Posts Tagged Still & Box

Chicago Still & Box 2-19-11

Feb 20

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

The Chicago Fire Department was called for a fire Saturday in an industrial building at 2823 W. Fulton Street. A power surge was possibly responsible for a the building filling with smoke. Companies were prevented from entering the area of concern until ComEd crews could cut power to the building.

The Chicago Tribune has a brief article HERE. Tim Olk submitted a few images from the scene.

Chicago Fire Department Still & Box at 2800 W. Fulton Street

Firefighters wait outside until ComEd can cut the building's power because of arcing in the electric room. Tim Olk photo

As a precaution, Squad 2A was positioned to go to work if the fire took off. Tim Olk photo

Command Van 2-7-1 was deployed on Fulton Street in Sector 1. Tim Olk photo

Firefighters look on as a ComEd worker cuts power to the building. Tim Olk photo

Fire companies had to wait for ComEd to arrive and cut the building's power before it was safe to enter the electric room. Tim Olk photo

Engine 44 was on a hydrant and hooked into the sprinkler system at the Still & Box. Tim Olk photo

Tags: Chicago Engine 44, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago Squad 2, industrial fire, Still & Box, Tim Olk

Chicago Still & Box 2-4-11

Feb 5

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

Chicago firefighters responded to a fire in a mattress store at 6019 N. Lincoln Avenue Friday night and fought a relatively small interior fire. The building had a bow string truss roof but the fire did not extend past the ceiling. The strip center where this fire occurred was the site of a previous fire a number of years ago. Upon checking for extension in the neighboring property, firefighters found charring from a previous fire along the rafters.

Truck 56 had their main to the roof, and since they are due to take delivery of a 2010 Spartan/Crimson 103′ aerial to replace their Seagrave 100′ aerial, this might play out to be the last fire for this rig before it heads to the spare fleet.

Larry Shapiro arrived as the Still & Box was struck out and took a few images of the scene. A small gallery can be viewed HERE.

Chicago Fire Department Still & Box Lincoln Avenue

Chicago Truck 56 was the first truck to the Still & Box on Lincoln Avenue. Since they are due to receive a brand new unit, this may be the last fire for the Seagrave unit. Larry Shapiro photo

Although not visible from the outside at night, this strip center has a bow string truss roof. The fire was contained to the interior before it was able to weaken the roof supports. Larry Shapiro photo

Command Van 2-7-1 was running with this spare unit (G513) last night. Larry Shapiro photo

Most of the visible damage to the interior of the store and the merchandise is from heat and smoke. The fire was located in the rear of the building. Larry Shapiro photo

The building sustained a previous fire some years ago as indicated by the charring on the rafters that was discovered in the adjoining unit while firefighters were checking for extension. Larry Shapiro photo

Tags: bow string truss roof, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago Truck 56, commercial fire, Crimson, Larry Shapiro, Lincoln Avenue, mattress stoer, Seagrave, Still & Box

Chicago Still and Box 12-20

Dec 20

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Reader submission | 8 Comments

Hank Sajovic took in a Still and Box Alarm today at 4235 W. Madison. Arriving companies were met with heavy fire and smoke conditions from the two-story building which houses a mosque. Four lines were used and there was a partial collapse in the rear. The fire was contained to the building of origin which had exposures on either side of a furniture store to the east and a liquor store on the west. Engine 113, 117, and 95 lead out. Truck 26 was to the roof in sector 1 along with Tower Ladder 14.

Of notable mention at this fire was the response of 5-1-5, the new Special Operations Battalion Chief which went into service effective December 17, 2010.

Chicago Fire Department Still & Box Madison Street

Engine 113 was the box engine to 4235 W. Madison today for fire in a commercial occupancy. Hank Sajovic photo

Engine 113 went to a hydrant across Madison Street for a supply line. There is a hydrant immediately opposite the engine, but both engines 95 and 117 were using it. Hank Sajovic photo

Tower 14's basket was put to the second floor to assist with overhaul. Hank Sajovic photo

Chicago Fire Department Still & Box Madison Street Chicago 5-1-5

A new position created in the past week in Chicago is 5-1-5, a Special Operations Battalion Chief. The buggy seen here with shop id B-545 is a 2010 Ford Expedition. Hank Sajovic photo

Looking east on Madison Street is the Air Mask Unit and the communication van. Hank Sajovic photo

Tags: CFD 5-1-5, CFD Tower 14, Chicago Fire Department, Engine 113, Hank Sajovic, Still & Box

Chicago Still and Box 12-18

Dec 20

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Reader submission | Comments off

Steve Redick took in a Still and Box on Saturday at Taylor and Western about 6AM. Steve said that the report sounded good and that they were backing the snorkel into position when he arrived. Temperatures were in the single digits and after they some ceiling down and it was soon over. Here are several images.