Archive for August, 2022

Fatal crash in Prospect Heights, 8-27-22

From the Prospect Heights Fire District:

At 0549 Prospect Heights Squad 9 was dispatched to a car fire at the Motel 6, 540 Milwaukee Avenue. Before they left quarters it was upgraded to an accident with entrapment adding Battalion 9, Ambulance 9, Chief 900, plus Wheeling Ambulance 23, Ambulance 24, Engine 23, Tower 24, and Mount Prospect Truck 14. Multiple calls indicated the car had hit the levee wall and went into the Des Plaines River. Then it was reported there were victims in the river, possibly children. A swift water compliment was added: Wheeling Battalion 24 and Dive Squad 24, Dive 63 and Squad 63 from Des Plaines, and a Lincolnshire-Riverwoods boat.

The crash was located just south of the Motel 6 at the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and River Road. On arrival, companies found an SUV that had crashed through the guard rail and went over the concrete levee wall into the Des Plaines River. One occupant was ejected with other possible occupants in the car. First arriving companies laddered the levee wall and went down the embankment to the car, where they extinguished the fire before starting a shore-based search. The ejected victim was DOA. The search of the river did not reveal any additional victims.

The Des Plaines River levee is a concrete wall that runs along the east side of Milwaukee Avenue south from Palatine Road to just north of Euclid/Lake Avenue. It is about 12 inches thick and extends several feet below grade so as to resist erosion. It extends above grade anywhere from a few feet tall to a height of over ten feet. At the location impacted by this car, it was 5-6 feet high. It appeared the impact may have moved the top of the levee wall as much as two inches closer to the river.

 

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Former Batavia FD ambulance for sale

Found at FosterCoach.com:

2010 Ford F650 / Medtec Type 1 (96,062 miles)

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House fire in Buffalo Grove, 8-25-22

On Thursday, 8-25-22 just after 6PM, Buffalo Grove and Long Grove firefighters were sent to 2112 Brandywyn Lane where residents reported a burning odor with light smoke visible. On arrival, Buffalo Grove Engine 27 requested an upgrade to the Working Fire after confirming light smoke visible. Firefighters then entered the house which was charged with smoke. They found fire and not long after reported a hole in the first floor. Reports stated that the fire may have originated in the basement.

Units at the scene were Buffalo Grove Tower 25, Engines 26 and 27, Ambulances 25 and 26, Battalion 4, 408, and 401. Mutual aid included Long Grove Squad 55 and Battalion 55, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Squad 51, Ambulance 51, and Battalion 51, Mundelein Ambulance 432, Prospect Heights Squad 9, Elk Grove Village Tower 8, and Buffalo Grove MobileComm.

 

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Box Alarm fire in Prospect Heights, 8-25-22

Prospect Heights and Wheeling firefighters were dispatched for a fire at 818 Old Willow Road on Thursday at 1PM. RED Center reported receiving multiple calls with shouting in the background and upgraded the incident to a Working Fire within minutes of the initial dispatch. Prospect Heights Chief 900 arrived first and reported heavy smoke and fire venting from the roof of a two-story, multi-unit apartment building with multiple people evacuating.

Crews made an interior attack and found heavy fire in the attack and an interior wall. The alarm was upgraded to a MABAS Box Alarm for additional personnel to assist the initial companies. Des Plaines Tower 61 vented the roof. Of note, Des Plaines FD Tower 61 has been running with the reserve Northbrook FD Tower 12 for several months and is shown in front of the fire building.

Possibly six units sustained damage from the fire, water, or checking for extension, but the Prospect Heights Building Department deemed the entire building temporarily uninhabitable for all residents.

Companies at the scene included Prospect Heights Engine 39, Squad 9, 900, and Battalion 9; Wheeling Ambulance 24, Engine 23, Truck 24, 2400, 2401 and Battalion 24; Mount Prospect Ambulance 14 and 301, Des Plaines Tower 61, Glenview Engine 8, North Maine Engine 1 and Battalion 1, Niles Truck 2, Long Grove Squad 55, Buffalo Grove Engine 26, and Northbrook Tower 12.

