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Chicago Still & Box Fire 8-6-13 with Red-X

Aug 6

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This from Eric Haak:

At 1620 hrs on Tuesday afternoon, companies in Chicago’s 18th Battalion responded to the report of a fire in a building on the corner of 73rd and Yale. On arrival, Truck 20 reported a 4-story, 75 x 100 “Red X” apartment building with the top floor fully involved. Within a few minutes the fire was boxed and companies went completely defensive. Aerial operations were initiated with the following companies; Engine 122 was positioned on Yale just north of the intersection and fed Truck 20, Engine 47 was positioned on Yale to the south of the fire building and fed Squad 5 in sector 1. Tower Ladder 34 was set up on 73rd Street on the sector 1/4 corner while Engine 73 took a hydrant about a half block north on Yale and fed them.

Eric Haak photo

There are a few unique things about this fire. First off, this address was in Engine 54’s still district but they never responded. 54 went on an ambulance assist at 1600 hrs that resulted in a DOA. It took over a half hour for a beat car to arrive and relieve them. Another thing to note is that Truck 20 is using a spare but have the magnetic numerals on the doors. As far as I know, Truck 20 is the only one that has them. I noticed they had them a few months back.

Eric Haak photo

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Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire 8-3-13 (more)

Aug 4

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This from Josh Boyajian:

Here are some of my shots in sector 3 from the 2-11 on Harrison.

Thanks
Josh

Chicago Fire Department 2-11 Alarm Fire 8-3-13

Josh Boyajian photo

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Chicago house fire 7-28-13

Jul 31

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This from Eric Haak:

At approximately 8:15 Sunday morning, a fire broke out in this 25×50 1.5 story brick on the 900 block of north Harding in Chicago’s 13th Battalion. Engine 95 was first due and reported the home to be fully involved on arrival. There was a enclosed wood frame porch at the rear of the structure where it appeared the fire originated. The home had been vacant for a while and had several break-ins. The fire eventually communicated to the home to the north and caused damage to the frame dormer of a 1.5 story ordinary. Companies working on the scene were Engines 95 and 76, Trucks 35 and 26, Truck 36 was RIT with the 12th Battalion.

Eric Haak photo

Eric Haak photo

Eric Haak photo

Eric Haak photo

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Chicago Still Alarm fire 7-25-13

Jul 26

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This from Eric Haak:

I was fairly close to this incident so I decided to take it in. This is at least the second fire this month at this abandoned industrial building which is a block from Engine 125’s quarters. This building has a row of old transom windows that open up along the length of the roof for ventilation which is where the fire was located this time. When I arrived there were small flames burning across the length of the peak of this transom section. The fire was knocked fairly quickly but companies stayed on scene for over an hour working to overhaul this entire section of the roof. I am not sure but I believe the spare engine is Engine 68. I believe Engine 125 was further in the complex and could not be seen from the street.

Eric Haak photo

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Chicago Still & Box Alarm fire 7-24-13

Jul 24

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This from Drew Gresik:

Hey guys,

I took a quick ride to the West Side today for a Still and Box at 742 N Pine. Engine 96 reported to Main FAO “we got a worker, Office” as they pulled out of quarters. Engine 117 arrived first-in with the tower and reported a Red X 2.5-story going on the 2nd floor and attic in the rear. By the time I arrived on scene, about 20 minutes later, heavy fire was showing from throughout the top floors. Engines 96, 117, and 113 were pumping while Tower 14 had a master stream. Trucks 26 and 29 were on scene as well. Engine 23 and Trucks 35 and 53 were in staging, but I don’t think they were used. Interesting note, Engine 95, Truck 7 and Battalion 4 had a small fire on Kostner just south of Madison right as companies were stretching at this job. Here’s some of my shots.

Thanks,

Drew Gresik

Drew Gresik photo

Drew Gresik photo

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Schaumburg apartment fire 7-16-13

Jul 17

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The Daily Herald reports that the Schaumburg Fire Department had an apartment building fire yesterday afternoon. They received images and an early video showing heavy fire from the second floor and through the roof as submitted by Mike Wulf.

Fire in Schaumburg 7-16-13. Mike Wulf photo

Fire caused $600,000 damage Tuesday to a townhouse complex in Schaumburg.

