Posts Tagged Des Plaines FD Squad 63

Double fatal crash in Park Ridge, 11-8-22

Nov 9

Posted by Admin in Crash scene photos, Fire Department News | 9 Comments

Excerpts from the Park Ridge Police Department on Facebook:

On Tuesday, November 8th at 11:12 AM, Park Ridge police and fire departments responded to a traffic crash at Oakton and Cumberland. Upon arrival, polcie officers found a 2007 Honda sedan had crashed into a house located at 901 Oakton St. There were two occupants in the vehicle. Both were pronounced deceased at the scene. Information pertaining to the victims will be released at a later time pending notification of family. The residence at 901 Oakton was unoccupied at the time of the crash.

A preliminary investigation of the incident revealed that the Honda was observed by witnesses as traveling southbound on Cumberland approaching Oakton. The Honda continued southbound through the intersection and into the house which is located on the south side of the intersection.

The Park Ridge Fire Department was assisted at the scene by Niles and Des Plaines firefighters.

The Park Ridge Police Department is being assisted in the investigation by the MCAT Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team.

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House fire in Des Plaines, 9-26-22

Sep 26

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos, Fire Scene video | 2 Comments

A Des Plaines firefighter working in the fire prevention bureau spotted smoke from the eaves of a house at 501 S. Mt. Prospect Road Monday just before 2PM. After speaking with individuals outside the home, he called RED Center to report the house fire. He then entered the home to convince two people to evacuate and subsequently reentered to complete a secondary search.

The working fire response brought three engines, two chief officers, and four Des Plaines ambulances, a chief, truck, and ambulance from Mount Prospect, a chief and truck from Prospect Heights, a Wheeling engine, and a Niles truck. Des Plaines Battalion 61 and Truck 61 were both training at NIPSTA and responded from there.

The origin of the fire was believed to be a second story bathroom, but the entire second floor attic space of the split-level home was involved when suppression companies arrived.

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New squad for Des Plaines (more)

Aug 17

Posted by Admin in Fire Service Photos | 1 Comment

This from Chi-Town Fire Photos:

Squad Co. 63 – 2021 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 – Job# 35763

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House fire in Des Plaines, 12-22-21

Dec 22

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos | 4 Comments

Des Plaines Ambulance 61 and North Maine FPD Engine 1 were dispatched to 51 N. East River Road early this morning (12/22/21) for trouble breathing. Upon arrival, they found heavy fire from the 1st floor living room of a three-unit, split-level house and reported the working fire. The ambulance crew reportedly made entry prior to the first hose line and rescued a resident from a second floor bedroom that was filling with smoke. The alarm was upgraded to a MABAS Box Alarm for additional resources. The fire was extinguished prior to the arrival of all responding companies and was contained to the unit of origin.

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New squad for Des Plaines (more)

Oct 28

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos | 1 Comment

From Tim Olk:

Des Plaines FD Squad 63

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New squad for Des Plaines (more)

Oct 3

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos, New Delivery | 10 Comments

From the Pierce Flickr site:

Pierce, City of Des Plaines Fire Department, 35763-1

Pierce composite

thanks Danny

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New squad for Des Plaines (more)

Sep 29

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, New Delivery | 10 Comments

From The Pierce Manufacturing YouTube channel:

Walk around this Enforcer pumper with Des Plaines Fire Department Lieutenant Minas Klikas. The apparatus is equipped with #TAK4 Independent Front Suspension to help with tight corners and was designed to have a longer wheelbase which measures 234 inches. The grab rails are recessed for driver’s safety when grabbing. The truck implemented a squad-based type cab which utilizes space for dive, hazmat, fire suppression, and ALS equipment. The #PUCPump was chosen because it increases compartment space. The coffin compartments on top of the apparatus will be used for larger items that are not used often.

Chassis: 84” Enforcer cab w/ 24” raised roof

Seating capacity: 4

Overall height: 11’ 2”

Overall length: 36’ 4.5”

GVW Rating: 53,800 lb

Front axle: #TAK4 Independent Front Suspension, 22,800 lb

Rear axle: Meritor RS30-185, 31,000 lb

Engine: Cummins L9, 450 hp, 1250 lb-ft

Safety: Side Roll and Frontal Impact Protection

Electrical: Command Zone Advanced Electronics System

BODY Material: Aluminum

Shelving: Adjustable up to 500 lb

Doors: Rollup

Pump: Pierce PUC, 1500 gpm

Tank: 750-gallons

Job Number: 35763

thanks Daniel

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New squad for Des Plaines

Sep 14

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos, New Delivery | 12 Comments

Some photos of the new Des Plaines Fire Dept. Squad Co. 63’s Pierce. They took delivery the first week of September and it will be in service mid October.

New Pierce Enforcer PUC rescue pumper for Des Plaines FD Squad 63

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Box Alarm in Des Plaines, 2-14-21

Feb 15

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos | 6 Comments

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Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com:

No injuries were reported from a fire that began shortly after 10 p.m. in the cooking ventilation system and rooftop exhaust fans of Hugo’s Frog Bar in the Rivers Casino. The fire appears to have been sparked when grease that had accumulated in the hood and duct system ignited. The Des Plaines Fire Department reported the fire under control and extinguished just after 11 p.m. Fire damage was isolated to the kitchen hood and duct and a portion of the roof, and there was slight water damage elsewhere.

One of the evacuated patrons requested medical assistance and was taken to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital with a nonlife-threatening issue.

While the casino reopened early Monday, Hugo’s remained closed.

Under the state’s COVID-19 rules, casinos can maintain normal operating hours, which for Rivers Casino means they are open 24 hours a day, but are only allowed 50% of total capacity.