Posts Tagged Chicago Tower Ladder 10

Chicago Fire Department: Truck Companies over the years. Part 3

Mar 14

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Fire Truck photos, Historic fire apparatus | 5 Comments

Another set of Squad546 images from Martin Nowak:

More on the Truck companies over the years at CFD. Thanks to Squad546 for allowing me to post these.

Former Tower Ladder 10 -1985 Federal-E-One 95′

Former Truck 4, 1970 Seagrave (refurbished in 1991) headed out on a still alarm.

Truck 18 – 1995 Seagrave 100′

Former Truck 20 – 1969 Seagrave before removal of the booster pump & line.

Former Truck 35 – 1967 FWD/Seagrave, formerly Truck 9.

Former Truck 52’s 1975 Seagrave 100′ in the early 1980s

Former Tower Ladder 10 -1985 Federal-E-One 95′. photo by Squad546

Former Truck 4, 1970 Seagrave (refurbished in 1991) headed out on a still alarm. photo by Squad546

Truck 18 – 1995 Seagrave 100′ . photo by Squad546

Former Truck 20 – 1969 Seagrave before removal of the booster pump & line. photo by Squad546

Former Truck 35 – 1967 FWD/Seagrave, formerly Truck 9. photo by Squad546

Former Truck 52’s 1975 Seagrave 100′ in the early 1980s. photo by Squad546

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Chicago 4-11 Alarm Fire 12-29-12 (pt 2)

Dec 30

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos, Firefighters working | Comments off

Second article about the 4-11 Alarm fire on Saturday at 2444 W. 21st Place in Chicago.

Images from Larry Shapiro who arrived at the scene well after all of the other contributors in the first article.

4-11 alarm commercial building fire in Chicago 12-29-12 at 2444 W. 21st Street

After the roof and upper floors collapsed, heavy fire was concentrated in the ground floor. Larry Shapiro photo

4-11 alarm commercial building fire in Chicago 12-29-12 at 2444 W. 21st Street Chicago Tower Ladder 54

Engine 26 was at the corner of 21st Street and Western Avenue. Larry Shapiro photo

Thick black smoke clouds the sky as the fire burns a section of the roof at the east end of the fire building several hours into the fire. Larry Shapiro photo

Engine 28, a 1997 HME Luverne supplies Engine 103 from the 2300 block of Cullerton Street. Larry Shapiro photo

Engines 18 and 5 pump in-line to supply master streams from Sector 3 off Cullerton Street. Larry SHapiro photo

Engine 35 is feeding Tower Ladder 10 on Western Avenue. Larry Shapiro photo

Firefighters drag a line to put a multi-versal into operation in Sector 3. Larry Shapiro photo

Tower Ladder 39, in Sector 3, awaits water to put their master stream to work. Larry Shapiro photo

6-6-1, the reserve Snorkel housed with Engine 35, was special called to the scene almost immediately. Larry Shapiro photo

Command Van 2-7-1 is setup on Western Avenue. Larry Shapiro photo

The gas company brought a crew to the scene to dig under the street in order to shut down the gas to the building. Seen among the ruins in Sector 1, a gas fed fire burns freely. Larry Shapiro photo

Larry has a gallery of images HERE.

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Chicago 4-11 Alarm Fire 12-29-12 (pt 1)

Dec 30

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Service News, Fire Truck photos, Firefighters working, Firefighting Video | 4 Comments

Commercial fire today at 2441 W. 21st Street came in after 1PM. First units found a three-story, brick, commercial factory/warehouse well involved. The alarms quickly escalated to a 4-11 with an EMS Plan I and a Haz Mat Level I. The building was bounded on the west by railroad tracks and on the north by the elevated CTA tracks which were shut down for several hours. The EMS Plan was secured quickly and the 4-11 wasn’t struck out until roughly 4PM. Some companies remained on the scene throughout the night.

Two Snorkels (Squad 1 and the reserve Snorkel) were working along with four tower ladders (5, 10, 39 & 54).

We have a large amount of coverage from multiple contributors which will be posted in several posts tonight and tomorrow.

This from Josh Boyajian:

Even though I’m not at the scene, thought I would share these pics from Laramie and Ogden in Cicero of the header!

