Posts Tagged Deerfield Fire Department

Several storm related fires

Lighting from the recent heavy thunderstorm activity was blamed for several area suburban fires. Glencoe, Deerfield, Mt. Prospect, Elgin, and Naperville all had fires during the overnight storms. Excerpts from the Chicago Tribune articles describe the fires.

Two house fires, in Glencoe and Deerfield, early Saturday morning appeared to be caused by lightning strikes from the heavy thunderstorms that passed through the Chicago area Saturday morning, and a third blaze at a Mt. Prospect apartment complex could also be lightning-related.

The Glencoe home in the 500 block of Lincoln Avenue was a “total loss” …

…  a Saturday morning fire that forced a Deerfield family from its home and resulted in one firefighter being hospitalized. The injured firefighter suffered chest pains and was taken to Highland Park Hospital and was in good condition … The Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection District got a call about 2:01 a.m., arrived at the scene about three minutes later and had the fire out soon thereafter.

The Mt. Prospect fire, which drew firefighters from 16 different departments, was at the Colonial Green apartments, a 39-unit structure at 2024 W. Algonquin Road. The fire destroyed the attic and part of the third floor, (Mt. Prospect Fire Chief John) Malcolm said. All 75 of the building’s occupants got out of the building ..

Lightning also struck the steeple at Vineyard Christian Church, 200 Division St., in Elgin, Saturday morning, according to a news release from the Elgin Fire Department.

A lightning strike spawned by a severe thunderstorm started a fire that caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage to a Naperville home but injured no one …

The compete articles can be found HERE and HERE which cover these fires in more detail.

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Prospect Heights Box Alarm 5-24-11

Prospect Heights house fire Schoenbeck 5-24-11

Prospect Heights firefighters use hand lines to attack a house fire Tuesday afternoon on Schoenbeck Road, Larry Shapiro photo

The Prospect Heights Fire Department received a call reporting fire in an attached garage around 2:30PM this afternoon. When the first unit arrived at 410 N. Schoenbeck Road, they reported heavy fire in the garage which was communicating to the two-story house. This part of Prospect Heights’ district is without hydrants, so the initial response brings their 3,000-gallon tanker along with their two engines, a battalion chief, and an ambulance. Also on the Code 3 response, they get an engine from Wheeling, an ambulance from Mt. Prospect, and a second tanker from Long Grove.

Prospect Heights house fire Schoenbeck 5-24-11

As the bulk of fire in the garage has been knocked down, the fire takes control of the attic and a second floor bedroom. Larry Shapiro photo

The fire was immediately upgraded to a Code 4 for the confirmed fire which brought an engine from Mt. Prospect, the tower ladder from Prospect Heights, a third tanker from Palatine Rural, an ambulance from Northbrook, a squad from Lincolnshire-Riverwoods, a tower ladder from Northbrook, and chief officers from Wheeling and Long Grove.

Prospect Heights house fire Schoenbeck 5-24-11

Fire burns through the roof as firefighters inside work to control the blaze. Tim Olk photo

Prospect Heights house fire Schoenbeck 5-24-11

Firefighters ventilate second floor windows as the fire burns freely through the roof. Larry Shapiro photo

As the fire progressed into the house, the alarm was further upgraded to a MABAS Box Alarm which brought a tower ladder from Buffalo Grove, a squad from Deerfield, a truck from Northfield (which replaced a truck from Niles which was not available), a RIT chief and engine from North Maine, engines from Palatine, Arlington Heights, and Des Plaines, an ambulance from Elk Grove Township, chief officers from Glenview and Northbrook plus the MESS Canteen.

Prospect Heights Engine 9, the first due engine, went through their 750-gallon tank plus the 3,000 gallons carried by Tanker 9. Long Grove Tanker 55 also carries 3,000 gallons, all of which were used just prior to the establishment of a secure water supply that required 2,500 feet of 5″ hose.

Prospect Heights house fire Schoenbeck 5-24-11

Prospect Heights Engine 9 used tank water before receiving 6,000 gallons form two tankers. After this water was exhausted, a secure water source was established from a hydrant over 2,500 feet away. Larry Shapiro photo

The occupants of the house were able to get out, but evidently the family dog perished.

Tim Olk and Larry Shapiro were both at the scene and submitted several images.

