The house on the SE corner of Elmwood and Greenfield upon arrival of Oak Park companies had light smoke from the second floor rear. Dan McInerney photo
The Oak Park Fire Department with River Forest Engine 222 responded to a reported house fire around 12:30PM yesterday at 1048 N. Elmwood. While enroute, OPPD advised units that officers on the scene arrived to find smoke showing from the second floor and that an invalid in a wheelchair was on the first floor.
Oak Park firefighters from Engine 603 bring a line to the front door while the truck company raises a ladder to the second floor. Dan McInerney photo
First arriving companies got the woman out and led out a line to the second floor.
Firefighters take a line to the second floor. Dan McInerney photo
Upstairs they encountered a moderate smoke condiditon and fire in a second floor bedroom. The fire was extinguished and the house ventilated. All OPFD units responded and worked, River Forest E222 stood by as RIT.
A firefighter from Truck 631 vents second floor windows. Dan McInerney photo
As firefighters work inside, the main from Truck 631 was extended in the event that fire got into the attic. Dan McInerney photo
Smoke vents out the second floor. Dan McInerney photo
Oak Park Engine 602 is one of two new 2010 HME Ahrens Fox engines that went into service recently. Dan McInerney photo
Oak Park Truck 631 is a 2000, HME/Central States, RK tower ladder. Dan McInerney photo
The Oak Park Battalion Chief runs with this Dodge Sprinter. Dan McInerney photo
Oak Park firefighters check the occupants of the home. Dan McInerney photo
River Forest Engine 222, a Spartan/Darley with an enclosed operator's console was on-scene with a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT). Dan McInerney photo
#1 by Lori L. Bowman and David D. Meilahn on February 17, 2011 - 5:20 PM
The David Agency Insurance, Inc provides the insurance for this home. As an insurance agency, we were impressed with the professional way in which both the Oak Park Fire Department and the Oak Park Police Department conducted themselves. We were brought into the situation immediately by both departments and they maintained an open communication with us as they worked at making sure that the occupants were properly cared for and had a proper place to live both for the first night and on a temporary basis as the home is not currently inhabitable. It also appears that the OPFD kept peripheral damage to a minimum as they fought the fire. This is very much appreciated by the Insurance Company an goes directly to reducing the cost of this fire. Thank you very much from The David Agency. Lori L. Bowman, EVP Personal Lines and David D. Meilahn, President