Posts Tagged Frankfort Fire Department

As seen around … Manhattan

This from Eric Haak:

I took advantage of a slow Saturday (6/17) to go see some rigs that I do not normally get an opportunity to see. Far south suburban Manhattan Fire Protection District was training in a fairly large late-1800’s farm house which is currently owned by the park district. Once the training was over, the old house was burned to the ground. It was kind of an interesting setup as there was a historic round barn which needed to be protected so they had Peotone’s Truck 14 set up and ready just in case of an emergency.

old museum burns to the ground

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building fully engulfed in flames

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Peotone FPD fire truck

Eric Haak photo

Peotone FPD fire truck

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fire trucks at fire scene

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Frankfort FPD fire truck

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Manhattan FPD fire engine

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New pumper/tanker for Frankfort

From the Pierce Flickr page:

Pierce Frankfort FPD, IL 30586 – for Engine 73

Frankfort FPD Engine 73

Pierce photo

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Fund to assist Frankfort lieutenant and his family

Excerpts from the Heraldnews.com:

Many parents know this scenario: a child bumps his head, a lump appears. In the case of 9-year-old Brandon Otte of Shorewood, the lump didn’t disappear. A CT scan revealed an abnormality, a tumor above his left eye.

Brandon’s father is Jeff Otte a lieutenant/paramedic with the Frankfort Fire Protection District.

Brandon has Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), a rare cancer that causes an excess of white blood cells to accumulate in the body and form tumors, also known as lesions. He is the oldest of seven children.

The lump appeared in December 2015. Surgery to remove the lesion was scheduled for the end of January 2016. Since shortly before the surgery, Jeff has been caring for all seven children under age 10 on his own.

The children are Brandon, 9; Julie, 7; Natalie, 6; Emilie, 4; Callie, 3; and Noah, who has autism and is nonverbal, 2; and Benjamin, 16 months. Jeff said he doesn’t have much extended family except for his sister, Cindy McDorman of Galesburg.

After surgery, Brandon began 52 weeks of chemotherapy, which he will complete in early 2017. His spirits are great and his prognosis is good.

In April, the family faced another health scare. Cindy was diagnosed with a rare breast cancer. In May, she had a double mastectomy. But Cindy is now in remission and staying at the Otte home about one week each month.

Jeff said various groups have arranged Christmas presents and holiday activities to keep the season festive for the children. On Dec. 26, the family leaves for Disneyland in California, courtesy of the Make a Wish Foundation.

Jeff listed the rest of his support system: neighbors, staff at Troy School District 30-C, the Joliet Park District (where some of his children attend after-school activities) and even The Village Christian Church in Minooka – which Jeff said he and his family joined in September.

In August, Jeff created a GoFundMe page with a goal of $10,000. As of Thursday, the amount was raised was just $3,395.

Jeff said his main financial need is not money for medical bills but to pay his full-time and part-time nannies, so Jeff can continue working his job and keep the insurance for his kids.

A firefighter since 1998 in Crestwood, Jeff came to Frankfort in 2005.

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As seen around … MABAS Division 19

This from Karl Klotz:

Here are a few MABAS Division 19 rigs I was able to shoot this past week.

Frankfort FPD, Squad Co. 71
Lockport FPD, Engine Co 1 & 5
Orland FPD, Engine Co. 5
Frankfort FPD Squad 71

Frankfort FPD Squad 71. Karl Klotz photo

Lockport FPD Engine 1

Lockport FPD Engine 1. Karl Klotz photo

Lockport FPD Engine 5

Lockport FPD Engine 5. Karl Klotz photo

Orland FPD Engine 5

Orland FPD Engine 5. Karl Klotz photo

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Frankfort FPD history

This from Mike Summa:;

Hello,
With all the fuss about Frankfort buying a Snorkel, here is an old photo of Frankfort’s first Snorkel.  Unknown manufacturer/type/height, but still great to look at.  Sold in later years to the Robbins Fire Department.  Hope you enjoy,
Mike S.
Frankfort PFD Snorkel

Frankfort PFD Snorkel. Mike Summa photo

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Smeal/Ladder Tower Co building first 55′ Snorkel (more)

Several readers have submitted the following information from the Interstate Emergency Vehicles, Inc.  Facebook page and the Smeal website about the first Snorkel being built by Smeal

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Frankfort FPD tower ladder for sale

Spotted on FentonFire.com from the Frankfort FPD

Frankfort FPD tower ladder for sale

Frankfort FPD tower ladder for sale. Fenton Fire photo

thanks Al

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New engine for Frankfort

Al Schlick found this image on the Pierce Flickr site of a new engine for Frankfort from July.

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Pierce composite

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House fire in Frankfort 6-6-13

This from Dylan Konchan:

Frankfort | Working Fire | 1011 Prestwick Dr | Truck 72 got on scene reporting nothing showing from a 1 story house. When they made entry they had smoke in the house. Then T72 found the fire and reported they had a working fire. Chief 72 requested a change of quarters box on box #721 the following companies were due: New Lenox Engine to Station 1, Orland Engine to Station 2, University Park Engine to Station 4, Homer Truck to Station 5. 35mins later the fire was knocked.

Frankfort Fire Department

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Matteson Fire Department

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Frankfort Fire Department

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Frankfort Fire Department

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Box Alarm Fire in Frankfort 4-4-13

This from Dylan Konchan:

Frankfort | Box Alarm | S La Grange Rd & W Stuenkel Rd | First companies got on scene reporting multiple buildings were on fire. Fire started from a large brush fire. Command first called for a full still; tenders only, then went to a box alarm right after. Orland, Mokena, Homer, Peotone, Monee, University Park, Beecher, Palos Heights, Tinley Park, New Lenox, and Manteno FD were all on scene.

 

building fire in Frankfort IL

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building fire in Frankfort IL

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New Lenox Fire District Crash Truck

New Lenox FPD ARFF. Dylan Konchan photo

 

Manteno & Community FPD brush truck

Manteno & Community FPD brush unit. Dylan Konchan photo

 

Beecher FPD Pierce pumper/tanker tender

Beecher pumper/tanker. Dylan Konchan photo

 

building fire in Frankfort IL

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