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Historic fire: Goldblatt’s fire in Mt Prospect, 1977 (more)

Jan 18

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More photos from the Historic fire: Goldblatt’s fire in Mt Prospect, 1977 (pt1)

Hi,

I just found your blog as I was searching for old photos of the Goldblatts fire. I grew up in Des Plaines in the Craig Manor subdivision at the corner of Wolf & Central Roads. We could see the fire from our house and quickly drove over there. I was 14 at the time and had a cheap old camera and took these photos myself. You may share them anywhere.

Please attribute them to: Carole (formerly of Des Plaines)

~Carole

Photo courtesy of Carole (formerly of Des Plaines)

Chicago Still & Box Alarm fire, 5-26-14

May 28

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This from Drew Gresik:

Here’s some shots from Monday’s Still & Box at 2444 S Troy

Drew Gresik photo

Drew Gresik photo

Drew Gresik photo

Drew Gresik photo

Drew Gresik photo

Drew Gresik photo

Tags: Chicago FD Engine 109, Chicago FD Truck 32, Chicago Fire Department, Drew Gresik, fire scene photos, photos of fire trucks at fire scene

Berwyn 2nd Alarm commercial fire, 1-16-14

Jan 17

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Images from Gordon J. Nord, Jr. of the 2-Alarm Fire on Cermak in Berwyn 1-16-14.

2-Alarm fire guts stores in Berwyn 1-16-14

Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo

More images can be found HERE and HERE.

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Berwyn 2nd Alarm commercial fire , 1-16-14

Jan 16

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This from Steve Redick:

6212 Cermak at “oh my god it’s early” this am (04:59) … I suspect this fire was in for a bit before I heard about it. I arrived just as the roof went in It was snowing just enough so I really couldn’t use flash, so they are all available light shots. Oak Park tower, two Berwyn ladder pipes. Looked like the members were in both exposures and I suspect communication was minimal although I really don’t know for sure.

2-Alarm commercial fire in Berwyn 1-16-14

Steve Redick photo

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New book featuring northern Illinois fire departments

Apr 11

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Tim Olk’s book entitled Northern Illinois Fire Ground Photography is almost here!

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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

Historic fire: Goldblatt’s fire in Mt Prospect, 1977 (pt3)

Mar 27

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Images from Steve Redick from the Goldblatt’s Department Store fire in the winter of 1977.

Glenbrook FPD Pierce Snorkel working at fire scene

Steve Redick photo

American LaFrance Aero Chief Snorkel at fire scene

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

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Chicago FD Still Alarm 3-23-13

Mar 25

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This from Steve Redick:

4046 Van Buren – Saturday..I took this one in because it was advertised as a fire in a building with a red ‘X’ … this was the first example I was able to see with the new safety marking system. It’s either a red square, a square with 1 slash, or a square with an X like this one, in the order of potential danger. Interior ops have to be assesed and approved before anyone can work inside. I believe this will be a very common site on the fireground. Also got a fair shot of one of the new buggies.
Steve

Chicago Engine 44 Chicago FD trucks at fire scene

Engine 44 on a hydrant. Steve Redick photo

Chicago FD at the scene of a vacant building fire

Vacant building with new marking system for firefighter safety. Steve Redick photo

Closeup of building designation. Steve Redick photo

Truck 26 with a ladder to the roof. Steve Redick photo

Chicago FD at the scene of a vacant building fire

Engine 95 also had a hydrant. Steve Redick photo

Chicago FD Paramedic Field Chief 4-5-4. Steve Redick photo

Another view of Truck 26 in Sector 1. Steve Redick photo

Truck 48 setup in a vacant field. Steve Redick photo

Squad 2 was at the scene. Steve Redick photo

Squad 2’s Snorkel. Steve Redick photoin

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Historic fire: Goldblatt’s fire in Mt Prospect, 1977 (pt2)

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

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Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire 3-15-13 (pt 2)

Mar 16

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More images from the 2-11 on 75th Street from Josh Boyajian:

here are some of my pictures from the 2-11 yesterday!

fire engine pumping at Chicago FD 2-11 alarm fire

Josh Boyajian photo

Chicago Squad 5 Snorkel working at extra alarm fire

Josh Boyajian photo

Josh Boyajian photo

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Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire 3-15-13

Mar 15

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This from Erik Haak:

At 1631hrs on Friday afternoon, the Englewood Fire Alarm Office dispatched a working fire response to 1650 W. 75th Place. At 1634hrs, Truck 50 confirmed a working fire in a 50×100 1-story ordinary commercial structure. Truck 50 reported a possible truss roof and almost immediately called for the Still & Box. Battalion 20 set up defensive operations with Engine 129 operating in sector 1 and Tower Ladder 39 setting up in a lot to the east of the fire building. Squad 5’s snorkle operated on the parkway to the east of the building as well. At 1656hrs, 2-2-5 pulled a 2-11. Tower Ladder 34 was set up to the west of the fire building at the end of Paulina Street. The first photo taken in my series was shot nearly an hour after the fire started. The 2-11 was struck out at 1821hrs and companies stayed on scene chasing hot spots until just before 2000hrs.