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Spy shots from fleet shared on FB.
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Chicago Fire Department news
Jun 11
Excerpts from wgntv.com:
Battalion Chief Jimmy O’Donnell, the longest-serving Chicago firefighter on the job is calling it a career after 41 years. Born and raised in Chicago, being in the fire service is all he ever wanted to do. He’d stay on if he could, but he’s reached the day of mandatory retirement.
With coronavirus and protests, the battalion chief has had a lot of action in his final year. He said it’s all part of the job.
Starting in 1979, he’s been a witness to some of the biggest events in CFD history, including the excruciating heat wave in the summer of 1995 that claimed hundreds of lives.
O’Donnell suffered an injury on the job that cost him an eye. He could have taken disability and retired, but chose not to.
In the wake of 9/11, he joined other CFD firefighters in New York City . Some were left with PTSD from what they saw. “When I first got on, there wasn’t much help for PTSD. Getting help, we talk among each other over a beer. Now, we have a great program that will help us if we need it,” he said. “They are kicking me out. I’ll be 63 on Flag Day and that’s when we gotta go.”
New aerials for Chicago
Jun 5
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The new truck 30. Tim Olk photo. First 4 new trucks going to 30 40 49 and 52 as of now.
Tim Olk photo
Excerpts from Chicago.cbslocal.com:
Not since the Chicago Riots of 1968 has this city witnessed this many fires. The day after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. died, there were 36 major fires in one night. This past weekend, in a little over a 24 hour period, there were more than 80 fires.
They started Saturday night in the city’s central district downtown. There was a small but growing fire at a sports store on Michigan Avenue, but by the time fire trucks maneuvered through the thousands of protesters, the store was engulfed in flames.
The scene played out over the next 30 hours. Firefighters responded to 85 calls, each of which involved retailers, who once had thriving business that were first ravaged by looters, then turned into infernos. One of the biggest fires was a beauty supply store on 79th and Damen.
Most of the fires were in communities on the West and South Side.
None has been fully investigated because at many, there were no police on the scene. Department protocol is not to conduct investigations without police present. Additionally, it was too dangerous. The structures were not safe for firefighters or for accelerant sniffing dogs. Under the circumstances, the cause of most of the fires will never be determined.
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Engine 127 – D-680 2020 E-One Cyclone II at the Quinn Fire Academy from Paul Schlichting.
Paul Schlichting photo
More photos of the 3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago with Haz Mat Level 1 and EMS Plan 1, 5-19-20
Tim Olk photo
Tim Olk photo
Tim Olk photo
video by Steve Redick and photos of the 3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago with Haz Mat Level 1 and EMS Plan 1, 5-19-20
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
0558: S&B corner of 79TH and Vincennes, all companies defensive, No injuries reported at this time, Human Services requested, update to follow 4-1-8.
Chicago Fire Department Media photo
0629: 79TH & Vincennes upgraded to a 2-11. One (1) FF transport (Green) minor. 4-1-8.
0647: 2 11. 79 and Vincennes. Store with apts. Fire extending to second building.
Chicago Fire Department Media photo
0733: Now a level 1 hazmat at the 2 11. Now an EMS plan 1. Precautionary
0738: Extreme smoke conditions. Two fire fighters injured. Not serious
0744 Now a 3 11. Corner 7900 Vincennes
Chicago Fire Department Media photo
0835: Good progress on 3 11 on Vincennes. Fire began in store on first floor heavy bars slowed original entry by CFD. EMS plan 1 still in place as precaution. As well as level 1 hazmat response
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From FB photos of the new rig in service at Engine 93.
Paul Bo photo
Paul Bo photo
Paul Bo photo
Paul Bo photo
Paul Bo photo
Paul Bo photo
Chicago Fire Department news
May 11
Excerpts from abc7chicago.com:
The Chicago Fire Department received a call just after 9:20 a.m. of smoke coming from a building near 67th Street and Cregier Avenue. While crews were looking for the fire, they pulled down on the ceiling and it fell on top of them. Three firefighters were transported to University of Chicago Medical Center in serious condition.
At around 3:30 p.m., the department said that two of the firefighters were released back to active duty. The third firefighter was put on medical leave.
