encountered fire in the center of a one-story, 100 x 125 brick building which burned through the roof. The fire was upgraded to a 2-11 Alarm before being brought under control.

The Chicago Tribune has a brief article HERE which states among other things that …

The building, a factory, was occupied at the time the blaze started, but everyone got out and no injuries were reported.

Jeff Rudolph was at the scene and submitted several images which depict the cold temperatures and the large volume of snow on the ground that firefighters had to contend with.

Chicago Fire Department 2-11 Alarm fire at 1008 S. Kilbourn

Chicago Engine 38 was on a hydrant this morning at Kilbourn and Grenshaw during the 2-11. Jeff Rudolph photo

Shop spare D551 was at also at the fire this morning. Jeff Rudolph photo

Firefighters manning the deck gun on top of Engine 38 are encrusted with ice. Jeff Rudolph photo

Chicago Squad 2A is shut down after using the master stream from the Snorkel to hit the fire this morning at 1008 S. Kilbourn. Jeff Rudolph photo

Firefighters from Tower Ladder 10 were running with a spare E-ONE tower ladder and used the elevated master stream to wet down the hot spots after the fire was knocked down. Jeff Rudolph photo

The company from Truck 36 worked with hand tools as their rig was parked a block away. Jeff Rudolph photo

Chicago Engine 113 was also pumping at the fire this morning. Jeff Rudloph photo

A shell of ice has formed around the helmet of this firefighter from Engine 38. Jeff Rudolph photo

Tags: 1008 S. Kilbourn Avenue, 2-11 alarm fire, Chicago Engine 113, Chicago Engine 38, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago Truck 36, commercial fire, ice covered firefighter, ice covered helmet, Jeff Rudolph, winter fire

Chicago Still alarm 1-10-11

Jan 10

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

Dan McInerney made it to a Still Alarm today at 716 S. Kildare. It was a small two room fire in a two-story ordinary, 50×40 that was occupied. Engine 113 led out one line and made a quick knock on the two rooms. The following companies were on the scene: E113, T26, E95, T48, and Bn13. TL14 and Bn14 were RIT.

Chicago Fire Department Still Alarm 716 S. Kildare

A rear view of the two-story building after the fire had been knocked down. A ground ladder was thrown to the roof as a secondary means of egress for the firefighters ventilating the roof. Dan McInerney photo

The RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) from Tower Ladder 14 stands by as firefighters from Truck 26 descend from the roof. Dan McInerney photo

Firefighters from Truck 26 descend the main from the roof with tools after ventilating the structure. Dan McInerney photo

The last bit of smoke escapes from the front room of this two-flat at 716 S. Kildare after firefighters made a quick knock on a two-room fire. Dan McInerney photo

Engine 113 shown here had two lines off going into the building. Dan McInerney photo

A firefighter from Truck 26 clears a window on the second floor as part of the overhaul phase. Damage inside the room appears extensive. Dan McInerney photo

Chicago Fire Department Still Alarm 716 S. Kildare Truck 48

Truck 48, which operates with one of the 2002 Pierce Dash 100' rear mount aerials is shown here staged down the street from the fire. Dan McInerney photo

Truck 26 setup off of the Sector 1-2 corner of the building. The jack deployment of this rig requires most of the street for clearance. Dan McInerney photo

Tags: Chicago Engine 113, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago Tower Ladder 14, Chicago Truck 26, Chicago Truck 48, Dan McInerney, Pierce aerial, Rapid Intervention Team, RIT, S. Kildare, Still Alarm