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North Chicago 2-11 & Specials 3-18-12

commercial building fire in North Chicago 3-18-12 fire department

A firefighter cuts through a metal fence to allow access to the rear of the scene. Shaun Unell photo

The North Chicago Fire Department responded to a reported fire in a commercial auto-body facility last night and arrived to find heavy fire in a one-story commercial building with exposures on both sides. The alarm was upgraded to a MABAS Box Alarm which brought mutual aid companies to the scene. Not long after, a structural collapse of the original building occurred as fire spread to both exposures.

commercial building fire in North Chicago 3-18-12 fire department

Fire burns through the rear of the original building after the roof collapsed. Shaun Unell photo

commercial building fire in North Chicago 3-18-12 fire department

A master stream from the North Chicago tower ladder as fire takes hold of the southern exposure building. Shaun Unell photo

There were several special calls initiated which increased the units on the scene. Several hours later the alarm was elevated to a 2nd Alarm although the actual number of companies on the scene made the alarm in essence much greater.

commercial building fire in North Chicago 3-18-12 fire department

Firefighters move hose to clear a spot for the Round Lake Tower Ladder as it moves into position on Sheridan Road. Shaun Unell photo

commercial building fire in North Chicago 3-18-12 fire department

Knollwood Engine 44 had lines off in the rear. Shaun Unell photo

commercial building fire in North Chicago 3-18-12 fire department

Heavy smoke escapes from the vacant apartment building as firefighters redeploy North Chicago Tower 9. Shaun Unell photo

Engines that were pumping came from North Chicago, Waukegan, Newport Township, Knollwood, Abbott Labs, and Lake Forest. Additional engine companies responded from the Great Lakes Naval Base, Winthrop Harbor, Lake Villa, and a second unit from Newport Township. There were five elevated master streams in operation including tower ladders from North Chicago and Round Lake, in addition to Highland Park, Zion, and Lincolnshire-Riverwoods ladders. A Grayslake ladder and Arlington Heights tower were not put to use. Arlington Heights though receives the prize for coming the farthest … 32 miles.

http://chicagoareafire.com/blog/2012/03/north-chicago-2-11-specials-3-18-12 Highland Park Fire Department

Highland Park Truck 33, a Sutphen mid-mount ladder was on Lenox Street behind the fire buildings. Larry Shapiro photo

commercial building fire in North Chicago 3-18-12 fire department

The Newport Township hose tender, a 1977 Mack CF, was supplying Highland Park. Larry Shapiro photo

commercial building fire in North Chicago 3-18-12 fire department Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD

Lincolnshire Truck 53 went to work as a master stream for the first time. Larry Shapiro photo

Lake Bluff, Gurnee, and Deerfield had squads at the scene and chief officers responded from Waukegan, Newport Township, Wauconda, and Lake Forest. There were two North Chicago ambulances on the scene plus medic units for rehab from Libertyville and the Antioch Rescue Squad.

commercial building fire in North Chicago 3-18-12 fire department Round Lake Fire District

The Round Lake tower ladder setup in front of the exposure building to the south. Larry Shapiro photo

commercial building fire in North Chicago 3-18-12 fire department

THe two-story brick apartment building to the south proved to be a challenge of sorts since it was deemed unsafe for interior operations and the roof remained intact for quite some time. Larry Shapiro photo

commercial building fire in North Chicago 3-18-12 fire department

Eventually the fire broke through the roof giving the elevated master streams access to extinguish it. Larry Shapiro photo

commercial building fire in North Chicago 3-18-12 fire department

Waukegan Engine 1611 was on a hydrant at Sheridan Road and 10th Street. Larry Shapiro photo

The fire was directly across the street from Abbott Labs and their fire department was able to supply water from the Abbott property reservoir to allow greater defensive operations than the North Chicago city water supply would allow.

commercial building fire in North Chicago 3-18-12 fire department Abbott Labs Fire Department

The Abbott Labs engine was pumping from their property across the street from the fire. Larry Shapiro photo

commercial building fire in North Chicago 3-18-12 fire department

Zion's truck in the foreground wets down the remains of the apartment building along with the Round Lake and North Chicago towers farther down the road. Larry Shapiro photo

There were no reported injuries associated with the fire and the alarm was struck-out late in the evening. Companies were released from the scene after midnight as an excavator was brought in to knock down the remnants of an unsafe building.

Shaun Unell and Larry Shapiro both were at the scene and have submitted images. More photos can be viewed HERE.

A video will be available soon.

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Lincolnshire Riverwoods Fire District apparatus updates

The Lincolnshire Riverwoods FPD has several apparatus news items;

  • The new Pierce Arrow XT quint is now in-service at Station 53
  • Utility 51 has a new Ford F450 with a Knapheide body in-service at Station 51
  • A new Ford E450/Illinois Bus Sales unit which will serve the dive team and as a rehab unit.
  • Squad 51 has had the graphics finished with black stripes

Lincolnshire Riverwoods FPD new and old Trucks 53 at the headquarters Station 51. Larry Shapiro photo

Lincolnshire Riverwoods FPD Pierce Arrow XT quint

This new unit is now in service.

Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD Squad 51 Pierce Dash

Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Squad 51 with new colors and completed graphics. Larry Shapiro photo

 

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Lincolnshire repaints apparatus

As previously mentioned, the Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District is changing their apparatus from red with a white roof to red with a black roof. The new Pierce quint arrived with the new scheme and they have since been working on the other front line rigs. Engines 51 and 52 have new paint and graphics and the squad is mid-change as shown below.

Linclonshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District Engine 51

Lincolnshire Engine 51 with black roof, stripes and new graphics. Larry Shapiro photo

Linclonshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District Engine 51

Lincolnshire Engine 51 before the changes. Larry Shapiro photo

Linclonshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District Squad 51

Lincolnshire Squad 51 has a black roof but the striping and graphics have not yet been updated. Larry Shapiro photo

Linclonshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District Truck 53

Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Truck 53 as delivered from Pierce. Larry Shapiro photo

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New Pierce Truck in Lincolnshire

The Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District received their new 2011 Pierce Arrow XT 105′ quint this month. Karl Klotz photographed the new Truck 53 prior to it going into service. The new quint sports the department’s new color scheme replacing the white roof with black.

Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD Truck 53 Pierce Arrow XT 2011

Truck 53 is not yet in service. It has a 1,500-GPM pump and carries 500 gallons of water. Karl Klotz photo

The new Pierce will replace a 100′ Seagrave quint on a single rear axle.

Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD Truck 53 Seagrave quint

This unit will reportedly be placed for sale when the new Pierce goes into service.

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New area apparatus deliveries

Several area fire departments have recently received new units:

Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD 2011 Pierce Arrow XT 105' quint

Lincolnshire-Riverwoods 2011 Pierce Arrow XT 105' quint. Tim Olk photo

  • West Chicago received a 2011 Pierce Impel pumper
West Chicago FPD 2011 Pierce Impel pumper

West Chicago received this 2011 Pierce Impel pumper with a 1,500-GPM pump, and a 750-gallon water tank carrying Pierce sn 24377. John Tulipano photo

Northbrook Fire Department Ambulance 11 2011 IHC Medtec

Ambulance 11 in Northbrook is a 2011 IHC/Medtec Type I. Foster Coach photo

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