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Long Grove restaurant fire 6-2-13

Jun 2

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Service News, Fire Service Photos, Firefighters working, Firefighting Video | 1 Comment

The Long Grove Fire Protection District was sent to the Enzo & Lucia Restaurant at 343 Old McHenry Road this morning for a fire that began on the stove and traveled to the attic. The building, which is located half a block from the fire station, had heavy smoke venting through the roof vents and stove exhaust. The alarm was upgraded to a Code 4 for the working fire to bring additional resources to the scene including several water tankers due to the limited water supply.

Companies made an aggressive interior attack and were able to contain the fire before it could burn through any exterior surface. Buffalo Grove Tower Ladder 25 went to the roof to ventilate while interior companies from Long Grove, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods, and Palatine attacked the fire. A tanker (tender) from the Countryside FPD supported the Long Grove engine and squad until a portable tank was dropped. Prospect Heights Tanker 9 filled the tank which provided a sufficient water supply for companies to extinguish the fire.

Additional companies at the scene included an engine from Lake Zurich, a squad from Deerfield, ambulances from Wheeling and Highwood, a truck from Libertyville, and tankers from Palatine Rural, Wauconda, Grayslake, and Round Lake.

Larry Shapiro and Tim Olk were at the scene. Some images and a video from Larry are in this post.

 

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Firefighters position the Buffalo Grove tower ladder for roof ops. Larry Shapiro photo

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Another view of the Buffalo Grove firefighters working on the roof. Larry Shapiro photo

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Working off the tower ladder bucket, a firefighter finishes venting the roof. Larry Shapiro photo

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The Countryside FPD tanker nurses the Long Grove engine before the second tanker is on the scene. Larry Shapiro photo

restaurant fire in Long Grove IL 6-2-13

Light smoke vents from the roof and eaves of the Enzo & Lucia Restaurant in Ling Grove. Larry Shapiro photo

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Buffalo Grove firefighters vent the roof. Larry Shapiro photo

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Firefighters setup the portable tank for a tanker shuttle to supplement the tank water. Larry Shapiro photo

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Buffalo Grove Tower 25 goes to the roof. Larry Shapiro photo

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Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Battalion 51 assists with a line going into the rear of the building. Larry Shapiro photo

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Prospect Heights Tanker 9 dumping into the portable tank. Larry Shapiro photo

restaurant fire in Long Grove IL 6-2-13

Mutual aid companies at the Long Grove fire station. Larry Shapiro photo

A gallery with more images from Larry can be found HERE.

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4th Alarm house fire in Wadsworth 4-30-13 (pt 3)

May 3

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Service Photos, Fire Truck photos, Firefighters working | No Comments

Another series from Scott Peterson:

Pics of the water supply operation and panoramic pictures.

rural water supply at house fire

McHenry tender waiting to dump. Scott Peterson photo

rural water supply at house fire

Scene overview. Scott Peterson photo

Wadsworth house gutted by fire

Overview looking towards the fire building from water supply. Scott Peterson photo

rural water supply at house fire

Two tankers filling the portable tanks. Scott Peterson photo

rural water supply at house fire

Two portable tanks setup at the end of the block. Scott Peterson photo

rural water supply at house fire

Operations are visible down the street from the water supply operations. Scott Peterson photo

rural water supply at house fire

Porta-tank tie in. Scott Peterson photo

rural water supply at house fire

Newport and North Chicago engines drafting from the portable tanks. Scott Peterson photo

View part 1 here, and part 2 here.

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Fox Lake 2nd Alarm house fire 4-8-13

Apr 9

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Service News, Fire Service Photos, Fire Truck photos, Firefighters working | 1 Comment

This from Jeff Rudolph:

 … some shots from Fox Lake … 04/08/13 Fox Lake responded to a fire in the 38000 blk. of Hillandale in un-incorporated Spring Grove . Engine 223 arrived and found an elevated 1-story house well involved. Command called for an Antioch engine and a Spring Grove tender before pulling box 22-14 to the 2nd alarm for tenders and chiefs, as well as a special for squads from McHenry and Newport. Steep terain and limited access proved difficult for both firefighters and apparatus, as tenders had to back down several blocks of narrow winding gravel roads. Initial thoughts that the resident was still inside the burning house proved wrong, as he arrived from a trip to the store to find firefighters attempting to save his home. Crews worked into the night to extinguish and overhaul the remains. No injuries reported.

