Apr 25
Martin and Josh found this 75′ quint on the Pierce Flickr page listed for Elgin, IL. (job #25023)
Pierce composite
More information about this can be found HERE and HERE.
Also, from Josh:
I want to share this other rig, its not from Illinois but take a look at the logo on the driver door! I thought this was funny.
Thanks Josh
Pierce composite
Pierce image
Jan 24
Bill Friedrich informs us of the following:
The Addison FPD has placed an order with Pierce Global Emergency Products in Aurora for a 2012 Pierce Arrow XT quint.1500/500/75′ HAL Hale pump – Delivery July 2012
The North Palos Fire Protection District responded to a fire in a Chinese Restaurant at 113th and Harlem shortly before 1PM on Sunday and found the building well involved. The Chicago Tribune has an article HERE which states:
Firefighters from the North Palos Fire Protection District responded about 12:48 p.m. to the Canton Express at 113th Street and Harlem Avenue in Worth, and found the 30-by-60 foot restaurant completely engulfed in flames, said North Palos Chief Dan Russell.
Because the integrity of the structure was severely compromised and partially collapsed, firefighters were forced to battle the blaze from defensive positions outside the building, he said.
Tim Olk went to the fire and submitted several images.
A tower ladder from Chicago Ridge and an aerial from the North Palos FPD both utilized elevated master streams to fight the Harlem Avenue fire on New Years Day. Tim Olk photo
The Canton Express restaurant occupied the end unit of this strip center at 113th Place and harlem Avenue in Worth. Tim Olk photo
North Palos Engine 823 was on a hydrant on 113th Place. The outside wall of the restaurant which can be seen here collapsed during the fire. Tim Olk photo
North Palos firefighters direct a hand line into the structure to extinguish the remaining hot spots. Tim Olk photo
Roberts Park responded mutual aid to the scene with Truck 31. Tim Olk photo
North Palos Truck 804 was on Harlem n front of the restaurant. Tim Olk photo
The MABAS Division 21 Rehab Unit out of Bridgeview was at the scene as well. Tim Olk photo
Tim has a large gallery which can be viewed 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.
For the finest department portraits and composites contact Tim Olk or Larry Shapiro.
