Posts Tagged Jim Skrabel

House fire in Shorewood, IL – 9-23-23

Aug 24

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This from Jim Skrabel:

My son Chris and I took in the Troy fire in the 300 block of Greenfield. Here are a few photos we took. The fire was elevated to a full still alarm. Troy crews made a quick knock of the fire.

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From Troy Fire Protection District on Facebook:

Earlier this evening, Troy Station 1 and Station 2 companies along with 2205 responded to a structure fire in the 300 block of Greenfield Rd. 2205 arrived to heavy smoke and fire showing from the first floor. A full still alarm was requested, and the fire was under control within the hour. Troy was assisted on scene by companies from Minooka, Channahon, Plainfield, Joliet, Lockport, Romeoville, Wilmington, Manhattan, East Joliet, and Rockdale, along with the MABAS 15 rehab unit. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the MABAS 15 Fire Investigators.

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New fire station in Channahon

Aug 23

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire Scene photos, FIre Stations | 2 Comments

This from Jim Skrabel:

Channahon’s new fire station 2 construction is well under way after a several month delay due to vandalism. The address of the new station will be 23370 S. Thomas Dillon Drive.

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Commercial fire in Shorewood, 7-28-23

Jul 28

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos | 4 Comments

This from Jim Skrabel:

My son Chris and I arrived at the fire just before the first engine got water on the fire. The 2 1/2 inch hand line made a quick knock of the main fire. Job well done!

The Troy fire was a box alarm at 18600 S. RT 59.

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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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House fire in Shorewood, 11-7-20

Nov 7

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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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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.

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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.

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House fire in Joliet, 6-5-18

Jun 5

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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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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)