Fox Lake Fire Department tender

Fox Lake Tender 262 drafting from a portable tank. Jeff Rudolph photo

Antioch Fire Department engine

Antioch’e engine with lines off. Jeff Rudolph photo

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A Fox Lake firefighter calls for additional hose. Jeff Rudolph photo

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Antioch firefighters on a line. Jeff Rudolph photo

Fox Lake pumper tanker

One of Fox Lake’s tenders. Jeff Rudolph photo

Fox Lake house on fire

Another shot from the rear showing the difficulty in accessing the house. Jeff Rudolph photo

Fox Lake house on fire

Heavy fire engulfs the upper level of the house. Jeff Rudolph photo

 

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Barrington Box Alarm 1-8-13 (part 3)

Jan 9

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Truck photos, Firefighters working | No Comments

Images from the Barrington Box Alarm from Larry Shapiro.

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Wauconda and East Dundee tankers fill the portable tanks. Larry Shapiro photo

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The water supply officer manages the tankers dumping into the portable tanks. Larry Shapiro photo

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Forest Preserve sign for the property. Larry Shapiro photo

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Many fire engines line Penny Road as firefighters finish up at the scene. Larry Shapiro photo

Barrington fire engine with lots of hose off

Firefighters begin to reload multiple lengths of hose onto the engine. Larry Shapiro photo

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Carpentersville firefighters work a line. Larry Shapiro photo

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Firefighters douse the smoldering ruins with Class A foam. Larry Shapiro photo

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White smoke shows the location of the former barn. Larry Shapiro photo

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Barrington engine drafting from the portable dump tanks. Larry Shapiro photo

Arlington Heights Ambulance 1

Arlington Heights’ new Ambulance 1. Larry Shapiro photo

HME chassis water tankers

Two large water tankers on custom HME chassis. Larry Shapiro photo

More images are available to view HERE.

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Barrington Box Alarm 1-8-13

Jan 8

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Service News, Fire Truck photos | 4 Comments

The Barrington & Countryside FPD received a call reporting a barn fire this afternoon at 544 Penny Road in Barrington Hills. The vacant barn is on the Cook County Forest Preserve property behind a vacant house which used to be occupied by a caretaker. The structure was fully involved when the first Barrington companies arrived, and the alarm was upgraded immediately to a box alarm for water tankers and additional personnel.


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The structure went down quickly and no exposures were threatened. Five tankers shuttled water to the scene. Departments with tankers were Long Grove, Palatine Rural, East Dundee, Wauconda, and Bartlett. Engines came from Carpentersville, Lake Zurich, Algonquin-Lake in the Hills, Hoffman Estates, and Fox River Grove. Palatine responded with Quint 81 in addition to Cary Squad 255, Buffalo Grove Ambulance 26, and Arlington Heights Ambulance 1.

Tim Olk, Scott Peterson, and Larry Shapiro all went to the scene and will have images to share.

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Barrington 2nd & 4th Alarm fire 10-10-12 (update 2)

Oct 10

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos | No Comments

Larry Shapiro submitted several images from the 4-11 alarm fire in Barrington Hills.

 

large barn fire in Barrington Hills IL 10-10-12 on Ridge Road

The view from Ridge Road when Larry arrived. Larry Shapiro photo

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The portable water tanks on Ridge Road at the entrance to the private drive. Larry Shapiro photo

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Crystal Lake tanker filling the portable tank. Larry Shapiro photo

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Barrington Engine 361drafting from the portable tanks. Larry Shapiro photo

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Over 1,000 feet of large diameter hose from the road to the house. Larry Shapiro photo

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Barrington Quint 363 with several lines off. Larry Shapiro photo

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Fire has traveled the length of the structure. Larry Shapiro photo

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The fire involved one of several buildings on the property. Larry Shapiro photo

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The rear of the involved structure. Larry Shapiro photo

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Carpentersville firefighters work a line in the ‘C’ sector. Larry Shapiro photo

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Firefighters work on the smoldering fire at the east end of the garage. Larry Shapiro photo

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The area of origin suffered a complete structural collapse. Larry Shapiro photo

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Elgin responded to the scene with Truck 1. Larry Shapiro photo

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The Wauconda tanker stands by in the water supply sector. Larry Shapiro photo

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Apparatus in staging lined Ridge Road in both directions Larry Shapiro photo

A large gallery of images can be found HERE.

