New bloomingdale fire ambulance
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thanks Tim
Archive for January 30th, 2021
From Steve Redick:
From the Winfield Fire Protection District Facebook page:
Engine 31 which is our only operational fire engine is going back to the factory for a major overhaul of the engine, pump, mechanical systems and rotting frame rails. Our only fire apparatus left is Tender 31, which was designed to haul water to areas with no hydrants. With repairs to Engine 31 expected to take 3-6 months and no reserve fire apparatus, the West Chicago Fire District loaned us their engine that has been retired from service because it is 27 years old. So when you see a West Chicago vehicle driving around Winfield this is the reason.
Winfield Fire Protection District photo
Winfield Fire Protection District photo
Winfield Fire Protection District photo
thanks Danny
Excerpts from Fox32chicago.com:
A space heater likely caused a fire that killed a mother and her four young children Wednesday in Des Plaines is the assessment of city fire officials, whose preliminary investigation shows the blaze started at the top of the stairs to a second-floor unit — the only exit from the unit where the family was found. The investigation is now focused on how the heater might have ignited the fire.
There were no working smoke detectors on the second floort. Initial findings don’t point to foul play.
Autopsies by the medical examiner’s office ruled the deaths an accident, saying they died of thermal and inhalation injuries from the fire.
