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Palos Fire Protection District on the site

Aug 22

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, New Listing | 3 Comments

Another fire department in MABAS Division 19 has been added to the site. The Palos Fire Protection District with two stations in Palos Park has 41 personnel on the roster including 12 who are part-time. They are responsible for a district that covers 15 square miles and includes Palos Park, parts of Palos Heights, Orland Park, and unincorporated Palos Township.

Palos Fire Protection District Engine 6303

Karl Klotz photo

Their fire suppression apparatus consists of three E-ONE engines and a 110-foot E-ONE quint. They run Road Rescue ambulances in addition to having a brush rig and an elliptical tanker from 4-Guys.

Palos Fire Protection District Station 2

Palos FPD Station 2 is at 13010 S. 104th Avenue in Palos Park. Karl Klotz photo

Palos Station 2 is also home to the new Haz Mat unit being shared by MABAS Divisions 19 & 22 which was written about HERE and HERE.

Palos Fire Protection District Tanker 6306

Bill Friedrich photo

Images were submitted by Bill Friedrich, Karl Klotz, Dennis McGuire, Jr., and Larry Shapiro.

Tags: 4-Guys tanker, Bill Friedrich, Dennis McGuire Jr., E-ONE, Karl Klotz, Larry Shapiro, MABAS Division 19, Palos Fire Protection District, quint, Road Rescue

Long Grove lightning strike 4-3-11

Apr 4

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Department News | Comments off

As thunderstorms rolled through the northwest suburbs last night, the Long Grove Fire Department received calls for a lightning strike and fire at a home on Stayton Lane. The residents were at home at the time but were unaware that their house had been struck until neighbors came to the door to get them out of the house. First companies found flames at the roof peak where lightning had struck and created several holes. The fire was quickly extinguished but firefighters remained on the scene for a while until the roof could be inspected. The first truck on the scene was evidently unable to make the driveway at the end of the one-lane street with many trees, so a smaller quint was requested that would be able to setup in the driveway. Heavy rain and lightning in the area delayed the operation during several attempts to put firefighters at the tip of the ladder.

The area is without hydrants and gets three tankers on the initial response for any possible fire. The Palatine Rural Fire Department tanker refilled Long Grove’s tanker before being released from the scene. The Daily Herald has a brief article HERE.

Long Grove Fire Department Lightning Strike Stayton Lane

Long Grove Tanker 55 supplied water to Squad 55 since there are no hydrants in this area. Larry Shapiro photo

Evidence of the lightning strike along the gutter line and roof. Larry Shapiro photo

Palatine Rural Fire District Tanker 36 was one of three tankers called to the scene. Before being released, this tanker refilled Long Grove Tanker 55. Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro was at the scene and submitted several images. A gallery with more images can be found HERE.

The squad and tanker from Long Grove had to be repositioned so that Buffalo Grove Quint 27 could make the driveway. Larry Shapiro photo

Long Grove Fire Department Lightning Strike Stayton Lane Buffalo Grove Quint 27

Buffalo Grove Quint 27 backed down the driveway and setup the main so firefighters could inspect the damage at the roof's peak. Larry Shapiro photo

Damage to the roof from the lightning strike is visible. Larry Shapiro photo

The lightning strike blew out this transformer and an attached unit inside the garage. Larry Shapiro photo

Long Grove Fire Department Lightning Strike Stayton Lane Buffalo Grove Fire Department

A Buffalo Grove firefighter examines the damage and checks for extension at the roof's peak where the lightning struck. Larry Shapiro photo

Tags: Buffalo Grove Fire Department, Buffalo Grove Quint 27, Larry Shapiro, lightning strike, Long Grove Fire Department, Palaatine Rural Tanker 36, Palatine Rural Fire Department, quint, Stayton Lane

Winnetka updates their apparatus

Mar 23

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department History, Fire Department News, New Delivery | 1 Comment

The Winnetka Fire Department in MABAS Division 3 has placed their new quint into service which ushers in a new look for the department. The 2010 Smeal was delivered with a black roof and the department designed a new door seal. The design is a maltese cross in gold and black which incorporates both the Winnetka and Kenilworth names. Engine 28, the 2000 Pierce Saber received a black top, the new decal, and new striping. Ambulance 28 also has the new decal and striping. As of now, Engine 28R and Ambulance 28R both have the original look and the previous door decal.

