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Apartment fires in Glen Ellyn and Bloomingdale 5-9-14

May 9

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Box Alarm in Glen Ellyn, 5-9-14

This from John Tulipano:

Just a few quick shots from Glen Ellyn’s box alarm today at 503 Duane Street. Companies made a quick knock on the fire. Was one room on the 3rd floor in the rear of a 3-story, 50X100, mixed occupancy commercial with apartments above. One civilian was transported to Loyola.

John Tulipano photo

John Tulipano photo

more images can be viewed at http://tulipano-firephotos.smugmug.com/FIRES/5914-Glen-Ellyn-Box-Alarm-503/

Working fire in Bloomingdale, 5-9-14

Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire at 2917 W. Irving Park Road 3-10-14 (more)

Mar 10

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This from Dylan Konchan:

Got some pictures from the 2-11 Alarm this morning at 2917 W Irving Park RD.

Dylan Konchan photo

Tags: 2-11 alarm fire in Chicago, 2-11 fire in commercial building with truss roof, Dylan Konchan, fire scene photos, Snorkel aerial working at fire scene

2-Alarm fire in Manhattan, 1-8-14

Jan 9

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This from Bob Wilson & Bill Schreiber:

2-11 alarm 12210 W. Joliet Rd. 03:15hours 1-8-14
Photos by Bob Wilson and Bill Schreiber

Peotone firefighters fight cold winter hour fire

Photo by Bob Wilson and Bill Schreiber

Tags: 50' Snorkel on a Seagrave chassis, Bill Schreiber, Bob Wilson, Peotone FD Snorkel, Peotone Fire Department, Snorkel aerial working at fire scene, Snorkel on a Seagrave chassis, winter fire scene images, winter fire scene photos

3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago 7-1-13 (more)

Jul 13

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Images from Dennis McGuire, Jr. from the 3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago on July 1st.

Tower Ladder 37 working. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Roof has collaspsed. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Tower 37 working. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Two lines on the fire in Sector 1. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Tower 37 and Tower 39 working. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Heavy smoke is seen in the 2nd floor. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

2nd floor lights up. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Squad 5 working the Snorkel. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Something not seen often is 2 Snorkels and w tower ladders all working. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Truck Co. 15 was the 2nd truck to the fire. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Getting a handle on it now. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Tower 39, the reserve Snorkel, and Tower 37 all flowing master streams. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Fire under control. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

For a short time a multi-versel was set up in the street. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

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3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago 7-1-13 (more)

Jul 4

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More from Steve Redick on the 3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago on 7-1-13:

After a lengthy period it was determined to shut down the master streams and let the fire consume the roof area to provide for better access.This happened in some photographically good fashion, and there was a sudden collapse of the aformentioned truss add on. I didn’t capture the collapse but the sharp eye will notice the before and after shots. The reserve snorkel was called for and put to work, always an interesting event to photograph. A 3-11 was requested at this point due to no companies left in staging. I suspect none were used. Shot another pano and as Denny McGuire pointed out it was unique to see 2 snorkels and 2 towers (both HME) operating at the same time. I left the scene shortly thereafter and was treated with a view of eng 1 arriving at it’s change to engine 16’s new quarters 53 e Pershing … didn’t shoot it though. Hope you found the photos and video interesting.

Steve Redick photo

More images from this fire can be seen HERE.

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McCook Box Alarm 4-27-13

Apr 28

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This from Erik Haak:

At 1950hrs on Saturday, April 27th, the McCook Fire Department was paged out to the report of an explosion occurring at a metal grinding company at 4828 S. Lawndale. First arriving companies confirmed smoke showing from the A and D sides at 1954hrs and elevated the response to a full still. The fire was contained in the 125 x 325 1-story rear section of the complex which included several additions that were not involved. At 2012hrs, command pulled MABAS Division 10 Box #14-01 after companies reported heavy smoke conditions in the interior. Several aerials were used to combat the slow burning fire that had melted through fiberglass portions of the roof. Riverside Truck 1629 operated from the northeast corner of the building and within the complex’s fenced-in lot. It’s aerial can be seen raised in several of the photos. Brookfield Truck 419 operated an aerial from the southeast corner and was set up on Lawndale. Bedford Park Truck 705 operated a stream from inside the complex on the south side of the building. Pleasantview Truck 1519 operated a master stream from the northwest corner of the complex and was set up on Clyde Terrace. Tri-State Truck 529 was set up off of the Joliet Road side of the building but never raised their aerial. Lyons Squad 1316 lit up the east side of the building where most of the fireground activity occurred. McCook Engine 1416 can also be seen supplying water to Riverside’s Truck as well as several handlines. Images pictured were taken approximately one hour into the incident.

Bedford Park FD Snorkel. Erik Haak photo

Brookfield FD Truck 419. Erik Haak photo

Lyons Squad 1316. Erik Haak photo

McCook Engine 1416. Erik Haak photo

Pleasantview Truc 1519. Erik Haak photo

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Chicago working fire 3-30-13

Mar 30

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This from Josh Boyajian:

Chicago Companies had a working fire today @ 1356 s Fairfield. Engine 107 had a 2 sty vacant “Red X” building with fire in the rear and attic. 107 had two lines lead out as well as the use of their deck gun. Squad 1 was flowing water from the snorkel for a while. Companies never entered the building. Here are some of my pictures.

Josh Boyajian photo

Chicago Engine 107 working at fire scene on Fairfield

Josh Boyajian photo

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Chicago area Snorkel history: Stickney

Mar 23

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Department History, Fire Truck photos, Historic fire apparatus, Reader submission | 7 Comments

This from Josh Boyajian:

Here is a picture of our old Snorkel that i have from my old photos. I couldn’t find out the specifications but here you go. Also i attached two of my dad’s photos from the 80’s. One is from a Fire in Berwyn at Ridgeland and Cermak, and the other one was at a different fire on Cermak Road in Berwyn.