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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

3-11 Alarm fire on South Union in Chicago

Steve Redick photo

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

Jul 13

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Some panoramic images and a video from Steve Redick showing Sector 1 of today’s 3-11 Alarm fire on S. Union

Panoramic image of Sector 1. Steve Redick photo

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

Jul 13

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This from Josh Boyajian:

Here are some shots from the 3-11 on Union this morning. I arrived about an hour into the fire. Very smokey conditions for taking pictures.

Josh Boyajian photo

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3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago 7-1-13

Jul 2

Posted by Admin in Fire Service News | 11 Comments

From the Chicago Tribune:

One person was taken to the hospital from an extra-alarm blaze that broke out in the South Side’s Bronzeville neighborhood late Monday night.

About 11 p.m., firefighters were called to a restaurant in the 300 block of East Pershing Road for the smell of smoke, according to the Chicago Fire Department.

Flames quickly spread and firefighters elevated the fire to a 2-11 alarm about 11:30 p.m. It was later raised to a 3-11 alarm.

About midnight, flames could be seen shooting from the roof of the building in the 300 block of East Pershing Road. Police and fire vehicles lined several nearby blocks as neighbors, awakened by the sirens and thick smoke, watched from outside their homes.

One person was taken from the scene to Mercy Hospital in good-to-fair condition.

As of about 1:45 a.m., firefighters were still working the fire but had bought the blaze under control, according to the fire department. The roof of the building had collapsed.

We expect several updates with images and video from contributors. In the meantime, here is a panoramic image of the scene from Steve Redick.

Panoramic view of the 3-11 fire scene in Chicago. Steve Redick photo

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Chicago 3-11 Aarm fire 6-24-13 (more)

Jun 27

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More images from Josh Boyajian from the 3-11 Alarm fire that occurred Monday on South Central Park.

3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago apartment building on S. Central Park

Smoke and flames from Sector 4. Josh Boyajian photo

A firefighter climbs Truck 48’s main. Josh Boyajian photo

Engine 38, Squad 1A, and Truck 48 in Sector 1. Josh Boyajian photo

Chief officers confer in Sector 3. Josh Boyajian photo

Commissioner Santiago’s buggy. Josh Boyajian photo

Engine 109 in Sector 1. Josh Boyajian photo

A previous post was HERE.

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Chicago 3-11 Alarm Fire 6-24-13 (more)

Jun 25

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More on yesterday’s 3-11 Alarm fire from Josh Boyajian … delayed by a power outage as a result of the storms:

Here are some of my pictures … more to follow.

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Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 4-29-13 (pt 2)

May 2

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This from Dennis Walus:

On Monday April 29th 2013, The Chicago Fire Department Englewood Fire Alarm Office dispatched a still alarm for a reported car wash on fire. Engine 47 arrived on the scene and reported a 125X250 1-story bow-string truss roof commercial building with fire throughout. A Still & Box alarm was requested by the orders of Engine 47. Upon arrival of the 18th Battalion, the fire was ordered defensive due to the truss roof and heavy fire conditions; a 2-11 alarm was ordered by the 18th battalion. Tower Ladder 34, Tower Ladder 37 & Squad 5A were setup for tower operations. After still encountering heavy fire in the building a 3-11 alarm was requested by the orders of 2-1-11 (Asst Deputy Fire Commissioner). Companies operated in defensive mode for aprox. 2 hours before the alarm was struck out by 2-1-5. (Deputy Fire Commissioner) Full Still Alarm companies; Engines 47/60, Tower Ladder 37, Truck 15, Squad 5, Command Van 2-7-4, and both the 17th &18th battalions. Box Alarm companies; Engines 63/45, Truck 51, plus the 21st & 23rd battalions. 2-11 Alarm companies; Engines 54/72/84, Truck 16, Tower Ladder 34, Engine 28 with Light Wagon 5, the 15th & 20th battalions, and 6-4-4. 3-11 Alarm companies; Engines 39/123/116/50/49 & 5-7-1.

Photos By Dennis Walus © 2013

Dennis Walus photo

The rest of the photos can be seen at: http://www.detroitfiregroundimages.com/Fire-Scenes/Chicago-3-11-Alarm-68th/29196148_Sm6qv2#!i=2487621822&k=SH3S63H

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Historic CFD radio traffic: 3-11 Alarm Century Lumber 6-6-78

Apr 20

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This from Steve Redick; Century Lumber fire at Diversey and Clybourn, June 6, 1978 went to a 3-11:

Here’s a real blast from the past. I recorded this using a plain old cassette recorder and microphone held up to the scanner speaker while I was living at my grandparent’s house. It has held up pretty well over the years. I recognize Art Benker on the main radio at the start of the fire, and the Division Marshal was Joe Brichetto, my dad’s boss when he was in the 10th battalion. You can hear the water task force and the fireboat as well as some talk about Big John and Little John … ahhh those were the days …

Steve

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Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 11-24-12 (part 3)

Nov 24

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More images from Tim Olk from the 3-11 Alarm fire at 2030 W. 111th Street. Previous posts are HERE and HERE.

Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire at 2030 W. 111th Street 11-24-12

Tim Olk photo

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Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 11-24-12 (part 2)

Nov 24

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This from Eric Haak from the 3-11 alarm fire:

I got there just after the box. I am sending you 9 shots. Below is a timeline of the fire. Photo credits to Eric Haak.

At 1424hrs Saturday, Engine 120 reported smoke from the 5th floor of a 5-story condominium. At 14:34, the 21st Battalion requested a Still and Box alarm followed by a 2-11 alarm at 1442hrs. At 1444hrs, a Mayday Alert and an EMS Plan I were called for by the 21st Battalion. At 1449hrs, the Mayday alert was secured. At 1459hrs the fire was elevated to a 3-11 alarm and around this time, companies were evacuated from the structure and the attack was made defensively from this point on.

Picture #1 – just before the 2-11 was pulled. Picture #2 – taken as the Mayday alert was called. Picture #3 – RIT team of Truck 40 preparing to enter the building on the Mayday alert. Picture #4 – companies operating in the courtyard. Picture #5 – A DDC works the fireground. Picture #6 – Companies play water through windows from the courtyard. Picture #7 – TL34 operates in the driveway southwest of the fire building. Picture #8 – Multiple lines being used. Picture #9 – Self explanatory