Posts Tagged Northfield Fire Department

Smoke investigation in vacant Winnetka store, 2-6-16

The Winnetka Fire Department was called for a report of smoke from a vacant building at 1075 Gage Street in Hubbard Woods on Saturday afternoon (2/6/16). Upon arrival, a light haze was visible in the corner unit of a block-long building with apartments over stores. This is one of the oldest sections of town and which has been know for several substantial fires in years past, so the alarm was upgraded to a Code 4 for a working fire. After a thorough search, the origin went undetected and companies were returned.

On a historical note, this vacant storefront was formerly a drug store and was used for a scene in the original Home Alone movie.

Northfield Fire Rescue E-ONE e-MAX fire engine

Larry Shapiro photo

Highland Park FD Spartan fire engine 32

Larry Shapiro photo

Glencoe FD E-ONE Typhoon fire engine

Larry Shapiro photo

Winnetka FD Truck 28 Smeal

Larry Shapiro photo

More photos at shapirophotography.net

From Tyler Tobolt:

Here are a few photos of the new Glencoe Engine. Co 30 at the Winnetka code 4 assignment structure fire (2/6/16) at Green Bay and Gage St.
Thanks Tyler Tobolt.
Glencoe FD Engine 30

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Glencoe FD Engine 30

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Glencoe FD Engine 30

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This from Niko Stefani:

The Winnetka-Kenilworth Fire Department received a call for smoke coming from the vacant building at 1075 Gage, right on the corner of Greenbay Rd and Gage St. The alarm was at the Code 3 level until Battalion 28 arrived with a light haze of smoke. Moments later the Alarm was upgraded to a Code 4. No active fire was visible from the exterior. Companies at the scene were

Winetka: Engine Co. 28, Truck Co. 28. Battalion 28, 2801
Wilmette: Tower Co. 26, Battalion 26
Glencoe: Engine Co. 30
Northfield: Squad Co. 29, 2901
Glenview: Truck Co. 14
Highland Park: Engine Co. 32, Ambulance 32
Wilmette FD Truck 26

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Winnetka FD Battalion 28

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Winnetka FD Engine 28

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Glencoe FD Engine 30

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Highland Park FD Engine 32

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Glencoe FD Engine 30

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Northfield firefighters

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Highland Park firefighters

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Code 4 fire in Glencoe, 4-30-15 (more)

Video by Larry Shapiro from the fire in Glencoe (4/30/15)

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Code 4 fire in Glencoe, 4-30-15

Glencoe was called to the construction site at 328 Tudor Court for a fire on the roof. Several pallets of styrofoam were burning which produced an impressive header with a good amount of smoke. Northfield and Winnetka had ladders to the roof with hand lines. Glencoe and Northfield were on hydrants. Wilmette dropped hose and made a hydrant but did not end up supplying water.

Highwood and Highland Park were also at the scene. One construction worker was transported by Glenview Ambulance 6 to Highland Park Hospital.

Pierce Saber fire engine at fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

heavy smoke from roof at construction site

Larry Shapiro photo

Smeal quint at fire scene

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E-ONE e-MAX fire engine at fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

fireman pulls hose at fire scene

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fireman on aerial ladder with dark smoke

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fire truck seen through smoke

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Pierce Impel fire engine hooked to hydrant

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aerial fire truck deployed on jacks

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fireman climbing aerial ladder

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firemen after battling a fire

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Web site updates

There have been several updates to the site:

Division 1:

  • Des Plaines Station 3 has been updated to Station 63 with all currently renumbered units

Des Plaines Fire Department Truck 63

Division 3:

  • Niles – updated several pieces at the two stations and added a new photo of Station 2 with red doors
  • Northfield – updated the photo of Squad 29
  • Wilmette – updated photos at both stations
Wilmette Fire Department rescue squad

Wilmette Rescue 27. Larry Shapiro photo

Division 10:

  • Hinsdale – added the photo of new Engine 1012

Division 11:

  • Cicero – added a photo of new Engine 3

Division 12:

  • Addison – updated the photo of Quint 73
  • Oak Brook – made the necessary corrections to both stations

Division 20:

Division 21:

Bedford Park Fire Department Engine 704

  • Roberts Park – updated photos and added missing reserve units

Type I ambulance photo

Crimson fire engine

Division 24:

  • Riverdale – added a photo of new Engine 836

Riverdale Fire Department Engine 836

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A tale of two cities …

This from Larry Shapiro:

or … we’ll have it our way …

Two neighboring departments, Northfield and Wilmette, recently took delivery of new E-ONE e-Max engines. Although they were both built on the same chassis with the same cab shell, they a have many differences in their specifications and overall  designs.

Some differences include the emergency and scene lighting, the bumper, the side cab window/storage, and the water capacity.

E-ONE e-Max rescue pumper

Northfield Squad 29. 2013 E-ONE Cyclone II MFDR e-Max 1500/750/10/20 so 138036. Larry Shapiro photo

E-ONE e-Max rescue pumper

Wilmette Engine 27 – 2013 E-ONE Cyclone II MFDR e-Max 1500/500 so 137987. Larry Shapiro photo

Views from the rear show more differences including the compartment and hose bed configurations, the striping, lighting, and the access ladder.

chevron striping on fire engine

A rear angle from Wilmette Engine 27. Larry Shapiro photo

chevron striping on fire engine

Rear of Northfield Squad 29. Larry Shapiro

more images can be seen at shapirophotography.net and at previous posts HERE, HERE, and HERE.

