This from Josh Boyajian:
Chicago companies had a Still and Box alarm @ 4258 w Iowa this afternoon. Fire looked like it started on the first floor and then extended into the 2nd floor and attic. Still companies were 117 and Tower 14. Wind was blowing really strong, which made it a little difficult for the companies. Here are some of my photos.
Josh Boyajian photo
Josh Boyajian photo
Josh Boyajian photo
Josh Boyajian photo
Josh Boyajian photo
Josh Boyajian photo
Dec 15
This from Dan McInerney:
Happened across a drill with members of the 13th Battalion on the 4000 blk of West End, just west of 95’s house. Present were E95 and 113, T26 and 14 drilling under the supervision of the 13th on roof operations. T26 had its main raised and T14 deployed a 40 ladder on the west side of the house. In the background are members of T26 on the roof.
Chicago Tower Ladder 14. Dan McInerney photo
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This from Kevin Griffin:
New all-terrain brush unit for Tinley Park. Photo by Kevin Griffin
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This from Martin Nowak:
Today was the day Roberts Park drove Santa around Justice. I managed to get two videos and two pictures before going to work. The videos will be uploaded tonight or tomorrow, but here is a picture. Don’t forget, tomorrow is the day for Hickory Hills. This tradition was started by the Justice Fire Department.
Roberts Park FPD Santa Run. Martin Nowak photo
The Chicago Tribune reported the following about a 2-11 Alarm fire this morning:
Nearly 100 Chicago firefighters this morning battled an extra-alarm blaze on the city’s West Side that jumped from a Chinese restaurant to two storefronts with second-floor apartments, officials said.
No injuries were reported in the 2-11 alarm fire that appeared to have started in the one-story restaurant near the intersection of Cicero Avenue and Harrison Street in the West Garfield Park neighborhood, according to the Chicago Fire Department.
The blaze, fueled by tar on the roof of the restaurant, then traveled to two buildings on either side, said Fire Department spokesman Richard Rosado.
The fire broke out about 3 a.m. and spread quickly despite a steady rainfall. It was finally brought under control about 5:45 a.m. Fire officials said the fire was fueled by tar on the roof of the restaurant. As many as 99 firefighters were on the scene.
The complete article can be found HERE.
Gordon J.Nord, Jr. was on the scene and submitted several images from the fire.
Heavy smoke pours out of the restaurant as Tower Ladder 14 hits the fire from above. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Squad 2A is setup in front of the building on Cermak. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
The tower ladder and the Squad fight the fire from above as companies use hand lines in the street. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Firefighters from Squad 2 work in the basket of the Snorkel, Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Heavy fire now pushes out from the roof of the restaurant. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Another shot with heavy fire venting through the roof and the two aerials at work. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Thick smoke and fire continues to push out of the roof. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
A multi-versal operates in the street as the elevated master streams continue to hit the roof area. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Jan 10
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.
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
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
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