Archive for March 18th, 2021

Chicago Fire Department news

Excerpts from Fox32chicago.com:

A Chicago firefighter was not injured after falling through a floor battling a blaze Wednesday in Englewood on the South Side after crews were called to the scene of a fire about 9:35 p.m. in the 6900 block of South Green Street. He was quickly removed from the building by other firefighters and taken to the hospital as a precaution. He was listed in good condition. The fire was rapidly extinguished and no other injuries were reported.

From Chicago Fire Media @CFDMedia:

Green street mayday more. FF fell thru floor but does not appear to be injured. Rapid extraction by CFD members.

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Chicago Fire Department news

Excerpts from abc7chicago.com:

A fire was reported at a large apartment building just before midnight Wednesday in the 6100-block of South Wabash Avenue. Fire officials said that in an effort to escape the blaze, an 8-year-old girl threw a mattress from a third floor window and managed to jump onto it to safety. She was home alone with two other younger children.

When firefighters arrived, they found a 4-year-old boy hanging out one of the windows, ready to jump, and were able to rescue him using a ladder. They also found a 2-year-old boy inside and got him out safely. It’s unclear if the children were trying to cook or trying to stay warm. The children were transported to Comer Children’s Hospital in serious condition but are expected to recover. They remained stable but some suffered from smoke inhalation.

Chicago police said their mother was located and there are no charges. She told police she was at work and someone was supposed to be watching the children while she was gone.

The Department of Children and Family Services is investigating.

From Chicago Fire Media @CFDMedia:

6147 wabash still and box and EMS plan 1. Apartment building. One patient so far.

6147 wabash. Multi building housing development. Fire in one unit contained and put out. Three kids in fire apartment being evaluated. Seem to be ok. EMS plan 1 secured. Warming bus ordered from CTA

6147 Wabash apartment fire . The children a girl age ten and two boys 4 and 2 were inside. The girl threw a mattress from third floor window and jumped. 4 year old rescued at window by ladder. CFD also got 2 year old from inside all taken to Comer serious. No adult at home.

mattress where 8-year-old jumped to safety

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mattress where 8-year-old jumped to safety

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Rosemont Fire Department / Public Safety Department history

This from Larry Shapiro fort #TBT:

Since the site has been highlighting Rosemont apparatus being sold and replaced, here’s a bit of Rosemont FWD history for #TBT

vintage FWD fire engine in Rosemont IL

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Munster Fire Department history

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT- Munster, Indiana Engine 3, a 1987 Mack/Boyer 1500/750.
Mike Summa
1987 Mack MC/Boyer fire engine

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