Archive for May 1st, 2011

Box Alarm in Burnham 4-30

The Burnham Fire Department received calls yesterday reporting a fire in a 3-story apartment building at 14000 S. Torrence Avenue. First arriving companies found heavy smoke on the first floor and upgraded the alarm to a MABAS Box Alarm. Mutual aid companies from several neighboring departments responded including Calumet City, Dolton, South Holland, and Munster Indiana. The fire was knocked down in fairly short order and no injuries were reported.

Tim Olk took in the fire, and though he arrived after the fire was put out, he submitted several images of the scene and the apparatus that responded.

Burnham Box Alarm at 14000 S Torrence 4-30-11

Firefighters relax after knocking down an apartment fire on Saturday at 14000 S Torrence Avenue. Tim Olk photo

Burnham Box Alarm at 14000 S Torrence 4-30-11

Calumet City Truck 309 was positioned in the 'A' Sector and supported hand lines. Tim Olk photo

Burnham Box Alarm at 14000 S Torrence 4-30-11

Burnham Engine 2014, a 2007 HME Ahrens Fox was the first engine on the scene. Tim Olk photo

Burnham Box Alarm at 14000 S Torrence 4-30-11

South Holland Engine 665, built by Smeal on an HME chassis was due to assist Burnham. Tim Olk photo

Burnham Box Alarm at 14000 S Torrence 4-30-11

Burnham Engine 2016, a 1996 HME SFO Luverne was staged down the street from the fire building. Tim Olk photo

Burnham Box Alarm at 14000 S Torrence 4-30-11

The Munster Indiana Fire Department is a member of MABAS Division 24 and was due on the Box with their Truck 2221, an American LaFrance/LTI tower ladder. Tim Olk photo

Burnham Box Alarm at 14000 S Torrence 4-30-11

The Third District Fire Chief's Association canteen unit was on the scene to assist with rehab. Tim Olk photo

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River Grove water recovery

On Thursday, a Metra train passenger spotted a body among some branches and muck in the DesPlaines River near Belmont and River Road. The River Grove Fire Department investigated and confirmed the need for a recovery operation. MABAS Division 20 requested divers from MABAS Division 3 for the swift water rescue due to the current from the flooded river. The Chicago Tribune has an article HERE .

Tim Olk was at the scene and submitted a series of images that documents the recovery effort. Additional images can be viewed HERE.

body found in the Des Plaines River

MABAS Division 3 divers from Northbrook make their way into the Des Plaines River near River Grove to retrieve a woman's body. Tim Olk photo

body found in the Des Plaines River

One diver makes his way through the swift current as his partner keeps a hand on his safety line. Tim Olk photo

body found in the Des Plaines River

Both divers reach the debris and prepare to free the body. Tim Olk photo

body found in the Des Plaines River

The swift current is apparent here as a diver makes his way back to the shore. Tim Olk photo

body found in the Des Plaines River

Divers carry their supplies from the river to the decon area after the recovery was completed. Tim Olk photo

body found in the Des Plaines River

The Highland Park Dive Squad and boat were brought to the scene as part of the MABAS Division 3 dive box. Tim Olk photo

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