 

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New pumper/squad for Northfield (more)

More images of Northfield Squad 29 which was placed into service recently

E-ONE e-Max fire engine

Northfield Squad 29. 2013 E-ONE Cyclone II E-Max 1500/750/10/20. Larry Shapiro photo

E-ONE e-Max fire engine

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E-ONE e-Max fire engine

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E-ONE e-Max fire engine

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E-ONE e-Max fire engine

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New pumper squad for Northfield

This from Bill Smaha

2013 E-One E-Max w/Typhoon chassis.

1500/750/10/20

Should be in service this week.

Bill Smaha

Northfield FD fire engine

Northfield’s new Squad 29. Bill Smaha photo

fire engine graphics

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Fire departments share resources

The TribLocal has an article about the Winnetka Fire Department and the Northfield Fire Department entering into an agreement to share fire inspectors.

Winnetka’s two-person fire prevention bureau will begin providing fire inspections for the village of Northfield under an agreement between the two municipalities. Northfield officials approached Winnetka about providing services on a contractual basis after the village’s longtime, part-time employee recently retired.

At a quick glance it seemed to be a good fit,” said Winnetka Fire Chief Alan Berkowsky. “They had the same codes as us. They had pretty much the same ordinances. And of course their proximity is really close.”

Berkowsky said the agreement builds on an effort to save money by sharing services with nearby communities. Winnetka and Northfield already share fire and emergency medical dispatch with a number of other communities.

Berkowsky said Northfield is getting a “trusted, competent fire prevention bureau at a reasonable cost,” while Winnetka is getting a new revenue source.

The total annual fee to Winnetka will be $21,238, officials said.

Winnetka currently has two-part time inspectors, but one recently retired from the Glenview Fire Department, which will give him more time to devote to fire prevention, Berkowsky said. The work in Northfield is expected take up about 30 percent of the inspectors’ time, according to village documents.

The services include annual inspections of 143 structures in Northfield, responding to fire prevention related inquiries, witnessing system tests, attending special events and coordinating plan reviews.

 

 

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Box Alarm fire in Winnetka, 2-26-14 (more)

More on last night’s house fire in Winnetka. A video from Larry Shapiro and some images from Tim Olk at the scene this morning.

ice covered fire scene aftermath

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ice on fire engine

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ice on fire engine

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fireman at fire hydrant in snow

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fire truck frozen after fire

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more images were posted to fire scenes.net

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Box Alarm fire in Winnetka, 2-26-14

This from Larry Shapiro:

The Winnetka Fire Department was called to a house with smoke coming from the attic at 924 Pine Tree Lane just after 9PM on Wednesday evening. Prior to the fire department’s arrival, police units confirmed smoke from a house at the corrected address of 910 Pine Tree Lane.

The first engine turned down the street and was completely immersed in smoke with near zero visibility. They pulled past the house and the truck was able to back up to the driveway. Heavy smoke at the scene was the updated size up at a split level house that was being renovated. Companies attempted an interior attack as fire burned through the roof at the rear of the house. Northfield Truck 29 reported seeing heavy fire as they rounded the corner two blocks away.

house fully engulfed in fire at night

Winnetka Truck 28 at work as fire consumes the entire house. Larry Shapiro photo

The interior attack was abandoned shortly thereafter as the fire spread throughout the attic space. Fortunately the interior crews spotted a hole in the first floor before it could cause injury to any firefighters.

house fully engulfed in fire at night

Fire consumes the entire house. Larry Shapiro photo

house fully engulfed in fire at night

A Winnetka firefighter at the turntable operating the master stream from Truck 28. Larry Shapiro photo

The alarm was upgraded to a Box Alarm as an elevated master stream was put into operation from Winnetka Truck 28 in addition to multiple hand lines. As the fire progressed, Northfield Truck 29 also put an elevated master stream into service. The house backed up to Tower Road, and trucks from both Glenview and Skokie setup there but did not deploy master streams. Both ladders were put over the scene to provide illumination for firefighters.

Smeal fire truck working at night fire scene

Another view from the driveway as Truck 28’s master stream works. Larry Shapiro photo

two aerial ladder trucks at night fire scene with master streams

Northfield Truck 29 and Winnetka Truck 28 working from the front of the house. Larry Shapiro photo

fire truck at night surrounded by smoke

Heavy smoke blankets the scene and Northfield Truck 29 in Sector A. Larry Shapiro photo

fireman pulls hose through snow at night house fire

A firefighter pulls hose from Tower Road to the rear of the house. Larry Shapiro photo

Companies at the scene included engines from Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Northbrook, Highwood, and Evanston. Trucks on-scene were from Winnetka, Northfield, Glenview, and Skokie. Other units included a squad from Morton Grove, an ambulance from Wilmette, the MESS Canteen, and multiple chief officers.

firefighter at night covered with ice

A firefighter covered with a light coat of ice in Sector A. Larry Shapiro photo

Pierce fire truck at fire scene

Glenview Truck 14 had two lines off from Tower Road in the rear. Larry Shapiro photo

hose lines with ice connected to fire engine at night

Three lines off Winnetka Engine 28 in front of the house. Larry Shapiro photo

A video from the scene will be posted soon.

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