Archive for August 11th, 2020

Mundelein Fire Department news

Excerpts from abc7chicago.com:

Jet Blue, New York public transit, and others are using UV Light technology to help sanitize their spaces. UV technology is now part of the plan to slow the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses at the Mundelein Fire Department. They’ve installed a UV air disinfectant device in their bunk room that uses a fan to shoot air through intense ultraviolet light.  “We can’t just spray chemicals in a room and leave for three hours. We have to be able to live in these spaces. So, the UV technology was essential,” said Mundelein Fire Department Deputy Chief Darren Brents.

According to the CDC, the light works on the molecular level. It can damage germ DNA, making the germ itself inert. UV technology isn’t a replacement for surface cleaning, but part of a multi-pronged approach to stop the spread of the virus.

From the Mundelein Fire Department Facebook page:

On Friday, Mark Rivera from ABC7 came to Mundelein to discuss the steps we have taken to protect our firefighters during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our mitigation strategy involved equipping our personnel with the proper PPE, surface disinfection, and addressing air quality.

Air quality and the spread of viruses, mold, bacteria, and other pathogens in the air we breathe have not been publicly discussed. Recently, a chorus of scientists have concluded these and other viruses (influenzas, measles, etc.) are aerosolized and can remain in the air and travel significant distances. We proactively addressed this issue with the purchase of the Zone360 UV-C device to protect our first responders.

ABC7 reporter Mark Rivera graciously came to Mundelein to share our story with our community to help raise awareness.

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UV technology for prevention of the spread of germs in the fire house in bunk room

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3-Alarm fire in Franklin Park, 8-10-20

From theSchiller Park Firefighters Local 5230 Facebook page:

8/10/2020 Franklin Park 3rd alarm industrial building fire. #local5230 members went mutual aid to Franklin Park for the industrial building on fire. Members from Truck 5 went interior with a 2 1/2 handline, set Schiller Park Truck 5 ladder up and went to the roof with members from Franklin Park. While on the roof, both companies made a few trench cuts allowing members to hit the fire with a hand-line to put out all the hot spots. SPFD was on scene for about three hours, all while a significant wind and rain storm came through the area. All remaining Schiller Park members on duty stayed back and responded to multiple storm-related calls of wires, and trees down, along with other EMS calls. Thank you to Tim Olk for the pictures!

Something we take very seriously is when we get back to the station, and we make sure all of our tools are cleaned, inspected, and ready for the next call. Every member will also be required to wash all their gear; this is mandatory to help prevent cancer.

3-Alarm fire in Franklin Park, IL 8-10-20

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warehouse fire

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3-Alarm fire in Franklin Park, IL 8-10-20

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Firefighters at warehouse fire

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3-Alarm fire in Franklin Park, IL 8-10-20

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Chicago Fire Department news

From Chicago FD Media on Twitter:

The Chicago Fire Department along with family & friends held the 10th Year Ceremonial Bell Ringing for fallen Firefighter Christopher Wheatley on 8/9/20. CFD received its first new fireboat decades in 2011 and it was named after Wheatley.

The Chicago Fire Department along with family & friends held the 10th Year Ceremonial Bell Ringing for fallen Firefighter Christopher Wheatley. CFD received its first new fireboat decades in 2011 and it was named after Wheatley

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The Chicago Fire Department along with family & friends held the 10th Year Ceremonial Bell Ringing for fallen Firefighter Christopher Wheatley. CFD received its first new fireboat decades in 2011 and it was named after Wheatley

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The Chicago Fire Department along with family & friends held the 10th Year Ceremonial Bell Ringing for fallen Firefighter Christopher Wheatley. CFD received its first new fireboat decades in 2011 and it was named after Wheatley

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New Engine for Prospect Heights (more)

Updated production photos of the new engine for Prospect Heights

stainless steel fire engine being built

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stainless steel fire engine being built

Alexis Fire photo

stainless steel fire engine being built

Alexis Fire photo

stainless steel fire engine being built

Alexis Fire photo

stainless steel fire engine being built

Alexis Fire photo

stainless steel fire engine being built

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