Posts Tagged Chicago FD Squad 5

Chicago orders new squads (more)

Dec 2

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos, New Delivery | 2 Comments

This from Steve Redick:

I had a great opportunity to attend a media event held by the Chicago FD Tuesday. All of the not yet in service 2-piece squad companies (1,2,5,7) were brought to Northerly Island (Many will remember this as Meigs Field) for an unveiling and photo shoot. A total of 8 units altogether were positioned for a once in a generation group photo with views of the skyline in the background. After the group shot we had the chance to shoot each individual rig as well. The lone lime green/yellow units are assigned to Squad 7 at O’Hare Field. I made several panorama images which are comprised of 6 or 7 large resolution shots. When combined they yield a large highly detailed image. The small versions I am sending do not truly showcase these images … to see a good full size view check out my website:

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Tags: Chicago FD debuts new squad apparatus, Chicago FD Squad 1, Chicago FD Squad 3, Chicago FD Squad 5, Chicago FD Squad 7, Chicago Fire Department, chicagoareafire.com, new squad apparatus for Chicago, Rosenbauer Commander chassis, Steve Redick

Chicago orders new squads (more)

Dec 1

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos, New Delivery | 5 Comments

More photos of the new CFD squads with lettering

Chicago FD Squad 1. Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago FD Squad 2. Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago FD Squad 5. Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago FD Squad 7. Larry Shapiro photo

Tags: Chicago FD debuts new squad apparatus, Chicago FD Squad 1, Chicago FD Squad 3, Chicago FD Squad 5, Chicago FD Squad 7, Chicago Fire Department, chicagoareafire.com, Larry Shapiro, new squad apparatus for Chicago, Rosenbauer Commander chassis

Still & Box Alarm fire in Chicago, 5-7-16

May 7

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos | 12 Comments

This from Eric Haak:

Had a great opportunity to shoot the new Tower Ladder 39 at a still and box alarm this morning (5/7) at 59th and Carpenter. The fire was in a red x building and appeared to have started in back porches, which were fully involved when I arrived. Companies were defensive from the start.

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Tags: 29 year old E-ONE tower ladder fights fire in Chicago, Chicago FD Engine 116, Chicago FD Squad 5, Chicago FD Tower Ladder 39, Chicago Fire Department, Eric Haak, fire scene photos, red-x building on fire in Chicago, reserve E-ONE tower ladder working at fire

Still & Box Alarm in Chicago, 2-4-16

Feb 4

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos | 7 Comments

This from Larry Shapiro:

Chicago had a Still & Box Alarm Thursday afternoon (2/4/16) in a vacant 1 1/2-story frame at 6125 S Justine. The fire communicated to exposures on either side of the original fire building, one was vacant and the other was occupied. I arrived as the fire was declared out and stayed for some of the overhaul. Squad 5A is down and they’re using the spare squad that was striped for the television show.

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Pierce ladder spotted through a tree to reach house

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Chicago FD Squad 5 captain at fire scene

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More photos are at shapirophotography.net

Tags: Chicago FD mobile command board, Chicago FD Squad 5, Chicago Fire Department, fire scene photos, firefighters doing overhaul, firemen overhaul after fire, Larry Shapiro, shapirophotography.net, Still & Box Alarm fire in Chicago

Working fire in Chicago, 1/9/16

Jan 9

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

From Tim Olk

6400 S Parnell, 2 1/2-story frame with heavy fire on 2

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Chicago firefighter from Squad 5 after battling a fire

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Chicago firefighters from Squad 5 after battling a fire

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more photos are at firescenes.net

Tags: Chicago FD Squad 5, Chicago Fire Department, fire scene photos, Tim Olk

Chicago Still & Box, 6/3/15

Jun 4

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

This from Code Photography:

Here are some photos from the Still & Box at 6605 S Lowe on 6/3/15. Companies originally went interior for an attack but once the chimney collapsed they pulled out and went defensive putting Squad 5A to work.

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old spare Chicago Seagrave ladder truck at fire scene

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Tags: Chicago FD Squad 5, Chicago Fire Department, Code Photography, house fire in Chicago, night fire scene photos

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

Still Alarm 236 S. Cicero, 9-7-14

Sep 12

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos, Fire Scene video | 8 Comments

This from Steve Redick

Took in this job a few days ago. Not much to see firewise but a couple of interesting things. The building was in horrendous shape..several parts of the roof were collapsed (prior to fire) and access was very limited at best. Ironically this was not classed as a red x building. I was able to get some video and photos of a Chicago stripping ladder in use as a battering ram to knock out the plywood window coverings. This is a great tool and pretty unique to Chicago…seldom used for climbing but primarily used to pull up roofing materials during ventilation.. Class A foam was also used at this alarm as well. The squad had a spare snorkel but some decent rig shots were available.

Steve

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CHicago aerial ladder truck at fire scene

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Tags: Chicago FD Squad 5, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago fire trucks at fire scene, Chicago firefighters at fire scene, Steve Redick, stripping ladder

Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire, August 27, 2014 (part 2)

Aug 28

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Scene photos | 5 Comments

Images from Tim Olk of the 3-11 Alarm fire at 6308 S. Halsted (8-27-14).

smokey Chicago fire scene with fire engine

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Chicago FD Snorkel working at a large fire scene

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Chicago FD Snorkel Squad 5working at a large fire scene

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Tags: 3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 55' Snorkel, 85' Snorkel, Chicago FD Lt. Corey Hojek, Chicago FD Snorkel at fire scene, Chicago FD Squad 5, fire trucks at night fire scene, Gordon J. Nord Jr., night fire scene photos, Snorkel on a Seagrave chassis, Snorkel working at fire scene, Tim Olk

Bell Ringing for Captain Herbie Johnson

Nov 2

Posted by Admin in Fire Truck photos | 2 Comments

This from Dylan Konchan:

Hi I went to the Herbert T. Johnson Bell Ringing & Memorial Dedication Ceremony this morning at Engine 123’s house and got pictures of rigs that were there.

List: E49 E50 E65 E88 E116 T33 T52 S5 5-1-1 A88 BC16 BC17 BC19 4-6-8 5-1-5 4-4-12.

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From the Chicago Tribune:

Chicago Fire Department officials and family of Fire Capt. Herbert “Herbie” Johnson were among those who memorialized him on the anniversary of his death Saturday.

Johnson died after suffering severe burns fighting an extra-alarm fire at a home in the 2300 block of West 50th Place on Nov. 2, 2012.

Johnson’s wife, Susan Johnson, received a memorial bronze fire helmet from his colleagues at the firehouse where he was stationed, Engine 123, Tower Ladder 39, 2217 W. 51st Street, where Johnson’s brother, Firefighter Teddy Johnson, still works.

As part of the ceremony, which included a firebell ringing in Capt. Johnson’s honor, a memorial was unveiled that includes a bronze fire helmet, a photo of Johnson and a plaque commemorating Johnson in honor of his work in New York City following the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.

thanks Dan

Tags: Chicago Battalion 16, Chicago FD apparatus, Chicago FD Squad 5, Chicago Fire Captain Herbert 'Herbie' Johnson dies from injuries at southside blaze, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago Haz Mat 5-1-1, Chicago HIT 5-1-1, Chicago Truck 52, Dylan Konchan, fire truck photos, pictures of fire trucks