Posts Tagged Tempest Mobile Ventilation Unit

Dolton Box Alarm 3-31-12

Dennis McGuire, Jr. submitted the following:

Dolton FD had a Box Alarm this morning around 0630-0700 at 300 Sibley Blvd. It was a large vacant building 200×200 with a bow string truss that had been used as an  entertainment center. A Buds Ambulance crew noticed smoke coming from the building and called it in. A Dolton engine got on-scene and found fire thru the roof in the rear. Upon entry the crew went to the 2nd floor and found fire in a room and in the walls on the interior. This 2-story area was built inside the open area of the building.  A good knock kept the fire from spreading to the rest of the heavy timber building.

MABAS 27 MVU was special called to vent the heavy smoke conditions in the open floor area in the center of the building.
I got there after the fire was knocked. This building had been built as a Model City Food grocery store.
fire in vacant building on Sibley Boulevard in Dolton 3-31-12

A view showing the A-D corner of the vacant building at 300 W. Sibley Boulevard in Dolton. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

fire in vacant building on Sibley Boulevard in Dolton 3-31-12

Damage is visible where the fire burned through the roof. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

fire in vacant building on Sibley Boulevard in Dolton 3-31-12 Riverdale Engine 834

Riverdale Engine 834 was on a hydrant across the street. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

fire in vacant building on Sibley Boulevard in Dolton 3-31-12 Tempest MVU

The MABAS 27 MVU was special called from Crete Township. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

fire in vacant building on Sibley Boulevard in Dolton 3-31-12 South Holland Tower 663

South Holland Tower 663 was setup on the 'D' side of the building. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

fire in vacant building on Sibley Boulevard in Dolton 3-31-12

Firefighters help to re-bed 1,000 feet of 5" hose. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

fire in vacant building on Sibley Boulevard in Dolton 3-31-12 MABAS MVU

The Mobile Ventilation Unit at working clearing smoke from the large building. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

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MABAS Division 1 MVU-1 has first job

The Mobile Ventilation Unit that has been assigned to MABAS Division 1 was deployed Tuesday for the first time. Housed in Wheeling, MVU-1 was special called to assist the Schaumburg Fire Department at 1365 Mitchell Boulevard. A gas pipe inside a large commercial warehouse was broken and a significant amount of gas filled the building before the flow could be stopped. Schaumburg companies had overhead doors and skylight vents open and requested the MVU to assist in clearing the remaining gas from the building.

MABAS Mobile Ventilation Unit works in Schaumburg

Schaumburg firefighters get briefed on the operation of the Division 1 MVU. Larry Shapiro photo

MABAS Mobile Ventilation Unit works in Schaumburg

One firefighter from Wheeling, where the MVU is housed, brings the unit to a scene when it is requested. Larry Shapiro photo

MABAS Mobile Ventilation Unit works in Schaumburg

A Schaumburg firefighter adjusts the fan as the driver from Wheeling looks on. Larry Shapiro photo

MABAS Mobile Ventilation Unit works in Schaumburg

Schaumburg Battalion Chief Rick Anderson observes the new unit working. Larry Shapiro photo

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New Mobile Ventilation Units for MABAS

Three new mobile ventilation units from Tempest Technology have been delivered to serve area MABAS divisions. They will be assigned to

Each identical unit features a Ford F550 chassis and the Tempest MVU-125 Lightweight Unit.

MABAS Division 10 Tempest Mobile Ventilation Unit

One of the new Mobile Ventilation Units built by Darley with a Tempest fan. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo

MABAS Division 27 Mobile Ventilation Unit Tempest

A 2011 Ford F550/Darley/Tempest Mobile Ventilation Unit for MABAS Division 27. Tim Olk photo

MABAS Division 27 Mobile Ventilation Unit Tempest

A rear shot showing the Tempest MVU-125 Lightweight Unit with bodywork by Darley. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo

MABAS Division 10 Mobile Ventilation Unit Tempest

Another shot of the unit for MABAS Division 10. Tim Olk photo

MABAS Mobile Ventilation Units Tempest

Three new Mobile Ventilation Units which will be distributed to MABAS Divisions 1, 10, and 27. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo

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O’Hare Airport Disaster Drill

The Chicago Fire Department conducted their annual disaster drill on Saturday at O’Hare Airport. The Chicago Tribune has an article HERE.

Gordon J. Nord, Jr. was on the field and submitted several images of specialized CFD apparatus.

Chicago Fire Department 5-3-1

photo by Gordon J. Nord, Jr.

Chicago Fire Department Engine 10R

photo by Gordon J. Nord, Jr.

Chicago Fire Department 8-8-11 Oxygen Therapy Bus

photo by Gordon J. Nord, Jr.

Chicago Fire Department 8-8-1 Mass Casualty Bus

photo by Gordon J. Nord, Jr.

Chicago Fire department MVU 9-2-4

photo by Gordon J. Nord, Jr.

Chicago Fire Department Mobile Ventilation Unit 9-2-4

photo by Gordon J. Nord, Jr.

A large gallery with CFD apparatus photos can be found HERE.

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New apparatus at O’Hare

Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photographed four new ARFFs at O’Hare and got a sneak peek at 9-2-4, the new mobile ventilation unit.

Chicago Fire Department at O'Hare Airport ARFF Oshkosh Striker

6-5-3 flows water from the bumper turret. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo

Chicago Fire Department at O'Hare Airport ARFF Oshkosh Striker

6-5-3 runs out of Rescue 1 at O'Hare. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo

Chicago Fire Department at O'Hare Airport ARFF Oshkosh Striker

6-5-7 also is stationed at Rescue 1. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo

Chicago Fire Department at O'Hare Airport ARFF Oshkosh Striker

6-5-4 is at Rescue 3. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo

Chicago Fire Department at O'Hare Airport ARFF Oshkosh Striker

6-5-5 is also at Rescue 3, located mid-field. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo

Chicago Fire Department at O'Hare Airport ARFF Oshkosh Striker

6-5-9 is at Rescue 4, the old north fire station off Touhy Avenue. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo

Chicago Fire Department at O'Hare Airport mobile ventilation unit

9-2-4 is the new mobile ventilation unit at O'Hare. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo

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O’Hare gets MVU

A new piece of apparatus is on the roster at O’Hare Airport. 9-2-4, though not yet in service, is a Tempest mobile ventilation unit with similarities to 9-2-3 at Engine 106’s house. 9-2-4 has a fan unit with a smaller volume and is mounted on a Ford F-250 chassis with a small body. Whereas the 9-2-3 has the Tempest MVU-60 (60″ fan), 9-2-4 has the Tempest MVU-125 lightweight model.

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