Posts Tagged Crimson

Country Club Hills fire 1-14-11

Jan 14

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

Country Club Hills companies were dispatched for a structure fire today around noon at 4841 W. 173rd Street. They received a report of an occupant trapped on the roof. Upon arrival, 1st companies found heavy smoke from the one-story, 40×40 frame, commercial/office building. The occupant reported trapped was off of the roof prior to the arrival of fire department units and suffered minor burns. This was a Full Still Alarm plus a MABAS Box Alarm for tankers.

MABAS Division 24 Tanker Box #2410 was requested as a precautionary measure since companies had to lead out almost two blocks to the nearest hydrant. The fire was under control in roughly 30 minutes. Mutual aid companies came from Oak Forest, Tinley Park, Flossmoor, Markham, Midlothian, and Hazel Crest.

Karl Klotz provided the report and photos. He has a complete gallery HERE.

Country Club Hills Fire Department fire on 173rd Street

Country Club Hills FD Truck 1145, a 104' tower ladder, was setup at the fire today on 173rd Street. Karl Klotz photo

A view from the rear of the building shows patches of fire along the roof in the 'C' sector. Karl Klotz photo

Country Club Hills Fire Department fire on 173rd Street Crimson

Country Club Hills Engine 1120 is supplying two hand lines to companies advancing on the fire. Karl Klotz photo

After companies vent the roof of the building, heavy smoke is able to escape which improves conditions for the interior companies. Karl Klotz photo

Oak Forest Assistant Chief Charlie Sopko was assigned to the 'A' Sector. Karl Klotz photo

Oak Forest firefighters emerge after performing a primary search of the building. Karl Klotz photo

Hazel Crest Truck 1220, a 1997 Pierce Lance 105' rear mount quint, in the parking lot near the building. Karl Klotz photo

Country Club Hills Engine 1120, was built in 2007 by Crimson on a Spartan Gladiator chassis with an Evolution trim package. This engine has a 1500-GPM pump, and a 500-gallon water tank in addition to a 30-gallon foam tank. Both pre-connects have been pulled as well as a bed of 5-inch hose for the long lead out of the supply line. Karl Klotz photo

Truck 1145 was delivered in 2008 by HME. The chassis is an HME Spectr and the 104' tower ladder is by RK Aerials. Karl Klotz photo

Tags: Couontry Club Hills Fire Department, Crimson, Evolution, Flossmoor Fire Department, Full Still Alarm, Gladiator, Hazel Crest Fire Department, HME Ahrens Fox tower ladder, HME Spectr, Karl Klotz, MABAS Box Alarm, Markham Fire Department, Midlothian Fire Department, Oak Forest Fire Department, Oak Forest Fire Department Assistant Chief Charlie Sopko, Pierce aerial, RK Aerial tower, RK Aerials, Spartan, tanker box, Tinley Park Fire Department

Chicago new apparatus assignments – update

Jan 14

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, Fire Service News, New Delivery | 6 Comments

We have additional information that the 4th new Spartan/Crimson 103′ aerial will be assigned to Truck 56. We have images of two of the new trucks without company numbers applied – these are E337 & E338, both of which are designated as ALS companies.

Chicago Fire Department Spartan Crimson 103' aerial ladder

New Chicago Spartan/Crimson 103' aerial awaiting assignment carrying shop number E337.

New Chicago Spartan/Crimson 103' RM ALS truck (#E338) awaiting assignment.

Chicago aerials E337 & E338 prior to receiving their assignments for service.

Tags: 103' RM aerial ladder, ALS company, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago Truck 56, Crimson, Spartan

Chicago new apparatus assignments

Jan 13

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, Fire Service News, New Delivery | 5 Comments

The latest information that we have is that three Spartan/Crimson 103′ trucks and one Spartan/Crimson high pressure engine are at Throop Street being readied for delivery. The trucks reportedly (nothing is certain until they are actually delivered) are for Trucks 9, 31, and 51. The engine is reported to be for Engine 60. There is another engine and truck being shown in progress on the Crimson website.

Tags: Chicago Fire Department, Crimson, Gladiator, Spartan

CFD units on-scene with burn victim

Jan 10

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

Dan McInerney submitted these rig shots from an incident at 4404 W. Roosevelt. The facility is some type of recycling center. Engine 38 went for an ambulance assist and found they had a burn victim, which required the response of a battalion chief (Bn13). The Office of Fire Investigation (OFI) followed-up with the patient at the hospital.

Chicago Fire Department Ambulance 21 Braun

Chicago Ambulance 21 (C-142) is a new Braun ambulance on a Ford F450 chassis. Dan McInerney photo

Chicago Fire Department engine 38 Spartan Crimson

Chicago Engine 38 is a 2006, Spartan Gladiator, Crimson engine carrying shop number D-631. Dan McInerney photo

Chicago Battalion 13 drives this 2010 Ford Expedition with shop number B-547. Dan McInerney photo

Tags: Braun, burn victim, Chicago Ambulance 21, Chicago Battalion 13, Chicago Engine 38, Chicago Fire Department, Crimson, Dan McInerney, Ford Expedition, Ford F-450, recycling center, Spartan Gladiator

Chicago Still on 106th Street

Jan 2

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Department News | 1 Comment

Chicago firefighters responded to a residential fire today at 309 W. 106th Street. Engine 93 was the first engine on the scene and had fire from the first floor of a two-story frame. Companies ventilated the roof and had a quick knockdown. Dennis McGuire, Jr. took in the fire but arrived after the fire was out. He submitted a few images from the scene.

