Posts Tagged Chicago FD Engine 54

Working fire in Chicago, 7/9/17

Jul 12

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

This from Eric Haak:

Just a few images from a working fire on Sunday morning (7/9). When I was a block away, there was still some fairly heavy smoke coming up from the home and I was coming from about 4 miles away. Needless to say, companies made quick work of this attic fire.

Eric Haak photo

firefighters raise a ground ladder at a house fire

Eric Haak photo

Eric Haak photo

Eric Haak photo

Eric Haak photo

Tags: Chicago FD Engine 129, Chicago FD Engine 54, Chicago firefighters at scene of house fire, Eric Haak, fire scene photos

Working fire in Chicago, 12-9-16 (part 1)

Dec 10

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

From Tim Olk:

Chicago working fire at 6507 S Parnell

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Firefighter dragging a hose line at a house fire

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

more photos at firescenes.net

Tags: Chicago FD Engine 47, Chicago FD Engine 54, Chicago Fire Department, fire scene photos, Firefighters climbing aerial ladder at house fire, firefighters venting the roof, FireScenes.NET, house fire in Chicago, Tim Olk

Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire, 11-17-15 (part 7)

Nov 22

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

This from Dennis McGuire, Jr.

Here are a few shots of the 2-11 to go along with the other posts. I have more images at : 312firephotos.smugmug.com

Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Tags: 2-11 alarm fire in Chicago, Chicago FD Engine 54, Chicago Fire Department, Dennis McGuire Jr., fire scene photos

2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 5/25/15

May 24

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Scene photos | 3 Comments

This from Eric Haak:

Here are some images from a quickly elevated 2-11 alarm fire Sunday morning in Chicago. The incident occurred on the 6700 block of Union Avenue. Battalion 18 was given a working fire response at about 7:15 and Engine 54 arrived moments later and confirmed they had a 2.5-story frame that was totally involved and communicating to exposures. Battalion 18 boxed the fire on arrival and quickly reported water problems and requested a 2-11. Eventually the occupied exposure would be fully-involved as well. The first five engines all went to work; 54, 47, 84, 116 and 50. Engine 84 was in spare D533 and Engine 50 was in spare D598. Both Tower Ladders 34 and 37 were also in spares. TL 34 was eventually put to work making it 6 hand-lines and 3 master streams in use. The fire was struck out shortly after 8:00 and Human Services was requested for 4 adults and 6 children.

Eric Haak photo

Chicago fire engine pumping at fire scene

Eric Haak photo

firemen with hose lines on chainlink fence

Eric Haak photo

Tags: 2-11 alarm fire in Chicago, Chicago FD Engine 47, Chicago FD Engine 54, Chicago FD Squad 5, Chicago Fire Department, Eric Haak, fire scene photos, Spartan fire engine at Chicago fire scene

Chicago FD history

Jul 28

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Fire Truck photos | 24 Comments

Images from the files of Steve Redick:

Chicago Engine 54. Steve Redick photo

American laFrance ladder chief in Chicago

Chicago Truck 9. Steve Redick photo

… and some trivia:

What is wrong with this photo … and where was it taken?

What’s wrong with this picture? Steve Redick photo

Tags: American LaFrance Ladder Chief, Chicago FD Engine 54, Chicago FD Truck 9, Chicago fire truck photos, E-ONE Hurricane fire engine, Steve Redick

Still and Box @ 71st and Sangamon 2-28-14

Mar 1

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos | 3 Comments

This from Josh Boyajian:

Companies were dispatched to a still alarm Friday at 7115 s Sangamon. While enroute, Engine 54 advised the EFAO that they could see the header and they indeed had a fire. E-54 arrived and boxed it. They had heavy fire showing and had the sector 4 exposure going also. Here are some of my shots. The whole gallery is on my site.

Josh Boyajian photo

Josh Boyajian photo

Josh Boyajian photo

Josh Boyajian photo

Here is the full gallery

And from Dennis McGuire, Jr,

Engine Co. 54 was first in to 7115 S. Sangamon and found fire in a 2 1/2 story frame. They made entry into to the building while Truck Co. 20 did the ventilation and searches. No victims were found but the fire did spread a bit to 7117 S. Sangamon, also a 2 1/2 story frame. Engine Co. 54’s hydrant man did find a frozen hydrant which caused the chief to ask for the Still & Box alarm. Companies made a quick knock of the fire once a positive source of water was established.

Engine Co. 54 was first engine on scene. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Truck Co. 20 with the main to the roof. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

The rear of 7115, the original fire building. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

The fire building. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Exposure line in between the two buildings. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Tags: aerial ladder to the roof, Chicago FD Engine 54, Chicago FD Truck 20, Chicago Fire Departemnt, Dennis McGuire Jr., fire scene photos, firemen on roof with smoke, Josh Boyajian, Luverne fire engine, Spartan fire engine

Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire 8-13-13

Aug 14

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Service Photos | Comments off

This from Eric Haak:

Here are a few shots of Tuesday’s 2-11 on the 7600 block of South Eggleston in Chicago. Still time – 1110 hrs, Box time – 1119 hrs, 2-11 time – 1139 hrs, my arrival time – 1149 hrs. I unfortunately hesitated on this one and arrived just in time for overhaul. The original fire building is the one with the red awnings. Engine 54 had fire in the back porches on arrival. Battalion 18 boxed the fire after it communicated to the home to the north. There was also a little fire in the home to the south. Truck 20 is still running in the spare they had last week. Squad 1 responded on the box as Squad 5 was out of service. Companies had some pretty heavy overgrowth in the backyards of each building to deal with along with downed wires. Just a few rig shots to give an overall perspective.