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4-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 1978

Aug 18

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic FD radio trafic, Historic Fire Photo | 1 Comment

This from Steve Redick:

So I have finally started cleaning up some of my accumulation of fire stuff, now that I am an old retired guy. I came across my old home made recording of the 4-11 alarm at Z Frank Chevy, Granville and Western in 1978. I remember I was on my way to college classes and “took this in”. It was snowing like crazy. I took a few images and then had to continue to school. The Main FAO radio voices were Dan Evans and George Brown. I’m not sure who the chief was in the 27th. Enjoy the history

Steve

4-11 Alarm fire at Z-Frank Chevrolet at 6141 N. Western Avenue in 1978. Steve Redick photo

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20th Annual Chicagoland Emergency Vehicle Show (more)

Aug 9

Posted by Admin in Collectors of fire memorabilia | 4 Comments

This from Steve Redick:

Took this in on Saturday. Mainly police cars but a few rigs, some new to the show. The organizers put a lot of work into setting this up each year but the current venue in downtown Oswego makes quality vehicle photos pretty much impossible to get due to some very tight space limitations … that being said I managed to get a few mediocre shots. all are posted here

Steve

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As seen around … Chicago

Aug 7

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Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire, 7-28-27 (more)

Aug 4

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

This from Steve Redick:

Got a good jump on this one, pretty spectacular for a few minutes. Two good sized explosions occurred while I was there. The roof was in quickly and also some early wall collapses as well. One serious exposure to a good size frame dwelling that was pretty well held in check despite some doubtful conditions. Two towers and a Snorkel operated and several in-line operations were conducted to supply the master streams. Not sure why the water supply was such an issue unless the proximity of the fire building to the JFK expressway had something to do with it. Perhaps some dead-end mains.

Here is the link to my website with all the images:

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Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire, 7-28-27

Jul 28

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Department News, Fire Scene video, Fire Service Photos | 1 Comment

Video by Steve Redick from the 2-11 Alarm overnight at 3925 N. Pulaski.

Chicago FD Squad 2A battling a commercial building fire

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New aerial for Schiller Park (more)

Jul 19

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos, New Delivery | 9 Comments

Photos from Steve Redick of the new E-ONE Metro 100 truck in Schiller Park

Schiller Park FD Truck 5. Steve Redick photo

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As seen around … Chicago

Jul 3

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This from Steve Redick:

Had a great opportunity to take a boat cruise through the locks and into the Chicago river and got some decent images of the 2 big fireboats at the dock … old 58 and newer Engine 2. The Wheatley has various shades of red and violet colort due to some kind of issue with the paint so it’s not your eyes.

Steve

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House fire in Winnetka, 7-2-17

Jul 2

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Winnetka firefighters were called to 935 Forest Glen early Sunday morning (7/2/17). It appears that there were floors being refinished and a fire was smoldering for several hours prior to being discovered. The fire burned through the floor and compromised the staircase tot he second floor. A Code 4 for the working fire was upgraded to a MABAS Box Alarm.

Units at the scene were Winnetka E28, T28, BN 28, 2801; Wilmette A 27, T27, BN26; Glencoe E30, 3002; Northfield S29, 2900; Highland Park E32; Glenview T14, BN6; Morton Grove S4; Evanston E23; Skokie T18; Lincolnwood E15; Northbrook 1100; and Deerfield E20.

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Firefighters on ladder at second floor window

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Firefighters after battling a house fire

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aerial ladder and ground ladders at house fire

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more photos at Shapirophotography.net

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Fire Muster and Flea Market in Chicago (more)

Jun 24

Posted by Admin in Collectors of fire memorabilia, Fire Truck photos, Historic fire apparatus | 4 Comments

This from Steve Redick:

Had a great day Saturday attending the annual Fire Buffs of Illinois/ 5-11 Club muster. Attendance seemed down this year and the amount of rigs seemed very low compared to previous years but nonetheless it was a great and fun day. Here is a sampling of some of the “hardware” I was able to see. Great to see the Skokie/Engine 87 Club Mack again this year after a lengthy absence. All the images and video can be seen on my site

Steve

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Still & Box Alarm fire in Chicago, 6-16-17 (more)

Jun 19

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos | 8 Comments

This from Steve Redick:

I left the “3 bagger” to take in this job. Engine 49 from a change asked for a box right away after they arrived. The building was undergoing some renovation as indicated by the scaffolding so a defensive stance was taken initially. Squad 1 wiggled the new rig into a tight spot. Not much to really see but a changing smoke condition based on the prevailing winds. I can’t think of the last time I left one job to take in another (except for Detroit).

All the photos and video from the two fires can be seen here:
Steve