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Belvidere Fire Department mini pumper squad for sale

From Belvidere FD Facebook:

Due to the explosion of costs for a new engine, we need to liquidate our light rescue with UHP suppression.
 
For sale is a 2020 Ford 550XL with 6.7 V8 diesel engine light rescue with PTO driven UHP suppression pump and a 200-gallon tank. Pump delivers 20-GPM at 1150-1450psi for 10 minutes of continuous suppression with tank water. There are two 200’ pre-connected hose lines on opposing sides. Pump flows (1) one line at a time. Time from parking brake to water application is 17 seconds. Suppression capability is similar to a 150-GPM 1 ¾” traditional handline. Line flowing water can be operated by (1) firefighter. Plenty of room for light rescue equipment including EMS supplies, extrication tools, ladder (included), hand tools, and hose bed capable of 300’ of 5” LDH to supply traditional engines. Alexis custom heavy duty aluminum body with roll up doors. Whelen lights and sirens. Motorola APX 4500 VHF radio.
 
This unit is in like new condition and perfect working order. Mileage is less than 2,500 and the pump has less than 20 hours on it. The equipment shown in the pictures is not included. Vehicle is being sold as is. Manufacturer warranties may still apply.
 
Price is $249,435
 
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New ambulance for Robbins (more)

This from Danny Nelms:

From Robbins FD Facebook page

 
What a beautiful day here in the Village of Robbins at the Robbins Fire Department. Citizens of Robbins, your new ambulance has made its way home as of this afternoon. Another historic moment here in the village as this ambulance was built for the Robbins Fire Department. From the conversation with the manufacturers way back when to it’s delivery today, it’s definitely been a journey. We look forward to the next steps in the process as we continue to move forward in the journey to provide you the citizens, the best that we have to offer!
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CFD sells surplus ambulance

Found at publicsurplus.com:

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Auction Started: Aug 18, 2022 4:07:46 PM MDT
Auction Ends: Aug 25, 2022 2:00:00 PM MDT
Current Price $600.00
Time Left 4 hours 6 min
High Bidder 78jba
# of Bids 
First Offer $100.00
Year:  1999
Make:  FORD
Model:  E350
Mileage:  44,188
VIN:  1FDSE30F8XHB89312
Running Condition:  UNKNOWN
 
NOTE: NEEDS REPLACEMENT ENGINE (SPECIFICS NOT KNOWN), FRONT AND REAR BRAKES, CALIPERS, ROTORS, FRONT COIL SPRINGS AND SHOCKS; DINGS, DENTS, SCRAPES, AND SCRATCHES (may be missing additional unidentified parts, other unidentified issues may be present).
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Burbank Fire Department history

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-The Burbank Fire Dept.’s Engine 209, a 2000 Spartan Gladiator/General Safety 1250/500.
Mike Summa
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Peoria Fire Department news

Excerpts from hoiabc.com:

The Peoria Fire Department was called about 2:40 p.m. Wednesday to a three-vehicle collision on NE Randolph and Hamilton Boulevard in which one of the cars rolled on its side. An engine on its way to the crash scene was hit by another vehicle at Columbia Terrace and North Street.

Four of the seven people injured in the initial collision were taken to a local hospital. They were expected to be treated and released. Three others declined hospital treatment.

No one was hurt in the second crash, including the three firefighters. Police ticketed the other driver. The engine had damage to the rear axle and bumper, and will be repaired.

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Fox Lake Fire Department news

Excerpts from abc7chicago.com:

A fire broke out Tuesday afternoon at a townhome in the far northwest suburb of Lakemoor.

Fox Lake fire officials said the fire appeared to have started in the garage of a multi-family home in the 32000-block of N. Rushmore Ave., but the cause is still under investigation.

Nine departments responded to the scene.

 

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