Archive for February 7th, 2019

Carol Stream Fire District news

Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com:

Carol Stream Fire Protection District firefighters responded to a fire about 1 p.m. Wednesday (2/6/19) in the 100 block of Quail Run Court. When they arrived, firefighters found smoke and fire coming from the roof of a three-story apartment building. The fire was on the third floor and spreading into the attic.

Carol Stream police officers helped search and evacuate the building. The occupant of the apartment that was on fire was not at home at the time.

About 30 firefighters from Carol Stream, West Chicago, Wheaton, Bloomingdale, Roselle, and Hanover Park responded to the fire. Investigators determined that the cause of the fire was electrical.

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Vintage 3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 12-6-01

This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT:

Here are several shots from a 3-11 Alarm fire and EMS Plan 1 at 4344 N Winchester that occurred on 12/6/01. Featured are older apparatus, many of which were new at the time and are now gone or in reserve status. One shot features all three LTI tower ladders in near mint condition. Squad 2 and Tower 5 were less than a year old at the time.

Chicago FD tower ladders staged at fire scene

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3-11 Alarm fire at 4344 N Winchester 12/6/01

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Chicago FD Squad 2 -02000 HME/Central States

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Chicago FD Tower Ladder 14

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New home for former Fox Lake FPD tanker

From the Quad County Fire Equipment and Fire Truck Resource Facebook page (November 13, 2018):

2001 Spartan Alexis Pumper Tanker – Sold to Custer Fire Dept. in Custer Park, IL

Thank you Fox Lake Fire Dept. for using our brokering service to sell your 2001 Spartan Alexis Pumper Tanker to Custer Township Fire Protection District., in Custer Park, IL.

Former Fox Lake FPD tanker was sold to the Custer Township FPD

Former Fox Lake FPD tanker was sold to the Custer Township FPD in IL.

Fox Lake FPD Tanker 2264

Fox Lake FPD Tanker 2264. Jeff Rudolph photo

Fox Lake FPD Tanker 2264

Fox Lake FPD Tanker 2264. Larry Shapiro photo

From the Custer Township FPD Facebook page:

We are proud to announce a new addition to our fleet. This pumper/tanker will provide our community and surrounding areas with 3000 gallons of water which is a significant upgrade in the history of our department. please join me in welcoming “Tankzilla”!

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Gary Fire Department history

From Wayne Stuart for #tbt

The Gary Fire Department operated this 1970 American LaFrance 900 Series pumper Serial #2-1-2321. It was originally assigned to Engine Co. 4. It was rehabbed in 1982 and a  1000 Series cab was installed.The roof was also painted Navy blue. It was then assigned to Engine Co.1 for the rest of it’s career.

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1970 American LaFrance 900 Series pumper Serial #2-1-2321

The Gary Fire Department operated this 1970 American LaFrance 900 Series pumper Serial #2-1-2321. It was originally assigned to Engine Co. 4. It was rehabbed in 1982 and a 1000 Series cab was installed.The roof was also painted Navy blue. It was then assigned to Engine Co.1 for the rest of it’s career. wayne stuart photo

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