Archive for May 4th, 2011

Waukegan Box Alarm 5-4-11 update

May 4

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Tim Olk submitted several images from the fire in Waukegan this morning.

Waukegan Fire Department commercial fire Genesse Salvation Army 5-4-11

Three firefighters wet down hot spots in the front of the building after the fire has been extinguished. Tim Olk photo

Waukegan Fire Department commercial fire 5-4-11 Genesse Salvation Army

Waukegan's aerial was setup in the rear sector for elevated master stream operations. Tim Olk photo

Great Lakes firefighters observe the scene while directing their master stream from the platform of their tower ladder. Tim Olk photo

A tower ladder from North Chicago on the right and the tower from Great Lakes on the left pour water on the smoldering ruins of the fire this morning in Waukegan. Tim Olk photo

The devastation to the building can be seen here with the total collapse of not only the roof but the outside walls as well. Ti Olk photo

Tim has a large gallery of images from the scene which can be viewed HERE.

Tags: commercial building fire, commercial fire, Great Lakes Naval Training Center Fire Department, North Chicago Fire Department, Salvation Army building fire in Waukegan, Tim Olk, Waukegan Fire Department

Waukegan Box Alarm 5-4-11 update

May 4

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Waukegan Fire Department structure fire Genesse Salvation Army

The vacant Salvation Army store at 133 S. Genesse Street in Waukegan this morning shortly after firefighters arrived. Jeff Rudolph photo

Waukegan firefighters prepare to enter the exposure building to the south of the vacant Salvation Army store. Jeff Rudolph photo

Jeff Rudolph submitted several images from the Box Alarm this morning in Waukegan. The address was 133 S. Genesee St., the old Salvation Army store which is vacant.

Firefighters from the Great Lakes Naval Training Center Fire Department deploy the outriggers from their tower ladder as they prepare to put the master stream to work. Jeff Rudolph photo

Firefighters were met by extremely heavy fire upon their arrival this morning to the vacant Salvation Army store. Jeff Rudolph photo

Great Lakes Truck 1913 setup in the 'A' Sector with an elevated master stream. Jeff Rudolph photo

Waukegan Engine 1611 (E-1) was on a hydrant around the corner to the fire building. Jeff Rudolph photo

Great Lakes Truck 1931 gets into position to go to work protecting the exposure building. Jeff Rudolph photo

Heavy fire blows out the front windows before companies can get water on the fire. Jeff Rudolph photo

Waukegan Engine 1612 (E-2) was on a hydrant around the block from the fire building. Jeff Rudolph photo

Waukegan Fire Department commercial building fire Salvation Army store 5-4-11 Genesse street

Waukegan Truck 1634 works from the 'B-C' corner of the structure with their ladder-pipe operations. Jeff Rudolph photo

Jeff has more shots on his Flickr site.

Tags: commercial building fire, Great Lakes Naval Training Center Fire Department, Jeff Rudolph, Salvation Army building fire in Waukegan, Seagrave engine, Waukegan Fire Department

Waukegan Box Alarm 5-4-11

May 4

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Waukegan firefighters had their hands full early this morning with multiple calls and a fire at an abandoned Salvation Army building on Sheridan Road. The large building was totally consumed and a fire wall held the fire from communicating to the neighboring buildings. Articles are HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE.

An aerial ladder from Waukegan and tower ladders from North Chicago and the Great Lakes Training Center deployed elevated master streams in addition to multiple hand lines. Tim Olk and Jeff Rudolph both took in the fire and have images to submit later n the day.

Tags: Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Jeff Rudolph, North Chicago Fire Department, Salvation Army building fire in Waukegan, Tm Olk, Waukegan Fire Department

Chicago Fire Boat – Engine 2

May 4

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Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photographed the Christopher Wheatley, Chicago’s new fireboat which has now been lettered as Engine Company 2. The boat appears to be scheduled for christening tomorrow, May 5th at 0830.

Chicago Fire Boat The Christopher Wheatley Engine 2

Chicago Engine 2, the Christopher Wheatley moored near the US Coast Guard and Chicago Police Marine Headquarters on the Chicago River. photo by Gordon J. Nord, Jr.

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