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Dolton house fire, 10-12-14

This from Dennis McGuire, Jr:

Box Alarm 14847 S. Grant Dolton, Illinois 10/12/2014

house fully-engulfed in fire

Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

house fully-engulfed in fire

Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

firemen overhaul house fire

Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

firemen overhaul house fire

Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

fire truck on hydrant at fire scene

Eric Haak photo

fire truck on hydrant at fire scene

Eric Haak photo

fire trucks at fire scene

Eric Haak photo

firemen overhaul house fire

Eric Haak photo

firemen overhaul house fire

Eric Haak photo

house destroyed by fire

Eric Haak photo

firemen with hose at fire scene

Eric Haak photo

fireman with hose at fire scene

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Chicago working fire, 10-13-14

This from Dennis McGuire, Jr.:

Shortly after midnight (Monday morning), a CPD patrol car radioed in a fire at 5757 S. Hermitage stating that fire was blowing out of the front window. Only being 4 blocks from the address Josh & I took in the fire. We arrived just ahead of Engine 116 to find fire blowing out of the 1st floor front room and extending up the front of the 2-1/2, 25×50 frame. Engine 116 lead out a line to the front and hit the main body of fire from the outside while Tower 39 went to the roof for ventilation. Engine 123 backed down to Tower 39 and was setup to use their deck gun, but that order was canceled.
Great job by companies in knocking down this fire fast. This area of Hermitage has homes butted up to each other on the sides and this could have gotten out of control quickly.
Dennis
house on fire at night

Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

house on fire at night

Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

house on fire at night

Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

night house fire photo

Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

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Josh Boyajian photo

house on fire at night

Josh Boyajian photo

house on fire at night

Josh Boyajian photo

house on fire at night

Josh Boyajian photo

house on fire at night

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Flossmoor live-fire training

This from Tim Olk:

The culmination of several days of training in buildings on a property being cleared for a shopping center in Flossmoor.

firemen inside burned out house

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fire in house for training purposes

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fire in house for training purposes

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fire in house for training purposes

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fire in house for training purposes

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fire in house for training purposes

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fire in house for training purposes

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house fully engulfed in fire

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house fully engulfed in fire

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Box Alarm fire in Winnetka, 2-26-14 (more)

More on last night’s house fire in Winnetka. A video from Larry Shapiro and some images from Tim Olk at the scene this morning.

ice covered fire scene aftermath

Tim Olk photo

ice on fire engine

Tim Olk photo

ice on fire engine

Tim Olk photo

fireman at fire hydrant in snow

Tim Olk photo

fire truck frozen after fire

Tim Olk photo

more images were posted to fire scenes.net

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Box Alarm fire in Winnetka, 2-26-14

This from Larry Shapiro:

The Winnetka Fire Department was called to a house with smoke coming from the attic at 924 Pine Tree Lane just after 9PM on Wednesday evening. Prior to the fire department’s arrival, police units confirmed smoke from a house at the corrected address of 910 Pine Tree Lane.

The first engine turned down the street and was completely immersed in smoke with near zero visibility. They pulled past the house and the truck was able to back up to the driveway. Heavy smoke at the scene was the updated size up at a split level house that was being renovated. Companies attempted an interior attack as fire burned through the roof at the rear of the house. Northfield Truck 29 reported seeing heavy fire as they rounded the corner two blocks away.

house fully engulfed in fire at night

Winnetka Truck 28 at work as fire consumes the entire house. Larry Shapiro photo

The interior attack was abandoned shortly thereafter as the fire spread throughout the attic space. Fortunately the interior crews spotted a hole in the first floor before it could cause injury to any firefighters.

house fully engulfed in fire at night

Fire consumes the entire house. Larry Shapiro photo

house fully engulfed in fire at night

A Winnetka firefighter at the turntable operating the master stream from Truck 28. Larry Shapiro photo

The alarm was upgraded to a Box Alarm as an elevated master stream was put into operation from Winnetka Truck 28 in addition to multiple hand lines. As the fire progressed, Northfield Truck 29 also put an elevated master stream into service. The house backed up to Tower Road, and trucks from both Glenview and Skokie setup there but did not deploy master streams. Both ladders were put over the scene to provide illumination for firefighters.

Smeal fire truck working at night fire scene

Another view from the driveway as Truck 28’s master stream works. Larry Shapiro photo

two aerial ladder trucks at night fire scene with master streams

Northfield Truck 29 and Winnetka Truck 28 working from the front of the house. Larry Shapiro photo

fire truck at night surrounded by smoke

Heavy smoke blankets the scene and Northfield Truck 29 in Sector A. Larry Shapiro photo

fireman pulls hose through snow at night house fire

A firefighter pulls hose from Tower Road to the rear of the house. Larry Shapiro photo

Companies at the scene included engines from Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Northbrook, Highwood, and Evanston. Trucks on-scene were from Winnetka, Northfield, Glenview, and Skokie. Other units included a squad from Morton Grove, an ambulance from Wilmette, the MESS Canteen, and multiple chief officers.

firefighter at night covered with ice

A firefighter covered with a light coat of ice in Sector A. Larry Shapiro photo

Pierce fire truck at fire scene

Glenview Truck 14 had two lines off from Tower Road in the rear. Larry Shapiro photo

hose lines with ice connected to fire engine at night

Three lines off Winnetka Engine 28 in front of the house. Larry Shapiro photo

A video from the scene will be posted soon.

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2nd Alarm fire in Lynwood, 1-26-14 (more)

Additional images from Tim Olk at the 2nd Alarm fire in Lynwood.

