Posts Tagged LODD

Firefighters pay their respect to CFD FF Edward Stringer – update

The Chicago Tribune has an article HERE detailing the first series of events today of the funeral for fallen Chicago Firefighter Edward Stringer as the casket is taken from the funeral home to the church. HERE is their post from the funeral.

Chicago FF Edward Stringer funeral

Chicago Tribune/WGN News photo

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Firefighters pay their respects to CFD FF Edward Stringer

‘Hundreds of firefighters pay their respects to fallen comrade’

is the heading for a Chicago Tribune article which can be viewed HERE and HERE. Tonight was the visitation for FF Edward Stringer whose funeral is tomorrow.

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2 Chicago firefighters die after building collapse – update

The following updated information regarding funeral arrangements for FF Corey Ankum comes from the Chicago Firefighters Local 2 web stie:

Arrangements for FF/EMT Corey D. Ankum are as follows:

Wake – Visitation
Wednesday, December 29, 2010 (2B) (EMS 4)
2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Apostolic Church of God
6320 S. Dorchester
Chicago, IL

Early Visitation before funeral service: Thursday, December 30, 2010 (3B) (EMS 1)
10:00 a.m.
Apostolic Church of God
6320 S. Dorchester, Chicago

Funeral Service: Thursday, December 30, 2010 (3B) (EMS 1)
11:00 a.m.
Apostolic Church of God
6320 S. Dorchester, Chicago

Interment:

Lincoln Cemetery
12300 S. Kedzie

A memorial fund has been set up for the Ankum Family at Chase Bank.  You can call any Chase Bank and tell them you would like to make a donation to this fund.  Tell them it is a business fund under FF Corey Ankum Memorial Fund.

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2 Chicago firefighters die after building collapse – update

The Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2 has updated the information regarding FF Edward Stringer further:

On behalf of the Brothers and Sisters of Local 2, we would like to thank everyone from around the country on their overwhelming support and condolences during this tragic time.

Arrangement for FF Edward J. Stringer are as follows:

Dress: Class A (blouse, overcoat and white gloves)

Monday, December, 27, 2010 (3A) (EMS 2)
Blake Lamb Funeral Home
4727 W. 103rd St.
Oak Lawn, IL

Visitation: 1500-2100 Hours

CFD Assembly: 1800 Hours
Walk thru: 1830 Hours

Funeral:
Tuesday, December 28, 2010 (1A)(EMS 2)
CFD Assembly:  0715 Hours
Walk-thru: 0745 Hours
1000 Hours – St. Rita of Cascia Chapel
7740 S. Western
Chicago, IL

Cemetery:
Beverly Cemetery
12000 S. Kedzie Ave
Blue Island, IL

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Chicago firefighter deaths on December 22

Hank Sajovic sent this historical reminder:

Brothers and Sisters.

Please remember the other members of the Chicago Fire Department killed in the line of duty on December 22nd. (this is in addition to the 21 in 1910)

1952    Fireman 1C Patrick Rochford    Engine 82 Heart attack in quarters

1960    Battalion Chief Michael Lynch    Battalion 10 (Engine 19) fell thru pole hole

1989    Fireman Kelvin Anderson     Engine 107  Building Collapse Rose of Sharon Church 2950 W. Warren Blvd

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2 Chicago firefighters die after building collapse – updates

There are several sources for continuing coverage of yesterday’s tragedy that claimed the lives of two Chicago firefighters and injured many others.

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Chicago double LODD

On this historic anniversary of an horrific loss for the Chicago Fire Department, the date will become the reminder for yet another tragedy. 100 years ago today, the Chicago Fire Department suffered the loss of 21 firefighters and three civilians when a building collapsed with them inside at the Chicago Union Stock Yards. At the time of today’s fire, a remembrance service was in progress at the Stock Yards Firefighter Memorial. Today’s collapse occurred after the fire at 1744 E. 75th Street had been extinguished. Initial companies encountered frozen hydrants on arrival and the fire was elevated to a Still and Box Alarm. Firefighters were in the building performing a secondary search for vagrants or the homeless who, on several previous occasions, were reported by neighboring tenants to have been in the building. The roof collapsed in the rear of the building with no apparent warning signs and trapped 19 firefighters. A mayday call was issued and the incident was elevated to a 2-11 Alarm and an EMS Plan I. Most of the firefighters were removed quickly and with non life-threatening injuries while four remained trapped. The alarm was raised further to a 3-11 Alarm with an EMS Plan II bringing a total of 10 ambulances to the scene plus 12 engines, 9 trucks, a squad, the collapse and Special Operations Units, in addition to a myriad of support vehicles and chief officers.

