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Chicago 5-11 Alarm + 2 specials 1-22-13

Jan 23

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Service News, Fire Service Photos, Fire Truck photos, Firefighters working | 23 Comments

There will be several posts with information and images from multiple contributors depicting the 5-11 with 2 Special Alarms that occurred Tuesday night at 3757 S. Ashland Avenue.

In the meantime, here are a few images of the scene from Larry Shapiro.

5-11 alarm warehouse fire in Chicago 1-22-13 at 3757 S. Ashland Avenue

The roof is in and heavy fire is seen throughout the building as viewed from the corner of Sectors 1 and 4. Larry Shapiro photo

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Several deck guns work in Sector 1 from Engines 8 and 49. Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago fire engine at large nighttime fire scene Spartan Luverne Crimson

Engine 16 was being fed by an in-line operation supplying water to companies working in Sector 3. Larry Shapiro photo

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Firefighters monitor the elevated master stream working in Sector 3 off of Truck 33. Larry Shapiro photo

Squad 1A was working for several hours in Sector 3. Larry Shapiro photo

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What would a winter fire in Chicago be without firefighters encased in ice. Larry Shapiro photo

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6-7-6 was special called to the scene and put to work in Sector 1. Larry Shapiro photo

Images to come will be from Tim Olk, Steve Redick, Jeff Rudolph, Josh Boyajian, Dan McInerney and additional images from Larry Shapiro. Videos from Steve and Larry are also forthcoming.

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House fire on Keating in Chicago 1-12-13

Jan 12

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

This from Josh Boyajian:

Chicago companies had a Still alarm at 4600 s Keating this morning. Engine 34 found a 1 sty ordinary with fire in the basement. Two lines were lead out. Tower 54 had some good roof work! Here are some pictures!

Chicago Fire Dept had a Still alarm house fire at 4600 s Keating

Josh Boyajian photo

Tags: Chicago Engine 34, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago firefighters work at house fire, firefighters working at fire scene, house fire on South Keating in Chicago, Josh Boyajian

Chicago Still & Box Alarm 12-9-12

Dec 9

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This from Eric Haak:

Early Sunday morning, fire erupted in an occupied apartment building at 2715 E. 75th Place. Shortly before 0500 hrs, Engine 126 and Truck 49 reported fire from the second floor of the 25X75, 2-story ordinary. The fire building consisted of 2 attached, side-by-side 2-flats and the fire appeared to originate in and was at first contained to the apartment to the east. At 0511, the 23rd battalion elevated the fire to a Still & Box as the fire spread throughout a void in the drop ceiling and threatened to envelop both units. Companies were originally removed from the building but made a second attempt at keeping the fire from taking the entire structure. At 0530, companies went defensive as the interior attack was making little headway. Engine 126 and Truck 49 were then removed from the front of the building and Squad 5’s snorkel was brought in as flames eventually spread throughout the cockloft of both units. 2-2-6 struck the box at approximately 0640.

Photo #1 – Engine 126 and Truck 49 in sector 1

Photo #2 – Companies attack from the exterior shortly after 1st arrival

Photo #3 – Companies exit the building as the attack went defensive

Photo #4 – Members of Engine 72 take position on the porch of the building next door

Photo #5 – Squad 5A is brought in to operate in sector 1