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Brush fire in Oak park, 2-26-24

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A good stop by OPFD — brush fire along elevated rail tracks while a freight train with many tank cars was parked adjacent to the fire

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Oak Park Fire Department news

Excerpts from abc7chicago.com:

Oak Park firefighters and police responded to the 200-block of South Maple Street for a fire with collapsed sections of wall Wednesday afternoon.

The Oak Park fire chief could not confirm just yet that this was a natural gas explosion but did say the damage seen in the front yard is not normal for a standard fire. Nicor is working with investigators to find out what happened.

The 12 people who live inside the six-unit building have all been displaced after the suspected gas explosion. One person was taken to Loyola University Medical Center in serious condition.

Some people who live there said they smelled gas and others living nearby heard the initial blast of noise.

The state fire marshal is expected to take over the investigation.

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3-Alarm fire in Oak Park, 10-23-22

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Oak Park 3-Alarm fire at 227 South Boulevard fire early Friday morning. Companies were faced with fire showing from the 2nd & 3rd floor, which ended up extending into the cockloft and roof. Frigid temperatures well below -30 with the wind, hampered normal tactics. Three master streams, and numerous hand lines were used to combat the fire. 

 
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House fire in Oak Park, 12-22-21

This from Dan McInerney:

Oak Park companies were dispatched last night shortly before 10pm for a house fire at 604 N. Grove in Oak Park. Companies arrived to find fire on the 2nd and 3rd floor of a 2.5-story frame single-family house. Two lines were pulled off of Oak Park E602 to the 2nd and 3rd floor, while a 3rd line was used to hit hot spots on the exterior of the house. Companies worked for approximately 2 hours. All occupants, their dogs and cat made it out safely. 

Companies on scene: Oak Park E602, E603, T631, A611, A612, Bn3, Forest Park E401 and Cicero H&L 2. 
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Oak Park Fire Department news

Excerpts from the Village of Oak Park:

Oak Park FD Fire Chief Ronald Kobyleski

Oak Park Fire Chief Ronald Kobyleski

Oak Park Fire Department veteran Ronald Kobyleski has been named the new fire chief.

Kobyleski, who assumed the chief’s role Friday (Nov. 19), had rotated Interim Fire Chief duties since April 2021 with Battalion Chief Kevin Fadden following the retirement of Chief Tom Ebsen, who served with the department for more than 40 years.

Fadden, a veteran of the Oak Park Fire Department since 1998, is expected to continue in the role of Interim Deputy Fire Chief until the position is filled permanently.

A veteran of the Oak Park Fire Department since 1985, Chief Kobyleski has held every rank available in the Oak Park Fire Department, including one year as deputy chief, 10 years as a battalion chief and seven years as the department’s training officer.

He has been a certified Fire Investigator, Hazardous-Materials Technician, Technical Rescue in building collapse, high rise rescue, trench rescue and confined space rescue. He also was the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) Division 11 Hazardous Materials and Technical Rescue Team leader for nine years.

Kobyleski is certified by the state Fire Marshal as Advance Fire Officer and Training Program Manager, and has studied architectural design and building construction. His notable professional activities and affiliations include the International Fire Chief’s Association, Illinois Fire Chiefs Association and National Fire Protection Association.

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2-Alarm fire in Oak Park, 11-23-21

2-Alarm fire in a commercial building in Oak Park

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2-Alarm fire in a commercial building in Oak Park

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2-Alarm fire in a commercial building in Oak Park

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2-Alarm fire in a commercial building in Oak Park

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2-Alarm fire in a commercial building in Oak Park

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2-Alarm fire in a commercial building in Oak Park

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New engine for Oak Park (more)

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Oak Park Fire Department new Engine Co. 603 – 2020 Pierce Enforcer 1500/500 Job 33969-1

 2020 Pierce Enforcer fire engine

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Oak Park Fire Department news

From the Oak Park Fire Department Facebook page:

Best wishes to Deputy Chief Pete Pilafas, who is headed to Lake Havasu City, Arizona, where he will be the new fire chief. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 emergency, we had to forgo our typical sending-off celebrations, so we wanted to note it virtually. After 20 years with OPFD, we will miss Pete’s expertise and experience, but we wish him and his family all the best as they start their next (sunny and hot) adventure. Thank you for your service.

Oak Park FD Deputy Chief Pete Pilafas

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New engine for Oak Park (more)

Just arrived in Oak Park

Pierce Enforcer fire engine

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Pierce Enforcer fire engine

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New engine for Oak Park (more)

From the Pierce Flickr site:

Pierce, Oak Park, IL, 33969-1

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