Posts Tagged Jim Skrabel

As seen around … Joliet

Aug 4

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos | 19 Comments

From Jim Skrabel:

Here are a few pictures of Joliet’s new Quint 9 on the city’s west side. It was placed in service about three weeks ago. I took the pictures this morning during the daily operational check. It is a 2021 Emergency One HR100 on Typhoon chassis with a 1500gpm pump and 500 gallon tank.

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Tags: Jim Skrabel, Joliet FD Quint 9, Joliet Fire Department, new E-ONE quint in Joliet IL, new quint for Joliet FD

House fire in Shorewood, 11-7-20

Nov 7

Posted by Admin in Fire Scene photos | Comments off

This from Jim Skrabel:

Here are a few pictures my son Chris took at the Troy fire this morning at 816 Phelps Lane.

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Tags: Chris Skrabel, fire scene photos, house engulfed in flames, house fire in Shorewood IL, Jim Skrabel, Rosenbauer America fire engine at fire scene, Rosenbauer Commander fire engine at fire scene, Troy Fire Protection District

House fire in Joliet, 6-7-20

Jun 7

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos | 1 Comment

This from Jim Skrabel:

Here are a few pictures from a fire on Joliet’s west side this morning (6/7/20). The fire was in the 2100 block of Wesmere Lakes Drive. It appears the fire was in the attached garage and spread to the attic. Engine 9 (using spare 19) Truck 9 (using spare 19 staffed again?) were first due. A total of three lines were used and the roof was opened. Also on scene were Engine 8, Engine 7, Engine 10, Battalion 2, and a few ambulances. Crews did a great job with a quick knock of the fire.

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Tags: fire scene photos, house fire in Joliet, Jim Skrabel, Joliet Fire Department

New engine for the Summit FD (more)

Feb 24

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos | 5 Comments

Here are a few photos of Summit’s new Pierce Saber pumper. It is not in service yet. They are still mounting tools and equipment. It has a 1250-GPM pump, 750-gallon tank, and a 30 gallon foam tank.

Jim Skrabel

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Tags: chicagoareafire.com, Jim Skrabel, New engine for the Summit FD, Pierce Saber pumper, Summit FD Engine 955, Summit FD fire engine, Summit Fire Department

New ladder truck for Central Stickney FPD (more)

Sep 17

Posted by Admin in Fire Truck photos, New Delivery | 2 Comments

This from Jim Skrabel:

Central Stickney Fire Protection District has placed their new Truck 906 in service on 9/11.

Jim Skrabel

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Tags: Central Stickney Fire Protection District, chicagoareafire.com, fire truck being built for the Central Stickney FPD, Jim Skrabel, new truck for the Central Stickney FPD

House fire in Joliet, 6-5-18

Jun 5

Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos, Fire Scene photos | 7 Comments

This from Jim Skrabel:

Joliet had a house fire on the west side. It happened at about 1:45 this afternoon. The fire was at 1411 Broadlawn Dr. Joliet Quint 9 was first due and made a quick knock. Engine 8, Engine 10, and Battalion 2 were also there. Jim Skrabel

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Tags: fire scene photos, house fire in Joliet, Jim Skrabel, Joliet FD Quint 9, Joliet Fire Department

Troy Fire Protection District news

Nov 27

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This from Jim Skrabel:

I took in the Troy Box at Skooters Roadhouse today (11/27/17). Troy fire crews made a quick knock of the fire. It appeared the fire was in the kitchen area and extended into the mansard roof. Troy’s tower ladder crew opened the mansard which was difficult because it was covered by sheet metal. Plainfield’s tower ladder was set up on the west side of the building.

Jim Skrabel (retired)

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Tags: fire scene photos, Jim Skrabel, Pierce tower ladder at fire scene, Plainfield Fire Protection District, Skooters Roadhouse fire, Troy Fire Protection District

Historic fire scene photos from 4-15-89

Dec 7

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic Fire Photo | 4 Comments

This from Jim Skrabel:

I just starting scanning old 35mm photos of fires I have been to over the years and came across these.

This is the River North Art Gallery Fire at 361 W. Superior St. from April 15, 1989. This fire was a 5-11 and either one or two specials. I heard Aerial Tower 3 box it, grabbed my camera, and headed for the fire. By the time I got downtown (living in Cicero at the time) the fire was already a 4-11.

Jim Skrabel

Darien-Woodridge F.P.D.

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Tags: Chicago Fire Department history, historic fire in Chicago, historic fire scene photos, Jim Skrabel, River North Art Gallery Fire

Fire department snow plows … (more)

Mar 26

Posted by Admin in Reader submission | 1 Comment

This from Jim Skrabel:

Here is a photo of our pick-up with the plow attached to add to the gallery.

Lt. Jim Skrabel

Darien-Woodridge

Darien-Woodridge FPD snow plow. Jim Skrabel photo

Anyone else care to submit their snow plows for this series?

Tags: Darien-Woodridge Fire Protection District, fire department snow plows, Jim Skrabel

Darien-Woodridge FPD adds ATV

Sep 26

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos | 1 Comment

This from Darien-Woodridge FPD Lt. Jim Skrabel:

A sneak peek of Darien-Woodridge’s new Polaris brush vehicle. Not in service yet. Unit # G90. 85-gallon water tank. 5-gallon foam cell. Pump I think is 50-gpm.