Archive for October 20th, 2012

Live fire training in Woodstock

The Woodstock Fire Protection District continues to train in a group of  model homes that was offered for their use. Yesterday, yet another house provided multiple evolutions for room burns before it was burned to the ground. Tim Olk and Larry Shapiro were on hand to photograph the day’s events.

Tim submitted several images.

Woodstock Fire Protection District training

A firefighter overhauls a second floor bedroom after a series of burns was completed. Tim Olk photo

Woodstock Fire Protection District training

Smoke escapes the room of origin into the hallway. Tim Olk photo

Woodstock Fire Protection District training

Instructors light a fire for one of the training evolutions. Tim Olk photo

Woodstock Fire Protection District training

Several instructors admire their handiwork before the evolution begins. Tim Olk photo

Woodstock Fire Protection District training

An engine from the Fox River & Countryside Fire Rescue District supplies a hand line for exposure protection. Tim Olk photo

Woodstock Fire Protection District training

As the house is allowed to burn, Woodstock Engine 33 operates in the street to supply lines for exposure protection. Tim Olk photo

Woodstock Fire Protection District training

An artistic interpretation of the fire scene. Tim Olk photo

Tim has many images which can be viewed HERE.

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Apparatus photos

Ron Wolkoff submitted several photos of area units from Franklin Park, Elmwood Park, and Wheaton.

Franklin Park Fire Department

Recent ambulance for Franklin Park. Ron Wolkoff photo

Elmwood Park Fire Department Bronto Sky-lift

Elmwood Park Fire Department Bronto Sky-lift. Ron Wolkoff photo

Wheaton Fire Department

Wheaton Command 38 is a 2008 Ford Expedition. Ron Wolkoff photo

Wheaton Fire Department

Wheaton Tower 38 is a 2008 Pierce Arrow XT 2000/300 100′. Ron Wolkoff photo

Wheaton Fire Department Life Line ambulance

This Wheaton ambulance is a 2002 IHC 4300/LifeLine Type I. Ron Wolkoff photo

Wheaton Fire Department

Wheaton’s reserve Medic 38 is a 1997 IHC 4700/LifeLine Type I. Ron Wolkoff photo

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