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Winnetka Fire Department news

Oct 16

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This from Niko Stefani:

Some photos from the Winnetka Fire Department’s Open House on 9/15/16. The new engine was on display and an extrication demo was done. Thanks.

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firefighters demonstrate a vehicle extrication

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Winnetka Fire Department news

Oct 7

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From the VillageofWinnetka.org:

Police-Fire Open House – Saturday, October 15 From 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

On Saturday, October 15, between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, the Winnetka Fire and Police Departments will host their annual Open House, which coincides with the end of Fire Prevention Week. This well-attended event affords the opportunity to tour the headquarters of both departments, view equipment demonstrations, and sit in fire engines and police cars. We hope to see you there!

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House fire in Wilmette, 8-22-16

Aug 23

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Wilmette firefighters were called to their first fire of the day Monday afternoon just before 2PM (8/22/16) at 1336 Ashland Avenue where workers were apparently on the roof. The initial report was a possible attic fire. The house was located within blocks of Station 26 and units arrived quickly and reported smoke from the attic and some visible fire. The alarm was upgraded to the Code 4 working fire which brought mutual aid companies from Evanston, Winnetka, Northfield, Glenview, and Skokie.

The fire was knocked down within 20 minutes though companies remained on the scene for over an hour doing overhaul, venting, and chasing hot spots. Most mutual aid companies were released before 3:30PM when RED Center dispatched another house fire in Wilmette. This will be covered in a separate post.

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firefighter at E-ONE pump panel controls

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Evanston firefighters on roof at house fire

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firefighters exit house after battling fire

Wilmette IL fire scene. Larry Shapiro photo

Wilmette E-ONE Cyclone tower ladder at fire scene with jacks deployed

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E-ONE Cyclone II e-Max fire engine at Willamette fire scene

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House fire in Wilmette, 7-30-16

Jul 30

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This from Larry Shapiro:

Wilmette firefighters were called to 1826 Elmwood Avenue Saturday afternoon for a reported house fire. Police officers arrived first and advised that there was smoke showing. The alarm was upgraded to a Code 4 for the working fire before fire companies arrived on scene. The first engine reported that the residents had exited the building and took a line to the second floor where they found drapes burning and a small fire though the entire house was charged with smoke. Winnetka firefighters rescued a cat that was in distress. The cat was given oxygen and taken to a local vet by Wilmette police officers.

One of the elderly residents suffered a burn to the hand and both were transported to Skokie Hospital. The fire was out quickly and before long some mutual aid companies were returned.

Units at the scene included Wilmette Battalion 26, Tower 26, Engine 27, plus Ambulances 26 and 27. Winnetka Engine 28, Glenview Engine 13, Skokie Squad 18, Northfield Truck 29, Evanston Truck 23, and Glencoe Ambulance 30 were the auto and mutual aid companies.

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firefighter crawls into house on fire with smoke

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firefighter paramedic aids elderly fire victim

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New engine for Winnetka (more)

Jun 8

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This from Larry Shapiro:

Winnetka put the new Engine 28 in service on Tuesday (6/7/16). Here is are a few shots with their other engines and a side by side with the 2000 Pierce Saber that is going into reserve. The 1996 Pierce Saber with the white roof is for sale.

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Winnetka fire engine for sale

May 20

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Pierce fire engine for sale in Winnetka Illinois

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New engine for Winnetka

May 13

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Winnetka recently took delivery of their new Engine 28 built by Smeal

Winnetka FD Engine 28 Smeal Fire Apparatus

Winnetka Engine 28 – 2015 Spartan Gladiator Classic MFDR/2016 Smeal 1500/500/30/20 so 4479 Model C-802-CC. Larry Shapiro photo

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House fire in Northfield, 3-26-16

Mar 26

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This from Larry Shapiro:

Northfield firefighters were called to 2050 Norfolk Road this afternoon (3/26/16) for a reported brush fire that was encroaching on a house. First arriving companies found smoke from the attic and requested a full Code 3 response before upgrading to a working fire Code 4 with visible fire in the attic. Automatic and mutual aid units included engines from Northbrook, Winnetka, and Glencoe, trucks from Glenview, Wilmete, and Northbrook, plus Highland Park Squad 33. The rear of the house was damaged along with the attic above the garage. The fire was out within 20 minutes of the initial call for service.

house fire aftermath with holes in the roof

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North brook fire truck staged at fire scene

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Highland Park FD Spartan ERV fire engine

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Smoke investigation in vacant Winnetka store, 2-6-16

Feb 7

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The Winnetka Fire Department was called for a report of smoke from a vacant building at 1075 Gage Street in Hubbard Woods on Saturday afternoon (2/6/16). Upon arrival, a light haze was visible in the corner unit of a block-long building with apartments over stores. This is one of the oldest sections of town and which has been know for several substantial fires in years past, so the alarm was upgraded to a Code 4 for a working fire. After a thorough search, the origin went undetected and companies were returned.

On a historical note, this vacant storefront was formerly a drug store and was used for a scene in the original Home Alone movie.

Northfield Fire Rescue E-ONE e-MAX fire engine

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From Tyler Tobolt:

Here are a few photos of the new Glencoe Engine. Co 30 at the Winnetka code 4 assignment structure fire (2/6/16) at Green Bay and Gage St.

Thanks Tyler Tobolt.

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This from Niko Stefani:

The Winnetka-Kenilworth Fire Department received a call for smoke coming from the vacant building at 1075 Gage, right on the corner of Greenbay Rd and Gage St. The alarm was at the Code 3 level until Battalion 28 arrived with a light haze of smoke. Moments later the Alarm was upgraded to a Code 4. No active fire was visible from the exterior. Companies at the scene were

Winetka: Engine Co. 28, Truck Co. 28. Battalion 28, 2801

Wilmette: Tower Co. 26, Battalion 26

Glencoe: Engine Co. 30

Northfield: Squad Co. 29, 2901

Glenview: Truck Co. 14

Highland Park: Engine Co. 32, Ambulance 32