Posts Tagged Jeff Rudolph

Winthrop Harbor Box Alarm 6-9-11

Jun 9

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Department News, Fire Service News, Reader submission | 2 Comments

Winthrop Harbor Fire Department house fire 6-9-11 12th Street

Firefighters perform overhaul after extinguishing a roof fire at 11905 12th Street in Winthrop Harbor Thursday morning. Jeff Rudolph photo

Jeff Rudolph took in a fire this morning in Winthrop Harbor, in MABAS Division 4 and submitted the following information and photos:

Winthrop Harbor had a box this morning around 0800 for a fire at 11905 12th St. Fire was on the roof of a 1.5 story house, possibly from lightning. Zion Quint 1832 was first in and made the attack. Winthrop Harbor Engine 1711 laid in a supply line. Auto aid was from Newport, Beach Park, and Zion. The box was struck out quickly and companies returned enroute except for North Chicago, and Pleasant Prairie,WI.

Zion Quint 1832 was the first unit on the scene and made the fire attack. Jeff Rudolph photo

Winthrop Harbor Engine 1711 supplied water to Zion Quint 1832. Jeff Rudolph photo

Beach Park Engine 1222, a 2008 Seagrave Maurauder II responded to assist. Jeff Rudolph photo

Firefighters examine the fire damage which may have been caused by a lightning strike at this house on 12th Street during heavy storms this morning. Jeff Rudolph photo

North Chicago Engine 1514, a 2010 Pierce was staged down the street. Jeff Rudolph photo

Winthrop Harbor Quint 1731 was also staged on 12th Street. Jef Rudolph photo

Zion ESDA brought their mobile rehab trailer to the scene. Jeff Rudolph photo

Winthrop Harbor's entire fleet consists of Seagrave apparatus. Engine 1712 was built in 1999. Jeff Rudolph photo

Tags: Beach Park Fire Department, house fire, Jeff Rudolph, lightning strike, MABAS Division 4, North Chicago Fire Department, Pierce quint, roof fire, Seagrave Maurauder II, Winthrop Harbor Fire Department, Zion ESDA, Zion Fire Department

IL companies assist with Pleasant Prairie WI Box Alarm

May 21

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Department News, Fire Service News, Reader submission | Comments off

Jeff Rudolph again traveled across the border on Thursday to a fire in Wisconsin and had the following description:

Pleasant Prairie, WI pulled box 56-01 to the Box Alarm level for a fire at Dejno’s Inc @ 7533 75th St. Fire was showing on arrival from a roof top hopper unit that is used to load saw dust. Winthrop Harbor, IL went change of quarters to Pleasant Prairie Sta.1 and Newport 1415 went to the scene. Mutual aid companies also came from Bristol, Somers, Kensoha, and Salem. One FF was slightly injured and was treated and released at the scene. Extensive overhaul had to be done to make sure all of the smoldering dust was extinguished.

Pleasant Prairie WI Fire Department commercial fire 5-19-11

Firefighters from Newport Township went to work on the roof. Jeff Rudolph photo

Pleasant Prairie Truck 5631 setup to the roof of the industrial building. Jeff Rudolph photo

Pleasant Prairie Tanker 5615 supplies water to companies at the scene. Newport Engine 1415 is seen alongside. Both are Pierce units. Jeff Rudolph photo

Pleasant Prairie Engine 5612 was also pumping at the scene. It is a 2010 Pierce Quantum pumper/tanker. Jeff Rudolph photo

Additional images from the scene can be seen on Jeff’s Flickr site HERE.

Tags: Dust Bin Collector Fire, Jeff Rudolph, MABAS Box Alarm, Newport Township FPD, Pierce Quantum, Pierce Saber, Pleasant Prairie WI Fire Department, pumper tanker, pumper/tanker

Newport Township assists with MVA in Wisconsin

May 16

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Jeff Rudolph took in an MVA involving a car and a tractor-trailer on I94 north of Russell Road, just across the Wisconsin border this afternoon. The Newport Township Fire Department responded with Ambulance 1441, Squad 1458 and 1400. Pleasant Prairie, Wi sent an ambulance, and Bristol, WI sent a squad and an ambulance. All three ambulances transported to Kenosha area hospitals. All injuries appeared to by yellows. There is ongoing construction on I94, and Bristol’s chief told Jeff that this was the third accident in a week in the same spot.

