Posts Tagged Chicago Fire Department

Working fire in Chicago, 1-3-20

Jan 4

Posted by Admin in Fire Scene photos | 1 Comment

This fro Chi-Town Fire Photos:

I was right around the corner for this one. Battalion 14 reported smoke showing in the rear of a 1 sty occupied house @ 1635 s Trumbull. It appeared the fire started at the electric meter from a bad hook up on the rear of the house on the back porch. Engine 109 (2nd engine) took the alley and lead out a pre connect line to the rear. Lot of labor to get it all opened up to extinguish the fire. Companies had it all out and under control in about 20 minutes. Here are some shots I took. The rest of the photos are up on our website. Also, found some shell casings in the alley right behind the house, left over from New Years Eve!

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Tags: chi-town fire photos, Chicago Fire Department, fire scene photos, working fire in Chicago

Still & Box Alarm fire in Chicago, 12-28-19

Dec 29

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

This from Eric Haak:

Here are some images taken at Chicago’s second still and box alarm on Saturday morning (12/28). This came in at the same time that companies were working at the box on 48th Place. It was interesting to see Squad 1 working at 112th and State Street.

Firefighters working at night with hose line

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Rosenbauer Commander ACP-55 at work in Chicago

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Tags: Chicago FD Engine 62, Chicago FD Squad 1A, Chicago Fire Department, Eric Haak, fire scene photos, Rosenbauer ACP-55 at work, Still & Box Alarm fire in Chicago

Fatal Still & Box Alarm fire in Chicago, 12-28-19

Dec 28

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

This from Eric Haak:

The Chicago Fire Department’s 6th Battalion had a fatal still and box alarm this morning (12/28) on the 1900 Block of West 48th Pl. The alarm came in after 4:00 am. Here are some quick images from the scene.

heavy smoke from apartment house in Chicago

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Tags: Chicago FD Engine 123, Chicago FD Engine 49, Chicago Fire Department, Eric Haak, fatal fire in Chicago, fire scene photos, flames engulf second floor, massive smoke from house fire

Working fire in Chicago 12-24-19

Dec 24

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos | 1 Comment

This from Chi-Town Fire Photos:

I took in a fire at 6454 S. Wolcott this morning. Engine 101 arrived with a 2.5 sty frame with fire in the attic. Companies had forcible entry problems because it was all boarded up. Companies knocked down the bulk of the fire from the outside and then went it to mop up. Both 101 and 116 were lead out and Truck 41 had their main to the roof.

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Tags: chi-town fire photos, Chicago FD Engine 116, Chicago FD Truck 41, Chicago Fire Department, fire scene photos, firefighters overhaul after house fire

Chicago FD tower ladder for sale by auction

Dec 23

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, fire engine for sale | 20 Comments

Found at publicsurplus.com:

Auction #2464250 – 1985 E-ONE HURRICANE FIRE TRUCK

Current Price $400.00 (Reserve not met yet)

Year: 1985

Manufacturer: E-ONE HURRICANE

Model: FIRE TRUCK

Hours: 6,647

VIN: 1F9BBBA83F1037326

Running Condition: MAY START WITH A JUMP

NOTE: AIR LEAK AND OIL LEAK; BAD OUTRIGGER; KEYLESS IGNITION (Other unidentified parts may be missing; operational condition of equipment not known.)

Auction Started: Dec 20, 2019 4:48:52 PM MST
Auction Ends: Dec 27, 2019 2:30:00 PM MST

old Chicago fire truck for sale by auction

1985 E-ONE HURRICANE FIRE TRUCK

thanks Dennis

Tags: 1985 E-ONE HURRICANE FIRE TRUCK, Chicago FD sells surplus tower ladder, Chicago Fire Department

Chicago Fire Department Training Academy Bus 8-8-11 for sale by auction

Dec 23

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News | 3 Comments

Found at publicsurplus.com:

Auction #2467477 – 1995 NEW FLYER 40FT BUS

Year: 1995

Make: NEW FLYER

Model: BUS

Mileage: 458,808

VIN: 2FYD2LL13SU015803

Running Condition: MAY START WITH A JUMP

Engine: DIESEL

NOTE: NO KEY; HYDRAULIC ISSUE (Specifics not known); BATTERIES ARE NEEDED (Other unidentified issues may be present may be missing other parts).

Auction Started: Dec 20, 2019 4:48:52 PM MST
Auction Ends: Dec 27, 2019 2:00:00 PM MST

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Tags: 1995 NEW FLYER 40FT BUS for sale, Chicago FD Bus 8-8-11, Chicago FD sells bus, Chicago Fire Department, City of Chicago online auction of surplus equipment, Gordon J. Nord Jr.

New 137-foot aerial ladder for Chicago (more)

Dec 22

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos, New Delivery | 16 Comments

More spy shots of Chicago Aerial Tower 8

Chicago FD Aerial Tower 8

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Tags: Chicago FD Aerial tower 8, Chicago FD orders 137-foot E-ONE aerial ladder, Chicago Fire Department, chicagoareafire.com, E-ONE CR137 aerial in Chicago, fire truck being built for Chicago, new fire truck for Chicago

New 137-foot aerial ladder for Chicago (more)

Dec 17

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos, New Delivery | 18 Comments

spy shot of new AT8, an E-ONE Cylone CR137 137-foot aerial FDE357

Chicago FD Aerial Tower 8

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Still & Box Alarm fire in Chicago, 12-15-19

Dec 15

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

This from Eric Haak:

Chicago had a still & box alarm fire in the 18th Battalion Sunday morning (12/15). The fire was at 4441 W Monroe and was in a vacant 2-story ordinary. The fire made it into the cockloft and a line was eventually stretched to the roof in order to finish the job.

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Tags: Chicago FD Engine 113, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago firefighters battle house fire, Eric Haak, fire scene in Chicago, fire scene photos, Still & Box Alarm fire in Chicago

New fire station for Chicago (more)

Dec 14

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, FIre Stations | 10 Comments

Excerpts from pbcchicago.com:

The new Engine Company 115 fire station will be the second-largest fire station in the city, with space for a Chicago Fire Department District Office, an Office of Emergency Management and Communications radio communication tower and three ambulances. The 27,000-square-foot, single-story fire station will be a home-away-from-home for approximately 20 firefighters/EMTs and eight officers: housing sleeping quarters, locker rooms, a workout facility, full-service kitchen with pantry and dining area, day room, laundry, and wellness room. A training space, conference room, and open office space will be shared by the EC 115 team and the CFD District Office. The facility will also feature a state-of-the-art emergency communications hub, watchtower, open office spaces, and a 4-bay apparatus room with a hose drying tower.

The new facility will replace the existing Engine Company 115 firehouse located at 11940 South Peoria Street.