A video from this morning’s fire scene in Lake Zurich from Larry Shapiro
A gallery of the photos from the scene can be viewed HERE.
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This from Larry Shapiro:
Lake Zurich FD received a call at 4:34AM reporting a house fire at 23722 S. Lakewood Lane in unincorporated Lake County. FIrst in companies found a well-involved frame house. The alarm was upgraded to a Box Alarm and then a 2nd Alarm for additional tankers as the neighborhood has no hydrants. The house, which was reportedly vacant, was completely destroyed.
All that was left standing was the lower portion of the front wall around the garage. Larry Shapiro photo
Firefighters hit hot spots in what’s left of the house. Larry Shapiro photo
Firefighters hit hot spots in what’s left of the house. Larry Shapiro photo
Firefighters cut out the remaining garage arch. Larry Shapiro photo
This Lake Zurich engine was first-in. Larry Shapiro photo
Round Lake tanker being dumped. Larry Shapiro photo
Two portable tanks were setup for water supply. Larry Shapiro photo
Companies on the alarm include four engines from Lake Zurich plus mutual aid engines from Mundelein, Palatine, Arlington Heights, and Fox River Grove. Trucks were from Wauconda and Buffalo Grove. Lincolnshire-Riverwoods and Libertyville sent ambulances, and tankers were from Long Grove, Cary, Fox Lake, Round Lake, Countryside, Palatine Rural, and Nunda. The Mess Canteen provided support services and chief officers were due from Wauconda, Countryside, Buffalo Grove, Long Grove, and Palatine.
Apparatus staged down the block. Larry Shapiro photo
Long Grove tanker nursing the engine. Larry Shapiro photo
View of the B-Sector. Larry Shapiro photo
View of the B-Sector. Larry Shapiro photo
Long Grove Tanker 55 was nursing the Lake Zurich engine. Larry Shapiro photo
The second Lake Zurich engine was drafting from the portable tanks. Larry Shapiro photo
I arrived after the structure was already down and have some late images and a video that will follow later.
Lisle house fire 7/1/11
Aug 6
Stephen Wilcox submitted yet another recent house fire from Dupage County, this time in Lisle. Stephen submitted several images and commentary;
This box alarm was in an unhydranted area in the north end of Lisle’s district. Typically, the weather was hot and humid. No one home at the time of the fire (1115 hours on 7/1/11) may have contributed to a response delay. Structure was one story “L” shaped, about 40″X80″ ordinary, located on Red Oak. Command also called a box for tankers.
"D" side on my arrival, also the area of ignition. Stephen Wilcox photo
"A" side upon arrival of companies. Stephen Wilcox photo
"A" side, members are moving hose lines into position. Stephen Wilcox photo
The fire is moving rapidly from the "C-D" corner towards "B". Notice fire starting to show in the window as we go by. Stephen Wilcox photo
Same window a few moments later, a bit closer of a look. Stephen Wilcox photo
The rear at the height of the fire fight. Stephen Wilcox photo
Heavy fire vents from the "B" side as a line can be seen that was stretched to the rear. Stephen Wilcox photo
Another view shows fire burning through the roof. Stephen Wilcox photo
Lisle firefighters use a 2-1/2 in the front as they darken down the interior fire. Stephen Wilcox photo
Members have a 2-1/2 with water and are making what progress they can, keeping in mind the defensive attack, collapse zone, etc. Stephen Wilcox photo
Winfield Tender 614 was called to the scene since the area was without hydrants. Stephen Wilcox photo
York Center FPD Tender 76 was also due on the tanker box. The tenders were utilized 'in-line' to supply water to the pumping engines. Stephen Wilcox photo
The newest engine in Lisle, Engine 511, is shown here pumping at it's first working fire. Stephen Wilcox photo
Jeff Rudolph again traveled across the border on Thursday to a fire in Wisconsin and had the following description:
Pleasant Prairie, WI pulled box 56-01 to the Box Alarm level for a fire at Dejno’s Inc @ 7533 75th St. Fire was showing on arrival from a roof top hopper unit that is used to load saw dust. Winthrop Harbor, IL went change of quarters to Pleasant Prairie Sta.1 and Newport 1415 went to the scene. Mutual aid companies also came from Bristol, Somers, Kensoha, and Salem. One FF was slightly injured and was treated and released at the scene. Extensive overhaul had to be done to make sure all of the smoldering dust was extinguished.
Firefighters from Newport Township went to work on the roof. Jeff Rudolph photo
Pleasant Prairie Truck 5631 setup to the roof of the industrial building. Jeff Rudolph photo
Pleasant Prairie Tanker 5615 supplies water to companies at the scene. Newport Engine 1415 is seen alongside. Both are Pierce units. Jeff Rudolph photo
Pleasant Prairie Engine 5612 was also pumping at the scene. It is a 2010 Pierce Quantum pumper/tanker. Jeff Rudolph photo
Additional images from the scene can be seen on Jeff’s Flickr site HERE.
Our first post in Division 27 is the Beecher Fire Protection District. They operate with 42 part-time firefighters out of one station and are responsible for a coverage area of 56 square miles! They operate two ambulances, one engine, one pumper/tanker, a quint with a 75′ aluminum ladder and a brush rig. Their suppression equipment is Pierce and their ambulances are Medtec and Road Resue. In 2009 they replaced engine 406 and tanker 410 with a Pierce Arrow XT 2500-gallon pumper tanker.
Beecher has interesting decals on each of the suppression rigs that are customized per piece.
Thanks to Karl Klotz for providing the images and department information.
The Plainfield Fire Protection District has taken delivery of a second new unit this year from Pierce. This newest unit is a 2010 Pierce Arrow XT 1000/3000 pumper tanker with a 3000 gallon Porta-Tank.
2010 Pierce Arrow XT 1000/3000 pumper tanker for lainfield. ierce photo