Prospect Heights house fire Schoenbeck 5-24-11

After the fire has been knocked down, firefighters perform overhaul to get at the remnants of fire inside the walls. Tim Olk photo

Prospect Heights house fire Schoenbeck 5-24-11

A firefighter works on the second floor checking for extension. Tim Olk photo

 

Larry has a large gallery HERE and Tim also has a large gallery which can be viewed HERE.

 

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Buffalo Grove EMS Box Alarm 5-11-11

The Buffalo Grove Fire Department responded to a reported four-car motor vehicle accident with airbag deployment before noon today. The accident occurred on Milwaukee Avenue at Busch Parkway. As it is near the Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District response area, they received the call as well. When units arrived on the scene, they had six patients among three cars, one of which had suffered extensive damage. Both departments worked to assist patients which included extricating two from a late model Cadillac. An EMS Box Alarm was requested which brought ambulances from Wheeling, Lake Zurich, Deerfield, Mundelein, and Lake Forest in addition to the Buffalo Grove and Lincolnshire ambulances that were already at the scene.

Tim Olk and Larry Shapiro were both at the scene, but Tim arrived prior to the first tool going to work. Both submitted images and Tim has a complete gallery HERE and Larry has a gallery HERE.

Buffalo Grove Fire Department EMS Box Alarm multi-vehicle accident Milwaukee Ave Busch Parkway

Buffalo Grove and Lincolnshire-Riverwoods firefighters begin to extricate several victims from a late-model Cadillac. Tim Olk photo

Buffalo Grove Fire Department EMS Box Alarm multi-vehicle accident Milwaukee Ave Busch Parkway

Lincolnshire-Riverwoods firefighters use a hydraulic cutter to make preparations for removing the roof of the car. Tim Olk photo

Buffalo Grove Fire Department EMS Box Alarm multi-vehicle accident Milwaukee Ave Busch Parkway

After the roof has been removed from the car, firefighters work on the passenger door. Tim Olk photo

Buffalo Grove Fire Department EMS Box Alarm multi-vehicle accident Milwaukee Ave Busch Parkway

Firefighters remove the passenger from the Cadillac. Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Squad 51 is in the background. Larry Shapiro photo

Buffalo Grove Fire Department EMS Box Alarm multi-vehicle accident Milwaukee Ave Busch Parkway

Firefighters from Wheeling work with Buffalo Grove firefighters to get the patient onto the gurney. Larry Shapiro photo

Buffalo Grove Fire Department EMS Box Alarm multi-vehicle accident Milwaukee Ave Busch Parkway

An overview of the scene shows fire apparatus and the three damaged cars. Larry Shapiro photo

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Buffalo Grove house fire 2-3-11

At dusk on Thursday, Buffalo Grove received a call forsmoke in the house at 21 Chestnut Terrace. Upon arrival, the front of the house was completely obscured by smoke for the first companies and the alarm was upgraded to a Code 4 for a working house fire. Firefighters found fire in a second floor bedroom with extension into the attic before making a quick hit on it. Access to the rear of the house was significantly hampered by four and five-foot snow drifts making it impassable. Family members reported the fire but there were no injuries. Buffalo Grove was assisted by Arlington Heights, Countryside, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods, and Deerfield. Buffalo Grove firefighters clearing fire hydrants throughout the village on Thursday had been on the street earlier in the day.

The Daily Herald has a brief article HERE.

Buffalo Grove house fire Chestnut Terrace

Buffalo Grove Quint 27 extended their main for access to the roof. Larry Shapiro photo

Buffalo Grove house fire Chestnut Terrace

The company from Truck 25 went to the roof to ventilate the attic. Larry Shapiro photo

Buffalo Grove house fire Chestnut Terrace

Buffalo Grove Squad 26 (246) provided scene lighting and an air bottle fill station. Larry Shapiro photo

Buffalo Grove house fire Chestnut Terrace

The quint was able to secure a water supply by grabbing a hydrant in the adjacent cul-de-sac. Larry Shapiro photo

Buffalo Grove house fire Chestnut Terrace

The hydrant is accessible after being dug out from the accumulated snow. Larry Shapiro photo

Buffalo Grove house fire Chestnut Terrace

A hydrant down the street from the fire building that companies cleared earlier in the day. Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro has a gallery of images from the scene which can be viewed HERE.

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