Archive for September, 2015

Chicago working fire, 9/21/15

Sep 21

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This from Dennis McGuire, Jr:

Here are some shots of a working fire in the 22nd Battalion at 12047 S. Perry at approximately 0130 on 9/21/2015. Engine Co. 75 arrived with a fire in what appeared to be an abandoned 2-story frame, 25×50. Fire was found on the 1st floor with some extension into the 2nd floor. These photos were taken after much of the fire was knocked.

More photos can be found HERE

Dennis

Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

The rear of the fire building. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Truck Co. 27 with main to the roof. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

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As seen around … Woodstock

Sep 21

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This from Asher Heimermann:

fire apparatus pictures from the funeral in woodstock

Asher Heimermann photo

Asher Heimermann photo

Asher Heimermann photo

Asher Heimermann photo

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McHenry County Deputy Dwight Maness funeral procession

Sep 20

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This from Asher Heimermann:

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Second City Theater thanks CFD

Sep 20

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Excerpts from NBCChicago.com:

Second City reopened their Mainstage Theater on Thursday after a three-alarm fire destroyed its offices last month (8/26/15). The first performance was a private show for the Chicago Fire Department.

Tyler Alexander of Second City said the show was meant to pay back something for all their amazing efforts. Four firefighters and at least one other person suffered injuries from the thick black smoke that billowed near Wells Street and North Avenue, the fire department has said. The fire started at a restaurant next door, but flames quickly traveled upwards through the restaurant’s vents.

The theaters remained in good condition following the blaze, but carpet, wiring and lighting had to be replaced.

The theater company previosly said there would be no shows until Sunday. They will continue with their regular performance schedule through the weekend.

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Chicago working fire, 9-19-15

Sep 20

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This from Eric Haak:

Here are a few shots of Saturday’s working fire at 7814 S. Phillips (9/19/15). The fire started on the second floor of a three-story, occupied apartment building and extended to the third floor.

Eric Haak photo

Eric Haak photo

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Buffalo Grove Fire Department Open House highlights

Sep 19

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Photos from Larry Shapiro of the Buffalo Grove FD open house.

Flight For Life helicopter arriving. Larry Shapiro photo

Buffalo Grove Fire Department open house

Larry Shapiro photo

Everyone loves the helicopter. Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

EMS informative demonstration. Larry Shapiro photo

Junior firefighter challenge. Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Enjoying the fire pole. Larry Shapiro photo

Always a big crowd to watch the extrication demo. Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Extrication demo. Larry Shapiro photo

All eyes on the extrication demo. Larry Shapiro photo

You’d think it was his car being cut up … Larry Shapiro photo

The live-burn demo is always a crowd pleaser. Larry Shapiro photo

Pink Heals engine. Larry Shapiro photo

Everyone loves the dog. Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

The public education trailer. Larry Shapiro photo

The open house was dedicated to the memory of Arthur ‘Skip’ Hart.

more photos at shapirophotography.net

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House fire in Wauconda, 9/17/15

Sep 19

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Excerpts from the NorthwestHerald:

The Wauconda Fire District responded at 9:30 p.m. Thursday for a reported structure fire at 657 Clover Road in Wauconda, Battalion Chief Bill Hoover said.

Firefighters found smoke showing from the attic space of a raised ranch home, and investigators think the house was struck by lightning. The attic fire resulted in $50,000 damage and one firefighter being sent to the hospital with a knee injury.

The fire was contained to the attic but took about an hour to put out because firefighters had to clean out some tight spaces.

The Wauconda Fire District was assisted by departments from Lake Villa, Round Lake, Barrington Countryside, Fox River Grove, Cary and Grayslake.

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Buffalo Grove Fire Department Open House is today

Sep 19

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Microsoft Word - Buffalo Grove open house 2015 press release.doc

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NFFF Memorial Weekend Ceremony

Sep 18

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FINAL Memorial Weekend General Release-1

NIPSTA supports Pink Tie Ball

Sep 18

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This from Drew Smith:

Friends,

The NIPSTA Fire Academy is selling shirts to support the Schaumburg Firefighters Association Pink Tie Ball http://www.pinktieball4092.com. As some of you may know, this event is run by one of our instructors, so we’d like to support her by selling some NFA style pink shirts.

Please click this link and consider supporting this great cause. All proceeds will go to the Pink Tie Ball charity.

Shirts are available until October 4th, so please pass this along to friends & family members. It’s a great cause, and it supports one of our own.

Thanks.

Drew Smith, EFO/CFO, LP

Director, NIPSTA Firefighter Academy

Tags: Deputy Chief Drew Smith, NIPSTA Fire Academy, Schaumburg Firefighters Association Pink Tie Ball