Posts Tagged Tim Olk

MVA with a motorcycle in Caledonia, 6-9-21

From Tim Olk:

Motorcycle vs a truck at 3125 IL-173, Caledonia, Illinois – North Boone District #3

North Boone Fire District #3 on scene

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Fatal fire in Lincolnwood, 6-7-21 (more)

This from Collin Ehrlich:

Here are photos from the box alarm Monday (6/7/21) in Lincolnwood at 6949 Karlov

fatal house fire in Lincolnwood IL

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Fatal fire in Lincolnwood, 6-7-21

Excerpts from abc7chicago.com:

One person has died after a house fire in Lincolnwood Monday where firefighters said the blaze was first reported in a garage, and flames quickly spread to the home in the 6900-block of North Karlov Avenue.

A male victim who was unresponsive when he was pulled from the home was rushed to St. Francis Hospital. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that he later died. Authorities have not released his identity. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

heavy smoke from suburban house fire

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Still & Box Alarm fire and EMS Plan 1 in Chicago, 5-27-21

From CFD Media on Twitter:

Still and Box with Plan one 5812 north Oriole. 1 story heavy fire load from contents. Two adults transported serious to critical from smoke inhalation. Couple in their 60’s by estimate.

Two adults transported from EMS plan one Still and Box 5812 n Oriole

From Tim Olk:

Chicago Fire Department Still and Box Alarm with an EMS Plan 1 at 5812 N Oriole

Firefighters climb ladder to roof with flames

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Motorcycle crash in Pleasant Prairie, 4-27-21

Excerpts from kenoshanews.com:

Two motorcycles crashed with a vehicle on Springbrook Road and 47th Avenue on Tuesday afternoon around at 2:33 p.m, leaving both drivers seriously injured. A Flight for Life helicopter landed at Prairie Lane Elementary Schoo land transported one patient.

A caller reported that the motorcycles were racing before the crash occurred but police had not been able to verify that.

motorcycles crash in Pleasant Prairie WI

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New command van for Chicago Fire Department

From Tim Olk:

New Frontline command van for 2-7-9

Freightliner / Frontline mobile command and communications unit

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Hometown police officer killed at crash scene 4-3-21

Excerpts from abc7chicago.com:

A 34-year veteran Hometown police officer was struck and killed while investigating an accident early Saturday morning around 3:11 a.m. in the 9000 block of Pulaski.

Hometown police and other departments escorted the fallen officer’s body in a procession from Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn to the Cook County medical examiner’s office..

Procession to accompany the body of fallen Hometown Police Officer James Kouski to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office 4-3-21

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Boone County Fire District 2 flashover live fire training

From Tim Olk:

Boone County Fire District 2 flashover live fire training

flashover training prop with live fire to train Firefighters

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Car fire in Hammond, IN 2-7-21

From Tim Olk:

Car fire in front of 4431 Johnson Ave in Hammond, Indiana.

Hammond Firefighters arrive to fine Jeep on fire

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Working fire in Chicago, 2-9-21

From Tim Olk:

Chicago Working Fire 10518 S Lafayette

Chicago fire truck on scene

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