Archive for December, 2012

Batavia gets new Squad

This from Bill Friedrich:

Happy Holidays. Here is the new Batavia FD Alexis squad. It is currently being outfitted.  Squad 1 is a 2012 Ford F-550 – Alexis.
Bill
New unit for Batavia Squad 1. 2012 Ford F-550/Alexis. Bill Friedrich photo

New unit for Batavia Squad 1. 2012 Ford F-550/Alexis. Bill Friedrich photo

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Where are they now … Frankfort.

Kevin Griffen found this description from 2008:

On April 7, 2008, Meshoppen Volunteer Fire Department took delivery of a 1997 KME 100 ft. Aerial Cat. Over the next few months, members will be doing aerial & truck company ops. training. After routine maintenance & inspection, Ladder 2 will be in service. MVFD purchased the Ladder from Frankfort, Illinois Station 2.

 

Meshoppen ladder truck from Frankfort IL

Meshoppen VFD Ladder 2 is X-Frankfort FPD . Meshoppen VFD photo

Frankfort FPD Ladder 2 KME quint

Old Frankfort FPD Truck 1, avKME quint. Karl Klotz photo

 

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Chicago 2-11 Alarm Fire 12-23-12

Tim Olk submitted some images from the 2-11 Alarm fire Friday night at 69th and Clyde in Chicago.

heavy fire blows out from building

Firefighters in the alley as heavy fire vents from the top floor of the building. Tim Olk photo

2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago 12-23-12

Fire was concentrated in the rear of the three-story building. Tim Olk photo

apartment building on fire in Chicago at night

Another image showing heavy fire at the 2-11 Alarm fire 12-23-12 at 69th & Clyde in Chicago. Tim Olk photo

Chicago Fire Department engine working at fire scene

Engine 126 working at the scene. Tim Olk photo

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The front courtyard area of the building. TIm Olk photo

firefighters working at fire scene in Chicago

Firefighters work to put another line into operation in the alley Tim Olk photo

 

 

 

 

 

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Firefighters shot in Webster NY – 2 dead

Although out of our area … there is disturbing news this morning from Webster, NY:


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ABC News reports:

Two firefighters were shot and killed and two others taken to a nearby hospital after a gunman opened fire on them as they responded to a house fire in Webster, N.Y., this morning, according to authorities and local media.

Officials at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.Y., told ABCNews.com that two men were taken there this morning and were in “guarded condition” after suffering gunshots.

The NY Daily News has photos from the scene:

Fire crews were called to the scene on Lake Road just after 5:30 a.m. The shooting, however, forced officials to halt fighting the blaze, which spread to two other neighboring homes, Sheriff Patrick O’Flynn told reporters.

The sherrif’s office said fire crews were beginning to tackle the fire again before 10 a.m.

It wasn’t known what caused the initial inferno or if anyone was hurt inside the affected homes.

Webster resident Michael Damico told the Democrat and Chronicle that a SWAT team had responded to the area and evacuated parts of the neighborhood where the shooting occurred.

“Some people on this bus already watched their houses burn,” Damico said. “They’re not happy.”

More from MSNBC.com with a video interview and video of the fire:

Houses burn in Webster, NY after four firefighters were shot, two of which died.

Houses burn in Webster, NY after four firefighters were shot, two of which died. MSNBC.com photo

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Charges filed after fire claims 2 children 12-22-12

The Chicago Tribune has an article which outlines charges being filed against two women for child endangerment after a fire claims the lives of two young children:

Two women are facing child endangerment charges following the death of two children during a fire early Saturday in their West Englewood neigborhood home.

Tatiana Meakens, 23, and Britany Meakens, 22, both of the 6400 block of South Paulina Avenue, were both charged with two felony counts each of endangering a child causing their death and two misdemeanor counts each of endangering the life and health of a child, according to a statement from police News Affairs. They are expected to appear in court Monday on the charges.

