Posts Tagged Glenwood Fire Department

House fire in Glenwood, 8-11-19

This from Eric Haak:

The Glenwood Fire Department had a working fire on Thursday afternoon (8/11). Crews did a great job of saving a home that was in a non-hydranted area. Here are a few images from the scene.

smoke from house on fire

Eric Haak photo

Pierce fire engine

Eric Haak photo

Firefighters at house fire

Eric Haak photo

Firefighters at house fire

Eric Haak photo

Firefighters at fire scene

Eric Haak photo

Firefighters put on SCBA before entering smokey house fire

Eric Haak photo

dramatic portrait of salty firefighter with PPE

Eric Haak photo

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Former Glenwood FD fire engine

Former Glenwood FD fire engine.

thanks Dennis

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Fire calendar features local photographers

Quarto Publishing has released their 2018 calendar Fire Trucks in Action which once again features area fire scenes from local photographers mixed in with shots from throughout the country. Chicago, Cicero, Long Grove, South Holland, Dolton, Wheeling, and Glenwood are included. Photos included this year are by Eric Haak, Gordon J. Nord, Jr., and Larry Shapiro.

Fire Trucks in Action 2018 calendar

Fire Trucks in Action 2018 calendar

Fire Trucks in Action 2018 calendar

Fire Trucks in Action 2018 calendar

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2-Alarm apartment complex fire in Glenwood, 2-13-16 (more)

This from Brad Steinweg:

On the way home from work, I stopped by Glenwood’s 2nd alarm fire. This was one of two for MABAS 24. East Hazel Crest had a 2-alarm a few hours later. Glenwood got their new engine officially broken in. Mutual-aid companies included Hazel Crest, Munster, Lansing, Lynwood, Tinley Park, Chicago Heights, CC Hills, Harvey, South Holland, & Thornton.

-Brad S.

Thornton FD HME Tele-Squrt at fire scene

Brad Steinweg photo

heavy fire and thick smoke at fire scene

Brad Steinweg photo

firemen overhaul apartment after fire

Brad Steinweg photo

Glenwood FD fire engine

Brad Steinweg photo

firemen at fire scene

Brad Steinweg photo

fire trucks on the street

Brad Steinweg photo

heavy fire and thick smoke at fire scene

Brad Steinweg photo

heavy fire and thick smoke at fire scene

Brad Steinweg photo

heavy fire and thick smoke at fire scene

Brad Steinweg photo

heavy fire and thick smoke at fire scene

Brad Steinweg photo

fire scene in Glenwood IL

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East Hazel Crest fire truck at fire scene

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2-Alarm apartment complex fire in Glenwood, 2-13-16 (more)

This from Kevin Griffin:

Here are some pictures of Glenwood’s 2-11 at 800 e 191st

heavy smoke from apartment complex fire

Kevin Griffin photo

HME fire engine in Glenwood IL

Kevin Griffin photo

HME fire engine working at fire scene

Kevin Griffin photo

heavy smoke from apartment complex fire

Kevin Griffin photo

heavy smoke from apartment complex fire

Kevin Griffin photo

heavy smoke from apartment complex fire

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2-Alarm apartment complex fire in Glenwood, 2-13-16 (more)

More from the 2-Alarm fire in Glenwood 2/13/16

 fire truck at fire scene

Steve Redick photo

Munster fire truck at fire scene

Steve Redick photo

heavy fire and thick smoke at fire scene

Steve Redick photo

East Hazel Crest fire truck at fire scene

Steve Redick photo

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2-Alarm apartment complex fire in Glenwood, 2-13-16

The Glenwood Fire Department went to a 2nd Alarm Saturday morning (2/13/16) for fire in a two-story, multi-unit building at 800 E. 191st Place.

This from Eric Haak:

Here are some images of the 2nd alarm in south suburban Glenwood.  The initial alarm came in around 11:30.  There was heavy fire in the cockloft which eventually consumed the entire length of the building.
heavy fire and thick smoke at fire scene

Eric Haak photo

heavy fire from apartment building

Eric Haak photo

HME fire engine working at fire scene

Eric Haak photo

Pierce ladder truck at fire scene

Eric Haak photo

East Hazel Crest fire truck at fire scene

Eric Haak photo

Thornton FD HME Tele-Squrt at fire scene

Eric Haak photo

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New engine for Glenwood

From the HME Fire Trucks Facebook page:

HME side-mount pumper heads for service with the Glenwood Fire Department, Village of Glenwood, IL. Features: tight-turning HME 1871-SFO custom chassis, 2000-GPM HME Hydra Technology™, 750-gallon tank, corrosion resistant pumper-style body, storage solutions and more. Congratulations to the Glenwood Fire Department and Fire Chief Kevin Welsh.

new fire engine for the Glenwood FD

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new fire engine for the Glenwood FD

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new fire engine for the Glenwood FD

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fire engine pump panel

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Area apparatus on order

This from Josh Boyajian:

Villa Park FD – 2015 Pierce Impel Pumper 1500/750

Merrionette Park FD – 2015 Pierce Dash CF PUC 1500/500 105′ RM aerial

Glenwood FD – 2015 HME  1871 SFO 1500/750 rescue pumper

 

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Glenwood FD update

This from Brad Steinweg:

Just wanted to submit an update for Glenwood. The 2000 expedition listed as 432 is now 424 and no longer runs medical calls. It is used as station 1’s utility vehicle. The new 432 is a 2010 Ford expedition equipped with medical supplies and is now our EMS response unit out of station 1.
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Glenwood 432 runs this 2010 Ford Expedition. Brad Steinweg photo

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