Chicago 4-11 Alarm fire at 2444 W. 21st Street 12-29-12

The header as seen from Cicero. Josh Boyajian photo

Chicago 4-11 Alarm fire at 2444 W. 21st Street 12-29-12 as seen from Cicero, IL. Josh Boyajian photo

This from Erick Haak:

Not much of a description needed other than the last photo is just as the wall collapsed. Photos credited to Eric Haak.

Chicago Tower Ladder 54 working on 21st Street with a master Stream. Eric Haak photo

massive flames at Chicago 4-11 Alarm fire at 2444 W. 21st Street 12-29-12

Phenomenal fire in Sector 1 at the Chicago 4-11 Alarm fire at 2444 W. 21st Street 12-29-12. Eric Haak photo

The wall collapse in Sector 1 as seen from the west end of 21st Street. Eric Haak photo

The front wall collapses onto 21st Street at the 4-11 Alarm fire 12-29-12. Eric Haak photo

This from Dylan Konchan:

Hi my name is Dylan Konchan i got pics from the 4-11 alarm at 2441 W 21st there will be more to come by me

The west end of the structure as fire burns through the roof as seen from the north (Sector 3). Dylan Konchan photo

Seagrave Snorkel at Chicago 4-11 Alarm fire at 2444 W. 21st Street 12-29-12

The reserve Snorkel enters the lot behind the building in Sector 3 as heavy fire burns through the roof. Dylan Konchan photo

85' Snorkel goes to work at Chicago 4-11 Alarm fire at 2444 W. 21st Street 12-29-12

The reserve Snorkel (6-6-1) moves into position to go to work. Dylan Konchan photo

The reserve Snorkel is ready to work as an elevated master stream in Sector 3. Dylan Konchan photo

A glimpse of the heavy fire and thick smoke in Sector 3. Dylan Konchan photo

This from Drew Gresik:

Hey everyone,

I just took the ride into the City to check out the 4-11 with Level 1 Haz-Mat and EMS Plan 1 at 2444 W 21st Street. The header was huge, I saw it all the way in Berwyn on Ogden Avenue. When I got in the neighborhood of the fire, the Chicago Police had set a four block perimeter all around the fire building preventing any closeups of the scene. Staging is at 22nd and Western I believe. Traffic was really bad as one could have guessed. Here are some shots of the header and Engine 113 which was screaming down 22nd Street. Keep up the good work on the site guys!

From,

Drew Gresik

Chicago 4-11 Alarm fire at 2444 W. 21st Street 12-29-12 large smoke header in the sky

The header as seen from Berwyn. Drew Gresik photo

Heavy smoke seen from nearby. Drew Gresik photo

Large header as seen while driving to the fire. Drew Gresik photo

Chicago Engien 113 at the Chicago 4-11 Alarm fire at 2444 W. 21st Street 12-29-12

Engine 113 nearing the scene of the 4-11 Alarm fire on Deember 29, 2012. Drew Gresik photo

Flames and heavy smoke seen from several blocks away. Drew Gresik photo

This from Steve Redick:

Chicago 2444 w 21st St today…Mill Constructed furniture warehouse…a quick photo and a link to my video with radio traffic. Lot’s more to come…stay tuned…..

massive fire and heavy smoke at the Chicago 4-11 Alarm fire at 2444 W. 21st Street 12-29-12

Firestorm conditions with heavy wind, intense flames and thick smoke in Sector 1 of the 4-11 Alarm fire at 2444 W. 21st Street in Chicago. Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick video:

This from Dave Weaver:

Anatomy of the 4-11: 13:08 E23 looking for rubbish 2500 W. Cullerton St. / Full Still b/o Main FAO for 2444 W. 21st St. » 13:13 Still & Box Alarm b/o Batt 4 for 3 story 200×100 smoke on 2nd fl and heavy smoke from several 1st fl windows » 13:20 2-11 Alarm b/o 2-2-1 reports heavy fire throughout 3 story warehouse 200×150 » Companies go defensive » Batt 2 requests CTA Pink Line be shut down » 13:31 2-2-1 requests additional TL and reserve snorkel » Corrected size-up by 2-2-1 is at least 300×150 » 13:38 3-11 Alarm b/o 2-1-28 plus 2 additional TLs » 13:45 4-11 Alarm / EMS Plan 1 / Level 1 HazMat b/o 2-1-28 » 13:58 2-7-1/Batt 4 4 master streams on West side of building making little progress » 14:00 EMS Plan 1 secured b/o 2-1-28 » 14:04 2-1-3 in command / All officers switch to Ch 5 Command » 14:30 2-7-1/2-1-3 11 master streams working, gas company digging in Sector 1 to shut off main, 1 line to sprinkler system in Sector 4

