Archive for February, 2022

Des Plaines Fire Department news

Excerpts from the journal-topics.com:

The Des Plaines Fire Department has begun the process of hiring 10 new firefighter/paramedics to bring up-to-date its staffing levels.

To do that, the department will implement a new physical ability test for candidates that’s deemed fairer than the previous exam, addresses potential legal challenges, and possibly open the door for more women to join the force. The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), is used by nearly every suburban fire department. It’s a nationally accepted exam of a candidate’s physical ability to perform job tasks related to firefighting and it’s a certified test unlike the one previously used by the city.

The physical ability test, for example, takes into account pulling a hose by hand that’s filled with water and climbing a ladder with a hose. In some instances, females may not be able to perform the same physical exercises men do, but are otherwise qualified. The CPAT test is designed to make the exam fairer for every applicant no matter their gender and to remove any charges of discrimination. If it’s determined that the new test is not working satisfactorily it can always return to the former test as long as it becomes certified.

The deadline to become a Des Plaines firefighter/paramedic is March 17. Other exams such as written and psychological tests will be given to candidates. Those accepted by the Des Plaines Police & Fire Board of Commissioners are placed on an eligibility list with their test results. When the department wants to hire someone they choose from that list, which is good for two years.

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Working fire in Chicago, 2-21-22

This from Chi-Town Fire Photos:

Made it to a scrap yard fire Monday at 4430 W 14th Street. Engine 103 was first in as they were on a COQ at 38’s house while 38 was at a fire in the 1400 blk of Avers. Engine 113 went in-line pumping to feed 103 and Squad 1 to get a knock on this pile of scrap. Companies on the Still were Engines 103 & 113, Trucks 19 & 26, Squad 1, Battalion 18, & 2-2-4.  

#chicagoareafire.com; #Chi-TownFirePhotos, #Chicago Fire Department; #CFD; #firescene

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New squad for York Center FPD

From York Center Fire Protection District @YorkCenterFPDOfficial 

Sneak peek! The new Squad 77 is almost complete. Several members of the apparatus committee traveled to the Pierce faculty in Wisconsin for an inspection of the new vehicle.

new York Center FPD Squad 77

York Center FPD photo

thanks Tim

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Springfield Fire Department news

Excerpts from foxillinois.com:

After months of back and forth, the Springfield Fire Department will be hiring 18 firefighters this year and could hire another 18 shortly after.

The department is already dealing with low staffing, down enough firefighters to fill two houses. Several large classes of firefighters hired in the late 90s and early 2000s are becoming eligible to retire, and that means now is the time to get ahead of it, hiring another class of firefighters soon after this one.

The department says hiring shouldn’t be difficult because they already have a list of recruits, several of which have backgrounds in EMS. These hires are expected to eventually help bring down the overtime hours. It can take ten months to train firefighters before they can help offset those numbers.

The department typically sees between 10 and 12 retirements each year.

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Mobile home fire in Blue Island, 2-19-22

Excerpts from wgntv.com:

A mobile home community in Blue Island is holding onto hope after an elderly mother and her daughter were seriously injured in a fire Saturday in the 13700 block of Division. Neighbors looked on as firefighters rescued an elderly woman and her adult daughter from the blaze. The older woman was unconscious when firefighters pulled her out. Both were transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.

The fire marshal is investigating what caused the home to go up in flames.

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Still and Box Alarm fire in Chicago, 2-22-22

Excerpts from wgntv.com:

A firefighter was injured after a fire broke out in Albany Park around 3:30 a.m. early Tuesday morning in and abandoned building on the 3300 block of West Cullom Avenue.

The fire was put out just before 4 a.m.

One firefighter was transported to Swedish Hospital with leg pain and was stabilized.

From CFDMedia on Twitter:

03:23 Still Alarm 3318 W Cullom Ave 0343 Still & Box Alarm struck out at 0355 by order of 2-2-2 This is a vacant 2.5 story ordinary building 25×60. 1 Male Firefighter transported yellow/ Swedish stable condition with leg pain Companies still on scene washing down & overhaul (8)

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Palatine Fire Department news

Palatine Ben Franklin store fire memorial

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Apartment building fire in Evanston, 2-21-22

From Evanston Fire @EvanstonFD

12 residents & several animals were displaced during a multi-residential fire on the 1600 blk of Monroe St. One FF suffered a minor injury. Outside agencies called to assist with overhaul & investigation. Avoid the area to allow crews to gain access. Great work by all involved!

#EvanstonFD; #firescene; #fireaftermath

Evanston FD photo

 

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New truck for the Lisle-Woodridge FPD (more)

This from Chi-Town Fire Photos:

Here is a nice shot of Lisle’s new tower
 
Lisle Woodridge Fire Protection District
Tower Ladder 51
10/2021 Pierce Velocity 
1500/300
Job# 36079
Lisle-Woodridge FPD Tower Ladder 51

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Evanston Tele-Squrt for sale

Found at govdeals.com:

1994 PIERCE TELE-SQURT
Auction Ends 3/15/22 6:45 PM ET
Remaining 22 Days 6 Hrs
This item is subject to an auto
extension of the auction end time.
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Tax See Payment Instructions
Buyer’s Premium 12.50%
Starting Bid $3,000.00
Bid Increment $50.00
Minimum Bid $3,000.00

JOB# E8683 1994 retired 9/27/2021 Sold as is. All storage doors are fully operational. Vehicle starts & runs with no issues PM’s completed November 2020 (oil/brakes/trans) Manuals go with winning bidder.

1994 Pierce Tele-Squrt for sale

Evanston photo

thanks Martin

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