It’s the fire that just keeps giving …
This image from TIm Olk at 9PM on Monday …
Jan 28
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It’s the fire that just keeps giving …
This image from TIm Olk at 9PM on Monday …
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This from Erik Haak:
It appears three more CFD Field Chief buggies are marked and ready for service. Josh Boyajian already reported on 4-5-2 and 4-5-5 back in December. 4-5-1, 6, and 8 were out front of the Tri-Angle Fabrication and Body Company, Inc which is on 43rd Street, just west of Packers.Photo to Eric Haak
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Jan 28
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Possibly the last in a series of posts about the 5-11 Alarm fire with 2 special alarms on Tuesday, January 22nd at 3757 S. Ashland Avenue, Larry Shapiro has uploaded a somewhat lengthy video chronicling early stages of demolition. The video was created on Friday, January 25th, three days after the fire. Much of the building was encased in ice which brought onlookers and photographers from throughout the Chicago area to the scene. Many images have been posted earlier,HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE.
The building reportedly has two basement levels that are inaccessible due to the interior collapse of the upper floors. Fire was still burning under the debris in many parts of the collapsed building. Fire companies were at the scene each day and most nights.
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Images from Dylan Konchan of Mokena fire apparatus.
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Jan 27
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The Quincy Herald-Whig has an article entitled Report shows funding vital to continue emergency medical services
A report from an Illinois task force says emergency medical services funding is vital to continue providing services, especially in rural areas.
The chairmen of the House Task Force on EMS Funding, Reps. Lisa Dugan, D-Bradley, and Don Moffitt, R-Galesburg, recommended that $40 million from gaming revenues be dedicated to EMS services, including grants for equipment purchases, 911 call centers, training and the interest-free loan program administered by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal to buy ambulances.
Other revenue generating ideas were a $1 license plate fee or a $2.50 fee for each tire sold in the state. A total on what is needed to maintain services statewide was not provided.
Even with many EMS providers struggling, there is no clear-cut solution. The task force met in Quincy in November 2011 to hear from local health care and EMS officials. Seventeen hearings in all were held statewide before the report was issued.
“It opened up the eyes for not only the legislators, but also those throughout the community in understanding the different needs among EMS agencies,” said Paul Davis, director of the Adams County Ambulance Service. “The needs throughout the state vary, especially in the rural areas where funding is crucial to keep the ambulances open.”
State Rep. Jil Tracy, R-Quincy, who served on the task force, said legislators could look at addressing EMS funding, but it is difficult with the condition of the state’s finances.
The entire article is HERE.
thanks Dennis
Tags: legislature discusses funding for EMS, money for EMS providers
Jan 27
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Unofficial rundown of companies and times for the 5-11 Alarm with 2 specials at 3757 S. Ashland Avenue on 1-22-13.
Tags: Chicago Fire Department warehouse fire video, firefighters working, large warehouse fire on Chicago's south side, Larry Shapiro, major warehouse fire on Ashland Avenue in Chicago, massive fire in Chicago, nighttime warehouse fire, photos of fire fighters working, photos of fire trucks at fire scene, rundown of 5-11 Alarm fire 1-22-13 in Chicago, Steve Redick, video of firefighting operations, video of Snorkel fighting large fire, warehouse fire
Jan 27
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There has been much conversation since the 5-11 Alarm with 2 Specials at 3757 S. Ashland Avenue on January 22, 2013 about the deployment and status of Turret Wagon 6-7-1, also known as ‘Big Mo’. We recently received the following CFD Operations Order 11-003 that was issued August 16, 2011.
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Jan 27
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The Peninsula Daily News (.com) has an article about
Lawrence Karp — a battalion chief with the Bensenville Fire Protection District in Bensenville, Ill., which is near Chicago’s O’Hare International airport — will earn $62,500 annually and receive health and retirement benefits at the mostly volunteer fire department, said Herb Beck, chairman of the Quilcene Fire Department board of commissioners.
Karp’s contract was finalized by a unanimous vote of Beck and fellow commissioners Gary Phillips and Debbie Randall on Tuesday.
Of the original 46 applicants, “all of them highly qualified,” Karp “stood out to me for his leadership capabilities,” Beck said.
The 50-year-old career firefighter has more than 27 years experience, all in Illinois, either at Bensenville, where he has worked since 1985, or at Stickney Fire Department — both close to his birthplace near Chicago.
The entire article is HERE.
thanks Josh
Tags: Bensenville battalion chief takes chief job in Washington State, Bensenville Fire Department, Lawrence Karp
Jan 26
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More images still from the ruins of Tuesday’s 5-11 Alarm with 2 Specials at 3757 S. Ashland Avenue. Larry Shapiro this time has images from the beginning of the demolition on Friday.
Tags: demolition company at work, ice covered buildings, Larry Shapiro, massive warehouse fire in Chicago, ruins of massive warehouse fire in Chicago, vacant building interior with graffiti, wrecking company takes down warehouse after massive fire
Jan 26
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This from Josh Boyajian:
CFD – A still and box alarm @ Kostner and Wilcox. It was a 2 story multi-family two flat with most of the fire in the rear of the building and in the basement. E95 had two lines lead out while T26 made the roof. Here are my pictures.
Tags: apartment fire in Chicago, building fire, Chicago Engine 95, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago Still & Box Alarm fire, firefighters spraying water, firefighters working, fireman with dirty face, firemen maneuver hose, Josh Boyajian
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