Winnetka Fire Department Truck 28 2010 Smeal Sirius quint

Winnetka recently disposed of this 1990 Pierce Arrow 75' quint. Larry Shapiro photo

This is how Truck 28 looked when it was retired. It had their most recent door seal and two-tone striping.

Winnetka Fire Department Truck 28 Pierce Arrow

Winnetka Truck 28 had a 1,250-GPM pump and carried 300 gallons of water. Larry Shapiro photo

When Winnetka received Truck 28 in 1990, the original graphics were much simpler and the door seal featured the sun rising on at the lake.

Winnetka Fire Department American LaFrance mid-mount aerial

Winnetka ran this American LaFrance 900-Series mid-mount aerial prior to receiving the Pierce in 1990. Larry Shapiro photo

Before Winnetka changed their numbering to Station 28 as part of MABAS Division 3, their rigs carried unit numbers in the ’70s’. Truck 70, shown here, preceded Truck 28 as one of Winnetka’s two aerial devices. They also had a 55-foot Snorkel in the house.

Winnetka Fire Department Engine 28 Pierce Saber

Winnetka Engine 28 now sports a black roof plus a triple stripe with the new door seal.

Engine 28 formerly had a white roof and blue door seal. Larry Shapiro photo

The previous design for Engine 28 had lettering on the rear door listing both Winnetka and Kenilworth. These names were included in the new door seal leaving more room for a nice graphic showing the unit number.

Engine 28 as it was delivered from Pierce in 2000. Larry Shapiro photo

When Engine 28 was purchased, it had the rising sun door decal matching the truck shown above.

Tags: American LaFrance 900 series mid-mount ladder, Freightliner M2 106, Larry Shapiro, MABAS Division 3, Medtec Ambulance, new decal, Pierce Arrow, Pierce Saber, quint, Smeal Sirius, Snorkel, Winnetka Fire Department, Winnetka-Kenilworth Fire Department

Fire in Country Club Hills 1-21-11 – update

Jan 22

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Department News, Fire Service News | Comments off

Karl Klotz also took in the house fire yesterday in Country Club Hills at 4440 W. 183rd Street. The temperature at the time of this fire was -20 degrees including the wind chill. He arrived before Dennis McGuire, Jr who submitted photos that were posted HERE.

Karl submitted the following images and has a full gallery which can be seen HERE.

Country Club Hills Fire Department house fire

Smoke escapes from the roof at 4440 W. 183rd Street as firefighters get water on the fire inside the house. Karl Klotz photo

Country Club Hills Fire Department house fire Spartan Crimson Engine 1120

Country Club Hills Engine 1120 was the first suppression unit on the scene. Karl Klotz photo

Firefighters overhaul the exterior of the house looking for hot spots of hidden fire after the main fire has been controlled by companies inside. Karl Klotz photo

As firefighters perform overhaul, they remove exterior soffits, siding, and insulation . Karl Klotz photo

Hazel Crest Truck 1220, a Pierce Lance 105' quint, was staged in front of the house. Karl Klotz photo

Country Club Hills Engine 1130, a Pierce Lance, brought additional manpower to the scene. Karl Klotz photo

Oak Forest Ambulance 162, a 2004 Ford/Road Rescue was on the scene but there were no injuries. Karl Klotz photo

A Country Club Hills firefighter awaits a new assignment after working on overhaul. Karl Klotz photo

Homewood's squad, a Country Club Hills engine, an Oak Forest engine, the Country Club Hills tower, and the Hazel Crest truck can be seen parked along 183rd Street at the fire. Karl Klotz photo

Tags: Country Club Hills Fire Department, Crimson, Dennis McGuire Jr., Hazel Crest Fire Department, Homewood Fire Department, house fire, Karl Klotz, Lance, Oak Forest Fire Department, Pierce, Pierce Lance, quint, Road Rescue, Spartan Gladiator, sub-zero, winter

New quint for Oak Lawn

Jan 18

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, New Delivery | Comments off

Fire Service, Inc., the E-ONE dealer for the area, has photos on their website of the new E-ONE, Typhoon, HP75 quint for Oak Lawn.

Delivery photo at the dealer's facility of the new Quint 3 for Oak Lawn. Fire Service, inc. photo

Officer's side view at the dealer's facility of the new quint for Oak Lawn. Fire Service, Inc. photo

Thanks to Ron for the heads up.

