Archive for December 27th, 2018

Prospect Heights Fire Protection District news

Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com:

The Prospect Heights Fire Department will be utilizing a $1000 grant to purchase a high definition display television for training room simulations to replace an outdated LCD (liquid crystal display) projector, thanks to a grant from Illinois American Water (IAW).

The IAW 2018 Firefighter Grant Program provides financial assistance to fire and emergency organizations serving communities in its service areas. This year, approximately $77,000 will be awarded to 78 Illinois fire departments. Since the program was created in 2010, over 500 grants totaling over $493,000 has been awarded to fire and emergency organizations serving customers in Illinois American Water’s service area.

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New engine for Carol Stream (more)

Updated production photos of the new engine for the Carol Stream Fire District being built by Alexis

Carol Stream Fire District Squad 27

Alexis Fire Equipment photo

Carol Stream Fire District Squad 27

Alexis Fire Equipment photo

Carol Stream Fire District Squad 27

Alexis Fire Equipment photo

Carol Stream Fire District Squad 27

Alexis Fire Equipment photo

thanks Ron

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2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago on Ravenswood Avenue, 12-22-18 (more)

The second of two 2-11 Alarm fires in Chicago on 12/22/18 was at 6417 N Ravenswood Avenue (more)

This from Chi-Town Fire Photos:

This was the 2nd fire of the day. Originally dispatched E43 for rubbish, until the MFAO told them they were going to upgrade it to a full still. I left the fire on Clark Street and headed to this.  They found a 1-sty auto body shop, with smoke coming out of everywhere. They lead out and forced entry into a door on side B where they encountered heavy smoke. They attempted to make a push but were pulled out by the chief who immediately pulled a box. Companies went defensive. A very stubborn fire, with little progress to be made for a while. After putting the box companies to work and due to a lack of resources in staging, they pulled a 2-11. Fire ended up burning through the roof but they kept the fire from spreading to adjoining exposures. 8+ hand lines and 2 aerial master streams were used at the height of the fire.

Here’s a link to the full gallery.

heavy smoke from commercial building fire

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Firefighters battle a fire

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Firefighters at fire scene with heavy smoke

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Firefighters at fire scene with heavy smoke

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Chicago FD Engine 43

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Firefighters immersed in smoke

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heavy smoke from commercial building fire

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heavy smoke from commercial building fire

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Chicago FD Engine 71

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Chicago FD Tower Ladder 21

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heavy smoke from commercial building fire

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Box Alarm fire in Harvey, 12-26-18

The Harvey FD struck a MABAS Box Alarm for fire in a vacant apartment at 147th Street and Vail Avenue Wednesday morning. They had another fire there earlier in the week.

fire tears through a vacant motel

Tim Olk photo

fire tears through a vacant motel

Tim Olk photo

 South Holland FD tower ladder at a fire scene

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 South Holland FD tower ladder at a fire scene

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fire tears through a vacant motel

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tower ladders at work battling a fire

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fire destroyed a vacant motel

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 South Holland FD tower ladder at a fire scene

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