May 30
Production updates of the new rescue pumper from the Ferrara Fire Apparatus website:
New rescue pumper for Wauconda. Ferrara Fire Apparatus photo
Type: MVP Rescue Pumper
Chassis: Ember custom chassis
Body: Extruded Aluminum
Pump: Waterous CSU 1250-2000 GPM
Tank: 750 gallon water
Ferrara Fire Apparatus photo
Ferrara Fire Apparatus photo
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.Sam Borcia
Sam Borica photo
Sam Borica photo
Sam Borica photo
Sam Borica photo
Sam Borica photo
Sam Borica photo
Sam Borica photo
Sam Borica photo
Sam Borica photo
The Wauconda Fire District has ordered an MVP pumper squad from Ferrara on an Ember chassis. The engine/squad will have a 1500-gpm pump with 750 gallons of water. Delivery is expected in late June or early July. The new unit will replace the Pierce Lance pumper/squad.
new pumper/squad for Wauconda.
Tyler Tobolt visited the Wauconda Fire District open house on Saturday, September 21st and submitted these images:
Photos at Wauconda Open House Saturday September 21stPhotos:Ambulance 342Ambulance 341Engine 341Ladder Tower 341Squad 341Quad 2 Foam RigHaz-Mat 4MABAS 1 MVUTender 341New Battalion 34
Tyler Tobolt photo
Tyler Tobolt photo
Tyler Tobolt photo
Tyler Tobolt photo
Tyler Tobolt photo
Tyler Tobolt photo
Tyler Tobolt photo
Tyler Tobolt photo
Tyler Tobolt photo
Tyler Tobolt photo
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).
Sam Borica photo
Sam Borica photo
Sam Borica photo
Sam Borica photo
Sam Borica photo
Sam Borica photo
Sam Borica photo
Sam Borica photo
Several area fire departments will receive FEMA funding in the form of grants.
Federal officials are delivering $1.33 million in grants to Illinois fire departments and municipalities to help them better prepare for fires and other emergencies.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin — a Democrat from Springfield — says the Assistance to Firefighters Grant funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. That’s a division of the Department of Homeland Security.
Wednesday’s announcement includes grants for:
- Amboy Fire Department, $6,000
- Bridgeview, $125,000
- Crossville Volunteer Fire Department, $111,000
- Carpentersville Fire Department, $10,000
- Champaign Fire Department, $249,000
- Dixmoor Fire Department, $88,000
- Garden Homes Fire Protection Districts, $34,000
- Grand Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, $90,000
- Metropolis Fire Department, $66,000
- Pleasantview, $72,000
- Riverdale Fire Department, $55,000
- Spring Bay Fire Protection District, $115,000
- Union Fire Protection District, $60,000
- Wauconda Fire District, $248,000
thanks Chris
Feb 22
This from Scott Peterson:
This was a Wauconda FPD Box alarm in the Lake Barrington Shores @ 612 Shoreline Rd on Tuesday morning Feb 19, 2013. This is a gated community. The dispatch was for smoke coming from the structure and a report of a person trapped. While enroute a medical alert alarm was also received indicating an activated smoke detector. Cos arrived, found smoke showing, pulled a line A very quick knock of the fire was made by the first-in Wauconda engine & a Lake Zurich engine that was also on-scene simulatneously on the auto-aid response. These crews knew of a person reported trapped and did an immediate search, quickly locating the victim. The victim was removed to a Nunda Rural ambulance that had been special called by the Wauconda Shift Commander while still enroute to the call, since the Nunda ambulance was very close to the call. Unfortunately, after arrival at the hospital, the victim was pronounced. The fire was held to the unit of origin with no extension to the other occupancies.I arrived just after the FD had found and removed the victim on the primary search and here are a few pics of what the scene was.Scott
Scott Peterson photo
Scott Peterson photo
Scott Peterson photo
Scott Peterson photo
Wauconda firefighters responded to a reported garage fire this afternoon at 26703 N. Main Street in an unincorporated area of their district. Upon arrival, units found a two-story house with heavy fire in the attached garage threatening the living space. The alarm was immediately upgraded to a 2nd Alarm bringing additional companies to the scene. Though the house has smoke damage throughout, only a small area along the garage wall was reportedly damaged by fire. Firefighters advanced two lines into the house to stop the fire from spreading. The fire was out within a half hour of the original alarm.
Mutual aid companies included Long Grove, Countryside, Fox Lake, Round Lake, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods, Barrington, Nunda, Lake Zurich, Cary, and Mundelein.
Larry Shapiro went to the scene and arrived as the fire was extinguished. Nevertheless, he submitted a few images of the scene and the units that responded.
The garage sustained extensive damage and a partial collapse of the roof. Larry Shapiro photo
The fire was stopped just as it began to impinge on the house. Larry Shapiro photo
Firefighters remove debris from the garage. Larry Shapiro photo
Firefighters wet down smoldering pockets in the garage. Larry Shapiro photo
The charred remains of a car in the garage. Larry Shapiro photo
Firefighters break down the attack lines and roll hose. Larry Shapiro photo
The Wauconda tower ladder is positioned in front of the house. Larry Shapiro photo
Wauconda’s tanker is setup to nurse the engine in front of the house at 26703 N. Main Street. Larry Shapiro photo
Click here for a gallery with more fire scene photos by Larry Shapiro.
Images from the Barrington Box Alarm from Larry Shapiro.
Wauconda and East Dundee tankers fill the portable tanks. Larry Shapiro photo
The water supply officer manages the tankers dumping into the portable tanks. Larry Shapiro photo
Forest Preserve sign for the property. Larry Shapiro photo
Many fire engines line Penny Road as firefighters finish up at the scene. Larry Shapiro photo
Firefighters begin to reload multiple lengths of hose onto the engine. Larry Shapiro photo
Carpentersville firefighters work a line. Larry Shapiro photo
Firefighters douse the smoldering ruins with Class A foam. Larry Shapiro photo
White smoke shows the location of the former barn. Larry Shapiro photo
Barrington engine drafting from the portable dump tanks. Larry Shapiro photo
Arlington Heights’ new Ambulance 1. Larry Shapiro photo
Two large water tankers on custom HME chassis. Larry Shapiro photo
More images are available to view HERE.
Larry Shapiro submitted several images from the 4-11 alarm fire in Barrington Hills.
The view from Ridge Road when Larry arrived. Larry Shapiro photo
The portable water tanks on Ridge Road at the entrance to the private drive. Larry Shapiro photo
Crystal Lake tanker filling the portable tank. Larry Shapiro photo
Barrington Engine 361drafting from the portable tanks. Larry Shapiro photo
Over 1,000 feet of large diameter hose from the road to the house. Larry Shapiro photo
Barrington Quint 363 with several lines off. Larry Shapiro photo
Fire has traveled the length of the structure. Larry Shapiro photo
The fire involved one of several buildings on the property. Larry Shapiro photo
The rear of the involved structure. Larry Shapiro photo
Carpentersville firefighters work a line in the ‘C’ sector. Larry Shapiro photo
Firefighters work on the smoldering fire at the east end of the garage. Larry Shapiro photo
The area of origin suffered a complete structural collapse. Larry Shapiro photo
Elgin responded to the scene with Truck 1. Larry Shapiro photo
The Wauconda tanker stands by in the water supply sector. Larry Shapiro photo
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.
For the finest department portraits and composites contact Tim Olk or Larry Shapiro.