Newport Township Engine 1458 responded over the state line to assist Wisconsin companies at an MVA in the construction site. Jeff Rudolph photo

Bristol Fire Department sent their Pierce Lance heavy rescue. Jeff Rudolph photo

This tractor-trailer collided with a car. Three patients were transported. Jeff Rudolph photo

Firefighters from Bristol and Pleasant Prairie remove one of the car's occupants and carry him to an ambulance. Jeff Rudolph photo

Newport Ambulance 1441 transported one of the patients to a Kenosha area hospital. Jeff Rudolph photo

Paramedics prepare to load the patient is packaged onto a gurney. Jeff Rudolph photo

Another patient is removed from the car. Jeff Rudolph photo

The car sustained a fair amount of damage from the collision and spun completely around. Jeff Rudolph photo

Tags: Bristol WI Fire Department, car vs semi, Jeff Rudolph, MVA, Newport Township FPD, Pierce Saber, Pleasant Prairie Fire Department, Pleasant Prairie WI Fire Department

Skokie Tower 16 update

May 8

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In a follow-up to the posting and discussions of Skokie Tower 16, Jeff Rudolph photographed the truck and submitted photos. Jeff reiterates that Tower 16 is not inservice yet.

Skokie Tower 16, 1995/2011 Pierce Lance 1500/250 100' tower ladder. Jeff Rudolph photo

New decal at the pedestal of Tower 16. Jeff Rudolph photo

Tags: Jeff Rudolph, Pierce tower ladder, Skokie Fire Department, Skokie Tower 16

Skokie’s Pirsch Snorkel

May 7

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department History, Fire Service News, Reader submission | 10 Comments

Skokie Fire Department 1969 Pirsch Snorkel

Skokie Snorkel 1 (later Truck 16) when it was in-service. Steve Redick photo

Jeff Rudolph spotted a familiar relic.

Skokie’s old ’69 Pirsch Snorkel. It was sadly heading to a scrapyard in Wisconsin. It was picked up from Jim Carews place in Bristol, WI. After it was placed out of service in the mid 90’s it was sold to Wally Mitchel, then Jim. It was used to put up radio towers and antennas. Take note of the missing basket, as well as anything else that was on it. Also look at the trailer its being hauled on. The guy only made it 1 mile and a State Trooper had him pulled over for an unsafe load.

The remnants of Skokie Truck 16, a 1969 Pirsch Snorkel heading to a scrap yard. Jeff Rudolph photo

A rear view of the Snorkel shows the bucket is missing. Jeff Rudolph photo

In other Skokie Fire Department news, Jeff mentions the following;

Tower 16 is back from being refurbished by Pierce. It is not yet in service.
Engine 17’s Pierce Saber will be in Tipton, IN at RPI for several months being refurbished.

Tags: 1969 Pirsch Snorkel, Jeff Rudolph, Pierce Saber, Renewed Performance Inc, RPI Inc, Skokie Fire Department, Skokie Tower 16, Steve Redick

Waukegan Box Alarm 5-4-11 update

May 4

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

Waukegan Fire Department structure fire Genesse Salvation Army

The vacant Salvation Army store at 133 S. Genesse Street in Waukegan this morning shortly after firefighters arrived. Jeff Rudolph photo

Waukegan firefighters prepare to enter the exposure building to the south of the vacant Salvation Army store. Jeff Rudolph photo

Jeff Rudolph submitted several images from the Box Alarm this morning in Waukegan. The address was 133 S. Genesee St., the old Salvation Army store which is vacant.

Firefighters from the Great Lakes Naval Training Center Fire Department deploy the outriggers from their tower ladder as they prepare to put the master stream to work. Jeff Rudolph photo

Firefighters were met by extremely heavy fire upon their arrival this morning to the vacant Salvation Army store. Jeff Rudolph photo

Great Lakes Truck 1913 setup in the 'A' Sector with an elevated master stream. Jeff Rudolph photo

Waukegan Engine 1611 (E-1) was on a hydrant around the corner to the fire building. Jeff Rudolph photo

Great Lakes Truck 1931 gets into position to go to work protecting the exposure building. Jeff Rudolph photo

Heavy fire blows out the front windows before companies can get water on the fire. Jeff Rudolph photo

Waukegan Engine 1612 (E-2) was on a hydrant around the block from the fire building. Jeff Rudolph photo

Waukegan Fire Department commercial building fire Salvation Army store 5-4-11 Genesse street

Waukegan Truck 1634 works from the 'B-C' corner of the structure with their ladder-pipe operations. Jeff Rudolph photo

Jeff has more shots on his Flickr site.

