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Chicago working fire 6-23-13

Jun 24

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Firefighters working, Firefighting Video | 1 Comment

This from Steve Redick:

Made it to this job at Lake & Homan yesterday … I arrived pretty early in the job (ahead of the squad). 1-story row of what looked like mostly vacant commercial occupancies, but the motocycle club looks like it may have been in use. From my vantage point it looked like the fire was in the cockloft over more than one occupancy. Lots of venting on the roof, and some forcible entry in the rear. Note the sign on the door of the motorcycle joint. Also shot a little video too … this was a done deal in very short order.

Steve

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Lisle house fire 7/1/11

Aug 6

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

Stephen Wilcox submitted yet another recent house fire from Dupage County, this time in Lisle. Stephen submitted several images and commentary;

This box alarm was in an unhydranted area in the north end of Lisle’s district. Typically, the weather was hot and humid. No one home at the time of the fire (1115 hours on 7/1/11) may have contributed to a response delay. Structure was one story “L” shaped, about 40″X80″ ordinary, located on Red Oak. Command also called a box for tankers.

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

"D" side on my arrival, also the area of ignition. Stephen Wilcox photo

"A" side upon arrival of companies. Stephen Wilcox photo

"A" side, members are moving hose lines into position. Stephen Wilcox photo

The fire is moving rapidly from the "C-D" corner towards "B". Notice fire starting to show in the window as we go by. Stephen Wilcox photo

Same window a few moments later, a bit closer of a look. Stephen Wilcox photo

The rear at the height of the fire fight. Stephen Wilcox photo

Heavy fire vents from the "B" side as a line can be seen that was stretched to the rear. Stephen Wilcox photo

Another view shows fire burning through the roof. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle firefighters use a 2-1/2 in the front as they darken down the interior fire. Stephen Wilcox photo

Members have a 2-1/2 with water and are making what progress they can, keeping in mind the defensive attack, collapse zone, etc. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11 Winfield FPD Engine 64

Winfield Tender 614 was called to the scene since the area was without hydrants. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11 York Center FPD tanker tender

York Center FPD Tender 76 was also due on the tanker box. The tenders were utilized 'in-line' to supply water to the pumping engines. Stephen Wilcox photo