Posts Tagged #larryshapiro

Lake Zurich Fire Department history

Sep 21

Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos, Apparatus on-scene, Fire Department History, Fire Truck photos, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 1 Comment

This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT:

A few former area units on scene in Lake Zurich back in 2004

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Former Libertyville FD Squad 2

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Former Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD Ambulance 51

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Former Buffalo Grove Seagrave engine

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Villa Park Fire Department history

Sep 14

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Fire Truck photos, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 6 Comments

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-Villa Park Engine #3, a 1968 Pirsch 1000/500. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa

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Mike Summa photo

And from our files:

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Larry Shapiro photo

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House fire in Vernon Hills, 9-11-23

Sep 11

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos | No Comments

The Countryside FPD was responded to a reported house fire at 1111 Dearborn Lane in Vernon Hills this afternoon. Companies arrived to find heavy fire in the two-story, single-family home. The requested a MABAS Box Alarm for change-of-quarters companies and then elevated the alarm to fill out the full box alarm assignment to the scene.

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neighbor photo

The fire was contained quickly and the Box Alarm was struck out prior to the arrival of all responding units.

This from Larry Shapiro:

I took in the house fire in Vernon Hills and arrived as the Box Alarm was struck out.

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Larry Shapiro photo

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Larry Shapiro photo

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thank Josh

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Box alarm fire in Riverwoods, 9-11-23

Sep 11

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos, Fire Scene video | No Comments

Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD (LRFPD) firefighters were sent to a reported house fire this morning at 1975 Rose Terrace in Riverwoods. After receiving a call from the homeowner reporting flames in the garage, the alarm was upgraded to a Working Fire. The first engine arrived at the large, two-story home and reported a fully-involved attached garage before initiating a transitional attack with a 2 1/2″ line.

Departments assisting the LRFPD at the scene were the Long Grove FPD, the Deerfield-Bannockburn FPD, the Countryside FPD, and Wheeling. After being on scene for roughly 30 minutes, the alarm was upgraded to a MABAS Box Alarm as companies found additional pockets of fire extension in the house. On the Box Alarm, companies came from Lake Zurich, Mundelein, Gurnee, and Libertyville.

The fire was contained and several mutual aid companies were returned from the staging area in short order.

Here are some images from Larry Shapiro who arrived after the Box Alarm.

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Chicago Fire Department history

Aug 24

Posted by Admin in Fire Truck photos, throwbackthursday | 7 Comments

This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT:

Going all the way back to 2020, these 7 E-ONE pumpers were delivered to Chicago during the early Covid era when the streets were empty.

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Seven new E-ONE pumpers for Chicago in 2020. Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago FD Engine 127 – 2020 E-ONE Cylcone pumper. Larry Shapiro photo

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Buffalo Grove engine for sale

Aug 20

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, fire engine for sale | 2 Comments

Found at govdeals.com:

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2007 KME Predator rescue pumper

Stock#: 17212

2007

KME Fire Body

Predator KME Chassis

Custom

Length: 33′

Truck Height: 10′

Wheelbase: 203″

GVWR: 47,000

Seating for 6; 3 SCBA seats

Mileage: 82,612

Engine Hours: 8,699

Caterpillar C 9 400 HP Diesel Engine

Engine Brake

Allison EVS3000P Automatic Transmission

Additional equipment not included with purchase unless otherwise listed.

Interior Medical Cabinet

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Hale 2000 GPM Side-Mount Pump

Pump Heat Pan

750 Gallon Polypropylene Tank

30 Gallon Foam Cell

Driver’s Side Discharges: (1) 2 1/2″, (1) 2 1/2″

Crosslays/Speedlays: Crosslays: (2) 1 3/4″

Officer’s Side Discharge: (1) 3″, (1) 2 1/2″

Rear Discharges: (1) 2 1/2″, (1) 2 1/2″

Driver’s Side Suction: (1) 6″, (1) 2 1/2″

Front Suction: (1) 6″

Officer’s Side Suction: (1) 6″, (1) 2 1/2″

Deck Gun Included

thanks Rob

Some in-service images of Buffalo Grove Engine 26 (218) from our files

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Dan McInerney photo

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Buffalo Grove FD Engine 26

Buffalo Grove FD Engine 26 with Quint 27

Buffalo Grove FD Engine 26

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2-11 Alarm high-rise fire in Chicago, 8-18-23 (more)

Aug 19

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene | 2 Comments

More from Larry Shapiro on the 2-11 Alarm high-rise fire in Chicago, 8-18-23:

Some apparatus shots from the scene

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Chicago FD Tower Ladder 21

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Chicago FD Engine 55

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Chicago FD Ambulance 6

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Chicago FD Squad 1

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2-11 Alarm high-rise fire in Chicago, 8-18-23

Aug 19

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Department News, Fire Scene photos | No Comments

This from Larry Shapiro:

Here are some images from the 2-11 Hi-rise fire at 421 W Melrose in Chicago yesterday (8/18/23). I arrived as the 2-11 was requested.

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aftermath of a high-rise fire in Chicago

scene of a high-rise fire in Chicago

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Chicago FD Engine 78 on scene

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Chicago FD press briefing at fire scene

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Libertyville Fire Department history

Aug 3

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 2 Comments

This from Larry Shapiro:

As a follow up to Mike Summa’s submission for #TBT and the comments, here are before and after photos of the Libertyville mini-pumper.

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Original Dodge/Hamerly mini-pumper. Larry Shapiro photo

Refurbed Ford/Hamerly mini pumper from the Libertyville FD. Larry Shapiro photo

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Crash with entrapment in Buffalo Grove, 7-31-23

Jul 31

Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos, Apparatus on-scene, Crash scene photos | No Comments

Buffalo Grove police officers and firefighters were dispatched to the intersection of Dundee Road and Arlington Heights Road Monday evening (7/31/23) for a child on a bicycle that was trapped underneath a van. Once on scene the incident was upgraded to an entrapment response for additional personnel. Firefighters from Buffalo Grove and Arlington Heights raised the van from the victim’s leg and removed the child who was conscious.