Archive for November, 2012

Garage fire in Crystal Lake 11-22-12

Nov 23

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A Crystal Lake house fire was caused by a deep fryer on Thanksgiving Day. The Northwest Herald wrote this:

A garage was heavily damaged about noon Thursday when fire broke out as Jon Ring was warming up a deep fryer in preparation for Thanksgiving dinner at his home at 707 Windsor Drive. It was windy out, wife Kim Ring said. “I came outside, and I smelled the smoke. I knew it was the garage, and ran in and told everybody, ‘The garage is on fire. Get out!’ ” Jon Ring has deep fried turkeys for 15 years, Kim Ring said. The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department estimated damage at about $80,000 from heat, smoke and water, it said in a news release. Fire departments from McHenry Township and Woodstock assisted on the call.

The complete article is HERE.

Images from Tyler Tobolt:

garage fire in Crystal Lake on Thanksgiving Day 11-22-12

Tyler Tobolt photo

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Westchester Box Alarm 11-22-12

Nov 22

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This from Scott Peterson:

Westchester & other Div 20 cos had been running a few still alarms before this fire. I arrived right after the still cos. Westchester 311 & one of his engs arrived together to find smoke coming from the center unit. Obviously, fire found in the center unit of a townhouse bldg. Cos used 2 lines, nice knockdown and no extension to either unit on the B & D sides. Great job by the Westchester guys & Chief Jim Adams! The fire was at 3044 Carlton Ct.

Still cos: Hillside Trk, Broadview Eng.

Box: Bellwood Eng, Stone Park Eng-RIT, Melrose Park Amb. Berkeley Engine C/Q.

Scott Peterson

Tags: firefighters attack apartment fire, Scott Peterson, townhouse fire in Westchester, Westchester Fire Department

Chicago Firefighter Walter Patmon, Jr. funeral

Nov 21

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This is the first of a series of posts that will document the funeral services of Chicago Firefighter Walter Patmon, Jr. who was laid to rest Wednesday, November 21, 2012.

This from Dennis McGuire, Jr:

I covered the procession from the intersection of 119th and Irving in Blue Island, IL.

Funeral for Chicago Firefighter Walter Patmon Jr 11-21-12

Chicago Police Department officers leading the funeral procession to the cemetery. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

A line of many Chicago Police vehicles in the procession. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

As the procession makes it’s way west on 119th Street, one of dozens of Chicago Police officers lining the processional route watches the vehicles pass. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Chicago Truck 40 covered in purple and black bunting. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

The academy engine is used to carry Firefighter Walter Patmon, Jr. to his final resting place. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Several suburban departments sent apparatus which travelled in the processional to honor the memory of Chicago Firefighter Walter Patmon, Jr. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

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Chicago Fire Department History

Nov 21

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This is the first of what we hope are several posts from Andrew McCullough:

These were taken by my father John McCullough in the 60s. He was a Chicago fireman for many years. He passed away a few years ago, and I’ve started scanning some of his old slides. All of these were taken by John McCullough or someone else in the house that he handed the camera to. This group is from 1969 and early 70s.

Best,

Andrew

Chicago Fire Department Hook & Ladder 31. John McCullough photo

Buff the firedog at Chicago Engine 5’s quarters. John McCullough photo

John McCullough and Chicago Engine 5. Andrew McCullough collection

Chicago Engine 5. 1969 Seagrave. John McCullough photo

Chicago Engine 5 and crew. Andrew McCullough collection

Buff the firedog in Deputy Chief’s car (217) and helmut. John McCullough photo

Chicago Engine 5 at quarters. John McCullough photo

Chicago Engine 5 and crew. Andrew McCullough collection

Chicago Engine 5 at quarters. John McCullough photo

Chicago Squad 2 at Engine 5’s quarters. John McCullough photo

Still Alarm, 700 W Jackson, Chicago Illinois, April 1967 John McCullough photo

Chicago Engine 5’s kitchen. John McCullough photo

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Chicago LODD FF Walter Patmon, Jr. visitation

Nov 20

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Tim Olk is at the Leak & Sons Funeral Home at 7838 S. Cottage Grove Avenue for the visitation for Chicago Firefighter Walter Patmon, Jr.

visitation for Chicago Firefighter Walter Patmon, Jr. Tim Olk photo

The schedule for tomorrow is:

Firefighters assemble at 9 a.m. next Wednesday at the Apostolic Church of God, 6320 S. Dorchester Ave., where a wake will be held at 10 a.m. followed by an 11 a.m. funeral service.

Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery, 11700 S. Laramie St. in Alsip, officials said.

Tags: Chicago firefighter Walter Patmon Jr, Chicago LODD, funeral arrangements for CFD Firefighter Walter Patmon Jr, Line of Duty Death in Chicago, Tim Olk, Walter Patmon Jr

Cicero paints bay doors red

Nov 20

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More images from Tyler Tobolt:

Cicero Fire Department Station 2. Tyler Tobolt photo

Cicero Fire Department Station 3. Tyler Tobolt photo

Tags: Cicero Fire Department, Cicero paints firehouse doors red, fire department paints station doors red, Tyler Tobolt

Lake Zurich to sell tower ladder

Nov 20

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Lake Zurich Fire Department to sell tower ladder

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Lansing FD update

Nov 19

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This from Brad Steinweg:

Just wanted to give an update on Lansing‘s new F-450 ambulance. It has been in service for about a month now and operates out of station 3. 163 has been moved to station 2 where it is 3rd due, and 161 is now the reserve also at station 2.

Brad S.

Glenwood FD

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Fire station updates

Nov 19

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Tyler Tobolt submitted current images of two fire stations that have changed since we posted their photos on the website:

Chicago Fire Department Engine 69's house

Chicago Engine 69’s house has the modern square door design. Tyler Tobolt photo

Niles Fire Department headquarters station 2 has changed their white doors to red. Tyler Tobolt photo

Tags: Chicago Engine 69, Chicago firehouse, new door for old firehouse in Chicago, Niles Fire Department, Niles fire paints bay doors red, Niles Fire Station 2, Tyler Tobolt

Chicago Fire Department moves to digital radios

Nov 18

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This from Dave Weaver:

Chicago FD Transition From VHF Analog Radio System KSC711 To UHF Digital Radio System WPSG985 11/18/12 0800 Hours Recording
http://www.justin.tv/radioman911/b/341101867

Main Mix Feed:
http://www.Radioman911.com

Direct Links To Feeds:
Chicago Tower http://www.justin.tv/radioman911 (Incident Board)
DeKalb Tower http://www.justin.tv/dekalbfeed
Joliet Tower http://www.justin.tv/jolietfeed
Northwest Cook Co Trunked Feed http://www.justin.tv/stcharlesfeed
North Cook/DuPage Co Feed http://www.justin.tv/summitfeed
South Cook Co/NW IN Feed http://www.justin.tv/williamneumann

Radioman911 Archived Recordings:
http://www.justin.tv/radioman911/videos?kind=highlights

Dave Weaver