Hank Sajovic took in a Still and Box Alarm today at  4235 W. Madison. Arriving companies were met with heavy fire and smoke conditions from the two-story building which houses a mosque. Four lines were used and there was a partial collapse in the rear. The fire was contained to the building of origin which had exposures on either side of a furniture store to the east and a liquor store on the west. Engine 113, 117, and 95 lead out. Truck 26 was to the roof in sector 1 along with Tower Ladder 14.

Of notable mention at this fire was the response of 5-1-5, the new Special Operations Battalion Chief which went into service effective December 17,  2010.

Chicago Fire Department Still & Box Madison Street

Engine 113 was the box engine to 4235 W. Madison today for fire in a commercial occupancy. Hank Sajovic photo

Chicago Fire Department Still & Box Madison Street

Engine 113 went to a hydrant across Madison Street for a supply line. There is a hydrant immediately opposite the engine, but both engines 95 and 117 were using it. Hank Sajovic photo

Chicago Fire Department Still & Box Madison Street

Tower 14's basket was put to the second floor to assist with overhaul. Hank Sajovic photo

Chicago Fire Department Still & Box Madison Street Chicago 5-1-5

A new position created in the past week in Chicago is 5-1-5, a Special Operations Battalion Chief. The buggy seen here with shop id B-545 is a 2010 Ford Expedition. Hank Sajovic photo

Chicago Fire Department Still & Box Madison Street

Looking east on Madison Street is the Air Mask Unit and the communication van. Hank Sajovic photo

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