Archive for October 2nd, 2016

Oak Brook Fire Department news

Excerpts from the ChicagoTribune.com:

The union representing Oak Brook firefighters had its first negotiations session for a new contract with representatives of the village Monday, nearly nine months after the previous deal expired. Dave Kornfeind, president of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local Union 4646, an Oak Brook firefighter/paramedic, said firefighters presented proposals for a new contract, but wouldn’t provide details. The next negotiations session is scheduled for Oct. 14.

Fire Chief Barry Liss said the contract covers all sworn firefighter/paramedics and lieutenant/paramedics, totaling 28 people.

The previous contract ran for three years — from Jan. 1, 2013 through Dec. 31, 2015 — and remains in place until a new agreement is reached. The final year of the previous three-year contract called for firefighters to have a salary range of $62,154 to $83, 907, and for lieutenants to have salaries ranging from 73,599 to $99,358.

While that contract was effective as of Jan. 1. 2013, it wasn’t executed until June 23, 2014, about 1½ years after the effective date.

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Townhouse fire in Schaumburg, 10-2-16

This from Larry Shapiro:

Schaumburg firefighters were called to 1015 Newport Harbor this afternoon (10/2/16) after multiple callers reported a fire. Callers stated that an elderly resident was trapped on a second floor balcony on the east side of the four-unit, two-story building. First arriving companies reported smoke from the attic.

Schaumburg Battalion 5 upgraded the alarm to a Code 4 for the working fire and requested a second truck and two additional ambulances after receiving reports of a second victim. Squad 55 was the first-in engine and initiated fire attack encountering high heat and zero visibility with hoarder conditions within the second floor unit. Truck 53 made the rescue off the balcony, reportedly carrying the elderly resident down a ground ladder.

The fire was in a rear bedroom with fire blowing into the hallway and running the entire attic space. The fire was knocked down within 20 minutes though companies were at the scene for roughly 90 minutes. There was no extension to neighboring units. The resident was transported to an area hospital for smoke inhalation.

Townhouse fire at 1015 Newport Harbor in Schaumburg 10-2-16

Townhouse fire at 1015 Newport Harbor in Schaumburg 10-2-16. reader submission

Townhouse fire at 1015 Newport Harbor in Schaumburg 10-2-16

Townhouse fire at 1015 Newport Harbor in Schaumburg 10-2-16. reader submission

Schaumburg FD ambulances

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Schaumburg FD Engine 55

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Schaumburg fire trucks at work

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hoarder conditions at house fire

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Schaumburg FD Truck 53

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firefighters in Schaumburg overhaul after fire

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Schaumburg FD Battalion Chief Rick Anderson

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aftermath of townhouse fire

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aftermath of townhouse fire

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firefighter overhauls after fire

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hoarder conditions at house fire

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aftermath of townhouse fire

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Townhouse fire at 1015 Newport Harbor in Schaumburg 10-2-16

Townhouse fire at 1015 Newport Harbor in Schaumburg 10-2-16. reader submission

Townhouse fire at 1015 Newport Harbor in Schaumburg 10-2-16

Townhouse fire at 1015 Newport Harbor in Schaumburg 10-2-16. reader submission

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Kirkland Community Fire District news

The Kirkland Community Fire District Extrication Team attended the Midwest Regional Vehicle Extrication Competition in May. They spent a weekend in Cherry Valley, IL watching and competing against some of the top vehicle extraction teams throughout the Midwest and took 1st place in all 3 categories. This has qualified them to attend the Annual National Extrication Competition in Clearwater, FL this November 1-4, 2016. While down at the competition the team is also scheduled to attended seminars and training sessions that they will be able to bring back and teach other members of the KCFD. A GoFundMe campaign was started in order to assist this skilled team and department.

In May of 2016, six of your local Kirkland Community Fire District Volunteer firefighters were sponsored by the Kirkland Community Fire District to attended the Midwest Regional Vehicle Extrication Competition in Cherry Valley, IL. They spent a weekend watching and competing against some of the top vehicle extraction teams throughout the Midwest. This year the team took 1st place in all 3 categories. This has qualified them to attend the Annual National Extrication Competition in Clearwater, Florida this November 1-4,2016.  While down at the competition the team is also scheduled to attended seminars and trainings that they will be able to bring back and teach other members of the Kirkland Community Fire District.

The team is looking for your help to offset the cost of this trip. The cost of this trip is $4500. This includes hotel, registration fee, gas and vehicle rental. Any donation is greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Kevin Carlson, Kris Habermehl, Jake Miller, Jenn Doles, John Doles, and Zach Wolf

KCFD Extrication Team

For more information on this event please follow this link.

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Working fire in Berwyn, 9-30-16

This from Josh Boyajian:

Here are some shots I took early on into Berwyn’s house fire Friday night (9/30/16) @ 3308 s Kenilworth. Companies had fire showing from the roof upon arrival.

Pierce Velocity quint with lines off

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Seagrave ladder truck at fire scene

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firefighters battle fire through the roof of a house on fire

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fire through the roof of a house on fire

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fire through the roof of a house on fire

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fire through the roof of a house on fire

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heavy smoke through roof at house fire

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night fire scene photo

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Berwyn fire engine at work

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Berwyn fire engine at work

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