I am curious about a type of unit operated by the Chicago Fire Dept. They are designated as rescue companies and consist of two trucks. One of the trucks carries a 55′ aerial platform. Why are there two trucks? Why does a rescue carry an aerial platform? What type of equipment does each truck carry? Does the CFD also operate “normal” type rescues?
Robert BarrowsHartford, CT
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Request for information …
Jul 26
Excerpts from abc7chicago.com:
The heroic efforts of two Skokie police officers were captured by bodycam footage when officers Alfonso Hernandez and Rogelio Cantu worked earlier this month to resuscitate an infant near the 8100 block of North Keating.
The officers’ biggest fear did not stop them from giving chest compressions in just minutes, soon leading to tears from the infant.
Officers said the infant is continuing to do well.
thanks Rob
From Douglas Duncan
Douglas Duncan photo
Reader submission
Apr 25
Hello,My fire department is looking to donate a used set of dumbbells to a department who may need them. They are in a set from 5lb’s to 45lb’s. There is also a rack included. They are well used but are still functional. I would like to see them go to a new home rather than throw them away.If anyone is interested and would like some more information, please feel free to contact me at stefanilbfd@gmail.comThank you.
Hello,
I want to extend an invite to you all regarding our annual Charity Smoking Competition called Smokin’ Heroes taking place on the evening of June 16th into June 17th 2023 at the Johnston Green Days festival.
The competition will pit police, fire, and military smoking teams against each other for bragging rights, the Smoking Heroes Championship Belt, and other cash prizes! We will have teams from all branches of public safety represented and at various experience levels. There is one stipulation of the competition though, that you need at least one police, fire, military, or public safety person on your team. If you already have someone like that on staff you’re set to go. We will provide the meat; pork, ribs, and whole chickens, you just need a team and a smoker to compete.
The charity competition is being used to raise money to promote a cultural exchange with our sister city Peja, Kosovo. This experience cannot be had in a class room and expresses our overall approach as a department to work toward the betterment of the community at large.
If you’d like to compete or support this event, I’ve attached a registration/interest form to get you started. If you participate you’re more than welcome to put up a banner in your smoking area to represent your team and organization The last competition attendance was calculated at around 1,500-2,000. Your team will also be represented in our social media during and leading up to the event!
Please contact me if you’re interested ASAP, my E-mail is zgrandon@cityofjohnston.com my number at the PD is 515.334.2342 if you have any questions about the event. Hope to see you there!
A couple odds and ends
- Since meat handout and rules are on the evening of the 16th you will be able to, if you choose, sleep in a tent or RV to smoke overnight or start as early as possible on the 17th
- If you only want to show up for the competition, super early on the 17th that is ok, I can make arrangements for that
- The competition takes place during our Green Days city festival, so there will be music, carnival rides, food and beverages during the competition. It is a family friendly event
Sgt Grandon
Community Policing Unit, Johnston Police
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This from Crabby Milton:
Something light hearted
This from Bill Post:
The 230-foot Bronto Sky-Lift on a Mack triple-axle chassis which was delivered to the Toronto Fire Department in December 2021 was first put to use (for lighting purposed) about 5 months ago.It is a special-call rig cross manned by the crew of Tower 333 a 116-foot Bronto Sky-Lift.I don’t know if any attempts have been made to sell Bronto Sky-Lifts to Chicago. I am aware of some of their shortcomings, however I have long thought that this would be a great special-call apparatus for Chicago. A Bronto Sky-Lift is still better for rescue work than a straight 137-foot aerial ladder such as Aerial Tower 8.This is especially relevant at the moment given the 4-11 alarm at 4850 S Lake Park Avenue.This is now the tallest aerial platform in North America and seeing how it performs in Toronto would make sense in Chicago.
thanks Martin
Request for assistance
Aug 23
Hello,
I am wondering if you have access to a map displaying the fire districts for departments dispatched by NWCD? This would be helpful while listening to my scanner.Thank you for your time-T.J.
As seen around … Florida
Aug 1
This from Asher Heimermann:
When I first saw this picture, I asked myself, “What the heck, CFD?!”
Fire Dept Meals out of Florida
