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Chicago 2-11 and then 3-11 Alarm fires, 10-20-15 (part 4)

Oct 20

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Fire Scene photos, Historic fire apparatus, Historic Fire Photo | 17 Comments

Images from Steve Redick of the fire at Harry’s Lumber October 19, 1990.

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Tags: Chicago FD Engine 119, Harry's Lumberyard fire, Steve Redick, vintage Chicago fire scene photo, vintage fire scene photos

Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire, 4-6-15

Apr 7

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos | 1 Comment

This from Eric Haak:

Here are some images of the 2-11 in Chicago at 1915 S. Carpenter on Monday morning (4/6). First calls came in just before 9:00. Typical of the Pilsen neighborhood, the old buildings were packed tight with very little room between exposures. There was a large 2-story frame that appeared to be connected to the three story ordinary by a very small deck section (from my perspective) and this was primarily where the fire load was. There was not much to see from the front and the only view of the back was over a fence. Very little space in the “B” and “D” gangways.

building on fire with flames shooting out

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Eric Haak photo

Eric Haak photo

firemen remover ground ladder from fire truck

Eric Haak photo

Eric Haak photo

fireman with dirty face after fighting a fire

Eric Haak photo

Tags: 2-11 alarm fire in Chicago, Chicago FD Engine 119, Chicago Fire Department, Eric Haak, fire scene photos

3-11 alarm fire and EMS Plan I at Resurrection Hospital, 12-11-14

Dec 15

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos | 10 Comments

This from Steve Redick:

The string of 11th battalion workers continues. This one was at Resurrection Hospital, a major hospital complex about a block from my house. Came in as a “cold box” and companies reported a fire in the chapel area on the 2nd floor. The alarm eventually rose to a 3-11 and EMS plan 1 with a special call for the MVU from O’Hare Field. This brought the brand new Engine 9 as well.

Not much to see from the outside but it sounded like they had quite a bit of hidden fire that was difficult to expose, as well as difficulties ventilating the fire area. It also sounded like they relocated numerous patients within the building. A moderate amount of light smoke was visible at the roofline for a bit. A very unusual incident to say the least, and I’m sure there were issues and concerns that I could not see from the outside.

Steve