Archive for October 16th, 2016

House fire in Buffalo Grove, 10-16-16

The Buffalo Grove Fire Department was notified by a neighbor of smoke showing at 1400 Caren Court around 4:30 Sunday afternoon (10/16/16).  Firefighters arrived to find black smoke pushing from the roof vents and the first floor rear of the structure. The Code 3 alarm was upgraded to the Code 4 working fire bringing mutual aid from Lincolnshire-Riverwoods, Long Grove, Arlington Heights, and Rolling Meadows in addition to all Buffalo Grove companies. Thought the entire house was charged with smoke, the fire was held to a room on the first floor.

house fire in Buffalo Grove

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house fire in Buffalo Grove

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house fire aftermath

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fire scene in Buffalo Grove

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firefighters swap SCBA bottle at scene

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firefighter in PPE at fire scene

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Buffalo Grove MobileCom

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tired firefighter after battling a fire

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firefighter saves pets from fire

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firefighter gives pets to fire victim

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firefighter drags hose after a fire

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house fire in Buffalo Grove

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New engine for Newark FPD

This from Bill Fricker:

Here’s a photo of the new engine for Newark, IL.  Engine Co. 622 – 2016 Spartan / Alexis ( 2281 )  1500gpm / 1000gbt / 20gal foam  Vin: 4S7CU2D91HCO81783  Enjoy the photo!

Newark FPD Engine 622

New fire engine for Newark, IL. Engine Co. 622 – 2016 Spartan / Alexis ( 2281 ) 1500gpm / 1000gbt / 20gal foam Vin: 4S7CU2D91HCO81783. Bill Fricker photo

And from Gordon J. Nord, Jr. at the Illinois State Fire Chief’s show in Peoria last week.

Newark FPD Engine 622

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New engines for Chicago (more)

From Josh Boyajian:

Engine 125 has their new E-ONE engine in service.

Chicago FD Engine 125

CFD Engine 125 D-658. Josh Boyajian photo

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Winnetka Fire Department news

This from Niko Stefani:

Some photos from the Winnetka Fire Department’s Open House on 9/15/16. The new engine was on display and an extrication demo was done. Thanks.

Winnetka FD Engine 28

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firefighters demonstrate a vehicle extrication

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firefighters demonstrate a vehicle extrication

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firefighters demonstrate a vehicle extrication

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firefighters demonstrate a vehicle extrication

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firefighters demonstrate a vehicle extrication

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Winnetka FD Engine 28

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