Chicago ABC7 News has the following report:
A Chicago firefighter/paramedic was killed in a motorcycle accident on I-55 near Springfield, Illinois on Wednesday morning.
On Thursday afternoon, the Chicago Fire Department identified him as Sean Sloe, assigned to Truck 55.
thanks Dennis
Apr 11
Tim Olk submitted images from two fires yesterday in Chicago. One, a Still Alarm in the 500 block of Onarga on the city’s northwest side which was posted HERE with images from Steve Redick, and a 2-11 Alarm fire at118th Street and South Yale on the city’s south side.
The Chicago Tribune has a brief article HERE about the 2-11.
The blaze broke out about 12:15 p.m. at a residence near 118th Street and South Yale Avenue. The fire started on the first floor and spread to a building next-door.
Chicago Engine 75 was lead out at the 2-11 Alarm fire at 118th Street and Yale on Sunday. Tim Olk photo
After the fire was knocked down, firefighters complete overhaul from the Tower 34's platform. Tim Olk photo
The fire on Onarga was later in the afternoon.
The 11th Battalion directs overhaul work by a member of Truck 55 on the roof during the fire on Onarga. Tim Olk photo
Firefighters from Truck 55 work to get at an area of hidden fire near the upper soffit. Tim Olk photo
A firefighter works to remove exterior siding to expose the fire's extension. Tim Olk photo
Apr 10
Steve Redick took in a small fire today on the city’s Northwest Side in the 6500 block of Onarga and sent a few shots including Trucks 9 & 55 at the scene. Truck 9 has a 2010 Spartan/Crimson aerial and Truck 55 has a 2002 Pierce Dash. He reports that the fire originated in the basement and started to extend up
Chicago Truck 9 staged with their new Spartan/Crimson aerial. Steve Redick photo
Truck 55 was first truck to the scene and went to the roof. Steve Redick photo
Truck 55 spotted the aerial to make the roof. Steve Redick photo
Engine 11 was staged down the block. Steve Redick photo
Firefighters survey the roof as others enter the house to check for extension. Steve Redick photo
Engine 119 was the Still engine on Onarga Steve Redick photo
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