Sep 21
A reader previously notified us that Wilmette has placed a tower ladder in each station and has done the same with engines. Larry Shapiro submitted images (which have not yet been updated on the site) showing the units lettered for Tower 27 and Engine 26.
Wilmette Engine 26 is running with this 1989 Federal Motors Cyclone/E-ONE 1250/500. Larry Shapiro photo
Wilmette Tower 27 is this 1992 Pierce Arrow 100′ 1500/200 that is X-Hammond, IN. Larry Shapiro photo
This from Mike Lopina:
Schiller Park FD - 10511 W United Parkway Driving north on I-294 and saw a header & heard traffic on fireground that indicated a fire in/on the roof. Bldg at 10511W United Pkwy is a 1sty non combustible 350x150. Looked like it was going to become an extra alarm fire from the tollway, but by the time I made my way there (10 minutes), it was out, companies had made a great knock and contained the fire to a rooftop HVAC unit with some extension to the roof deck. In addition to Schiller Park Eng 5, TL 5, Amb 5 & BN 5; Franklin Park Trk 2, Leyden Qnt 133, Norwood Park Eng 101 & Franklin Park BN 490. Awesome job by the crews working; especially considering the heat. Mike Lopina
Mike Lopina photo
Mike Lopina photo
Mike Lopina photo
Mike Lopina photo
Mike Lopina photo
Mike Lopina photo
Mike Lopina photo
Mike Lopina photo
The Arlington Heights village board was presented with a request for a new tower ladder for the fire department.
The following was updated for us:
· The Village Board gave approval to proceed with the purchase of the new ladder tower truck at the July 1st Board Meeting. We intend to move forward with the recommendation of the Ladder Truck Advisory Committee and specify a Pierce 100’ Ladder Tower based on the Dash CF cab and chassis.
In other related news, the Arlington Heights FIre Department has reportedly ordered a new Horton ambulance.
Sunday evening at roughly 9:15PM, the Northbrook Fire Department received a call reporting fire in the home at 1337 Walters Avenue. As units went en-route, the police reported a working fire at the scene, and the alarm was upgraded to a Code 4 (working fire) before the first fire company arrived. In addition to units from Northbrook, Glencoe responded with an engine, Northfield with a truck, and Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Ambulance 52.
Fire was in a second floor bedroom and communicated into the attic before venting through the roof. A Box Alarm was requested for additional companies to cover the three Northbrook stations. Tim Olk and Larry Shapiro were at the scene. The fire was contained within 25 minutes. The residents, who were home when the fire broke out, all evacuated safely.
Several images of the apparatus were submitted by Larry, and we expect to see shots showing the fire from Tim, since he arrived right behind the Northbrook companies.
Northbrook Tower 12 was in front of the driveway. Larry Shapiro photo
As a precautionary measure, the tower ladder was deployed after fire broke through the roof. Larry Shapiro photo
Northbrook Engine 12 was setup to supply the tower ladder in the event that they would go defensive. Larry Shapiro photo
Northbrook Battalion 11. Larry Shapiro photo
Northbrook Engine 11, a Pierce Impel, was on a hydrant supplying the hand lines. Larry Shapiro photo
The house was at the intersection of Walters and Hillside. Larry Shapiro photo
This from Martin Nowak:
In the past, I’ve mentioned that Bedford Park was down from 3 ambulances to 2. Former Ambulance 714 is a 2007 Ford E-450/Medtec. It was the major flood of 2011 when Bedford Park was responding into Summit, under the viaduct right before 63rd. Tower 709 and former A714 were both damaged in flood water. 709 was repaired and 714 was later disposed of. Pictures of it sitting behind Station 1 OOS. Today stands a small garage.
The current A714 is a 2003 International/Medtec which was 712 at the time they had the 2007 Ford. Changes since the picture on Chicagoareafire include a new LED light bar. Also Tower 709 has newer LED’s since the pictures added to he site.
Martin Nowak photo
Martin Nowak photo
Martin Nowak photo
Martin Nowak photo
Apparatus images from Tim Olk from the 2-11 Alarm fire and Haz Mat Box in Cary
MABAS Division 5 Mobile Air Unit. TIm Olk photo
MABAS Mobile Ventilation Unit. Tim Olk photo
Carpentersville FD tower ladder. Tim Olk photo
Woodstock FPD engine. Tim Olk photo
McHenry Township FPD tower ladder, Tim Olk photo
Tim o Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Ferrara tower ladder. Tim Olk photo
East Dundee ambulance. Tim Olk photo
Our thanks to Deputy Chief William Q. Rice for compiling this summary and sharing it:
Here is a video and some images from Larry Shapiro from the 13-alarm fire in Burlington WI overnight.
Big Bend, WI engine drafting from Echo Lake. Larry Shapiro photo
Another view of the Big Bend, WI engine drafting from Echo Lake. Larry Shapiro photo
Wauconda engine pumping in-line. Larry Shapiro photo
Wheatland, WI quint working in Sector D. Larry Shapiro photo
Lake Geneva tower ladder working in Sector A. Larry Shapiro photo
Kansasville, WI engine drafting from a portable tank. Larry Shapiro photo
Lake Geneva tower ladder visible in the background being supplied by the Kansasville engine. Larry Shapiro photo
Kansasville and Burlington engines drafting in Sector A. Larry Shapiro photo
A tanker dumping at the D Sector water supply. Larry Shapiro photo
Several of the chemical storage tanks that were threatened. Larry Shapiro photo
Another tanker working in Sector D. Larry Shapiro photo
Lyons Township, WI tanker turning around to access the portable tanks. Larry Shapiro photo
Kansasville Assistant Chief working Sector D. Larry Shapiro photo
A Burlington engine pumping in-line to supply a master stream. Larry Shapiro photo
Town of Burlington engine drafting from the portable tanks along the southside of the fire. Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro has a gallery with images from the Echo Lake Foods fire
Oct 20
Ron Wolkoff submitted several photos of area units from Franklin Park, Elmwood Park, and Wheaton.
Recent ambulance for Franklin Park. Ron Wolkoff photo
Elmwood Park Fire Department Bronto Sky-lift. Ron Wolkoff photo
Wheaton Command 38 is a 2008 Ford Expedition. Ron Wolkoff photo
Wheaton Tower 38 is a 2008 Pierce Arrow XT 2000/300 100′. Ron Wolkoff photo
This Wheaton ambulance is a 2002 IHC 4300/LifeLine Type I. Ron Wolkoff photo
Wheaton’s reserve Medic 38 is a 1997 IHC 4700/LifeLine Type I. Ron Wolkoff photo
For the finest department portraits and composites contact Tim Olk or Larry Shapiro.