Tags: commercial building fire, Great Lakes Naval Training Center Fire Department, Jeff Rudolph, Salvation Army building fire in Waukegan, Seagrave engine, Waukegan Fire Department

Waukegan Box Alarm 5-4-11

May 4

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Waukegan firefighters had their hands full early this morning with multiple calls and a fire at an abandoned Salvation Army building on Sheridan Road. The large building was totally consumed and a fire wall held the fire from communicating to the neighboring buildings. Articles are HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE.

An aerial ladder from Waukegan and tower ladders from North Chicago and the Great Lakes Training Center deployed elevated master streams in addition to multiple hand lines. Tim Olk and Jeff Rudolph both took in the fire and have images to submit later n the day.

Tags: Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Jeff Rudolph, North Chicago Fire Department, Salvation Army building fire in Waukegan, Tm Olk, Waukegan Fire Department

Lake Villa ambulance

Apr 25

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, New Delivery, Reader submission | 2 Comments

Martin Nowak found this new delivery link on the Osage Ambulance website showing an ambulance for Lake Villa. (Lake Villa Fire Protection Type III Ford (E450) Super Warrior)

One of two ambulances. Jeff Rudolph had an image of the first new ambulance which was posted HERE.

Tags: Jeff Rudolph, Lake Villa Fire District, Martin Nowak, Osage Ambulance

Newport Township FPD historic gallery is added

Apr 17

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In MABAS Division 4, a historic photo gallery has been added for the Newport Township Fire Protection District. The gallery contains 48 images from the collections of Bill Friedrich, Jeff Rudolph, and Larry Shapiro dating back to 1953. Rigs are featured from Pirsch, Ward LaFrance, Pierce, Welch, and Mack including the first ambulance for the district.

from the collection of Jeff Rudolph

from the collection of Bill Friedrich

Tags: Bill Friedrich, historic gallery, historic truck photos, Jeff Rudolph, Larry Shapiro, MABAS Division 4, Mack, Newport Township FPD, Pierce, Pirsch, Ward LaFrance, Welch

Antioch garage fire 4-6-11

Apr 7

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Firefighters douse hotspots during overhaul of the detached garage on Birchwood in Antioch on Wednesday. Jeff Rudolph photo

Jeff Rudolph reports that Antioch had a fire yesterday at 208 Birchwood. The fire came in at 1430 hours and companies found a 2-car detached garage which was fully involved. Fire extended to a camper and a boat in the driveway. All was a total loss. Mutual aid to the scene was from Fox Lake, Lake Villa, and Round Lake. The cause of the fire is believed to be electrical.

Antioch Engine 211, a 2000 Alexis on an American LaFrance chassis was on a hydrant at the fire. Jeff Rudolph photo

Antioch Truck 211, a 2000 ALexis/American LaFrance/LTI tower ladder was also on a hydrant. Jeff Rudolph photo

Antioch still runs with this 1983 Pirsch tanker with 2,500 gallons of water. Jeff Rudolph photo

Antioch Tender 211, a 2004 IHC/US Tank with 3,000 gallons of water pumped at the scene. Jeff Rudolph photo

Firefighters use the Quad 2 Rehab unit after the fire for something to eat and drink. Jeff Rudolph photo

Antioch squad 2195 was also brought to the scene with equipment and supplies for the investigators. It was built in 1996 by Alexis. Jeff Rudolph photo

Firefighters maneuver a 2-1/2" line into what's left of the garage as others examine the camper in the driveway that was damaged by the fire. Jeff Rudolph photo

Tags: Alexis engine, American LaFrance engien, American LaFrance/Alexis tower ladder, American LaFrance/Alexis/LTI, Antioch FIre Department, Antioch First Fire District, Fox Lake Fire Department, garage fire, Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District, Jeff Rudolph, Lake Villa Fire District, Pirsch engine, US Tank