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Bridgeview house fire 6-17-13

Jun 17

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This from Keith Grzadziel

The Bridgeview Fire Department was dispatched to 8620 S. 77th Ct. for a structure fire at 02:44 this morning. Roberts Park FPD Battalion 3 arrived on the scene reporting a working fire. Companies arrived with heavy fire in Divisions A & D rapidly spreading in a vacant 2 STY SFD with several exposures. Bridgeview Battalion 40 requested a Full Still at 02:53. Shortly after arrival, companies were hampered with access due to a collapse of the roof and 2nd floor. Near fully involved fire conditions dictated the use of 4 handlines.

Initial Companies in addition to Bridgeview’s were:
*Roberts Park Trk, Amb & BC
*Burbank Trk & BC

Full Still brought in:
*Bedford Park RIT Trk
*Burbank Sqd
*Evergreen Park BC
*North Palos Trk & BC
*Oak Lawn Eng, RIT Amb & D/C

C/Q to Bridgeview
*Summit Eng
*Willow Springs Amb

Keith Grzadziel photo

Keith Grzadziel photo

Keith Grzadziel photo

Tags: aftermath of house fire, Bridgeview Fire Department, Bridgeview fire engine, HME fire engine at fire scene, house fire in Bridgeview IL, Keith Grzadziel, pictures of fire scene, Roberts Park Fire Department, Roberts Park Fire Protection District

Roberts Park Box Alarm in Hickory Hills 5-12-13 (pt 3)

May 15

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More on the Camelot Banquet Hall fire in Hickory Hills from the Chicago Sun-Times:

A Hickory Hills police officer is being hailed as a hero for rescuing the owners of a popular banquet hall after a fire erupted there about 4:30 a.m. Sunday, said Walter Sherman, battalion chief for the Roberts Park Fire Protection District in Justice.

Sherman said Officer Ryan Bajt knew that the facility’s two owners frequently slept at the hall. When he arrived on the scene, he immediately began banging on the door to the office and was able to wake the owners and get them out.

Also from Martin Nowak:

Wladek from Zespol Tornado took pictures of the inside of Camelot. I was allowed to share these photos.

Zespol Tornado photo

Tags: aftermath of banquet hall fire, banquet hall destroyed by fire in Hickory Hills, fire at the Camelot Banquet Hall in Hickory Hills, Martin Nowak, police officer credited with saving lives at Hickory Hills fire, Roberts Park Fire Protection District

Roberts Park Box Alarm in Hickory Hills 5-12-13

May 12

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More images from the fire scene in Hickory Hills from the banquet hall fire.

This from Martin Nowak:

Here are some photos I’ve taken after the fire in Hickory Hills at the Camelot Banquets. It is a sad loss for the family, the building was remodeled not too long ago. As I was taking pictures, family of the owners were arriving to look at the damage. At this moment they were also boarding up the windows. There is heavy damage to the center of the building, including a large hole. If I remember clearly from the last time I’ve been there, that may be the kitchen or near the kitchen (My memory isnt that clear since its been at least 5 or more years) They had very good Polish food, I hope the family rebuilds soon. Thanks to my friend Caroline Juchas for her photo.

Camelot banquet hall fire in Hickory Hills

Caroline Juchas photo

Martin Nowak photo

Tags: aftermath of banquet hall fire, banquet hall destroyed by fire in Hickory Hills, Caroline Juchas, fire at the Camelot Banquet Hall in Hickory Hills, Martin Nowak, Roberts Park Fire Protection District

Bridgeview Still Alarm 2-6-13

Feb 7

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This from Martin Nowak:

About 1:58 on Wednesday, Bridgeview Fire Department arrived at Bridgeview Inn Motel at 10030 S Harlem Ave Bridgeview, IL 60455 for a dryer fire. First on scene was Engine 425. Ambulance 406 with Engine 405 arrived shortly after with BC 40. Then after about 5 minutes came A426. Mutual Aid from North Palos and Roberts Park. From NP; BC 8, Ladder 804, and A8R2. The ambulances were staged across the street (100th place). Roberts park was staged on 100th place a little bit down the block. Roberts Park came with Engine 3R (Ladder 31 is out of service and the crew is using a reserve engine) A31 and BC3. As Ladder 804 was set up, crews got word to return. Here are some pictures I took.

