Posts Tagged Sam Borica

Working fire in Mundelein, 11-14-14

Nov 18

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This from Sam Borcia:

I’ve included some photos of the working structure fire in Mundelein (11/14/14) that I took. MABAS Box Alarm #43-J was requested for change of quarters companies only, in addition to the general alarm response to the scene. Address was 297 Bingham Circle in Mundelein. Fire started in the chimney and caused damage to the side of the house as well. Fire departments that responded to the scene were Mundelein, Countryside, Lincolnshire, Wauconda, and Grayslake.

Thanks, Sam Borcia.

You can view the full album of photos on my Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.743697832379116.1073741922.229793033769601&type=1

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3-Alarm fire in Wauconda 5-10-14

May 12

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This from Sam Borica:

Here’s some apparatus shots at the Port Barrington structure fire at 139 Eastwood Ave. It went to a box alarm then upgraded to 2nd alarm for tenders only on Box #34-B2.

Thanks, Sam Borcia

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Here’s the link to all of the photos: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.643656445716589.1073741905.229793033769601&type=1

From the Daily Herald:

A fire left a Port Barrington home with about $150,000 in damage Saturday afternoon, authorities said. A neighbor reported the blaze in the two-story home on the 100 block of Eastwood Avenue, the Wauconda Fire District said in a news release.

There are no fire hydrants in the rural area. Water had to [be] carried on tenders to help extinguish the flames. The fire was brought under control within 45 minutes, the release stated. No injuries were reported. Investigators continue to probe the cause.

Units from a dozen departments responded, including Lake Zurich, McHenry, Barrington, Palatine, and Fox Lake.

thanks Dan

Tags: 3-Alarm fire in Port Barrington IL, 3-Alarm fire in Wauconda, Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire District, Barrington Countryside Fire Protection Distric, fire department water tanker, fire trucks at fire scene, Fox River Grove FPD, Palatine Rural Fire Protection District, Sam Borica, Wauconda Fire District

Large grass fire in Grayslake, 4-9-14

Apr 10

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This from Sam Borica:

Here are some photos I took of the large brush fire today, (4/9/14) in Grayslake. Happened near Rt 60 & Behm Lane. Numerous acres involved, multiple departments were called to scene and for change of quarters. Took an hour and a half to completely extinguish the fire and clear the scene. I also have a picture of Mundelein Ambulance 431 at Grayslake’s Station #3 change of quarters across the street.

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All of the pictures are on my Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.627236787358555.1073741894.229793033769601&type=1&stream_ref=10

Tags: Grayslake Fire Protection District, large grass fire in Grayslake, Mundelein FIre Department, Sam Borica, Wauconda Fire Department

Lake Zurich FD open house

Oct 6

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This from Sam Borica:

Hi,

I went to Lake Zurich’s open house today and got pictures of the apparatus including some updated shots of Ambulance 1 and 3297. You can view the rest of the photos on my Flickr here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/100946978@N03/.

Sam Borcia

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Tags: fire department open house, fire service open house, fire truck photos, Lake Zurich Fire Department, Sam Borica

Mundelein apartment fire 9-1-13

Sep 1

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This from Sam Borica:

Here are photos of the apartment fire in Mundelein at the 524 McKinley Ave, occurred at around 9:20 AM today. Police were first on-scene and reported smoke showing and possible occupants still inside, primary searches were clear. Command requested a change of quarters box alarm only, units on-scene at the fire were Engine 431, Ambulance 431, Quint 432, Ambulance 432, Engine 411, Quint 462, Countryside Chief 4100, Battalion Chief 43. Here is a short video of it also: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8nK86lpIv4&feature=youtu.be. You can view the rest of the photos on my Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.515799871835581.1073741871.229793033769601&type=1 or on my Flickr account here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/100946978@N03/sets/72157635334119606/.

-Thanks, Sam Borcia

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Tags: apartment fire in Mindelein, Countryside Fire Protection District, Libertyville Fire Department, Mundelein FIre Department, Sam Borica

Long Grove FPD apparatus photos

May 31

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This from Sam Borica:

Here are some picture of Long Grove fire vehicles. Thanks, Sam Borcia.

Long Grove Ambulance 55. Sam Borica photo

Long Grove Brush 55. Sam Borica photo

Long Grove Rescue 55. Sam Borica photo

Long Grove Squad and Tanker 55. Sam Borica photo

Tags: Alexis Fire Apparatus, Alexis Fire Equipment, ambulance photos, fire engine photos, Long Grove Fire Department, Long Grove Fire Protection District, pictures of fire engines, Sam Borica

Lake Forest FD apparatus photos

May 21

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This from Sam Borica;

Here are some pictures of Lake Forest station #1 apparatus. Thanks, Sam Borcia.

Lake Forest Ambulance 425. Sam Borica photo

Lake Forest ATV. Sam Borica photo

Lake Forest Battalion Chief car. Sam Borica photo

Lake Forest Engine 421. Sam Borica photo

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Tags: ambulance photos, fire engine photos, fire truck photos, Lake Forest Fire Department, Sam Borica

Wauconda 3rd Alarm brush fire 5-1-13

May 4

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This from Sam Borica:

Here are some photos of the unincorporated Grayslake 3rd alarm brush fire that happened in the area of Chardon Rd & Imperial Court on 5/1/13, called for the 2nd alarm at around 2:35 PM and then third alarm on box #34-70 at around 3:05 PM, box was struck out at around 4:05 PM. I couldn’t get the best pictures because LC Sheriff had Chardon Rd blocked off. I also included a photo of Grayslake Fire Station #3 (Although its not the best picture). Photos by me (Sam Borcia).

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Tags: Barrington Fire Department, big brush fire, Countryside Fire Protection District, Grayslake Fire Station 3, large grass fire near Grayslake, Sam Borica, smoke and flames from big brush fire, Wauconda Fire Department, Wauconda Fire District

House fire in North Chicago 2-28-13

Mar 2

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This from Sam Borica:

Here is a helmet cam video of the structure fire in North Chicago the other day (2/28/13) from YouTube, uploaded by a North Chicago Firefighter. Initial reports of entrapment, then they had escaped the house and they had heavy fire in the rear of the house that was initially toned out as a medical call for trouble breathing -Sam Borcia

Tags: fire video, firefighter performing a search, firefighting video, helmet cam video, house fire in North Chicago, North Chicago Fire Department, Sam Borica, video of firefighting operations

Antioch EMS and Police attacked on-scene

Mar 1

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This from Sam Borica:

Thought you could post this, Antioch Rescue Squad and Antioch Police attacked during medical call, 1 officer suffered a concussion, severely bruised ribs and a hyperextended elbow and was treated at the hospital

-Sam Borcia

The Daily Herald has this:

A 42-year-old Antioch man has been charged with attacking police and medical services personnel during a medical emergency, authorities said Thursday.

Anthony Clark, of the 200 block of Cedarwood Drive, was charged with aggravated battery of an emergency medical services officer and two counts of aggravated battery after allegedly hitting EMS and police officers during a rescue at his house about 3:30 a.m. on Feb. 25, authorities said.

Antioch Police Chief Craig Somerville said police were dispatched to assist the Antioch Rescue Squad with a patient. Clark was combative with rescue squad members and the police officers, and knocked one officer to the ground where he hit the back of his head on a rock.

The officer suffered a concussion, severely bruised ribs and a hyperextended elbow, and was treated and released from the hospital hours later.

Antioch Rescue Squad personnel were not injured and did not require medical treatment.

The entire article is HERE.

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