Tags: E-ONE, Fire Service Inc., Oak Lawn FIre Department, quint, Typhoon

Lake Bluff 2-11 Alarm

Jan 3

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Department News | 1 Comment

A fire was reported this morning in Lake Bluff and with a header visible from the fire station, the alarm was upgraded to a working fire prior to the arrival of the first unit. Companies arrived at 113 Woodland Avenue and reported heavy smoke from the structure. The fire was quickly elevated to a MABAS Box Alarm shortly thereafter. Lake Bluff was assisted by Knollwood and Lake Forest on the initial alarm, and companies from Highwood, Highland Park, North Chicago, Libertyville, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods, and Countryside were due on the box alarm. A 2nd Alarm was requested another 30 minutes later as fire broke through the roof. The older tudor home needed extensive overhaul which required several companies for relief.

Tim Olk was not too far away when the fire came in and made it to the scene just after the initial companies arrived. Jeff Rudolph also made it in and submitted several images. Tim’s images will be posted in an update.

Lake Bluff Fire Department 2-11 alarm fire Jan 3, 2011

Knollwood Truck 44 was the first-in truck. Knollwood and Lake Bluff respond together on most alarms. Jeff Rudolph photo

Lake Bluff Engine 519, a 2007 Pierce Saber was the first engine on the scene and setup in the 'A' Sector in front of the house. Jeff Rudolph photo

Lake Bluff Fire Department 2-11 alarm fire Jan 3, 2011 Highwood Fire Department

Highwood Truck 37 was due on the Box Alarm with their 2001 HME Smeal 75' quint. Jeff Rudolph photo

Fire vents through the roof as a firefighter works to hit any remaining fire in the lower soffit. Other firefighters can be seen inside the house on the second floor where the fire has been knocked down already. Jeff Rudolph photo

A light smoke is visible from the front of the house as firefighters chase hot spots and begin overhaul. Jeff Rudolph photo

Firefighters carry a ladder to the roof for safety prior to gaining roof access for ventilation. Jeff Rudolph photo

A firefighter is enveloped in smoke as he works to vent the second floor of the house. Jeff Rudolph photo

Highwood firefighter Karl Klotz regroups in the rear before going in to perform overhaul. Jeff Rudolph photo

Tags: Highwood Fire Department, HME, house fire, Jeff Rudolph, Knollwood FIre Department, Lake Bluff Fire Department, MABAS Box Alarm, Pierce, quint, Saber, Smeal, Tim Olk

New truck for Niles

Nov 11

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, New Delivery | 11 Comments

Niles Truck 2, the 1992 Pierce Lance TDA, has been out of service for several months. The aerial device is not usable and they have been running with ‘Quint 2′ or if need be they have run the tiller as a service truck. They have purchased a used, 1998, Pierce Lance, 105’ rear mount quint that was formerly from Trotwood, OH. The listing for this unit can be viewed HERE. The new Truck 2 is currently at the Niles Public Works being readied for service.

Niles Truck 2 Trotwood, OH

Tags: Lance, Niles, Pierce, quint, TDA, tillered aerial, Trotwood OH

Final fire for Winnetka truck 28?

Nov 6

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Department News, Site News | 2 Comments

Winnetka is due to place their new Smeal quint in service next week. Yesterday, the current Truck 28, which is a 1990, Pierce Arrow, 75′ quint, responded to a box alarm in Glencoe. Though the aerial wasn’t put to work, this may very well have been the last working fire response for this unit. A small gallery of scene images can be seen HERE.

Winnetka Fire Department 1990 Pierce truck 28

Truck 28 on-scene in Glencoe on 11-5-10 at a box alarm for a basement fire in a new home. This may be the last real fire for this 1990 workhorse which is scheduled for replacement in roughly a week. Larry Shapiro photo

Winnetka Fire Department 1990 Pierce Arrow quint

Truck 28 was delivered with the Winnetka Fire Department decal design which was designed from their patch featuring the rising sun on the lake. Larry Shapiro photo

Winnetka Fire Department truck 28 winter fire

Winnetka Truck 28 is the first-due truck into neighboring Glencoe. Over the years, Glencoe has had a number of fires where Truck 28 went to work. It is seen here at an extra alarm in December of 2000. The door decal shows the current emblem which replaced the sun rising over the lake. Larry Shapiro collection

