We are currently preparing historic photo galleries for the Niles Fire Department and the Wilmette Fire Department, both in MABAS Division 3. If any readers have images that they would like to submit for inclusion in these galleries, please send them to the webmaster@chicagoareafire.com.
Some images from the Niles gallery:
Some images from the Wilmette gallery:
Firefighters douse hotspots during overhaul of the detached garage on Birchwood in Antioch on Wednesday. Jeff Rudolph photo
Jeff Rudolph reports that Antioch had a fire yesterday at 208 Birchwood. The fire came in at 1430 hours and companies found a 2-car detached garage which was fully involved. Fire extended to a camper and a boat in the driveway. All was a total loss. Mutual aid to the scene was from Fox Lake, Lake Villa, and Round Lake. The cause of the fire is believed to be electrical.
Antioch Engine 211, a 2000 Alexis on an American LaFrance chassis was on a hydrant at the fire. Jeff Rudolph photo
Antioch Truck 211, a 2000 ALexis/American LaFrance/LTI tower ladder was also on a hydrant. Jeff Rudolph photo
Antioch still runs with this 1983 Pirsch tanker with 2,500 gallons of water. Jeff Rudolph photo
Antioch Tender 211, a 2004 IHC/US Tank with 3,000 gallons of water pumped at the scene. Jeff Rudolph photo
Firefighters use the Quad 2 Rehab unit after the fire for something to eat and drink. Jeff Rudolph photo
Antioch squad 2195 was also brought to the scene with equipment and supplies for the investigators. It was built in 1996 by Alexis. Jeff Rudolph photo
Firefighters maneuver a 2-1/2" line into what's left of the garage as others examine the camper in the driveway that was damaged by the fire. Jeff Rudolph photo
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