Chicago Fire Department house fire 106th Street

Firefighters from Truck 27 on the roof after completing vertical ventilation. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Chicago Fire Department house fire 106th Street engine 93

Chicago Engine 93 was the still engine to the fire at 309 W. 106th Street. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Truck 27 was the first truck on the scene and was spotted on the parkway underneath the large trees to make the peak of the roof. The E-ONE 100' rear mount that they were running with is a spare truck (E-256). Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Engine 93, with their 2005 Spartan, Crimson engine (D-627) had a hydrant just past the building in Sector 1. Truck 27 is visible in the background. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Tags: Chicago Engine 93, Chicago Fire Department, Crimson, Dennis McGuire Jr., E-ONE, residential fire, Spartan

Industrial fire in Wheeling 12-19

Dec 21

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire | Comments off

Wheeling responded to an automatic alarm Sunday evening and found smoke emanating from the industrial facility at 301 W. Hintz Road. The source was a machine in the rear of the building. Wheeling was assisted by Prospect Heights, Buffalo Grove and Glenview. The fire was extinguished in short order with a hand line and the sprinkler system.

Wheeling Tower 42 accesses the roof of the building to check for extension and assist with ventilation as smoke escapes from the overhead door. Larry Shapiro photo

Wheeling industrial fire 12-19-10 Spartan Crimson engine

Wheeling Engine 24, a Spartan/Crimson, was due on the Code 4 upgrade. They lead out to a hydrant and supplied the sprinkler system. Larry Shapiro photo

Another shot of Engine 24 at the sprinkler connection. Larry Shapiro photo

Wheeling industrial fire 12-19-10 Sutphen engine

Engine 42, running as Engine 23, was the still engine located half a block away from the scene. Larry Shapiro photo

Wheeling industrial fire 12-19-10 Buffalo Grove Ferrara tower ladder

Buffalo Grove Tower 25 was due on the Code 4 and setup in the rear of the building. Larry Shapiro photo

Wheeling industrial fire 12-19-10 Prospect Heights Alexis engine

Prospect Heights Engine 39, built by Alexis on an American LaFrance Eagle chassis was due automatic aid on the initial alarm. Larry Shapiro photo

Large fans were used at the receiving dock to pull smoke out of the factory. Larry Shapiro photo

More photos can be seen HERE.

Tags: Buffalo Grove Fire Department, Crimson, Glenview Fire Department, industrial fire, Larry Shapiro, Prospect Heights Fire Department, Spartan, sprinkler system, Sutphen, Wheeling Fire Department

Chicago Still and Box 12-18

Dec 20

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

Steve Redick took in a Still and Box on Saturday at Taylor and Western about 6AM. Steve said that the report sounded good and that they were backing the snorkel into position when he arrived. Temperatures were in the single digits and after they some ceiling down and it was soon over. Here are several images.

Chicago Fire Department Still and Box Taylor and Western

Members from Squad 1 back the Snorkel into place in sector 1 on Taylor Street. Steve Redick photo

Chicago Engine 26 (D615) a 2003 Spartan/Crimson was the second engine due to this fire. Steve Redick photo

In the wintertime, companies have to be prepared to relocate to another hydrant in the event that the closest hydrant is frozen. Steve Redick photo

Engine 107 was first due to this fire. Behind the engine is Squad 1 and Truck 7. Steve Redick photo

Several hand lines were deployed in the rear of the building. Steve Redick photo

This shot from the rear shows the fire damage to the rear porch area on the third floor. Steve Redick photo

Truck 7 was the first due truck and went to the roof of the building. Steve Redick photo

Tags: CFD Engine 26, CFD Squad 1, CFD Truck 7, Chicago Fire Department, Crimson, Snorkel, Spartan, Steve Redick, Still & Box

local Crimson production updates

Dec 16

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News | Comments off

Trucks in production at Crimson for this area include five CFD aerials and a pumper for Flossmoor. Current status photos are viewable at Crimson’s website HERE.

Tags: Chicago Fire Department, Crimson, Flossmoor Fire Department

Flossmoor engine in production

Dec 1

Posted by bgshap in New Apparatus Order | Comments off

Flossmoor has a new engine being built by Crimson. HERE is a link to the latest production photos that have been posted. It will be mounted on a Spartan chassis with a Gladiator cab. The body is stainless steel with a 1,000-GPM pump and 500 gallons of water.

Tags: Crimson, Flossmoor Fire Department, Gladiator, Spartan

Site updates

Nov 15

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, Site News, updated listing | Comments off

Several updates have been made to existing fire department listings on the site:

The Manhattan FPD, in Division 19, now has images of Brush 1218, Engine 1221, and Ambulance 1224 (from Karl Klotz & Bill Friedrich)
Carol Stream Station 3, in Division 12, has new images of Ambulance 230 and Rescue 235 (from Bill Friedrich)
Naperville Station 4, in Division 16, has an image of the new Crimson engine (from Bill Friedrich)
Homewood, in Division 24, has been completed now with images of the shift commander unit, the utility, the ambulance and the memorial decal for FF Brian Carey (from Karl Klotz)