Archive for October 28th, 2016

3-Alarm fire in Willow Springs, 10-28-16

Early images from Tim Olk of the commercial fire at 8900 Archer Avenue that went to a 2-Alarm fire box plus a 3-Alarm tender box by the Tri-State FPD.

3-Alarm restaurant fire in Willowbrook

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3-Alarm restaurant fire in Willowbrook

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3-Alarm restaurant fire in Willowbrook

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3-Alarm restaurant fire in Willowbrook

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3-Alarm restaurant fire in Willowbrook

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Still & Box + EMS Plan I at O’Hare Airport, 10-28-16

Excerpts from the ChicagoTribune.com:

Seven passengers and a flight attendant suffered minor injuries when an American Airlines flight bound for Miami caught fire on a runway at O’Hare International Airport as it was taking off Friday afternoon.

The pilot of Flight 383, a Boeing 767, aborted the takeoff as it rolled down runway 28R around 2:35 p.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

The 161 passengers and nine crew members were evacuated down emergency chutes on the left side of the plane while the wing on the right side burned, according to the airline and video on the scene.

The FAA said the problem started with a blown tire, but American said  the takeoff was aborted due to an engine-related mechanical issue.

A controller radioed the plane when it suddenly came to a stop, according to a recording of the radio traffic. “American 383 … stopping on the runway,” the controller said.

“Roger, roger, fire,” the pilot radioed.

“You see any smoke or fire?” the controller asked.

“Yea, fire off the right wing.”

“OK, send out the trucks.”

A few seconds later, the pilot contacts the tower again. “Chicago, American 383, we’re evacuating.”

“American 383, roger, trucks are on the way.”

As the plane caught fire, a large rounded piece of metal smashed through the roof of a UPS facility on the airport grounds and bounced off the floor, according to an airport worker.

Runways 10L-28R, 10C-28C and 15/33 were closed after the incident.

American Airlines jet burns on O'Hare runway

Passengers and crew leave the area where an American Airlines plane stopped when its right wing caught fire Friday afternoon at O’Hare Airport. (Photo courtesy Alan Lemery)

AMERICAN AIRLINES PLANE ENGINE CATCHES FIRE AT CHICAGO’S O’HARE AIRPORT
A plane caught fire at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago Friday afternoon.

American Airlines said all the passengers were able to evacuate the plane. It’s not clear if anyone was injured.

A ground stop is in effect until O’Hare until the scene is cleared.
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American Airlines said the incident involved Flight 383 bound for Miami that was forced to abort its takeoff.

An engine fire on the right wing of the Boeing 747 has been put out, officials said. Emergency inflatable slides were deployed.

This video shows the raging fire and smoke:
** WARNING: Video contains strong language and profanity American Airlines said all the passengers were able to evacuate the plane. It’s not clear if anyone was injured.

A ground stop is in effect until O’Hare until the scene is cleared
Terrifying moments in Chicago after a plane caught fire and was forced to abort its takeoff from O’Hare International Airport
Five people were injured after an American Airlines plane caught fire and passengers evacuated on the runway at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago
PLANE CATCHES FIRE AT CHICAGO AIRPORT; 5 INJURED
Five people were reportedly injured after an American Airlines plane caught fire and passengers evacuated on the runway at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Friday.

Federal Aviation Administration officials said Flight 383 was about to depart Chicago for Miami Friday afternoon when it blew a tire and damaged an engine. That’s when the pilot aborted takeoff and everyone evacuated the plane An engine fire on the right wing of the Boeing 767 plane has been put out, officials said.
Video shows American Airlines flight after it aborted takeoff at Chicago O’Hare; passengers safely evacuated, FAA tells @ABC News Emergency inflatable slides were deployed. American Airlines said all the passengers and crew members were able to evacuate the plane. The injuries were reported to be minor.

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High Angle Rescue in Chicago, 10-28-16

This from Tim Olk:

Chicago TRT High Angle Rescue 4224 N Knox

firefighters rescue worker from water tower

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firefighters rescue worker from water tower

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firefighters rescue worker from water tower

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firefighters rescue worker from water tower

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firefighters rescue worker from water tower

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firefighters rescue worker from water tower

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TRT firefighters after high angle rescue

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TRT firefighter after high angle rescue

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TRT firefighter after high angle rescue

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Chicago FD Squad 1 and Squad 2 firefighters

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Area apparatus orders

From Fire Apparatus Magazine –

E-ONE-Aurora Fire Department, two top-mount pumpers. Cyclone cabs and chassis; Cummins ISL 330-hp engines; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pumps; UPF Poly 780-gallon tanks; 50-gallon foam cells; Akron foam eductor foam systems. Sold by Greg Hansen, Fire Service, Inc., Naperville, IL. Delivery in November.

