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Fire apparatus photos

Jun 11

Posted by Admin in Fire Truck photos | 9 Comments

This from Drew Gresik:

Hey guys,

I was cruising around today and passed by Engine 80’s quarters at 127th and S Doty. Truck 62 has a spare, which happens to be the Seagrave used on “Chicago Fire.” It’s still marked “Truck 81”. Thought I would share it with everyone since its not an everyday sight. I also passed by Crestwood’s quarters and saw that they have a new (or relatively new) Ford Expedition B/C SUV. Just took a quick shot of it in its bay. Thanks!

From,

Drew Gresik

Drew Gresik photo

Drew Gresik photo

Tags: Chicago Fire Department, Chicago Fire TV show, Crestwood FIre Department, Drew Gresik, fire engine photos, fire truck pictures

Alsip Fire Department apartment fire at 12813 Kenneth 3-15-13

Mar 16

Posted by Admin in Fire, Fire Service News, Fire Service Photos, Fire Truck photos | 2 Comments

This from Dennis McGuire, Jr.:

The Alsip FD was toned out for a fire at 12813 Kenneth this evening and arrived to heavy smoke from a 2 sty Ordinary condo building 50×75. First engine laid a lead to the hydrant and advanced 2 lines into the structure making a quick knock on the fire. Command did elevate the alarm to a full still but struck it out 10 minutes later.

Companies on Scene:

Oak Lawn

Palos Heights

Blue Island

North Palos

Alsip’s newest engine with lines off at the scene. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

An Alsip engine lead out to a hydrant halfway down the block. THis was a deadened street. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Crestwood’s truck with the main to the roof. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Overal vew of the scene. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Tags: Alsip Fire Department, Alsip Seagrave engine, Crestwood FD tower ladder, Crestwood FIre Department, Dennis McGuire Jr., fire at 12813 Kenneth in Alsip, Seagrave Maurauder II engine at fire scene

More FEMA grants for area departments

Mar 16

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, Fire Service News | Comments off

An article in the Quincy Herald Whig mentions several area departments that will receive FEMA grants.

The largest grant of $262,560 will go to the Skokie Fire Department …

The Lemont Fire Protection District will receive $165,240, Crestwood will get $87,077, the Emington-Campus Fire Protection District will get $75,881, and the Posen Fire Department will get $6,732.

Tags: area fire department receives FEMA grant, Crestwood FIre Department, FEMA grant award, Lemont Fire Protection District, Posen Fire Department, Skokie Fire Department

Orland FPD 2-11 alarm fire 8/13/11

Aug 14

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Department News, Reader submission | Comments off

The Orland Fire Protection District had a structure fire this afternoon which went to a 2nd Alarm. Karl Klotz and Tim Olk were both at the scene and submitted several images. Karl provided the following description:

Orland FPD 2-11 alarm fire at 9381 Bradford Ln, Orland Park IL

Truck Co. 4 arrived to find heavy fire on the 1st and 2nd floor of 1 unit of a 4-unit townhome complex. Truck Co. 4 first attacked the fire in sector 1 with a 2 1/2″ line while Engine Co. 2 attacked sector 4 with a deck gun. Fire did extend into the attic of the unit in sector 2. There was a collapse of the roof over the main fire unit. Orland FPD, Tinley Park, Midlothian, Oak Forest, Country Club Hills, Manhattan FPD, Mokena FPD, Crestwood, Palos FPD, Palos Heights FPD, Homer FPD responded.

Orland Park townhouse fire 8-13-11 on Bradford

Tinley Park Engine Co. 203's crew working on a 2 1/2" line in the garage. Karl Klotz photo

Orland Park townhouse fire on Bradford Lane 8-13-11

Tinley Park Engine Co. 203's crew on the 2-1/2" line with Ass't Chief Klotz. Karl Klotz photo

Fire venting through the roof over the main fire unit. Karl Klotz photo

After the bulk of the fire has been knocked down, smoke pushes out of the townhouse at 9381 Bradford Lane as firefighters prepare to put a hand line to work.Karl Klotz photo

Firefighters have entered the townhouse unit to extinguish the remaining pockets of fire as another line stands by outside. Karl Klotz photo

Fire is still burning in the attack in the main fire building. Karl Klotz photo

Tinley Park Engine 203 checking for extension. Karl Klotz photo

Crews work on cooling some hot spots in the eves of the 2nd floor. Karl Klotz photo

This fire required extensive overhaul of the garage and both floors. Tim Olk photo

A fire investigator discusses the fire with a chief officer as he begins to look for the cause and origin of the fire. Tim Olk photo

Crestwood firefighters remove siding on the upper floor to check for hot spots and extension. Tim Olk photo

Tinley Park Engine 203 was one of the mutual aid companies working at the fire. Karl Klotz photo

Orland Park townhouse fire on Bradford Lane 8-13-11 Orland FPD Truck 4

Orland Truck 4 was the first unit on the scene. Karl Klotz photo

Crestwood Truck 2314 was staged down the block as the crew worked at the scene. Karl Klotz photo

Another mutual aid company was Midlothian Engine 4. Karl Klotz photo

Frankfort Tower 5 was one of the mutual aid truck companies on the 2nd alarm. Karl Klotz photo

The Southtown Star has an article HERE.

Tags: 2-11 alarm house fire, 2nd alarm house fire, Crestwood FIre Department, house fire on Bradford Lane in Orland Park, Karl Klotz, Midlothian Fire Department, Orland Fire Protection District, Tim Olk, Tinley Park Fire Department

New ambulance in Crestwood

Jun 4

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, Fire Service News, New Delivery | Comments off

Crestwood recently placed a new ambulance in service. Ambulance 2372 is a Type III built by Horton on a Ford E450 chassis. It is replacing a 1995 unit that was purchased from Boca Raton, FL.

Crestwood Fire Department 2011 Ford Horton ambulance

Crestwood recently received this 2011 Ford E450 Type III ambulance from Horton. Karl Klotz photo

This ambulance was retired when the new Horton went into service.

Tags: Boca Raton Fire Department, Crestwood FIre Department, Dennis McGuire Jr., Ford E450, Horton ambulance, Karl Klotz

Alsip fights fire during the blizzard

Feb 4

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Department News, Reader submission | Comments off

The Alsip Fire Department requested a Full Still Alarm for a fire Tuesday night in the middle of the blizzard at 11902 S. Cicero Avenue. Due to the blizzard conditions, companies coming from the north could not make it over the big bridge which spans a few railroad tracks. The bridge runs from 115th St. to 119th St. on Cicero Ave.

The building measured 50×75, housed a carwash, and was the scene of a Box Alarm fire last year. Companies did not have problems getting water but did have problems with the wind and snow, making Cicero Avenue almost impassable. Mutual aid was from the Garden Homes Fire Protection District with a engine, the Palos Fire Protection District with a truck, and the Crestwood Fire Department with a truck. No one was inside when the fire happened.

Dennis McGuire, Jr. braved the elements and took in the fire. He submitted several images.

Alsip Engine 2033, a 2007 Seagrave TB50DA is on a hydrant on Cicero Avenue in front of the fire building during the storm Tuesday night. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Alsip companies hit the remaining hot spots after extinguishing the fire at this commercial building Tuesday night. In addition to fighting the fire, they had to contend with 60mph wind gusts and blowing snow. Dennis McGuire, Jr.

Alsip Truck 2014, a 2003 Seagrave TP55DA with a 100' RM ladder and a 1,500-GPM pump had a 2 1/2" pre-connect off at this fire. A still photo can not convey the magnitude of the wind that was blowing at the time of the fire. Dennis McGire, Jr.