Posts Tagged Chicago FD Engine 47

2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 5/25/15

May 24

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Scene photos | 3 Comments

This from Eric Haak:

Here are some images from a quickly elevated 2-11 alarm fire Sunday morning in Chicago. The incident occurred on the 6700 block of Union Avenue. Battalion 18 was given a working fire response at about 7:15 and Engine 54 arrived moments later and confirmed they had a 2.5-story frame that was totally involved and communicating to exposures. Battalion 18 boxed the fire on arrival and quickly reported water problems and requested a 2-11. Eventually the occupied exposure would be fully-involved as well. The first five engines all went to work; 54, 47, 84, 116 and 50. Engine 84 was in spare D533 and Engine 50 was in spare D598. Both Tower Ladders 34 and 37 were also in spares. TL 34 was eventually put to work making it 6 hand-lines and 3 master streams in use. The fire was struck out shortly after 8:00 and Human Services was requested for 4 adults and 6 children.

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Chicago fire engine pumping at fire scene

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firemen with hose lines on chainlink fence

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Tags: 2-11 alarm fire in Chicago, Chicago FD Engine 47, Chicago FD Engine 54, Chicago FD Squad 5, Chicago Fire Department, Eric Haak, fire scene photos, Spartan fire engine at Chicago fire scene

Chicago working Fire 4-24-14

Apr 27

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This from Josh Boyajian:

Companies had a fire Thursday afternoon in the 5800 block of Michigan. Engine 84 arrived and had fire showing from the 3rd floor. They deck gunned it and lead out a line. Truck 51 and 30 had their mains to the roof. I arrived well after the fire was knocked. Here are some shots.

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Tags: Chicago FD E-ONE aerial, Chicago FD Engine 47, Chicago FD Spartan aerial ladder truck, Chicago FD Truck 30, Chicago FD Truck 51, Chicago Fire Departemnt, Chicago fire scene photos, Chicago Spartan fire engine, Josh Boyajian, working fire in Chicago

Chicago working fire, 1-9-14

Jan 10

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This from Jeff Rudolph:

Battalion 17 had a working fire at 5711 S. Calumet this afternoon. Fire started in the basement, and travelled up the walls. Not a lot of fire, more overhaul.

Jeff R.

Chicago firefighters fight winter house fire

Jeff Rudolph photo, Box Alarm Photography

Tags: Box Alarm Photography, Chicago FD Engine 47, Chicago FD Engine 60, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago fire engine at winter fire scene, Chicago firefighters fight winter house fire. Jeff Rudolph photo, Chicago Spartan ERV engine, Jeff Rudolph, Spartan fire engine at Chicago fire scene, winter fire scene images, winter fire scene photos

Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire, 10-15-13

Oct 15

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos, Firefighters working | 2 Comments

This from Josh Boyajian:

EFAO dispatched a Still and Box alarm for a fire with people trapped @ 6730 s Emerald. E54 arrived and found a 2.5 sty wood frame fully involved. It communitcated to two other structures on the north and south side of the main fire building. After the fire was out, CFD found two victims in the main fire building including a 1 year old. I arrived approximatly 15 minutes into the fire. Here are my pictures.

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Chicago Still & Box Fire 8-6-13 with Red-X

Aug 6

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Service Photos, Firefighters working | 4 Comments

This from Eric Haak:

At 1620 hrs on Tuesday afternoon, companies in Chicago’s 18th Battalion responded to the report of a fire in a building on the corner of 73rd and Yale. On arrival, Truck 20 reported a 4-story, 75 x 100 “Red X” apartment building with the top floor fully involved. Within a few minutes the fire was boxed and companies went completely defensive. Aerial operations were initiated with the following companies; Engine 122 was positioned on Yale just north of the intersection and fed Truck 20, Engine 47 was positioned on Yale to the south of the fire building and fed Squad 5 in sector 1. Tower Ladder 34 was set up on 73rd Street on the sector 1/4 corner while Engine 73 took a hydrant about a half block north on Yale and fed them.

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There are a few unique things about this fire. First off, this address was in Engine 54’s still district but they never responded. 54 went on an ambulance assist at 1600 hrs that resulted in a DOA. It took over a half hour for a beat car to arrive and relieve them. Another thing to note is that Truck 20 is using a spare but have the magnetic numerals on the doors. As far as I know, Truck 20 is the only one that has them. I noticed they had them a few months back.