Archive for August 6th, 2011

Buffalo Grove haz mat 8-5-11

Buffalo Grove Fire Department haz mat spill 8-5-11 Bernard Drive

A resident lost control of her car and went through the garage door on Bernard Drive in Buffalo Grove on Friday. Larry Shapiro photo

Around 1PM on Friday, Buffalo Grove received a 9-1-1 call reporting a car into the house at 646 Bernard Drive. First arriving police officers found a split-level house with a driveway that sloped down to the garage that was below the street level. A resident had lost control of her car and driven through the closed door ending up inside the garage. The driver was not trapped but the collision had knocked a chemical container from a shelf where it spilled on the floor and came into contact with a fertilizer. A reaction ensued and when the fire department arrived they had an unstable condition with several police officers and the driver having been exposed to the vapors.

Buffalo Grove Fire Department haz mat spill 8-5-11 Bernard Drive

The garage door was down and the car broke through knocking chemicals off the shelf which spilled and mixed with a fertilizer. Larry Shapiro photo

Buffalo Grove Fire Department haz mat spill 8-5-11 Bernard Drive

Several Buffalo Grove police officers as well as the car's driver were exposed to potentially harmful fumes after the chemical spilled on the garage floor. One officer was transported to the hospital as a precaution and the others signed releases at the scene. Larry Shapiro photo

The area was sealed off and haz mat techs were requested to evaluate the spill inside the garage. Buffalo Grove requested mutual aid to cover the town while their units were handling this incident. One of the mutual aid ambulances was used to transport a police officer that had been exposed to the chemicals. The car’s driver and the other officers signed medical releases at the scene.

Buffalo Grove Fire Department haz mat spill 8-5-11 Bernard Drive

Hazardous materials technicians took the necessary precautions prior to entering the garage so they could neutralize the spill. Larry Shapiro photo

Companies went into the garage to investigate, neutralize, and then mitigate the spilled product before the event was secured without further incident.

 

Buffalo Grove Fire Department haz mat spill 8-5-11 Bernard Drive

Duct tape is used to seal the sleeves on the turnout coat of a haz mat technician prior to entering the affected area. Larry Shapiro photo

Buffalo Grove Fire Department haz mat spill 8-5-11 Bernard Drive

Firefighters with a hose standby in the street as a backup company on the lawn is ready to assist the haz mat techs that have entered the garage. Larry Shapiro photo

Buffalo Grove Fire Department haz mat spill 8-5-11 Bernard Drive

The haz mat technicians in the garage cleared the damaged door to give them additional light and air circulation inside the garage. Larry Shapiro photo

Buffalo Grove Fire Department haz mat spill 8-5-11 Bernard Drive

After the haz mat technicians exit the 'hot zone', they go through a decontamination process to rinse any chemical residue from their gear. Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro submitted several images and has a gallery with more images which can be seen HERE.

The Daily Herald has an article HERE.

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Lisle house fire 7/1/11

Stephen Wilcox submitted yet another recent house fire from Dupage County, this time in Lisle. Stephen submitted several images and commentary;

This box alarm was in an unhydranted area in the north end of Lisle’s district. Typically, the weather was hot and humid. No one home at the time of the fire (1115 hours on 7/1/11) may have contributed to a response delay. Structure was one story “L” shaped, about 40″X80″ ordinary, located on Red Oak. Command also called a box for tankers.

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

"D" side on my arrival, also the area of ignition. Stephen Wilcox photo

 

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

"A" side upon arrival of companies. Stephen Wilcox photo

 

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

"A" side, members are moving hose lines into position. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

The fire is moving rapidly from the "C-D" corner towards "B". Notice fire starting to show in the window as we go by. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

Same window a few moments later, a bit closer of a look. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

The rear at the height of the fire fight. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

Heavy fire vents from the "B" side as a line can be seen that was stretched to the rear. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

Another view shows fire burning through the roof. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

Lisle firefighters use a 2-1/2 in the front as they darken down the interior fire. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

Members have a 2-1/2 with water and are making what progress they can, keeping in mind the defensive attack, collapse zone, etc. Stephen Wilcox photo

 

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11 Winfield FPD Engine 64

Winfield Tender 614 was called to the scene since the area was without hydrants. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11 York Center FPD tanker tender

York Center FPD Tender 76 was also due on the tanker box. The tenders were utilized 'in-line' to supply water to the pumping engines. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11  Engine 511 Pierce Arrow XT PUC

The newest engine in Lisle, Engine 511, is shown here pumping at it's first working fire. Stephen Wilcox photo

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