Winnetka Fire Department truck 28 fire in Kenilworth

Winnetka provides fire and EMS services to Kenilworth in addition to Winnetka. Several years ago they added the Kenilworth name to each piece of apparatus. In this image, Truck 28 is setup in the driveway of a large house in Kenilworth at a fire around the time of halloween. If you look closely, you will see a skeleton hanging by the front door. Larry Shapiro collection

Winnetka Fire Department nighttime house fire

Three homes burned on the night of September 25th in 1996 on Edgewood Lane, which is on the border between Glencoe and Winnetka. One house was under construction at the time and was totally destroyed. Winnetka Truck 28 went to work here as part of this defensive attack with an elevated master stream. At the time of this fire, the old decal was still in use. Larry Shapiro collection

Winnetka Fire Department American LaFrance ALF Alfco 900 series mid-mount

In 1990 when Truck 28 went into service, it replaced this 900 Series 100' mid-ship American LaFrance Ladder Chief. Prior to the creation of RED Center (Regional Emergency Dispatch) which was originally out of Niles' headquarters station, Winnetka's apparatus carried numbers in the 70s. This was Truck 70. Then with RED Center, all of the fire departments in MABAS Division 3 were renumbered consecutively in an attempt to create a more standardized cohesive system. Larry Shapiro collection

The sequence of photos depict three different types of graphics packages on the Winnetka trucks over the years. Originally, as seen on the 900 Series, American LaFrance Ladder Chief, the only name on the trucks was Winnetka and the unit number was in a decorative emblem of gold leaf. Later they took the patch design with the rising sun over the lake, which was followed by a new patch and decal incorporating a traditional shield shape. Within the seal they incorporated a design that was created for their centennial which features a maltese cross with a steamer. The new 2010 Spartan/Smeal unit will feature different graphics again. The work has not yet been completed, but is rumored to have a return to a more traditional way of featuring the rig number along with the decal.

When the new aerial goes into service, the 1990 Pierce will be moving on to another life with a fire department in southern Illinois.

In other Winnetka news…

…Engine 28, a 2000, Pierce, Saber, top-mount, is currently under going repairs and refurbishing. When it returns, it will have a black roof to match the new truck.

Tags: 75', 900 Series, American LaFrance, Glencoe, house fire, Kenilworth, Larry Shapiro, mid-mount ladder, Pierce, Pierce Arrow, quint, Saber, Smeal, top-mount, truck 28, Winnetka

Lockport reserve truck refurb

Nov 1

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, New Delivery, Reader submission, updated listing | Comments off

Lockport Lt. John Mathews has provided us information and a photo of their 1999 Pierce Dash quint which recently came back from being totally refurbished by Pierce. This is the reserve ladder truck which is housed at Station 6. Some of the work that was performed includes:

complete disassembly, sanding, and repainting of the aerial
the aerial was white and is now silver
all new electrical wiring, steel cables, and wear pads
new ladder signs to match the tower ladder
updated graphics
the stokes basket storage box was updated to match the tower ladder
complete body repaint

The unit is lettered as ‘Truck Company’ without any specific numerical designation

Lockport Township FPD Pierce Dash quint Truck 5

Truck 5 before the refurb.

Lockport Township FPD Pierce Dash reserve ladder truck

The Reserve Truck Company after being refurbished by Pierce

Tags: Dash, Lockport, Mathews, Pierce, quint, refurb, RM Ladder

New truck for Niles

Oct 24

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, New Apparatus Order | 3 Comments

Niles Truck 2 (the Pierce TDA) has been out of service for several months. The aerial portion of the unit was deemed to be unsafe. They have been running with Quint 2, the 75′ Pierce quint (X-North Maine) or with the TDA as a service truck only. Niles has been searching for a replacement unit from the available manufacturer demos and by looking at used apparatus from around the country. At one point they had the 2008 E-ONE CR100 truck in town that Oak Lawn had traded in, but that unit didn’t work out. They have recently purchased a used Pierce 105′ rear mount quint from a department in Ohio. This unit is reportedly at the Niles Public Works being prepared for service. When more information about it’s previous owner and photos are available we’ll update the post.

Tags: CR100, E-ONE, Niles, Oak Lawn, Pierce, quint