E-ONE-Bloomington Fire Department eMAX rescue-pumper. Quest severe-duty cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank; “Bloomington” low hosebed; Onan 6-kW generator; Command Light KL415 light tower; Whelen warning and scene lighting. Sold by Craig Hamrick, Banner Fire Equipment, Roxana, IL. Delivery in December.

E-ONE-Buffalo Grove Fire Department pumper. Typhoon cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pump; UPF Poly 780-gallon tank; Will-Burt Night Scan Chief NS1.8 light tower; Smart Power 6-kW generator. Sold by Greg Hansen, Fire Service, Inc., Naperville, IL. Delivery in December.

E-ONE-Buffalo Grove Fire Department 78-foot aerial quint. Cyclone II cab and chassis; Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; Hale Qmax 2,000-gapm pump; UPF Poly 400-gallon tank; Smart Power 10-kW generator; two hydraulic cord reels with Holmatro CORE Technology™ hose. Sold by Greg Hansen, Fire Service, Inc., Naperville, IL. Delivery in December.

Pierce-Clarendon Hills Fire Department heavy-duty rescue. Enforcer cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; 15-foot walk-around rescue body; Will-Burt Pow X NS6.0 light tower; Harrison 20-kW generator. Sold by John Kenna, Global Emergency Products, Aurora, IL. Delivery in July 2017.

E-ONE-Gurnee Fire Department 95-foot rear-mount platform quint. Cyclone II cab and chassis; Cummins ISX 500-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF 300-gallon tank; 20-gallon foam cell; FoamPro single-agent foam system. Sold by Andrew DiVerde, Fire Service, Inc., Naperville, IL. Delivery in February 2017.

E-ONE-Gurnee Fire Department heavy-duty rescue. Typhoon cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 380-hp engine; 20-foot walk-around rescue body; Will-Burt LED light tower; SpaceSaver cascade system and fill station; ladder tunnel for ground ladders. Sold by Andrew DiVerde, Fire Service, Inc., Naperville, IL. Delivery in May 2017.

Alexis-Fox Lake Fire Protection District, Ingleside, pumper. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; Pro Poly 1,000-gallon polypropylene tank; Will-Burt Night Scan 5.4 light tower; Smart Power 10-kW generator. Sold by K. Jeffrey Morris, Alexis Fire Equipment, Alexis, IL. Delivery in May 2017.

E-ONE-Long Grove Fire Protection District pumper. Typhoon cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pump; UPF Poly 780-gallon tank; 50-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 2001 single-agent foam system; Will-Burt night Scan Chief NS1.8 light tower; Smart Power 10-kW generator; stainless steel pumper body; SpaceSaver SCBA fill station; four-bottle cascade system; Whelen LED scene lights. Sold by Greg Hanson, Fire Service, Inc., Naperville, IL. Delivery in July 2017.

E-ONE-Peoria Fire Department, two Extreme Duty pumpers. Typhoon cabs and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engines; Waterous CS 1,250-gpm pimps; UPF Poly 500-gallon tanks; three quarter side body with Zico ladder rack; Amdor roll-up compartment doors; Firetech Hiviz LED lighting. Sold by Craig Hamrick, Banner Fire Equipment, Roxana, IL. Delivery in June, 2017.

Pierce – Brookfield Fire Department PUC pumper. Enforcer cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; UPF Poly 500-gallon tank; 30-gallon foam cell; Pierce 1,500-gpm single-stage pump; Husky 3 Class B foam system; Harrison 10-kW generator. Sold by John Kenna, Global Emergency Products, Aurora, IL. Delivery in April 2017.

Pierce – Marengo Fire Protection District top-mount pumper. Enforcer cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 380-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon tank; Will-Burt Chief NS2.6 light tower. Sold by Tracie Madden, Global Emergency Products, Aurora, IL. Delivery in February 2017.

Pierce – Western Springs Fire Department pumper. Saber cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank. Sold by John Kenna, Global Emergency Products, Aurora, IL Delivery in March 2017.

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CFD relocates 2FM repair and maintenance facilities

Chicago FD relocates repair facilities

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