Police said Tatiana Meakens is the mother of the two children who perished in the blaze. Her boy was identified by the Cook County medical examiner’s office as 2-year-old Javaris Meakens, and her 3-year-old daughter as Jariyah Meakens.

When the blaze broke out at about 3:30 a.m. Saturday in their West Englewood home, Darnell, 7, and Marquis, 4, managed to run out a back door with the help of their aunt, they said.

Authorities said no adults were present to supervise the young children when the fire broke out.

The cause was also still under investigation, though officials said it appeared a hot plate, possibly being used to heat the room, fell onto some clothes, igniting the fire.

Firefighters arrived at the scene in the 6400 block of South Paulina Street to find flames shooting out of a bedroom and smoke throughout the first-floor apartment, said James Mungovan, the Deputy District Chief for District 5 with the Chicago Fire Department.

At first, firemen concentrated on getting water to the blaze, Mungovan said. Once the fire was extinguished, they learned the two children did not survive, he said.

“We got here in a timely matter. We got water on the fire and we made our searches which revealed two deceased people,” he said. “The fire had advanced to the stage where it was open free-burning.”

The entire article is HERE.

thanks Chris

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New Command Van for O’Hare Airport

This from Christopher Suerth:

Here is a photo of the new 2012 freightliner for 278 sitting @ ohare in the fleet shop

 

New Command Van 2-7-8- for O'Hare Airport.

New Command Van 2-7-8- for O’Hare Airport. Christopher Suerth photo

Anyone have information about who built it?

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New CFD buggies

This from Josh Boyajian:

[Saturday] i was in the city and got pictures of two new 2013 Ford Explorers marked for Paramedic Field Chiefs 4-5-2 and 4-5-5. They have Federal Signal’s new Vision SLR lightbars.
Even though its not fire related i attached a picture of CPD’s enw 2013 Explorer that i caught at the 10th District today!
I wish every one a safe and Happy Holidays!
Thanks Josh
New buggy for Chicago Paramedic Field Chief 4-5-2. Josh Boyajian photo

New buggy for Chicago Paramedic Field Chief 4-5-2. Josh Boyajian photo

New buggy for Chicago Paramedic Field Chief 4-5-5. Josh Boyajian photo

New buggy for Chicago Paramedic Field Chief 4-5-5. Josh Boyajian photo

New Chicago Police Department patrol SUV

New Chicago Police Department patrol SUV. Josh Boyajian photo

 

 

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CFD delivers toys to kids in hospitals

This from a Chicago Tribune article:

“We’re here when you need us,” Dempsey told [a] toddler, who had big brown eyes and closely cropped, dark brown hair. “We hope you go home soon.”

Julian was among dozens of children in Chicago hospitals who were given gifts by emergency responders throughout the day, said Rich Pinskey, a firefighter who helps organize the project for the 5th Battalion, 2nd District, Engine Companies 55 and 78, Truck 44 and Tower Ladder 21.

At the hospitals, the Chicago firefighters and their volunteers delivered hundreds of dolls, plastic trucks, bicycles, puzzles and other new toys. The emergency responders went room by room to visit the children who were strong enough to accept guests and to give them toys for the holidays.

“We’ve been doing this for 10 years,” Pinskey said, adding that it was tough enough for the children to be sick, let alone stuck in a hospital over the holidays. “It’s always nice to put a smile on a kid’s face. You get to see that twinkle in their eye.”

While toy drives and giveaways are common this time of year, this project gives the firefighters and paramedics a chance to serve children at the same hospitals they frequent on emergency calls, Pinskey said.

At Advocate Illinois Masonic on Friday, the firefighters started their day by dropping off several truckloads of toys. They stacked the colorful boxes under a Christmas tree in the lobby and eventually took them upstairs to the children.

Each child in the hospital’s pediatric unit and emergency room got several toys to keep, said Anna Zieba, the child-life specialist there. If the sick child had a sibling, they also were given gifts to take home, she said.

The rest of the toys will be stored at the hospital and distributed through the year as children rotate in and out of treatment.