Lynwood house destroyed by fire 1-26-14

Tim Olk photo

Munster tower ladder. Tim Olk photo

Munster tower ladder. Tim Olk photo

Lynwood house destroyed by fire 1-26-14

Tim Olk photo

Lynwood house destroyed by fire 1-26-14

Tim Olk photo

Mack CF fire engine photo

Lynwood engine. Tim Olk photo

E-ONE Hurricane fire engine pumping at fire scene

Lynwood engine. Tim Olk photo

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2nd Alarm fire in Lynwood, 1-26-14

As of 1PM (Sunday), the Lynwood Fire Department is working a 2nd Alarm for the fully involved house fire at 3039 196th Street. Tim Olk is at the scene and submitted these images from his phone.

Lynwood house destroyed by fire 1-26-14

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Lynwood house destroyed by fire 1-26-14

Tim Olk photo

Lynwood house destroyed by fire 1-26-14

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Lynwood house destroyed by fire 1-26-14

Tim Olk photo

Lynwood house destroyed by fire 1-26-14

Tim Olk photo

 

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4-Alarm house fire in Wadsworth, 1-23-14 (pt 3)

Images from Larry Shapiro of Newport Township’s 4-Alarm house fire on Thursday in Wadsworth, IL

fire department shuttle water to fire scene

Four tankers refill their tanks at dual fill sites. Larry Shapiro photo

fire department shuttle water to fire scene

Three portable tanks for the water supply sector. Larry Shapiro photo

long hose lay at fire scene

LDH from the drafting operations run 2 1/2 blocks to the fire scene. Larry Shapiro photo

Mundelein IL Pierce fire engine pumping

Mundelein engine pumping inline. Larry Shapiro photo

large Wadsworth IL house destroyed by fire

The house visible through a thick wooded area is still quite a ways away via the road. Larry Shapiro photo

large Wadsworth IL house destroyed by fire

The Wintrhop Harbor quint is poised for master stream deployment if stye can get sufficient water. Larry Shapiro photo

large Wadsworth IL house destroyed by fire

Fire burns through the attic space over the garage. Larry Shapiro photo

large Wadsworth IL house destroyed by fire

A Newport Township pumper/tanker supplies lines from the driveway. Larry Shapiro photo

large Wadsworth IL house destroyed by fire

Fire consumes the garage after destroying the house. Larry Shapiro photo

fireman at pump panel

Pump operator managing lines. Larry Shapiro photo

Pierce Quantum fire engine at night fire scene

Pleasant Praire WI pumper/tanker was inline at the base of the driveway. Fireman operates pump at fire scene. Larry Shapiro photo

Antioch FD ambulance

Antioch’s new ambulance (formerly of Paris, WI). Larry Shapiro photo

fire hydrant in the snow

One of the fill stations for tankers. Larry Shapiro photo

rural water supply at winter fire scene

Newport and North Chicago engines drafting from the portable tanks. Larry Shapiro photo

rural water supply at winter fire scene

Grayslake tanker dumps into the portable tanks. Fireman operates pump at fire scene. Larry Shapiro photo

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Box Alarm house fire in West Chicago 3-28-13

West Chicago companies with automatic aid from other West Suburban Fire Alliance units responded to a reported house fire this afternoon at 2485 Alamance Drive. Du-Comm received multiple calls, some reporting that all residents were not out of the house. Companies reported a large header while en route and the alarm was upgraded to a Special Alarm (working fire). Upon arrival, all residents were found to have exited the two-story home which was fully involved.

Firefighters went to work and were soon ordered out of the house as a flashover occurred. Three people were transported to area hospitals including one firefighter with minor burns from the flashover and two civilians. The attack went defensive with two hand lines and the West Chicago tower ladder.

Elliott Tulipano submitted some images from early in the event and we will have other images to post as well.

house destroyed by fire in West Chicago 3-28-13 on Alamance Drive

The West Chicago tower ladder gets ready to go to work as fire consumes the second floor and roof of the house. Elliot Tulipano photo

house destroyed by fire in West Chicago 3-28-13 on Alamance Drive

Heavy fire moves from the garages to engulf the two-story house and the roof at 2485 Alamance Drive in West Chicago. Elliot Tulipano photo

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Lisle house fire 7/1/11

Stephen Wilcox submitted yet another recent house fire from Dupage County, this time in Lisle. Stephen submitted several images and commentary;

This box alarm was in an unhydranted area in the north end of Lisle’s district. Typically, the weather was hot and humid. No one home at the time of the fire (1115 hours on 7/1/11) may have contributed to a response delay. Structure was one story “L” shaped, about 40″X80″ ordinary, located on Red Oak. Command also called a box for tankers.

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

"D" side on my arrival, also the area of ignition. Stephen Wilcox photo

 

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

"A" side upon arrival of companies. Stephen Wilcox photo

 

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

"A" side, members are moving hose lines into position. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

The fire is moving rapidly from the "C-D" corner towards "B". Notice fire starting to show in the window as we go by. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

Same window a few moments later, a bit closer of a look. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

The rear at the height of the fire fight. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

Heavy fire vents from the "B" side as a line can be seen that was stretched to the rear. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

Another view shows fire burning through the roof. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

Lisle firefighters use a 2-1/2 in the front as they darken down the interior fire. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

Members have a 2-1/2 with water and are making what progress they can, keeping in mind the defensive attack, collapse zone, etc. Stephen Wilcox photo

 

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11 Winfield FPD Engine 64

Winfield Tender 614 was called to the scene since the area was without hydrants. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11 York Center FPD tanker tender

York Center FPD Tender 76 was also due on the tanker box. The tenders were utilized 'in-line' to supply water to the pumping engines. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11  Engine 511 Pierce Arrow XT PUC

The newest engine in Lisle, Engine 511, is shown here pumping at it's first working fire. Stephen Wilcox photo

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