More images are HERE.

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Barrington 2nd & 4th Alarm fire 10-10-12 (update 1)

Oct 10

Posted by bgshap in Fire, Fire Service News | No Comments

More images by Tim Olk from this morning’s extra alarm fire in Barrington Hills.

 

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View from Ridge Road. Tim Olk photo

large fire in Barrington Hills 10-10-12 on Ridge Road

Approaching the property along the private drive. Tim Olk photo

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View from the pasture behind the structure. Tim Olk photo

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Barrington firefighters maneuver a 2 1/2″ line into position. Tim Olk photo

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Firefighters prepare to gain access to the center garage. Tim Olk photo

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Firefighters cut into the garage door. Tim Olk photo

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A line is directed at the fire inside the garage. Tim Olk photo

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A line is used to wet down the area of origin. Tim Olk photo

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A resident surveys the carnage. Tim Olk photo

 

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Barrington 2nd & 4th Alarm fire 10-10-12

Oct 10

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos, Firefighting Video | No Comments

The Barrington Fire Department received a call near shift change this morning for a barn on fire at 21089 Ridge Road in Barrington Hills. First arriving companies found light smoke visible from the road and proceeded down the private drive with Quint 362, Tanker 362, and Engine 363. Engine 361 dropped 1,000′ feet of large diameter hose back to the street where two 3,000-gallon portable tanks were setup for a water supply. This area of Barrington Hills has no hydrants.

Barrington Hills barn fire Ridge Road 10-10-12

Goggle Maps view of the scene.

The three units in the driveway provided 3,500 gallons of water plus another 960 gallons from Engine 1 prior to the establishment of the tanker shuttle. A MABAS Box Alarm was requested immediately and the alarm was upgraded to a 2nd Alarm within minutes. Tankers from Long Grove, Palatine Rural, Round Lake, and Wauconda were due along with squads from Cary and Lincolnshire-Riverwoods, trucks from Palatine, Elgin, and Mundelein, ambulances from Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, and Deerfield, plus engines from Algonquin, Fox River Grove, Lake Zurich, Carpentersville, West Dundee, and Hoffman Estates.

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Fire engulfs the center section of the barn and garages at 21089 Ridge Road in Barrington Hills. Tim Olk photo

The barn/garage structure that was burning contained hay, a boat, a fork lift, and several other mechanical devices in addition to various equipment and supplies. Several horses were safely evacuated to an adjacent pasture.

The alarm was upgraded to a 4th Alarm for tankers only which added Fox Lake, Prospect Heights, Bartlett, Nunda Rural, and Crystal Lake.

Tim Olk arrived at the scene shortly after the Box Alarm was requested, and Larry Shapiro arrived roughly 30 minutes later. Both have images which will post plus a video as they become available.

One firefighter was transported to the hospital with an ankle injury.

 

 

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Barrington house fire 3-28-12

Mar 29

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Service News | 2 Comments

Barrington house fire 3-28-12 at 23170 Church Road

A fire that began in the garage extended into the house at 23170 N. Church in Barrington. Larry Shapiro photo

The Barrington Fire Department received a call from residents reporting fire in the garage of their home at 23170 N. Church around 9:30PM on Wednesday. When the first unit which was Barrington Engine 363 arrived on the scene, they found a well-involved garage fire attached to the house.

Barrington house fire 3-28-12 at 23170 Church Road

Lake Zurich Engine 2 dropped 400' of supply line from Barrington Engine 3 to the end of the street. Larry Shapiro photo

They were followed almost immediately by Lake Zurich Engine 2 who made a u-turn in the dead-end cul-de-sac and laid 400′ of 5-inch supply line to the corner. One of Barrington’s tankers dropped their portable tank and the water supply was established as companies went to work advancing two lines through separate doors of the house. The building was constructed on a hill with one-story in the front and two-stories on the side.

