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Harry Pederson submitted a number of images chronicling the current and recent past apparatus of the Franklin Park Fire Department. This is part 2 from Harry showing engines. Previously we posted part 1 that featured ambulances.

Part 2 shows fire suppression rigs

Franklin Park Fire Department apparatus

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Lake Forest 2nd Alarm fire, 11-11-13 (more)

Nov 12

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Scene photos, Fire Scene video | 4 Comments

More on Lake Forest’s fire yesterday from Larry Shapiro:

Larry Shapiro photo

I got to the fire shortly after it was upgraded to a 2nd Alarm. The roof was already in and the bulk of the fire had been knocked down. Knollwood’s quint was woking in the driveway and they were getting water to Countryside’s tower. Departments represented were:

with engines – Waukegan, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Beach Park, Newport Township, Lake Villa, and Grayslake

with trucks – Knollwood, Countryside, Lake Forest, Wauconda and Lincolnshire-Riverwoods

with squads – Deerfield-Bannockburn and Gurnee

with ambulances – Lake Forest, North Chicago, Long Grove, Wheeling, and Highland Park

with chiefs – Lake Forest, Highland Park, Countryside, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods, North Chicago

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Seagrave fire engine at night fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

From the Chicago Tribune:

Lake Forest firefighters battled a massive blaze that destroyed a Lake Forest mansion early today.

Eric Kositzki, a Lake Forest firefighter, said the blaze in the 1100 block of Keswick Drive started just after midnight, and firefighters finally put out the fire around 4:30 a.m.

Firefighters said the house was a complete loss.

Fire Department Battalion Chief Eric Montanello said officials are unsure what caused the fire, but do not suspect foul play.

Right now, officials are estimating the damage, and Montanello said he predicts it’s at least $1 million. Officials might not know for a few days the cause or the cost, he said.

The blaze took firefighters at least an hour to control as the roof and second floor were fully engulfed in flames, he said.

Officials are still investigating the cause of the fire.

According to Lake County records, the house is valued at about $1.9 million, and records also show the home sold in 2008 for more than $2 million.

thanks Dan

Larry Shapiro photo

More photos can be found HERE.

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Posen FD apparatus photos

Sep 24

Posted by Admin in Fire Truck photos | Comments off

Steve Redick submitted images of several Posen FD units

Steve Redick photo

Tags: fire engine photos, pictures of fire trucks, Pierce Arrow XT PUC, Pierce Dash aerial, Pierce fire engine, Pierce Saber pumper, Posen Fire Department, Posen Fire Department apparatus, Steve Redick

Tri-State FPD house fire

Sep 24

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos, Fire Truck photos | 3 Comments

This from Drew Gresik:

Hey guys,

I was in the area on Saturday 9/21 when Tri-State got toned out for a house fire in the 7100 block of Beechnut Lane in Darien. Got on scene shortly after the Full Still companies arrived on scene. Tower 529 laddered the roof and Engine 541 hit a hydrant. Small fire, not much to see except rig shots, but thought it would be interesting to send in based on the recent developments concerning the District. Thanks again.

Drew Gresik

Darien-Woodridge Fire Protection District

Drew Gresik photo

Drew Gresik photo

Drew Gresik photo

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Cicero rollover MVA 4-27-13

Apr 28

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire Service Photos, Firefighters working, MVA | Comments off

This from Josh Boyajian:

At around 15:30 on Saturday, Cicero companies had a rollover @ Austin Blvd and Ogden ave. The car that was upside down was t-boned by a car that went through the red light. There was 4 cars involved in this accident with two minor injuries. Cicero transported 2 patients in good condition. Here are a few pictures.