This year, Nathan Maldonado, 7, asked Santa Claus to bring him a remote-controlled truck and an orange bicycle for Christmas, he said. Though confined to a hospital bed, he got everything on his list Friday.

The entire article is HERE.

… webmaster wonders where the term ’emergency responder’ came from …

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Extra alarm fire in McHenry 12-20-12

The Northwest Herald has an article about a fire Thursday night in downtown McHenry:

A sports bar and residence both caught fire Thursday from power lines brought down by heavy winds during the first winter storm of the season, according to the McHenry Township Fire Protection District.

Crews were called to Windy City Wings, 1266 N. Green St., at around 9 p.m. Thursday for a report of flames coming from the business, fire Battalion Chief Mike Majercik said. Firefighters arrived to find sparks and flames comes from an arched utility pole and downed wires that fell on the front of the building.

“It was like a fireworks show,” Majercik said. “While ComEd was shutting off the power, the fire extended into the building. The high winds just fed the fire and made it hard to get under control.”

The fire quickly spread as crews focused on saving an adjoining business.

The blaze completely destroyed the bar and grill, but the adjoining business was saved, Majercik said.

 

The entire article is HERE.

This from Jeff Rudolph:

 Here are some pics from  McHenry,IL 1266 Green St. Windy City  Wings. 12/20/12 3rd alarm and 1 special. Large 2 story corner bar and grill. Fire started by a downed power line on the rear outside wall. Building was a complete loss. Jeff Rudolph

More pics available on facebook – Box Alarm Photography

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Lake Villa’s truck setting up for master stream operations. Jeff Rudolph photo – Box Alarm Photography

restaurant fire in McHenry, IL.

Defensive operations at the extra alarm fire in McHenry. Jeff Rudolph photo – Box Alarm Photography

restaurant fire in McHenry, IL.

A master stream o the side of the building Jeff Rudolph photo – Box Alarm Photography

restaurant fire in McHenry, IL.

MeHenry Township FPD engine in front of the building. Jeff Rudolph photo – Box Alarm Photography

restaurant fire in McHenry, IL.

Jeff Rudolph photo – Box Alarm Photography

restaurant fire in McHenry, IL.

Jeff Rudolph photo – Box Alarm Photography

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Chicago sells wrecked aerial

This from Dennis McGuire, Jr:

The 2005 Pierce 100′ RM that was assigned to Truck 51 and was involved in the accident that resulted in the LODD of FF Billy Grant on March 23rd, 2007 was sold on December 19th, 2012 at the public auction.
These pictures are from the auction website. Rig was sold for $5100.00.
Dennis M.
Rig Information:
Truck 51 (Assigned on Dec. 6th, 2005)
2005 Pierce(Dash)
100′ RM
Shop# E-331
X-Chicago FD Truck 51 Shop #E-331, 2005 Pierce Dash 100' RM.

X-Chicago FD Truck 51 Shop #E-331, 2005 Pierce Dash 100′ RM.

X-Chicago FD Truck 51 Shop #E-331, 2005 Pierce Dash 100' RM.

X-Chicago FD Truck 51 Shop #E-331, 2005 Pierce Dash 100′ RM.

X-Chicago FD Truck 51 Shop #E-331, 2005 Pierce Dash 100' RM.

X-Chicago FD Truck 51 Shop #E-331, 2005 Pierce Dash 100′ RM.

X-Chicago FD Truck 51 Shop #E-331, 2005 Pierce Dash 100' RM.

X-Chicago FD Truck 51 Shop #E-331, 2005 Pierce Dash 100′ RM.

X-Chicago FD Truck 51 Shop #E-331, 2005 Pierce Dash 100' RM.

X-Chicago FD Truck 51 Shop #E-331, 2005 Pierce Dash 100′ RM.

X-Chicago FD Truck 51 Shop #E-331, 2005 Pierce Dash 100' RM.

X-Chicago FD Truck 51 Shop #E-331, 2005 Pierce Dash 100′ RM.

 

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