Barrington house fire 3-28-12 at 23170 Church Road tanker shuttle

Lake Zurich Engine 2 drafts from a portable tank at Church and Main as Long Grove Tanker 55 refills the tank. Larry Shapiro photo

Barrington requested a MABAS Box Alarm later which brought tankers from Wauconda, Fox River Grove, and East Dundee to supplement the two Barrington tankers and Long Grove Tanker 55. Palatine responded with Truck 85 and engines came from Hoffman Estates, Palatine Rural, and Carpentersville. Rolling Meadows filled in for a company that was not able to respond with an ambulance, and Cary Squad 255 was on-scene implementing a light tower for scene lighting. Chief officers came from Long Grove, Wauconda, and Carpentersville.

Barrington house fire 3-28-12 at 23170 Church Road quint pumping lines

Barrington Engine 3 was in the cul-de-sac and supplied three lines total. Larry Shapiro photo

Barrington house fire 3-28-12 at 23170 Church Road

The house was built into a hill leaving two floors on one side and only a first floor in the front. Larry Shapiro photo

Barrington house fire 3-28-12 at 23170 Church Road

A Carpentersville company hits hot spots in what is left of the garage that was totally destroyed. Larry Shapiro photo

Barrington house fire 3-28-12 at 23170 Church Road

The extensive damage to the rear of the house is not evident from the street. Larry Shapiro photo

Barrington house fire 3-28-12 at 23170 Church Road Cary Fire Protection District Squad 255

Cary Squad 255 was in the street and deployed a light tower providing scene lighting. Larry Shapiro photo

Barrington house fire 3-28-12 at 23170 Church Road

Cary firefighters mop up along the outside of the garage foundation. Larry Shapiro photo

Barrington house fire 3-28-12 at 23170 Church Road

The outline of a firefighter is silhouetted in the smoke. Larry Shapiro photo

The family dog perished in the house but all residents evacuated safely.

The Box Alarm was struck out shortly after 10:30PM.

Larry Shapiro arrived at the scene after the fire was extinguished and submitted these images. More can be viewed HERE.

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5-Alarm ++ fire in Peru (IL) – update

Jan 3

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Service News, Reader submission | 1 Comment

Tim Olk took a drive on Monday to visit the fire scene in Peru, IL. When he went down there, they were over 30 hours into the fire and had requested a 4th Alarm for tankers to the scene. Tim found fires still burning and producing large amounts of smoke throughout many areas of the complex. He took a large amount of photos during the time he was on-scene which will be online in the coming hours. Here are a few samples of what he found in Peru. Earlier coverage of the fire can be found HERE.

Massive fire in Peru IL Western Clock Company

A Pierce tower ladder from the Mendota Fire Department works an elevated master stream into one building in the Westclox complex in Peru, IL. Tim Olk photo

Massive fire in Peru IL Western Clock Company

Another Pierce tower ladder, this one belonging to the Peru Fire Department, works at an adjacent building. Tim Olk photo

Massive fire in Peru IL Western Clock Company

Firefighters direct a hand line into one of the buildings in an effort to extinguish some of the fire that still burns more than day after the fire broke out. Tim Olk photo

Massive fire in Peru IL Western Clock Company

A section of the former clock company that has been totally destroyed. Tim Olk photo

Massive fire in Peru IL Western Clock Company

An engine from LaSalle pumps water from the porta-tanks that are constantly refilled by one of the many tankers on the scene. Tim Olk photo

Massive fire in Peru IL Western Clock Company

A tanker from the Oglesby Fire District takes a turn at the porta-tanks. Tim Olk photo

Massive fire in Peru IL Western Clock Company

The water supply officer prepares to send this tanker from the Standard Fire Protection District to dump it's water. Tim Olk photo

Massive fire in Peru IL Western Clock Company

A Darley engine from the Dixon Rural Fire District pumps at the fire scene. Tim Olk photo

Massive fire in Peru IL Western Clock Company

Firefighters were kept at a distance during the height of the fire due to the intense heat and are just now able to move in and hit all of the remaining fires. Here they douse a dumpster in a loading dock area near several burned trailers. Tim Olk photo

Massive fire in Peru IL Western Clock Company

Well over a day after the initial fire was intentionally set, parts of the scene are still shrouded in thick smoke. Tim Olk photo

Massive fire in Peru, IL Western Clock Company

A Pierce Arrow engine from Peru pumps from another porta-tank set up in a different section of the complex. Tim Olk photo

Tim has a large gallery of images that can be found HERE.

 

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