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

Sep 14

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos | 6 Comments

An overdue post of images from Gordon J. Nord, Jr. from the day after at the 3-11 Alarm fire on the corner of 63rd and Halsted a couple weeks back. The previous post is HERE which will link in reverse oder to all of the articles with photos and videos.

Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo

Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo

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Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire, August 27, 2014 (part 8)

Sep 4

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos | 4 Comments

This from Steve Redick:

It took me 3 days to process all the images but it was well worth the effort. The first image is a nice aerial view of the fire building. Initial reports were of volume of fire in the basement. I believe an interior attack was attempted but conditions were such it was abandoned in short order. The fire had quickly spread throughout the entire building. Some significant exposure problems as well. They called for the hi ex foam rig but the fire was way to advanced by the time it arrived. Basically an outside attack with 2 TL, 2 Snorkels, deluge rig, hand lines, and the north side hose wagon 612 was utilized as well. Also got a shot of the new battery rig 6-3-9. Did some experimenting with some black and white images and was very pleased with the results. The photos are in chronological order and coupled with my video give a good idea of the progression of the fire.

Steve

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Chicago FD turret wagon at a night fire scene

Steve Redick photo

huge commercial fire in Chicago at night

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

More images can be viewed at www.ksc711.smugmug.com

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Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire, August 27, 2014 (part 6)

Aug 30

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

Images from Larry Shapiro of the 3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago on Wednesday night.

Chicago FD Squad 5 Snorkel working at a fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

huge fire at commercial building at night

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

fireman pulling hose at night fire scene with lights

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

fireman with multi-versal at night fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

multiple hose streams at night fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago firefighters man the turret wagon

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago FD Turret Wagon 676 at a night fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

heavy smoke from commercial building at night fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

A gallery with many more images is at shapirophotography.net

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Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire, 1-26-14 (more)

Feb 3

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More images from Steve Redick of the 2-11 Alarm fire on 1-26-14 at 5601 W. Irving Park Road.

fire trucks at night fire scene with blowing snow

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

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Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 1-3-14

Jan 3

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Images from Josh Boyajian from the 3-11 Alarm fire on Latrobe:

Here are my shots!

http://chi-townfirephotos.smugmug.com/Chicago-Working-fires/2014-Chicago-Fires/311-Alarm-1945-n-LaTrobe

Chicago firemen battle frigid 3-11 alarm warehouse fire 1-3-14.

Josh Boyajian photo

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Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 1-3-14

Jan 3

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Images from Tim Olk from today’s 3-11 Alarm fire on Latrobe.

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo hydrant

Tags: Chicago Fire Departemnt, Chicago Fire Department Snorkel, Chicago firemen battle 3-11 alarm warehouse fire in frigid temperatures, Chicago Snorkel working at fire scene, Chicago Snorkel works at commercial fire, Snorkel fire truck at big fire, Tim Olk

3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago 7-1-13 (more)

Jul 13

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Images from Dennis McGuire, Jr. from the 3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago on July 1st.

Tower Ladder 37 working. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Roof has collaspsed. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Tower 37 working. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Two lines on the fire in Sector 1. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Tower 37 and Tower 39 working. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Heavy smoke is seen in the 2nd floor. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

2nd floor lights up. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Squad 5 working the Snorkel. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Something not seen often is 2 Snorkels and w tower ladders all working. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Truck Co. 15 was the 2nd truck to the fire. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Getting a handle on it now. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Tower 39, the reserve Snorkel, and Tower 37 all flowing master streams. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Fire under control. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

For a short time a multi-versel was set up in the street. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

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3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago 7-1-13 (more)

Jul 4

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Service Photos, Fire Truck photos | 1 Comment

More from Steve Redick on the 3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago on 7-1-13:

After a lengthy period it was determined to shut down the master streams and let the fire consume the roof area to provide for better access.This happened in some photographically good fashion, and there was a sudden collapse of the aformentioned truss add on. I didn’t capture the collapse but the sharp eye will notice the before and after shots. The reserve snorkel was called for and put to work, always an interesting event to photograph. A 3-11 was requested at this point due to no companies left in staging. I suspect none were used. Shot another pano and as Denny McGuire pointed out it was unique to see 2 snorkels and 2 towers (both HME) operating at the same time. I left the scene shortly thereafter and was treated with a view of eng 1 arriving at it’s change to engine 16’s new quarters 53 e Pershing … didn’t shoot it though. Hope you found the photos and video interesting.

Steve Redick photo

More images from this fire can be seen HERE.

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Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 4-29-13

Apr 29

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Service News, Fire Service Photos | 1 Comment

This from the Chicago Tribune:

Chicago firefighters battled a smoky extra-alarm fire in a large abandoned one-story factory building in the Park Manor neighborhood this afternoon.

The 3-11 alarm fire was declared under control at 1:15 p.m., said Chicago Fire Department Chief Kevin MacGregor.

Crews were called to the building at 6800 South Cottage Grove Avenue about 12:14 p.m. A 3-11 alarm was called at the abandoned 200-foot-by-200-foot one-story building about 12:40 p.m.

This from CFD media: