Archive for category Reader submission

Of interest … Lucas Knudsen

Mar 7

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The passing of a longtime Chicagoareafire.com reader

Lucas Knudsen, age 31, of Western Springs. Beloved son of Derrick (Maria) Knudsen and Debbie (Timothy Metzger) Knudsen; grandson of Judith Knudsen, nee Boucek, Roger Knudsen and the late Lois Deno, nee Murray; brother of Jacob Metzger and Emily Metzger; step brother of Matt Metzger, Sarah Metzger and Andrew Metzger; nephew of Denise (Michael) Grazian and Dawn Kannon; cousin Maren Wiseheart, Taryn Kannon, Carter Kannon and Mason Kannon.

Proud and Dedicated Member of The Hillside Emergency Service.

Visitation Sunday, March 10, 2024 from 2 P.M. to 6 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513.

Lucas will Lie in State on Monday, March 11, 2024 from 10 A.M. to time of Service 11 A.M. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, corner of Park and Grant, Brookfield, IL 60513.
Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Forest Park.

In Lieu of Flowers Memorials Appreciated to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, P.O. Drawer 498, Emmitsburg, MD 21727.

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A request for information

Feb 1

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Historic fire apparatus, Reader submission | 2 Comments

This from Wayne Mutza:

I’m working on a book devoted to “Big Water” apparatus, to include high volume, high pressure rigs, tenders, hose wagons with monitors, etc. Can anyone ID this Cicero engine, especially year, make and GPM? The year 1967 is written on the back. Thank you. I hope you have seen my book covering the history of Milwaukee apparatus, by McFarland Publishing.

#chicagoareafire.com; #vintage; #FireTruck; #CiceroFD; #historic;

photographer unknown

Tags: chicagoareafire.com, Cicero FD Engine 4, Cicero Fire Department history, historic Cicero FD fire engine, reader request for assistance

As seen around …

Sep 24

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From Jimmy Bolf:

Former Mess Canteen

#chicagoareafire.com; #MESSEmergencySupportServices; #canteen; #forsale; #

Jimmy Bolf photo

Tags: chicagoareafire.com, MESS Canteen Service, Metropolitan Emergency Support Services Inc. (M.E.S.S.)

A request from overseas …

Aug 25

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Dear colleagues,

I am reaching out to you with a request to forward this message to the surrounding fire departments. Perhaps you could help us.

A year ago, firefighters from the Hamburg Fire Department – Germany ran the Chicago Marathon.

At the same time we visited some fire stations in Chicago because Hamburg and Chicago are Sister cities.

This year we are running the Chicago Marathon again but this year we are ten colleagues. We are still looking for accommodation between October 6th and 12th, 2023.

So, I would like inquire if you, your colleagues or families can provide private accommodations close to Chicago for this time.

All supporters are cordially invited to the great “Hamburg-Chicago” pasta party on the 7th of October.

For more details, please send an email to:

dietrichstegert@icloud.com

Thank you very much for your help and support.

Regards

Jürgen Schmidt

Deputy station commander

Hamburg Fire Department

Fire & Rescue Station 11

Fireboats & Water-Rescue

Admiralitätsstraße 54

Germany – 20459 Hamburg

#chicagoareafire.com; #HamburgFD; #ChicagoMarathon; #firefighters;

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Request for information …

Jul 26

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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 Barrows

Hartford, CT

Tags: Chicago FD squad companies, Chicago Fire Department, chicagoareafire.com

Skokie Police Department news

Jun 25

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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

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Of interest … Chicago Fire Department

Jun 3

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From Douglas Duncan

#chicagoareafire.com; #ChicagoFD; #Douglas Duncan; #firetrucks; #firegihters; #firestation;

Douglas Duncan photo

Tags: Chicago FD Command Van 1, Chicago FD Engine 42, Chicago FD Engine 42's house, Chicago FD Squad 1, Chicago FD Truck 3, Chicago Fire Department, chicagoareafire.com, Douglas Duncan, firefighters relaxing on a summer night

Reader submission

Apr 25

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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.com

Thank you.

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Smokin’ Heroes competition in Johnston, IA

Apr 20

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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 16^th into June 17^th 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 16^th 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 17^th

If you only want to show up for the competition, super early on the 17^th 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