Archive for June 21st, 2013

A visit to Chicago Engine 16

This from Dylan Konchan:

I got a picture of Engine 16’s new quarters at S Wabash Ave & E Pershing Rd.

 

Chicago FD Engine 16's house

Dylan Konchan photo

 

Chicago FD Engine 16's house

Front of the apparatus bays at Engine 16’s house. Dylan Konchan photo

 

Chicago FD Engine 16's house

Rear of the apparatus bays at Engine 16’s house. Dylan Konchan photo

 

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New ambulance for Hinsdale

This from Martin Nowak:

2013 Ford F-450/Marque for Ambulance 1015 in Hinsdale. Replaces the 1999 International 4700/Horton. I’m not sure where the Ambulance went, but I saw Engine 1012 (1987 Pierce) at the Public Works Garage

Hinsdale Fire Department ambulance

New unit for Hinsdale Ambulance 1015. Martin Nowak photo

Hinsdale Fire Department ambulance

Another view of the new ambulance. Martin Nowak photo

Hinsdale Fire Department ambulance

Rear of new ambulance. Martin Nowak photo

Hinsdale Fire Department ambulance

Martin Nowak photo

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Riverside Box Alarm 6-20-13

This from Drew Gresik:

Here are a couple of photos from Riverside’s Box Alarm at 73 Northgate Road. Fire was in the basement upon arrival, with heavy smoke pushing from the chimney. Command had Engine 1621 lead a line into the home to knock the fire while Truck 1629 had the roof for ventilation. Fire was knocked in about 20 minutes. No shots of flames at this fire, but some cool shots of the smoke patterns before crews made entry. Attached are photos of several rigs and the structure. Forest View is currently using the Darien-Woodridge reserve engine that says “Southwest United Fire Districts” since both of their rigs are out of service with water damage to the electrical systems after that record flood a month or so ago. LaGrange has re-numbered their old Pierce and still runs it on M/A calls.

 

house fire in Riverside IL

Drew Gresik photo

house fire in Riverside IL

Drew Gresik photo

house fire in Riverside IL

Drew Gresik photo

Lemont Fire Department

Drew Gresik photo

Darien Woodridge FPD

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Summit Fire Department

Drew Gresik photo

Lagrange Fire Department

Drew Gresik photo

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