Additional images from the Cicero Box Alarm this week at the Dollar General store on Cicero Avenue were submitted by Larry Shapiro, who also arrived after the fire had been knocked down.

Cicero Fire Department Dollar General Store fire 7-3-12

Cicero Engine 1 was on a hydrant just south of the fire building. Larry Shapiro photo

Cicero Fire Department Dollar General Store fire 7-3-12

Cicero Truck 2 was one of three aerial units setup in front of the fire building. Larry Shapiro photo

Cicero Fire Department Dollar General Store fire 7-3-12

Cicero’s reserve truck was in service for the tower ladder. Larry Shapiro photo

Cicero Fire Department Dollar General Store fire 7-3-12

Oak Park Truck 631 was due on the Box Alarm. Larry Shapiro photo

Cicero Fire Department Dollar General Store fire 7-3-12

The Forest Park engine supplied Bedford Park’s Snorkel. Larry Shapiro photo

Cicero Fire Department Dollar General Store fire 7-3-12

The front windows were vented to clear the heavy smoke from the fire at the rear. Larry Shapiro photo

Cicero Fire Department Dollar General Store fire 7-3-12

North Riverside responded to the scene with their tower ladder. Altogether, there were five truck companies on the scene. Larry Shapiro photo

Cicero Fire Department Dollar General Store fire 7-3-12

This shot looks north on Cicero Avenue. Larry Shapiro photo

Cicero Fire Department Dollar General Store fire 7-3-12 RIT

North Riverside was the RIT company, shown here taking their equipment back to the tower ladder. Larry Shapiro photo

Cicero Fire Department Dollar General Store fire 7-3-12

Cicero Assistant Chief Rick Moravcek discusses the fire with Bedrord Park personnel. Larry Shapiro photo

More images can be found HERE.

 

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