Archive for December 26th, 2018

Roberts Park FPD news

Excerpts from wgntv.com:

No injuries were reported in a house fire in Hickory Hills Tuesday where firefighters were called to 8830 Beechnut Road around 6 p.m. for reports of molotov cocktail being thrown at a house. The fire started in the garage and spread to a vehicle that was parked inside.  Gasoline from that vehicle fueled flames that traveled through the walls and into the roof.

The family that lives in the home was able to get out unharmed but damage to the home is extensive. As the family fled the home they noticed a gas can outside that they said was not on their property before. The official cause is under investigation.  The state fire marshal on scene with a canine to sniff for accelerants.

thanks Keith

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Lockport Township FPD news

From the Lockport Township Fire Protection District Will County, IL Board of Trustees Meeting – Minutes of the Regular Meeting October 24, 2018

Information Item 18-40 Pierce Fire Apparatus Corrosion Issues

Chief Hertzmann and Mechanic Drajin went to Weyauwega to conduct a final inspection on E2 on Wednesday, October 17th. A couple minor mechanical issues were discovered and addressed. The truck was shipped back and received on Thursday, October 18th.

Action Item 18-08 IGA with Romeoville EMA Command Van

Romeoville EMA has offered the use of their new Command Van to the Fire District within our areas of the Village of Romeoville since it has gone into service. After further discussions with the EMA Director and the Village, they have offered the vehicle for our use for any large scale event district wide. 

Chief Hertzmann handed out paperwork showing the construction schedule for Station 3. The plan is to start on the outside first before the weather changes on November 15th. They are waiting for permits. Trustee Randich wanted to go on record that he would like to see everyone moved out of Station 3 during the removal of the mold and the construction phase for safety reasons. Chief Hertzmann will be putting together an operational plan for the move and will besending it to the Trusteeā€™s via email for their approval.

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2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago on Clark Street, 12-22-18 (more)

The first of two 2-11 Alarm fires in Chicago on 12/22/18 was at 7051 N. Clark Street (more)

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I took in the 2-11 on Clark Street Saturday and arrived about 40 minutes into the fire. Totally defensive at that time. Numerous hand lines and master streams working. I took some shots of the new Engines 59 and 71 pumping as well as Engines 102 and 70. New TL 21 was set up and ready to go but I don’t think they ever flowed any water. 
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heavy smoke in alley from commercial building fire

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Chicago FD Engine 102

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2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago on Clark Street, 12-22-18 (more)

The first of two 2-11 Alarm fires in Chicago on 12/22/18 was at 7051 N. Clark Street (more)

This from Steve Redick:

Quite a day Saturday. Three 2-11s, two back to back a few blocks apart, and one later at night on the south side. This first job I believe may have come in as a single-engine response, maybe a transformer. Engine 102 found a deep seated basement fire in a commercial building. There was a brief Mayday response, but allegedly a misinterpreted emergency alert for evacuation. All this took place prior to my arrival and near as I can tell no one was hurt. The fire had a widely varying smoke condition with heavy smoke issuing from both the front and rear at different times. Squad 2 utilized their basket for a ground level master stream and there was also a multiversal set up in the rear. Of note was the brand new TL 21 at it’s first working job but I don’t believe they ever flowed water although it was raised. 
 
The last one shows how close this was to the former quarters of Engine 102 at 1723 Greenleaf.
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Chicago Firefighters battle a store front fire

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Chicago Firefighters battle a store front fire

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Chicago Firefighters battle a store front fire

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Chicago Firefighters battle a store front fire

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heavy smoke in alley from commercial building fire

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