Aug 4
Bill Freidrich tells us there are three new Spartan chassis on the lot at the factory in Charlotte, Michigan slated for Chicago.
Jul 9
Crimson has delivered one engine and one truck recently for Chicago. Although this is subject to change, reportedly the engine is slated for Engine 120, and the truck will go to Truck 62.
Jul 7
Bill Friedrich submitted two images adding to the apparatus listed for the Flossmoor Fire Department; a buggy and a brush unit were added. Also, he informs us that Flossmoor has a 2010 Crimson engine on a Spartan chassis which replaced the 1994 HME/Luverne. An image of the new engine is forthcoming.
Bill Friedrich informs us that the Palatine Fire Department has placed an order with Crimson for a new engine. The engine will be built on a Spartan chassis with a Gladiator cab. It will have a 1,500-GPM pump with a 500-gallon water tank and is expected in October of this year.
Palatine currently runs one Crimson engine, a 2007 Spartan Diamond with a 750-gallon water tank out of Station 84.
May 10
The Highland Park Fire Department received a call for an attic fire shortly after 7PM on Monday in the 1400 block of Sheridan Road. When police arrived at the house they reported fire through the roof of a large, three-story, brick home. The alarm was elevated to a working fire response while companies were en-route to the scene bringing mutual aid from Glencoe, Deerfield, and Highwood. First-in companies made an aggressive attack but had trouble gaining access to the attic space. Further complications were encountered by the multiple roof elevations. The fire was raised to a 2nd Alarm bringing engines from Northbrook, Winnetka, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood. Additional trucks came from Northfield and Wheeling. Wilmette responded with a squad, and ambulances on-scene were from Highland Park, Highwood, Prospect Heights, and Libertyville.
Heavy smoke billows from the attic space above the third floor of this large home in Highland Park. Tim Olk photo
Flames are visible from the attic above the third floor. Highwood was the first truck on the scene and backed Truck 37, a 75' HME/Smeal quint into the driveway opposite of Highland Park Engine 32. Larry Shapiro photo
Highland Park Engine 32, a 2010 Spartan Gladiator/Crimson engine was the first fire unit on the scene. They took the south end of the driveway and tapped a hydrant directly across the street. Larry Shapiro photo
Fire was most prevalent in the rear of the house. As fire burns through the eaves, a firefighter is able to stand where the roof has burned away in another section of the upper floor. Tim Olk photo
Another image showing the same area with heavy fire at the roof's peak. Tim Olk photo
As fire continues to burn along the peak of the roof, the Highwood master stream is opened to hit the fire where firefighters can not gain access from within. Larry Shapiro photo
The fire was held to the upper floors though water and smoke permeated the entire house. Northfield’s truck was setup as a precaution but did not go to work.
Tim Olk and Larry Shapiro both went to the scene and submitted several images. Tim has a gallery HERE and Larry has a gallery HERE.
Steve Redick submitted the following images.
The Stickney quint on-scene after the fire was knocked down. Steve Redick photo
This view shows two sides of the fire building, well after the fire was knocked down. The extent of the damage is visible to the upper floor. Steve Redick photo
Berwyn's Spartan/Crimson engine 903 was pumping at the scene in a one-way street with parked cars on either side. Steve Redick photo
Berwyn Quint 901 was also on a hydrant supplying multiple hand lines. Steve Redick photo
River Forest Engine 222 was in staging down the street. Steve Redick photo
The MABAS Division 11 air unit out of Oak Park was on the scene to fill air bottles. Steve Redick photo
Berwyn Truck 904 had an elevated master stream working when the fire broke though the roof. Steve Redick photo
Apr 6
Several photos have been updated on the site, a few of which have been shown in the blog:
– MABAS Division 11, Oak Park Fire Department; Dan McInerney submitted a shot of Station 2
Chicago Fire Department: (photos by Gordon J. Nord, Jr.)
– Engine 60‘s new rig photo has been updated
– Truck 31‘s new rig photo has been updated
– Truck 51‘s new rig photo has been updated
– Midway Airport ARFF 6-5-1 has a photo of the new apparatus
For the finest department portraits and composites contact Tim Olk or Larry Shapiro.
