Chicago companies battled a 2-11 Alarm fire in the 19th Battalion at 4958 S. Hermitage.
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The Chicago Tribune reports in a small article HERE:
Heavy flames and exploding propane tanks prompted a the 2-11 alarm and hazardous materials response at the large factory building in the 2800 block of West 48th Place.
Steve Redick took in the fire and submitted several images.
A chief keeps track of companies on the scene as Squad 5 is seen in the background. Steve Redick photo
Squad 5 provided one of 6 master streams working at the 2-11. Steve Redick photo
Tower Ladder 39 had a master stream working at the fire. Steve Redick photo
Engine 123 supplied multiple lines. Steve Redick photo
Engine 50 put their deck gun to work. Steve Redick photo
Firefighters use a multi-versal alongside Tower 39's master stream on 48th Place. Steve Redick photo
Tower Ladder 5 was the 2nd tower to the scene and was setup on 47th Place. Steve Redick photo
More images can be found HERE.
An 180-degree view of the scene taken from west of the fire shows the placement of both tower ladders plus Engines 50 and 123. Steve Redick photo
Chicago had a 2-11 Alarm for a fire at 3056 N. Milwaukee Avenue Monday morning. The Chicago Tribune reports:
The fire broke out at 9:24 a.m. in the building at 3056 North Milwaukee Avenue and when firefighters arrived, heavy smoke was billowing from the basement and the ceiling appeared to be involved in the fire, according to fire department spokesman Larry Langford.
No one was in the two story building, which housed the bakery on the first floor and apartments on the second, Langford said.
Tim Olk and Steve Redick were at the scene. Steve submitted a video and Tim submitted several images.
The fire which originated in the basement forced firefighters out of the building shortly after they arrived. The Mobile Ventilation Unit was called to the scene and deployed. Tim Olk photo
Firefighters use a hand line from the roof of a neighboring building. Tim Olk photo
The 13th Battalion goes to work removing roofing materials. Tim Olk photo
As one company applies water to the fire, another works on ventilation. Tim Olk photo
Firefighters climb the rear stairs as fire burns inside the second floor. Tim Olk photo
The complete Tribune article is HERE.
Tim Olk has more photos HERE.
Tim Olk submitted these images from the 2-11 last night at 1896 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago. The original post can be found HERE.
Firefighters from Squad 2 work their bucket into position to hit the fire at 1896 N. Milwaukee Avenue. The brick structure had limited areas that offered access to the interior. Tim Olk photo
Squad 2 directs their master stream into the building to attack the fire. Tim Olk photo
Firefighters mask up at the doorway before using a hand line to hit the fire originating deep within the structure. An interior attack was not an option due to the light-weight roof construction. Tim Olk photo
A fire on New Year’s Day which apparently began on the rear porches escalated into a 2-11 Alarm with an EMS Plan I at 4315 W. 25th Place. The Chicago Tribune reports (HERE) that six people were injured including three Chicago firefighters. After receiving multiple calls, the Englewood Fire Alarm Office boxed the fire before the first companies arrived. Engine 99 was first on the scene and reported that they had rear porches burning. Firefighters rescued two residents from the second floor via ground ladders from the 2-1/2 story frame building. The three firefighters were transported with non-life-threatening injuries.
Tim Olk arrived on the scene in the early stages of the fire and was able to capture several striking images. Tim has a complete gallery which can be viewed HERE.
A firefighter from Squad 1 climbs down a ladder after ventilating windows on the second floor as heavy flames escape. Tim Olk photo
Heavy fire pushes from the second floor of the building. The fire is believed to have originated on a rear porch and subsequently trapped the second floor residents who were rescued by firefighters. Tim Olk photo
Fire takes over the balance of the second floor as firefighters inside the building work to extinguish the flames. Tim Olk photo
A battalion chief checks the progress of exterior companies after the fire on the second floor has been knocked down. Tim Olk photo
Three Chicago firefighters were transported from the fire scene with various non-life-threatening injuries sustained while fighting the fire on 25th Place. Here, several firefighters work together to remove one of the injured firefighters from the building. Tim Olk photo
Temperatures were below freezing this morning as evidenced by the ice covering this Chicago battalion chief at the 2-11 alarm fire. Tim Olk photo
Chicago 2-11 on 12/7
Dec 8
Chicago had a 2-11 alarm fire yesterday on the near south side prior to the Leyden fire. Jeff Rudolph was at that scene which was over rather quickly. Before he went to the Leyden fire, he took several photos and submitted these. The fire was at 1500 33rd st.
Engine 39 on-scene at the 2-11 alarm yesterday. This is a 1999 HME Luverne engine. Jeff Rudolph photo
Squad 1 is shutting down their master stream as the fire is knocked on 33rd Street yesterday, In the background, a reserve tower ladder 's master stream is still in operation. Jeff Rudolph photo
Engine 8 was pumping at the fire as well. Their unit is a 2002 Spartan Luverne. Jeff Rudolph photo
Squad 1 uses their Snorkel unit for an elevated master stream. The 55' Snorkels have been a fixture with the Squad companies in Chicago for many years. Their fate is unknown as American LaFrance, the owner/manufacturer of the Snorkel, no longer offers the product. Jeff Rudolph photo
Of the 96 engine companies in Chicago, roughly 15 still still run with these HME SFO/Luverne engines that have a much shorter wheelbase. Here, Engines 39 (1999) and 28 (1997) are pumping side by side at the 2-11, which is somewhat of a rarity. Jeff Rudolph photo
Fire broke out in a three-story apartment building this afternoon around 1PM in Rogers Park. First arriving units reported flames through the roof. Shortly thereafter the 9th Battalion requested a Box Alarm and then a 2-11 as fire involved units on the second and third floors of the building at the corner of Newgard Avenue and Northshore Avenue. Tower 21, Truck 47, and Truck 25 had their aerials deployed in addition to multiple ground ladders. Engines 59, 70, 71, and 102 (running with a spare #D546) were all pumping.
Tower 21 in sector 1 had to fight with some trees to reach the building. Larry Shapiro photo
Truck 47 was setup on the corner of sectors 1 and 2. This is one of the oldest Pierce ladder trucks in the city. It was purchased along with Truck 52, and both were delivered in 2000. There were no orders for additional Pierce units at the time. Chicago also received nine E-ONE ladders and an American LaFrance/LTI tower ladder that year. Trucks 47 and 52 have the only Pierce ladders that were painted white. All of the subsequent purchases including the tower ladders were painted gray. Larry Shapiro photo
Engine 59 was also in sector 1. They run with a 1998 HME SFO/Luverne engine. This series of engines are unique to Chicago in that their water tanks actually hold 535 gallons instead of the customary 500 gallons. Larry Shapiro photo
The north side of the fire building (sector 2) runs along Northshore Avenue. This access made it easier for companies to through multiple ground ladders without having to navigate a courtyard or gangway between two buildings. Larry Shapiro photo
One of the CFD chaplains is Rabbi Moshe Wolf. Rabbi Wolf is known throughout the CFD for having pockets full of candy which he hands out at fire scenes. Here he is performing his signature service. Larry Shapiro photo
A small gallery of images that were taken after the 2-11 was struck out can be seen HERE.
