This from Steve Redick:
4046 Van Buren – Saturday..I took this one in because it was advertised as a fire in a building with a red ‘X’ … this was the first example I was able to see with the new safety marking system. It’s either a red square, a square with 1 slash, or a square with an X like this one, in the order of potential danger. Interior ops have to be assesed and approved before anyone can work inside. I believe this will be a very common site on the fireground. Also got a fair shot of one of the new buggies.
Steve
Engine 44 on a hydrant. Steve Redick photo
Vacant building with new marking system for firefighter safety. Steve Redick photo
Closeup of building designation. Steve Redick photo
Truck 26 with a ladder to the roof. Steve Redick photo
Engine 95 also had a hydrant. Steve Redick photo
Chicago FD Paramedic Field Chief 4-5-4. Steve Redick photo
Chicago FD Paramedic Field Chief 4-5-4. Steve Redick photo
Another view of Truck 26 in Sector 1. Steve Redick photo
Truck 48 setup in a vacant field. Steve Redick photo
Squad 2 was at the scene. Steve Redick photo
Squad 2’s Snorkel. Steve Redick photoin
#1 by scott on March 26, 2013 - 9:46 PM
The markings appear to follow the FEMA USAR marking system.
#2 by David on March 26, 2013 - 3:36 AM
Looks like a good idea, haven’t seen this so far, do they use these markings for a long time already?!
#3 by grumpy grizzly on March 25, 2013 - 5:47 PM
Boston did this back in the mid 70’s, buildings were marked in several locations that this was a hazardous building and interior fire fighting was really not an option. Usually buildings had holes cut in the floor, stairways were comprized. Risking your life for a junk building is a no brainer, no occupants, little exposure problems. Live to fight another day, come home 2 night.