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Romeoville general alarm fire 9-10-13

This from Mike Lopina:

Took this fire in while in the area.  Fire was at 322 N Fairfax Av in Romeoville; a 1-sty frame 25×35 on a slab.  Two lines were led out off Eng 21 for fire attack.  Still companies were Engs 21,22,23 Ambs 21,23 BN 21 & Chief 2101 with Lockport Eng & Northwest Homer Amb M/A on the General Alarm.  Plainfield Amb & Lemont Eng were C/Q.  Lockport Eng 3 had RIT while Northwest Homer Amb had Rehab.  Lockport BN 1 was Safety.  Occupants were able to safely evacuate prior to FD arrival.

 

Romeoville Fire Protection District

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Romeoville Fire Protection District

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Romeoville Fire Protection District

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Romeoville Fire Protection District

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Romeoville Fire Protection District

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Romeoville Fire Protection District

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Romeoville Fire Protection District

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Romeoville Fire Protection District

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Northwest Homer Fire Protection District

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A visit to O’Hare Airport

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While at O’Hare (ORD) for annual ARFF & Haz-Mat training, I was able to capture some rigs in between evolutions.  5-3-1 carries a Zumro tent, HVAC equipment for the Zumro & some decon equipment and is based at ORD Rescue Station 1.  8-8-1A is currently housed at the AMC building at ORD.  6-5-7S (Spare), Engine 9 & the new 2-7-8 were at the training facility for Zumro tent set up training.  6-5-T is the training rig for the pit and is a 1988 Oshkosh T-3000 crash rig. 2-9-8 is the training officer for ORD and 2-9-12 is currently the coordinator for the live fire simulators.  Also attached is Lockport Rescue 6 getting ready to attack a fire in the Pit and Orland Engine 8 (Reserve) pumping handlines for the Pit and the Wheel/Brake/Interior simulator.
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Chicago Fire Department at O'Hare airport

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Chicago Fire Department at O'Hare airport

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Chicago Fire Department at O'Hare airport

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Chicago Fire Department at O'Hare airport

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Chicago Fire Department at O'Hare airport

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Chicago Fire Department at O'Hare airport

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Chicago Fire Department at O'Hare airport

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Chicago Fire Department at O'Hare airport

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Lockport Fire Department at O'Hare airport

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Orland Fire District at O'Hare airport

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Evanston Fire Department history

From Mike Lopina:

Here is a shot of the former quarters of Evanston Engine 23 at 2504 Green Bay Rd. Not sure when the Station was built but it closed in 1954 when Engine 25 relocated to the new firehouse at 2830 Central (from Station 21) & Engine 23 and Truck 23 relocated to the new firehouse at 1105 Central. 

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Evanston Fire Department history

Former quarters of Evanston FD Engine 23 prior to 1954. Mike Lopina photo

Former Evanston FD Station's 21 and 22. 22's at 750 Chicago Av became a restaurant, while 21's at 909 Lake St was heavily remodeled into headquarters after being given to the PD for a short time. 

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Mike Lopina
Evanston Fire Department history

Former quarters of Evanston FD Engine 23 prior to 1954. Mike Lopina photo

Evanston Fire Department history

Former quarters of Evanston FD Engine 23 prior to 1954. Mike Lopina photo

Evanston Fire Department history

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Evanston Fire Department history

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New fire boat for Lockport

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Lockport FPD has taken delivery of a 2012 Metalcraft Marine Firestorm 32 fire 
boat. The boat has a 1750 gpm pump. 

Mike Lopina 
Lockport Fire Protection District

New fireboat for Lockport FPD. Dan Lopina photo

Lockport Fire Protection District

This is a Metalcraft Marine Firestorm 32 with a 1,750-GPM pump. Dan Lopina photo

Lockport Fire Protection District

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East Joliet apartment fire 4-16-13

This from Mike Lopina:

Info on the fire was a full still on box #500-31 @ #21 Preston Rd in Preston Heights (EJOL FPD). Trk 52 arrived with fire on the 1 extending on the 2. 

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apartment building fire in East Joliet FPD

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apartment building fire in East Joliet FPD

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apartment building fire in East Joliet FPD

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apartment building fire in East Joliet FPD

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apartment building fire in East Joliet FPD

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apartment building fire in East Joliet FPD

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apartment building fire in East Joliet FPD

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apartment building fire in East Joliet FPD

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apartment building fire in East Joliet FPD

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apartment building fire in East Joliet FPD

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apartment building fire in East Joliet FPD

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apartment building fire in East Joliet FPD

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