Images from Josh Boyajian from the house fire in Robbins (12-19-14) that was elevated to a 2nd Alarm after a mayday was reported for a firefighter trapped by a collapse of the building at 13635 Lawndale.
Josh Boyajian photo
Josh Boyajian photo
Josh Boyajian photo
Josh Boyajian photo
Josh Boyajian photo
This from Dennis McGuire, Jr.
The Robbins Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 3533 W. 135th St yesterday and Engine 2913 found a one-sty frame 25×50 with heavy fire in the rear. With automatic aid responding, which included Calumet Park, Markham, Garden Homes FPD, & Phoenix, they were able to knock the fire quickly. Three firefighters were transported to Metro South Hospital with minor injuries.
The house was a one-story frame at 3533 W. 135th Street in Robbins. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Crews from Robbins and Calumet Park in the rear of the structure doing overhaul. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Deputy chief and a firefighter from the Garden Homes FPD perform overhaul outside the building. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Firefighters in rehab. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Overall view of the scene. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Robbins Engine Co 2913 was first on the scene. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Sep 28
More images from Steve Redick, showcasing apparatus from the Robbins Fire Department.
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
This from Eric Haak:
The Robbins Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a structure fire at 3702 W. 139th Street Sunday afternoon. Robbins units arrived on scene at 1308hrs and confirmed a working fire in an old 2-story frame at the back of a bar’s property. Command requested a MABAS 22 Full Still on Box #2909. Companies went defensive from the start due to the dilapidated condition of the building and a special call was put in for Crestwood’s Truck and a MABAS Canteen. At approximately 1700hrs, companies were called back for a rekindle. Units on scene were Robbins Tower Ladder 4, Robbins Engines 2913 and 2943 and Garden Homes Engine 2543. Midlothian Engine 2723 was brought in to help clean up hot spots from the opposite side of Robbins’ Tower Ladder.
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
Engine 75 at the York Center FPD has been added to the site. This now completes the transition to an all-Pierce department for custom apparatus.
The 2012 Pierce replaces a 1993 E-ONE Hush.
The E-ONE Hush was originally white over lime green.
York Center Engine 75 was delivered as seen here. Larry Shapiro photo
The 1993 Hush replaced a Seagrave PB Series engine.
Two generations back, York Center Engine 75 was this 1973 Seagrave PB Series engine. Larry Shapiro photo
Robbins Fire Department Engine 2943 was a 1973 Seagrave 1250/5000) that formerly belonged to the York Center FPD. Bill Friedrich photo
Sep 29
This from Dennis McGuire, Jr.:
Robbins Fire Dept. was toned out for the structure fire at approx. 1030 hrs on 9-29-2012 at the corner of Alida Ave and Grace Ave. (Corrected address of 14003 S. Grace Ave.) Engine 2913 pulled up to a find a fire in a 1-sty brick, ordinary constructed home. The home did appear to be vacant. The IC requested a Full Still on Box# 2909 at approx. 1035 hrs. The IC requested an upgrade to a Box Alarm on Box# 2909 at approx. 1042 hrs. This was due to poor water pressure, and heavy fire in the structure. In all two lines were used and no injuries were reported. Crews did have a difficult time with this fire due to all the windows having burglar bars and heavy bushes surrounding the house.List of departments on scene:Calumet ParkFlossmoorPalos HeightsBlue IslandDixmoorAlsipHometownHazel CrestMidlothian
A firefighter cuts off the burglar bars on a window. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Another view of firefighters cutting the burglar bars. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Crews laddered the roof for ventilation while other firefighters hit the fire inside. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Dixmoor Chief 2400 with outside command. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Overview of the foreground. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Relief crews making entry. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Sep 24
The following patches have been added to the site:
More images from the Full Still @ 137th & Monticello in Robbins (MABAS 22) on 9/19/12 around 11PM from Brad Steinweg
Dixmoor engine. Brad Steinweg photo
Garden Homes engine.Brad Steinweg photo
Midlothian squad. Brad Steinweg photo
Robbins tower ladder. Brad Steinweg photo
This from Dennis McGuire, Jr.:
The Robbins Fire Department was toned out at approx. 11pm on 9/19/2012 for a reported structure fire in a vacant house at 137th St and Monticello. On the original tone out along with Robbins, they were assisted by Garden Homes FPD, Markham FD, Blue Island FD, and Dixmoor FD all with engines. Robbins Engine 2913 and Tower 2914 arrived to find smoke pushing from an ordinary, two-flat, vacant building being rehabbed. The crews found the main fire in the 1st floor rear with extension to the 2nd floor.Command requested a Full Still off Box #2909 which brought in Midlothian FD with a squad, and Palos Heights FPD with an ambulance. Fire was under control approx. 1 1/2 hours later. The corrected address was 3617 S. Monticello Ave.
Smoke pushes from the roofline as firefighters darken the interior fire. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Firefighters working from the Robbins tower ladder find fire in the soffit. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
The fire vents along the roof line. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Firefighters making progress on the 2nd floor. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
A Markham firefighter stands by with a line. Dennis McGuire, Jr.
Garden Homes firefighters stand by. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
The Robbins engine was on a hydrant in front of the building. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Robbins firefighters overhaul along the exterior of the roof. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Robbins setup the tower ladder on the ‘B’ side of the fire building. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
More from Dennis McGuire, Jr.
While waiting for a water supply to be established, an officer from Garden Homes observes the intense fire and the daunting task that lies ahead in knocking it down. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Another image showing the substantial fire that was facing firefighters. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Hazel Crest Engine 1226 deployed the master stream from the Skyboom aerial. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Firefighters making a hit on the fire. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Dixmoor Engine 33 is pumping after receiving a continuous water supply. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Heavy fire continues to burn as companies work to control it. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Another foam line is used to combat the intense fire. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
A front end loader was brought in to gain access to the pile of tires that was surrounded by the cars.
An end loader works to clear a path for firefighters to get at the remaining hot spots. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
It took companies 3 hours to bring the fire under control.
Part of the fire was on the opposite side of a creek which hampered the efforts of firefighters. Here, the Robbins tower ladder gets water on that fire across the creek that ran along the south end of the fire. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Here is a list of most departments that were on-scene:RobbinsBlue IslandMerrionette ParkGarden Homes FPDFrankfortNorthwest Homer FPDPosenCrestwoodMidlothianFlossmoorPhoenixDixmoorHazel CrestOak Forest
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