Archive for January 11th, 2015

Berwyn house fire, 1-5-15

This from Code Photography:

Berwyn units pulled up to heavy smoke showing. Found a fire in the basement, and stretched two lines. The fire stayed at the full still level.

Here is a quick video of the house fire on Home Ave. We don’t have many photos as the police …

 

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Chicago FD News

From CFD Media:

ADVISORY All extra alarm fires and major incidents will be announced on the old VHF system on 154.22 KSC711 Administrative per Langford.

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Box Alarm in Merrionette Park, 1-10-15

The Merrionette Park FD responded to 11609 S Sacramento Drive in Merrionette Park for a well-involved house fire (1/10/15). The Alarm was upgrade to a Box Alarm .

Images submitted are from Christopher Chipules and Tim Olk.

massive flames at house fire

Christopher Chipules photo

house on fire with lots of smoke

Christopher Chipules photo

house on fire with lots of smoke

Christopher Chipules photo

house on fire with lots of smoke

Christopher Chipules photo

heavy fire from house

Christopher Chipules photo

firemen at house fire

Tim Olk photo

firemen in tower ladder at house fire

Tim Olk photo

firemen in tower ladder at house fire

Tim Olk photo

firemen in tower ladder at house fire

Tim Olk photo

firemen at house fire

Tim Olk photo

firemen in tower ladder at house fire

Tim Olk photo

fire chief at fire scene

Tim Olk photo

firemen overhaul at house fire

Tim Olk photo

firemen at house fire

Tim Olk photo

firemen with hose line at fire scene

Tim Olk photo

house gutted by fire

Tim Olk photo

fire hose on the street

Tim Olk photo

firemen with hose line at fire scene

Tim Olk photo

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Schaumburg opens testing for firefighter positions

From the Village of Schaumburg:

Firefighter Testing – Apply Now

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the Village of Schaumburg will initiate the testing process for firefighter to establish an eligibility roster from which firefighter vacancies will be filled as needed.

Exam Date and Time

  • Saturday, February 21, 2015
  • Exam begins promptly at 9 a.m. No late arrivals accepted.

Exam LocationHarper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Rd., PalatineRoom E106, 107, 108 (Room subject to change)

Do I Qualify to Take the Exam?

Download the Firefighter Testing Brochure for requirements, including:

  • CPAT Card
  • Preparation tips for the written exam

Firefighter Examination Cost

There is a non-refundable $50 exam cost that must be paid prior to accessing the firefighter application.  The village accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.

The application is only accessible online and will be available Thursday, January 8, 2015, through Friday, February 6, 2015.

The Payment & Application Process

  1. Enter billing information and follow the prompts.
  2. After payment is approved, a confirmation with a link to the application will display.
  3. Complete the application saving your information often.

Click here to pay the $50.00 exam cost and begin the application process.  Applications must be received by February 6, 2015.

*Tips for completing your online application

  • Save early in the process.
  • Save often – you can go back to complete the application after saving.
  • If you are experiencing trouble with the link, please use Internet Explorer or another browser.

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