Apr 30
Karl Klotz submitted two images
Crete Brush 704 is a 2011 Ford F350 with a 250-GPM pump and 250 gallons of water. Karl Klotz photo
Beecher Fire Protection District Engine 404 is a 2012 Pierce Arrow XT PUC with a 1,500-GPM pump and 1,000 gallons of water. Karl Klotz photo
Also, according to Karl:
Beecher’s former Engine 404 (Pierce Saber) went to the Grant Park FPD and will be in service after some paint work.
Karl Klotz submitted the following:
On 4/3/2012 around midnight, Tinley Park was dispatched to a reported silo fire in the 7300 block of 191st Street in unincorporated Will County. Truck Co. 204 arrived to find an abandoned barn fully involved communicating to an attached silo. Engine Co. 202 hit the fire with their deck gun while crews advanced three handlines to extinguish the remains of the barn and a smaller shed nearby. Mutual-aid was received from Frankfort, Mokena, Country Club Hills, and Hazel Crest.
Tinley Park Engine Co. 202 leading out up the driveway. Karl Klotz photo
Remains of the barn and silo. Karl Klotz photo
Engine Co. 202 knocking down the fire w/ the deck gun. Karl Klotz photo
Tinley Park firefighter leading out a handline to the rear of the property. Karl Klotz photo
The rest of the photos are on my site.
Karl Klotz took in a house fire in Markham on Wednesday and submitted images with the following description:
01-25-2012Markham: 3216 W. 162nd StreetCompanies arrived to find smoke showing from a single family house. 2 lines were used and companies did extensive overhaul.Departments on-scene were Markham, Hazel Crest, Country Club Hills, Oak Forest, Midlothian & Harvey.
Markham crew leading out the first line into the building. Karl Klotz photo
Hazel Crest Truck Co. 1220 going to the roof. Karl Klotz photo
Smoke is visible from the west side of the fire building. Karl Klotz photo
Hazel Crest Firefighter Shields venting the roof. Karl Klotz photo
After cutting a hole in the roof, the interior ceiling is cleared. Karl Klotz photo
Oak Forest crew chasing down hot spots from the rear of the building. Karl Klotz photo
Hazel Crest LT. Sears makes an inspection hole checking for fire. Karl Klotz photo
Karl has a large gallery of images HERE.
Karl Klotz took in a fire on Sunday morning in the city. He submitted several images and the following description:
Chicago working fire at 1802 N. SheffieldFire on the 2nd floor of a 2-story apartments over commerical type building. Tower Ladder 10 made one removal via their main of an occupant from the 2nd floor.
First arrival shot of Engine Co. 55 & Truck Co. 44. Karl Klotz photo
Engine 55 leading out a 2 & 1/2" line. Karl Klotz photo
Truck Co. 44 laddering the roof and placing a ground ladder. Karl Klotz photo
Members of Engine Co. 22 leading out a 2nd line. Karl Klotz photo
Tower Ladder 10 laddering the building. Karl Klotz photo
Fire starting to show from the 2nd floor windows. Karl Klotz photo
Tower Ladder 10 assisting the occupant down from the 2nd floor. Karl Klotz photo
The resident is helped to the ground by firefighters. Karl Klotz photo
Karl has more images in a gallery HERE.
Karl Klotz took in a house fire in Frankfort‘s district last night and submitted several images with the following description:
Frankfort Ladder Co. 2 arrived to find heavy fire showing from the front and rear of this 2-story single family house. A quick knock down was made from the outside before making entry. Companies faced 20-degree weather, yet had no water problems and quickly extinguished the fire.
Frankfort FPD - Full-still 01-02-2012 at 19949 Spruce DrCompanies on the scene: Frankfort, Tinley Park TL204, Matteson A2, Manhattan SQ1216
Frankfort Ladder 2's crew knocking down the interior prior to making entry. Karl Klotz photo
Another shot showing Ladder 2's crew prior to being able to make entry. Karl Klotz photo
The crew from Frankfort Engine 1 vents the rear of the building. Karl Klotz photo
Ladder 2's main to the roof and a RIT Company established at the front of the building. Karl Klotz photo
First arriving company, Frankfort Ladder 2 with the main to the roof and multiple lines off. Karl Klotz photo
Karl has more images in a gallery HERE.
Karl Klotz took in a fire this afternoon in Frankfort. He reports the following:
Frankfort full-still 11/22/2011: 20111 Rosewood Drive. Frankfort Truck Co. 2 arrived to find this two-story, frame dwelling well involved in the front portion. The fire appeared to have started in the garage area of the dwelling. Crews made an aggressive defensive attack before making entry into the dwelling. No injuries were reported, but several cats were rescued from the fire. Companies from Frankfort, Matteson and Manhattan responded to the scene.
The front of the house after the fire has been knocked down. Karl Klotz photo
Frankfort Tower 5 ventilating the rear of the house. Karl Klotz photo
Firefighters work on extinguishing hot spots. Karl Klotz photo
First due company, Frankfort Truck 2 in front of the building. Karl Klotz photo
Firefighters from Frankfort Engine Co. 1 working on cooling some hot spots. Karl Klotz photo
Firefighter from Frankfort Engine Co.3 removes one of the family cats from the house (which later escaped from the cage and ran away before being re-captured). Karl Klotz photo
Firefighters from Frankfort Engine Co. 1 extinguishing fires in the garage area of the house. Karl Klotz photo
A look down from inside the 2nd floor bedroom to the garage area. Karl Klotz photo
A firefighter from Matteson Engine Co. 6 making a removal of another cat. Karl Klotz photo
And one more cat making it safely outside with the help of a Frankfort firefighter. Karl Klotz photo
An extensive gallery with more images can be found HERE.
The Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District received their new 2011 Pierce Arrow XT 105′ quint this month. Karl Klotz photographed the new Truck 53 prior to it going into service. The new quint sports the department’s new color scheme replacing the white roof with black.
Truck 53 is not yet in service. It has a 1,500-GPM pump and carries 500 gallons of water. Karl Klotz photo
The new Pierce will replace a 100′ Seagrave quint on a single rear axle.
This unit will reportedly be placed for sale when the new Pierce goes into service.
Oct 22
Oct 19
The Tinley Park Fire Department has replaced the Dodge van at station 2 that was assigned to the fire investigation unit with the 2007 Chevy Suburban that was formerly Battalion 202. A 2003 Chevy Tahoe has now been assigned as Battalion 202. Karl Klotz updated the photos for both.
Tinley Park Battalion 202 is now running with this 2003 Chevy Tahoe. Karl Klotz photo
The Tinley Park Fire Investigation Unit now has this 2007 Chevy Suburban that was formerly assigned to Battalion 202. Karl Klotz photo
This Dodge van was the previous unit for the fire investigators. Karl Klotz photo
Oct 16
Karl Klotz recently photographed the new Alexis Brush rig in Long Grove. Brush 55 is a 2011 Ford F-550/Alexis with a 500-GPM pump, 500 gallons of water and a 30-gallon foam tank. Previous posts for this unit are HERE and HERE.
Brush 55 has a Compressed Air Foam System on board. Karl Klotz photo
The new Alexis replaces this unit which was sold to a private contractor. Larry Shapiro photo
