Tim Olk’s book entitled Northern Illinois Fire Ground Photography is almost here!
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Apr 11
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Tim Olk’s book entitled Northern Illinois Fire Ground Photography is almost here!
Download the flyer.
Tags: Chicago Fire Department apparatus photos, fire engine photos, fire scene photos, firefighter photos, historic fire photos, historic truck photos, historical photos of Chicago Fire Department, new book about fire departments, Northern Illinois Fire Ground Photography, photos of fire fighters working, photos of fire in Chicago, photos of fire trucks at fire scene, photos of firefighters battling house fire, photos of house fire, Tim Olk
Mar 27
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Images from Steve Redick from the Goldblatt’s Department Store fire in the winter of 1977.
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Tags: 75? Snorkel, Aero Chief, American LaFrance 900 Series Aero Chief 90, American LaFrance Aero Chief Snorkel, big fire in bitter cold weather, department store fire, fire trucks at fire scene, firefighters working at fire scene, Ford/Pierce/Snorkel, Glenbrook Fire Department, Glenbrook Fire Protection District, Goldblatts fire in 1977, historic fire photos, large winter fire, Mount Prospect FIre Department, photos of fire fighters working, photos of fire trucks at fire scene, Randhurst shopping center fire, Snorkel fire apparatus, Snorkel fire truck at big fire, Steve Redick
Mar 22
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Images from Larry Shapiro on one extremely cold Sunday in February of 1977 at the 4th Alarm Goldblatt’s fire in Mount Prospect.
Mount Prospect Snorkel working at the Goldblatt’s fire. Larry Shapiro photo
Glenbrook FPD Snorkel in the rear of the Goldblatt’s store in 1977. Larry Shapiro photo
Another shot of the Glenbrook FPD Snorkel in the rear of the Goldblatt’s store in 1977. Larry Shapiro photo
A canvas tarp was used to protect parts of the unit from the water spray that subsequently froze. Larry Shapiro photo
Glenbrook Snorkel shown with two Mount Prospect engines in their former yellow and white colors. Larry Shapiro photo
Mount Prospect Snorkel working at the Goldblatt’s fire. Larry Shapiro photo
The Glenbrook FPD was a recent name change for the Glenview Rural FPD seen on the Snorkel boom. Larry Shapiro photo
Mount Prospect Snorkel working at the Goldblatt’s fire. Larry Shapiro photo
Tags: 75' Snorkel, Aero Chief, American LaFrance 900 Series Aero Chief 90, American LaFrance Aero Chief Snorkel, big fire in bitter cold weather, department store fire, fire trucks at fire scene, firefighters working at fire scene, Ford/Pierce/Snorkel, Glenbrook Fire Department, Glenbrook Fire Protection District, Goldblatts fire in 1977, historic fire photos, large winter fire, Larry Shapiro, Mount Prospect FIre Department, photos of fire fighters working, photos of fire trucks at fire scene, Randhurst shopping center fire, Snorkel fire apparatus, Snorkel fire truck at big fire
Jan 27
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Unofficial rundown of companies and times for the 5-11 Alarm with 2 specials at 3757 S. Ashland Avenue on 1-22-13.
Tags: Chicago Fire Department warehouse fire video, firefighters working, large warehouse fire on Chicago's south side, Larry Shapiro, major warehouse fire on Ashland Avenue in Chicago, massive fire in Chicago, nighttime warehouse fire, photos of fire fighters working, photos of fire trucks at fire scene, rundown of 5-11 Alarm fire 1-22-13 in Chicago, Steve Redick, video of firefighting operations, video of Snorkel fighting large fire, warehouse fire
Jan 24
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More images from the massive fire at 3757 S. Ashland Avenue on 1-22-13.
A large gallery of images by Larry Shapiro is HERE.
Steve Redick video, with images to follow:
The building at 3757 S. Ashland Avenue fully involved with flames through the roof. The header was visible for miles and flames in the sky were visible from the Dan Ryan Expressway near Roosevelt Avenue. Steve Redick photo
A firefighter on Engine 49 uses the deck gun from Ashland Avenue. Steve Redick photo
Click here to see more Steve Redick fire photos.
Another video of the 5-11, this one from Dave Weaver, radioman911.com
Tags: Chicago Fire Department warehouse fire video, firefighters working, large warehouse fire on Chicago's south side, Larry Shapiro, major warehouse fire on Ashland Avenue in Chicago, massive fire in Chicago, nighttime warehouse fire, photos of fire fighters working, photos of fire trucks at fire scene, Steve Redick, video of firefighting operations, video of Snorkel fighting large fire, warehouse fire
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