This from Steve Redick:

Took in this job Thursday. Heavy fire was venting from a frame, one-story addition on the back of the house. Exposure B was threatened for a few minutes prior to my arrival. I believe that quite a bit of opening up concealed areas was needed, probably due to the construction features of the addition. At any rate, well controlled quickly. Note that the tower ladder, first due, was utilized as an engine company and supplied all the attack lines.

E-ONE tower ladder with lines off at fire scene

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scene of Park Ridge house fire

Steve Redick photo

scene of Park Ridge house fire

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damaged fire engine

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scene of Park Ridge house fire

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Park Ridge FD Battalion Chief 35

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