Archive for November 17th, 2010

Oak Lawn 2-11

updated with more photos at 11:45PM

Oak Lawn pulled a 2-11 late this afternoon for fire in a strip mall on 95th Street. Hank Sajovic was on the scene within minutes and submitted several terrific images of the buildings before companies got water to the front. The shots depict firefighters in the rear where the fire was discovered at Eva’s Bridal Shop and then the progression of heavy smoke and fire out the front on 95th Street as the fire spread to the Radio Shack next door.

Oak Lawn 2-11 on 95th Street

Firefighters advance lines in the rear of Eva's Bridal Shop in Oak Lawn as heavy smoke pushes out of the windows. Hank Sajovic photo

Oak Lawn Fire on 95th Street

Another view from the rear of the strip mall shows the wide spread of the fire. Hank Sajovic photo

Oak Lawn fire on 95th Street

The view down a barren 95th Street as smoke escapes from the front of the building. Hank Sajovic photo

Oak Lawn fire on 95th Street

Smoke and fire are now visible along 95th Street prior to fire companies going to work. Hank Sajovic photo

Oak Lawn fire on 95th street

Chief officers communicate with fire companies in preparation of a defensive attack. Hank Sajovic photo

Oak Lawn fire on 95th street

Fire companies can be seen preparing to put a Chicago Ridge tower ladder to work as the fire intensifies and takes hold of the neighboring Radio Shack as well. Hank Sajovic photo

Oak Lawn fire on 95th street

Roberts Park firefighters ready another aerial for master stream operations. Hank Sajovic photo

Oak Lawn fire on 95th street

Firefighters stretch hose lines to attack the fire from 95th Street. Hank Sajovic photo

Oak Lawn fire on 95th street

Two elevated master streams plus several handlines darken the fire stopping the spread to additional units. Hank Sajovic photo

There is more coverage of the fire plus videos HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE.

The Oak Lawn Fire Department stations and apparatus can be seen HERE.

Oak Lawn Fire on 95th street

Heavy fire can be seen now in the Radio Shack store to the east of the bridal shop. Hank Sajovic photo

Oak Lawn fire on 95th street

The Roberts Park FD Pierce aerial is seen deployed on the east end of the 'A' sector. Hank Sajovic photo

Oak Lawn fire on 95th street

The facade has caved in on the original fire unit. Chicago Ridge firefighters sweep their master stream into the single story structure from a low angle just above the street. Hank Sajovic photo

Oak Lawn fire on 95th street

A closeup of the Chicago Ridge E-ONE tower ladder working in front of the building. Hank Sajovic photo

Oak Lawn fire on 95th street Chicago Ridge Fire Department

Chicago Ridge Fire Department Tower 6504 is setup on 95th Street in Sector 'A' directly in front of the fire building. Hank Sajovic photo

Oak Lawn fire on 95th street Roberts Park Fire District Pierce aerial

Roberts Park purchased this 2008 Pierce 100' aluminum aerial that was used on the show 'Rescue Me'. Hank Sajovic photo

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Glenview Deputy Chief is loaned to Winnetka

Winnetka Fire Chief Scott Smith is retiring at the end of November and it is not until that time that the new village manager for Winnetka will begin his job. One of the duties of the village manager includes hiring a new fire chief.  In order to have someone assume the responsibilities of the fire chief during the selection process, Glenview Deputy Chief Ralph Ensign will be the acting chief of Winnetka through the end of January.

For all of the details and information about this arrangement, you can read a full article HERE from the Pioneer Press.

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Tri-State has a new tower ladder

The Tri-State FPD, in MABAS Division 10 received a new 100′ tower ladder this year which was built by Smeal. It has a Spartan Chassis with a Gladiator Evolution cab which has trim offered exclusively to Smeal which is called their Sirius cab.

Tri-State FPD Spartan Smeal tower ladder

Tri-State Tower 529 is a 2010 Spartan/Smeal with a 2,000-GPM pump and a 300-gallon water tank. The ladder is 100'. Bill Friedrich photo

Tri-State Fire Protection District apparatus

The Tri-State FPD fleet includes two Pierce engines, the Smeal tower ladder and a Pierce engine with a Sky-Boom aerial device. Bill Friedrich photo

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