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Still & Box Alarm Fire in Chicago, 11/7/19

Nov 8

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This from Drew Gresik:

Here are a few images from an early morning Still & Box at 728 N Lotus Ave in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. Fire through the roof of a vacant 2.5 story frame. Four total lines were led out, E96 utilized their deck gun, and TL23 employed an aerial master stream. Photography was greatly hampered by a mix of sleet and thick brush on the property. I included a combination of natural light as well as flash photos so viewers can see the effect of a camera-mounted flash in rain/sleet/snow.

Interesting to note this fire came in as many companies (including TL14) were still committed at a 2-11, 1644 N Spaulding Ave.

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Tags: chi-town fire photos, Chicago FD Engine 96, Chicago FD Truck 29, Chicago Fire Department, Drew Gresik, fire scene photos

2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 9-23-17 (more)

Sep 24

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This from Drew

23 Sep 17- The 5th Battalion and companies were stilled out at approximately 0645 hours. While en route, the Englewood FAO announced a Still & Box at this location for reports of people trapped inside the building. Engine Co. 84 and Truck Co. 51 arrived on scene and reported heavy fire in the rear of a 3 story ordinary apartment building. Battalion 5 got on scene shortly after and reported fire through the roof. A 2-11 Alarm was requested by 2-2-1 who pulled all companies out of the building due to dangerous fire conditions. (5) 2-1/2” lines were led out while Tower Ladder 37 and Squad Co. 5’s Snorkel worked elevated master streams. Engine Co. 84, Engine Co. 45, and Engine Co. 50 utilized their deck guns. Searches could not be completed due to structural integrity of the building. Companies also battled high humidity and high 80s temperature. Still Alarm companies: E84 E47 T51 T30 BN5 Sq5 2-7-5 RIT BN6 T15, A55 A36 4-5-8.

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firefighters immersed in smoke at fire scene

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Tags: 2-11 alarm fire in Chicago, Chicago FD Engine 45, Chicago FD Engine 47, Chicago FD Engine 50, Chicago FD Squad 5A, Chicago FD Tower Ladder 37, Chicago Fire Department, Drew Gresik, fire scene photos

Working fire in Chicago, 6-9-17

Jun 12

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This from Drew Gresik:

The 18th Battalion battled a working fire in a red-X building at 3849 on Flournoy. Chicago Police helicopter ‘PH1’ called it in on the Zone and reported that there was a house on fire and it was really cooking. Engine 95 deck-gunned it on arrival as they had heavy fire showing from the 2, and then companies led out (2) 2.5” lines while performing an exterior attack. A third line was led out as Squad 1’s Snorkel was set up and flowing water in the vacant lot on Side D.

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Tags: Chicago FD Engine 38, Chicago FD Squad 1, Chicago Fire Department, Drew Gresik, fire scene photos, house fire in Chicago

Working fire in Chicago, 5-22-17

May 23

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This from Drew Gresik:

5/22/17- The 23rd Battalion of the Chicago Fire Department was sent on a Still Alarm to 88th and Eberhart for the reported house on fire. First-in companies Engine Co. 82 and Truck Co. 42 reported they had a fire in a 2-story frame, 25×50 at 501 E 88th St. Companies encountered heavy fire on the second floor and in the cockloft of the balloon-frame dwelling, They led out three lines while throwing two main ladders to the roof. Companies operated on scene for about 1.5 hours before picking up. The home was occupied at the time of the fire and unfortunately one family was displaced. Companies on scene: E82 E122 T42 TL34 BN23 Sq5 2-7-5 RIT T30 BN19, A37 A60 4-5-6 & OFI 4-6-6.

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Tags: Chicago FD Engine 122, Chicago FD Engine 82, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago firefighters at the scene of a house fire, Drew Gresik, fire scene photos, spare Seagrave ladder truck at work in Chicago

2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 1-8-17 (part 3)

Jan 9

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This from Drew Gresik:

Here are some quick images from Sunday morning’s 2-11 on the West Side. Engine 117 and the tower arrived and found heavy fire in the rear and in the attic of a 2.5 story balloon frame. Battalion 18 quickly requested a Still & Box and 2-2-4 requested a 2-11 a short time later. The fire got into the D-side exposure building but that structure was largely saved by the companies operating on scene. Tower 14 and Squad 2 worked elevated master streams, and several handlines were utilized as well.

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firefighters covered with ice battling fire

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Tags: 2-11 alarm fire in Chicago, Chicago FD Engine 117, Chicago Fire Department, Drew Gresik, firefighter covered with ice, flames through the roof of a house, heavy smoke at winter fire scene

Alley garage fire in Chicago, 12/29/16

Dec 30

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This from Drew Gresik:

The 16th Battalion had a 20×20 frame alley garage on fire in the 5800 block of S New England Avenue 12-29. Companies dropped 2 lines and performed extensive overhaul. Engine 32 took New England and Engine 127 took the alley and led out through the gangway to a hydrant on Newcastle Avenue. E32 E127 T60 TL54 BN16 assigned.

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Tags: alley garage fire in Chicago, Chicago FD Engine 127, Chicago FD Engine 32, Chicago Fire Department, Drew Gresik

New tower ladder for North Riverside (more)

Nov 28

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

This from Drew Gresik:

Here is a shot of the new North Riverside tower ladder, a 2016 Pierce Velocity 2000/300/100′ RM. It was a demo, and it is not in service yet. Pierce serial number #28875.

North Riverside Tower Ladder 806. – 2016 Pierce Velocity 2000/300/100′ RM so #28875. Drew Gresik photo

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Working fire in Chicago, 11-26-16

Nov 27

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This from Drew Gresik:

The city had a fire in a vacant house at 4620 W Superior around 2200 hours on 11/26/16. Three lines were led out and the roof was opened by T26. The 20×20 frame garage burned completely to the ground and companies had heavy fire inside the home on arrival.

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Tags: Chicago FD Engine 117, Chicago FD Engine 95, Chicago FD Squad 2, Chicago FD Squad 2A, Chicago FD Tower Ladder 14, Chicago FD Truck 26, Chicago Fire Department, Drew Gresik, fire scene photos, house fire in Chicago

3-Alarm fire in Maywood, 8-17-16

Aug 17

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This from Drew Gresik:

Here are a few shots from this morning’s fire at 304 S 5th Ave. in Maywood. They had heavy fire upon arrival in the rear of this large frame house, by the time I got there companies were having a lot of difficulty chasing the fire in the void spaces up on the second floor and in the attic. I’ll have more images on my site.

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Spartan fire truck in Maywood IL at fire scene

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Full Still Alarm in Stickney, 7-4-16

Jul 5

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This from Drew Gresik:

7/4/16: The Stickney, IL Fire Department was toned out for a reported house fire around 1510 hours at 4144 Elmwood Ave. Being only 2 blocks from the firehouse, Engine 1201 and Truck 1204 had smoke showing as they pulled out of quarters. Companies arrived on scene with smoke showing from a 1.5 story ordinary dwelling. Engine 1201 made an aggressive interior attack encountering fire in the attic. Two lines were stretched, one was utilized in extinguishing the fire. The roof was opened and companies worked on scene for about an hour and a half before they were returned to quarters. Companies on scene: Stickney Engines 1201 & 1203, Stickney Truck 1204, Forest View Engine 813, Central Stickney T906, and several Stickney Chiefs.

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