Martin Nowak photo

Martin Nowak photo

Martin Nowak photo

Martin Nowak photo

Tags: Bridgeview Fire Department, fire truck photos, Martin Nowak, North Palos Fire Protection District, Roberts Park Fire Protection District

Hickory Hills house fire: Roberts Park FPD 12-26-12

Dec 28

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This from Martin Nowak:

Roberts Park Full Still House Fire at 9016 Christina Drive, Hickory Hills, IL 60457. I arrived 20 plus minutes after companies were called on scene. At this time the fire was out. I managed to take some pictures. Mutual Aid came from North Palos, Bridgeview, Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge, and Evergreen Park. More pictures will be on my website soon. Last picture is of Hickory Hills new Ford Taurus Police car which was blocking the road.

Martin Nowak photo

Roberts Park FPD Ambulance 31. Martin Nowak photo

Oak Lawn Fire Department Battalion Chief

Oak Lawn Battalion 1. Martin Nowak photo

Oak Lawn Battalion 1. Martin Nowak photo

Bridgeview Engine 425. Martin Nowak photo

Oak Lawn Fire Department Ambulance 2. Martin Nowak photo

Martin Nowak photo

North Palo FPD Battalion 8. Martin Nowak photo

Martin Nowak photo

Martin Nowak photo

Tags: Bridgeview Fire Department, house fire in Hickory Hills, Martin Nowak, North Palos Fire Protection District, Oak Lawn FIre Department, Roberts Park Fire Protection District

Reader submitted photos

Dec 15

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This from Dan McInerney:

Happened across a drill with members of the 13th Battalion on the 4000 blk of West End, just west of 95’s house. Present were E95 and 113, T26 and 14 drilling under the supervision of the 13th on roof operations. T26 had its main raised and T14 deployed a 40 ladder on the west side of the house. In the background are members of T26 on the roof.

Chicago Tower Ladder 14. Dan McInerney photo

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This from Kevin Griffin:

New all-terrain brush unit for Tinley Park. Photo by Kevin Griffin

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This from Martin Nowak:

Today was the day Roberts Park drove Santa around Justice. I managed to get two videos and two pictures before going to work. The videos will be uploaded tonight or tomorrow, but here is a picture. Don’t forget, tomorrow is the day for Hickory Hills. This tradition was started by the Justice Fire Department.

Roberts Park FPD Santa Run. Martin Nowak photo

Tags: Chicago Tower Ladder 14, Dan McInerney, Kevin Griffin, Martin Nowak, Roberts Park Fire Protection District, Santa arrives on fire engine, Tinley Park 6x6brush unit

Roberts Park FPD Annual Santa Run

Dec 10

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This from Martin Nowak:

Roberts Park will be going on their annual Santa run in Justice on December 15th and in Hickory Hills on December 16th.

From the Roberts Park FPD website:

HO! HO! HO! Santa’s coming to town! The Roberts Park Fire District is holding its annual Santa Run! Look and listen for the big red truck in your neighborhood for Santa and his elves on the following days:

Saturday, December 15, 2012
VILLAGE OF JUSTICE
8:30 a.m. – Dusk

Sunday, December 16, 2012
CITY OF HICKORY HILLS
8:30 a.m. – Dusk

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Ambulance re-chassis for Roberts Park FPD

Nov 13

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This from Martin Nowak:

Roberts Park looking to re-chassis Ambulance 3R, which is a 2008 Ford F-450/Osage. This is not the first ambulance re-chassis for the district. The first was Ambulance 31 (2010 Ford E-450 Osage/2002 Medtec), it has a 2002 Medtec box that came off a 2002 Ford E-450 (Former A307). If 3R gets a new chassis, it will replace Ambulance 32 (2009 Ford E-450/Osage) which will become Ambulance 3R.

This is from the Roberts Park Public Meeting Minutes:

“Ambulance 3R, came back after extensive engine repairs. After being in service for about 3 days, it broke down in front of the station and had to be towed back to Hawk Ford. The problem appears to be in the fuel system. Repairs are estimated at$900.00. In the coming fiscal year, Chief Ketchen plans to explore the feasibility of replacing the chassis. The ambulance box can be updated and remounted on a new chassis which saves approximately half the cost of an entirely new ambulance.”

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