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Oak Park house fire 2-16-11

Feb 17

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Oak Park Fire Department house fire Feb 16, 2011

The house on the SE corner of Elmwood and Greenfield upon arrival of Oak Park companies had light smoke from the second floor rear. Dan McInerney photo

The Oak Park Fire Department with River Forest Engine 222 responded to a reported house fire around 12:30PM yesterday at 1048 N. Elmwood. While enroute, OPPD advised units that officers on the scene arrived to find smoke showing from the second floor and that an invalid in a wheelchair was on the first floor.

Oak Park firefighters from Engine 603 bring a line to the front door while the truck company raises a ladder to the second floor. Dan McInerney photo

First arriving companies got the woman out and led out a line to the second floor.

Firefighters take a line to the second floor. Dan McInerney photo

Upstairs they encountered a moderate smoke condiditon and fire in a second floor bedroom. The fire was extinguished and the house ventilated. All OPFD units responded and worked, River Forest E222 stood by as RIT.

A firefighter from Truck 631 vents second floor windows. Dan McInerney photo

As firefighters work inside, the main from Truck 631 was extended in the event that fire got into the attic. Dan McInerney photo

Smoke vents out the second floor. Dan McInerney photo

Oak Park Engine 602 is one of two new 2010 HME Ahrens Fox engines that went into service recently. Dan McInerney photo

Oak Park Truck 631 is a 2000, HME/Central States, RK tower ladder. Dan McInerney photo

The Oak Park Battalion Chief runs with this Dodge Sprinter. Dan McInerney photo

Oak Park firefighters check the occupants of the home. Dan McInerney photo

Oak Park Fire Department house fire Feb 16, 2011 River Forest Fire Department

River Forest Engine 222, a Spartan/Darley with an enclosed operator's console was on-scene with a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT). Dan McInerney photo

Tags: Ahrens Fox, Central States, Dan McInerney, Darley, HEM, house fire, invalid rescued, Oak Park Fire Department, RIT, River Forest Fire Department, RK Aerials, Spartan

Country Club Hills fire 1-14-11

Jan 14

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

Country Club Hills companies were dispatched for a structure fire today around noon at 4841 W. 173rd Street. They received a report of an occupant trapped on the roof. Upon arrival, 1st companies found heavy smoke from the one-story, 40×40 frame, commercial/office building. The occupant reported trapped was off of the roof prior to the arrival of fire department units and suffered minor burns. This was a Full Still Alarm plus a MABAS Box Alarm for tankers.

MABAS Division 24 Tanker Box #2410 was requested as a precautionary measure since companies had to lead out almost two blocks to the nearest hydrant. The fire was under control in roughly 30 minutes. Mutual aid companies came from Oak Forest, Tinley Park, Flossmoor, Markham, Midlothian, and Hazel Crest.

Karl Klotz provided the report and photos. He has a complete gallery HERE.

Country Club Hills Fire Department fire on 173rd Street

Country Club Hills FD Truck 1145, a 104' tower ladder, was setup at the fire today on 173rd Street. Karl Klotz photo

A view from the rear of the building shows patches of fire along the roof in the 'C' sector. Karl Klotz photo

Country Club Hills Fire Department fire on 173rd Street Crimson

Country Club Hills Engine 1120 is supplying two hand lines to companies advancing on the fire. Karl Klotz photo

After companies vent the roof of the building, heavy smoke is able to escape which improves conditions for the interior companies. Karl Klotz photo

Oak Forest Assistant Chief Charlie Sopko was assigned to the 'A' Sector. Karl Klotz photo

Oak Forest firefighters emerge after performing a primary search of the building. Karl Klotz photo

Hazel Crest Truck 1220, a 1997 Pierce Lance 105' rear mount quint, in the parking lot near the building. Karl Klotz photo

Country Club Hills Engine 1120, was built in 2007 by Crimson on a Spartan Gladiator chassis with an Evolution trim package. This engine has a 1500-GPM pump, and a 500-gallon water tank in addition to a 30-gallon foam tank. Both pre-connects have been pulled as well as a bed of 5-inch hose for the long lead out of the supply line. Karl Klotz photo

Truck 1145 was delivered in 2008 by HME. The chassis is an HME Spectr and the 104' tower ladder is by RK Aerials. Karl Klotz photo

Tags: Couontry Club Hills Fire Department, Crimson, Evolution, Flossmoor Fire Department, Full Still Alarm, Gladiator, Hazel Crest Fire Department, HME Ahrens Fox tower ladder, HME Spectr, Karl Klotz, MABAS Box Alarm, Markham Fire Department, Midlothian Fire Department, Oak Forest Fire Department, Oak Forest Fire Department Assistant Chief Charlie Sopko, Pierce aerial, RK Aerial tower, RK Aerials, Spartan, tanker box, Tinley Park Fire Department

Leyden 3-11 (part 2)

Dec 8

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Additional images from the Leyden Township 3-11 yesterday submitted by Steve Redick, Jeff Rudolph, and Larry Shapiro.

Leyden TWP FPD 3-11 All Stars Gentlemens Club

Flames are visible from a vantage on the east side of the fire after the roof was in. Jeff Rudolph photo

Westchester's E-ONE Cyclone aerial is set up with an elevated master stream at the east side of the 'A' sector. Jeff Rudolph photo

Northlake Engine 808 is positioned on the street and awaits water from an in-line operation. Jeff Rudolph photo

Another shot from the front of the address showing Westchester's master stream. Larry Shapiro photo

Elmwood Park firefighters carry a 5-inch line to Northlake Engine 808. The Elmwood Park engine is making it's way further west on Grand Avenue to find a hydrant down the street. Steve Redick photo

Leyden Quint 133 is operating on the west side of the driveway with an elevated master stream and several hand lines. Larry Shapiro photo

Firefighters work a handline at the rear of the building. Jeff Rudolph photo

An overview of the western exposure of the fire building from the vacant lot next door. Steve Redick photo

Bensenville firefighters pull hose from Engine 89 to put additional hand lines into operation to hit the many hot spots throughout the ruins. Larry Shapiro photo

Leyden TWP FPD 3-11 All Stars Gentlemens Club River Grove engine

River Grove Engine 565, a Pierce Saber, is pumping in-line to Bensenville Engine 89 in the rear sector. Steve Redick photo

Leyden TWP FPD 3-11 All Stars Gentlemens Club Bensenville Fire District Engine 89

Bensenville Engine 89, a 2002 Pierce Lance, is supplying several hand lines in the 'C' sector. Larry Shapiro photo

Leyden TWP FPD 3-11 All Stars Gentlemens Club Stone Park Quest Engine

Stone Park Engine 908, is the only E-ONE Quest engine in MABAS Division 20. It is on a hydrant east of the fire scene on Grand Avenue. Jeff Rudolph photo

A gallery of Steve Redick’s images can be seen HERE.

A gallery of Larry Shapiro’s images can be seen HERE.

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