As the four remaining trapped firefighters were located, they were transported to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, and the University of Chicago Hospital. Corey Ankum, 32, who had been with the department for tow years died at Christ Medical Center and Edward Stringer, a 12-year veteran of the department, died at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Tim Olk was on the scene and submitted a few photos. He has a full gallery HERE.

Chicago Fire Department double LODD Dec 22, 2010

This view from the rear shows the magnitude of the collapse and the massive amount of debris that firefighters had to deal with while searching for their trapped brothers. Tim Olk photo

Chicago Fire Department double LODD Dec 22, 2010

Firefighters use a hand line to wet down the rubble of the building collapse that trapped 16 Chicago firefighters at 1744 E. 75th Street. Tim Olk photo

Chicago Fire Department double LODD Dec 22, 2010

A city front end loader removes debris from the building collapse this morning that resulted in the deaths of two Chicago firefighters. Tim Olk photo

Chicago Fire Department double LODD Dec 22, 2010

Chicago Fire Commissioner Robert Hoff talks with the fire marshal after all of the trapped firefighters were freed from the rubble at 1744 E. 75th Street. Tim Olk photo

Chicago Fire Department double LODD Dec 22, 2010

Chicago Fire Department chief officers confer after all of the firefighters have been accounted for. Tim Olk photo

Chicago Fire Department double LODD Dec 22, 2010

A view down the alley behind 1744 E. 74th Street were a building collapse took the lives of two Chicago firefighters today. Tim Olk photo

Chicago Fire Department double LODD Dec 22, 2010

Chiefs talk about the tragedy that occurred this morning which claimed the lives of two Chicago firefighters. Tim Olk photo

Chicago Fire Department double LODD Dec 22, 2010

Exhausted firefighters remove equipment from the collapse after everyone was accounted for. Tim Olk photo

Chicago Fire Department double LODD Dec 22, 2010

A fire department candidate and a seasoned firefighter leave the scene after working to save the lives of fellow firefighters. Tim Olk photo

News media articles are available HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE.

Fire service blog entries are available at Firegeezer, Statter911, Statter911, and FirefighterCloseCalls 1, 2, 3.

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NIOSH Report on Homewood, IL LODD

The Neighborhood Star.com has an article about the fire which resulted in the tragic death of Homewood firefighter/paramedic Brian Carey and the serious injuries incurred by firefighter/paramedic Karra Kopas in March of this year.  The article can be seen HERE and the NIOSH report summarizing the events surrounding the fire can be obtained HERE.

NIOSH report cites numerous errors in fatal Homewood fire

September 20, 2010

BY JOHN K. RYAN

A report obtained Monday by the SouthtownStar on the Homewood house fire in March that took the life of a Homewood firefighter and a resident cites several errors that occurred as firefighters were battling the blaze.

The report from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health said contributing factors included an incomplete 360-degree situational size-up (of the fire scene); an inadequate risk-vs.-gain analysis; ineffective fire control tactics; insufficient staffing, uncoordinated ventilation and its effect on fire behavior; inadequate command, control and accountability; and failure to recognize, understand and react to deteriorating conditions.

The report also said the breathing apparatus facepiece somehow got removed from Brian Carey, 28, the Homewood firefighter/paramedic who died fighting the fire. Resident Wendell Elias, 87, also died in the fire.

Homewood firefighter/paramedic Karra Kopas suffered second- and third-degree burns battling the fire. She has been recovering but still is not back on the job at the fire department.

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• NIOSH Report (.pdf)

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