Archive for June 12th, 2016

Tree on power line causes fire in Northbrook, 6-12-16

Jun 12

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A tree that fell in the 3000 block of Keystone in Northbrook Sunday morning knocked out power and disrupted a gas line, creating a fire that was still burning hours after it started.

Capt. Dave Crawford of the Northbook Fire Department said crews were initially called about a downed tree, but learned upon arrival that when the tree fell it broke power lines and a gas line, causing the fire to ignite. Three hours after they arrived, the fire was still burning and the department needed to wait for Com-Ed to shut off power before they could address the gas situation and put out the fire.

Tim Olk photo

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Kitchen fire in Cicero, 6-7-16

Jun 12

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This from Jeff Braun Jr.

Good Morning,

Tuesday (6/7/16) in Cicero there were reports of a stove fire, at 3322 S 60th Ct. The fire was called in at around 18:45 hours. Engine 3 arrived on scene reporting a small fire, and all companies continued in switching to fire-ground Red, except for Engine 1, who was C/Q to the Morton Park firehouse, after Berwyn 903 was released. Companies on scene were as follows: Engine 2, Engine 3, Truck 1, Truck 2, F-12, and F-14. Thanks for checking them out!

County-Wide Fire Photography

County-Wide Fire Photography

County-Wide Fire Photography

County-Wide Fire Photography

Tags: Cicero Fire Department, Cicero fire trucks at scene, fire scene photos, fire truck photos, Jeff Braun Jr., stove fire in Cicero

Chicago building collapse, 6-11-16

Jun 12

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From CFD Media:

Still and Box 2553 west Hutchinson was for 1.2 story brick with total roof failure.

Companies were initially sent to 2553 W Berteau

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

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Gary Fire Department history

Jun 12

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus | 1 Comment

From the collection of Wayne Stuart.

A delivery photo of the 1937 American La France tiller with a 85′ wooden ladder. American La France serial # L-877.

A delivery photo of the 1937 American La France tiller with a 85' wooden ladder. American La France serial # L-877

A delivery photo of the 1937 American La France tiller with an 85′ wooden ladder. American La France serial # L-877. From the collection of Wayne Stuart

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