Radio traffic:

Part 1 www.justin.tv/radioman911/b/352277818

Part 2 www.justin.tv/radioman911/b/352275440

Part 3 www.justin.tv/radioman911/b/352272510

Dave Weaver video:

Apologies to all about the late hour of this post and delay in getting all the information together.

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Chicago working fire at 1802 N. Sheffield 1-8-12

Jan 9

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Service News | 3 Comments

Karl Klotz took in a fire on Sunday morning in the city. He submitted several images and the following description:

Chicago working fire at 1802 N. Sheffield

Fire on the 2nd floor of a 2-story apartments over commerical type building. Tower Ladder 10 made one removal via their main of an occupant from the 2nd floor.

Chicago Fire Department working fire at 1802 N. Sheffield

First arrival shot of Engine Co. 55 & Truck Co. 44. Karl Klotz photo

Engine 55 leading out a 2 & 1/2" line. Karl Klotz photo

Truck Co. 44 laddering the roof and placing a ground ladder. Karl Klotz photo

Members of Engine Co. 22 leading out a 2nd line. Karl Klotz photo

Tower Ladder 10 laddering the building. Karl Klotz photo

Fire starting to show from the 2nd floor windows. Karl Klotz photo

Tower Ladder 10 assisting the occupant down from the 2nd floor. Karl Klotz photo

The resident is helped to the ground by firefighters. Karl Klotz photo

Karl has more images in a gallery HERE.

Tags: Chicago Engine 55, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago Tower 10, Chicago Tower 10 makes rescue, Chicago Tower Ladder 10, Chicago Truck 44, fire at 1802 N. Sheffield, Karl Klotz

Chicago 2-11 Alarm Fire 2-18-11

Feb 18

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Service News | 1 Comment

Chicago had a 2-11 Alarm fire this morning in a two-story commercial structure at 2100 W. Fulton Street. One caller reported a fire around 4:30 in the morning and firefighters found heavy fire upon arrival. The fire was upgraded to a 2-11 Alarm when fire burned through the roof and the building was determined to have a bow string truss roof. Two tower ladders and the Snorkel from Squad 1 had elevated master streams working in addition to two ground level multi-versals. A Level I Haz Mat was also called.

Chicago Fire Department 2-11 Alarm fire on Fulton Street

Tower Ladder 10 was working at the 2-11 Alarm fire this morning at 2100 W. Fulton Street. Larry Shapiro photo

Engine 103 was on a hydrant at the corner of Carroll and Hoyne. Larry Shapiro photo

Tags: 2-11 alarm fire, Chicago Engine 103, Chicago Engine 30, Chicago Engine 57, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago Tower Ladder 10, Fulton Street, HazMat Level I, HME SFO, Larry Shapiro, Luverne, Pierce Dash

Chicago 2-11 alarm commercial fire 1-26-11

Jan 27

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Department News, Fire Service News | 1 Comment

Chicago companies responded to a fire at 1896 N. Milwaukee Avenue last night around 9PM and encountered heavy smoke pushing out of a one-story brick commercial structure. Exposures on either side of the building were three-story brick buildings. The fire was elevated to a 2-11 alarm as companies went defensive pulling all personnel out of the building that was determined to have a light-weight truss roof. There were few means of reaching the deep-seated fire from the front and rear as windows were minimal. Engine 35 was lead out in Sector 1 with Truck 28, Tower 10, and Squad 2A. Engine 57 was in the alley and Engines 30 and 43 had hydrants at the south end of the block. Dennis McGuire, Jr., Tim Olk, Steve Redick, and Larry Shapiro all took in the fire. Images will be posted later today.

A brief article can be found HERE.