Firefighters called to 392 Thornhill Court about 2:50 p.m. for a possible electrical fire in a second floor unit encountered heavy smoke and flames on the stairway as the entered. More than a dozen people had escaped safely and were outside when firefighters arrived.

The main fire in the apartment was extinguished in about 15 minutes, but it had spread to the attic and walls, according to Schaumburg Fire Capt. Frank Chambers. Crews stayed another few hours to ensure it was completely out, Chambers said.

thanks Steve

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Inverness house fire goes to 3 alarms for Palatine Rural FPD (more)

Jul 17

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Video from Larry Shapiro of the house fire in Inverness that went to 3 alarms on Tuesday evening

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Inverness house fire goes to 3 alarms for Palatine Rural FPD

Jul 16

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This from Larry Shapiro:

For the second time in a week, Palatine Tower 85 is used at a multiple alarm fire. Larry Shapiro photo

Homeowners at 14 Carnoustie Lane in Inverness called the Palatine Rural FPD and reported fire in the attic of their house shortly before 5PM on Tuesday. The large home is located in an area without hydrants roughly 1/2 mile from the fire station. First arriving companies attempted an interior attack and were forced to retreat and change to a defensive strategy. Heavy fire took hold of the attic and self vented through the roof as the alarm was escalated for additional units and water tankers. Two Palatine Rural firefighters from the initial attack company were subsequently transported to an area hospital.

After the roof collapse as seen from the rear. Larry Shapiro photo

View from Sector B. Larry Shapiro photo

Another line is stretched to the Rolling Meadows engine. Larry Shapiro photo

The Rolling Meadows engine with a line off. Larry Shapiro photo

A tanker shuttle was initiated as Palatine Tower 85 was put to work with an elevated master stream. The temperature as companies arrived was 94 degrees with a heat index near 100 degrees. A 2nd alarm was struck for additional tankers and then a 3rd alarm was requested when all companies in the staging area had been depleted.

Firefighter colls off. Larry Shapiro photo

Units in the staging area. Larry Shapiro photo

Cary tender dumping. Larry Shapiro photo

Prospect Heights Tanker 9. Larry Shapiro photo

Heavy fire burning in the garage. Larry Shapiro photo

Companies included engines from Palatine Rural, Palatine, Hoffman Estates, Rolling Meadows, Barrington, Lake Zurich, Carpentersville, Roselle, Elk Grove Village, Elk Grove Township, and Mount Prospect. Trucks came from Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Hoffman Estates, Wheeling, and Des Plaines. Tankers working included Palatine Rural, Long Grove, Prospect Heights, Roselle, Cary, Fox River Grove, Rutland-Dundee, Wauconda, and Crystal Lake. Departments with ambulances included Palatine, East Dundee, Crystal Lake, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods, Bartlett, and Arlington Heights.

The Palatine reserve engine is being used by Palatine Rural. Larry Shapiro photo

The tanker from Fox River Grove dumps at the portable tanks. Larry Shapiro photo

Roselle Tender 561 at the portable tanks. Larry Shapiro photo

Tender from Rutland-Dundee FPD. Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

A hand line was dedicated to monitor hot embers that landed on a neighbor’s cedar shake roof which caused some concern early into the operation.

The house sustained severe damage. Larry Shapiro photo

Palatine EMA using former Palatine FD ambulance. Larry Shapiro photo

Mutual aid companies were being released around 8PM and the alarm was struck-out just before 9PM.

More images can be viewed HERE.

A video will be posted tomorrow.

Chicago FD 3-11 Alarm fire 7-13-13 (more)

Jul 14

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More from Steve Redick on the 3-11 Alarm fire at S. Union on Saturday:

We had a 3-11 today at 45th & Union..4 frame dwellings. Eng 50 boxed it on arrival. Fire appeared to be heaviest in the rear. Numerous handlines, snorkel and tower ladder were used. Fire was in full possesion of 3 buildings when I arrived and companies were still setting up. This is a congested area and many units stretched lines down gangways from the next block over (see 29 photo).

More images on my site:

www.ksc711.smugmug.com

The members did a lot of work here..this was a tough job.

Steve