Posts Tagged tower ladder working at fire scene

2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 4/20/15

Apr 20

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos, Fire Scene video | 1 Comment

Chicago had a 2-11 Alarm that destroyed Windy City Produce, at 3340 N. Pulaski Road around 3:45AM this morning.

This from Larry Shapiro:

I arrived rather late and there wasn’t much to see. Here are some shots from the scene and a very brief video.

Chicago FD Tower Ladder 21 working at a fire

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Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago FD Tower Ladder 23 working at a fire

Larry Shapiro photo

fire department aerial near utility wires

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

More photos at shapirophotography.net

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2-Alarm fire in Elmwood Park, 2-6-15

Feb 6

Posted by Admin in Fire Scene photos, Fire Scene video | 2 Comments

Elmwod Park had a 2-Alarm fire in a commercial structure at 35 Conti Parkway in their downtown area.

Several contributors were at the scene.

Video from Dan Shevlin:

Images from Josh Boyajian:

Here are some shots from the fire today. I have some more shots on my site with a short video. I believe it was Schiller Park’s engine that was three blocks away on a hydrant.

Pierce Dash CF PUC fire engine at a fire scene

Josh Boyajian photo

Josh Boyajian photo

Josh Boyajian photo

more photos at: Elmwood Park 2-11 Alarm @ 35 Conti – CHI-TOWN FIRE PHOTOS

Images from Tim Olk:

firemen in tower ladder bucket fight fire with huge smoke

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tags: 2-Alarm fire in Elmwood Park, Dan Shevlin, Elmwood Park Fire Department, fire scene photos, fire scene video, Josh Boyajian, Tim Olk, tower ladder working at fire scene

2-Alarm fire in Evanston junk yard, 8-31-14 (more)

Sep 3

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Scene photos | 5 Comments

Images from Josh Boyajian of Evanston’s 2nd Alarm fire in the junkyard on Sunday.

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fireman working master stream from laerial ladder

Josh Boyajian photo

fireman monitors deck gun from fire engine at fire scene

Josh Boyajian photo

Josh Boyajian photo

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2-Alarm fire in Evanston junk yard, 8-31-14

Sep 1

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos | 4 Comments

Evanston struck a 2nd alarm on Sunday for a fire at North Shore Towing that involved junk cars and tires. Tim Olk was at the scene and submitted several images.

Due to all the grease, oil, and other fluids, everyone needs new gear and the hose was left there

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

firefighter drenched from battling a fire on a hot day

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

firemen in tower ladder bucket with master stream

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

firemen in heat covered with oil and grease

Tim Olk photo

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McHenry FPD 3-Alarm fire 5-11-14

May 11

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This from Tyler Tobolt:

McHenry Township FPD 3rd Alarm this afternoon at 1304 N Park. There were 2 tower ladders working plusmultiple lines dropped and operating .

Thanks Tyler Tobolt.

Tyler Tobolt photo

Tyler Tobolt photo

Tyler Tobolt photo

tower ladder with master stream at fire scene

Tyler Tobolt photo

Tyler Tobolt photo

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Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire 7-24-13

Jul 25

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Service Photos, Fire Truck photos | 8 Comments

This from Eric Haak:

At approximately 4:40 on Wednesday afternoon, fire broke out in a large “s” shaped courtyard apartment building at the corner of Lunt and Bell. It was boxed shortly after arrival and eventually was raised to a 2-11 alarm. Engine 102 was first on the scene and reported fire on 2. They are shown below getting ready to feed the Tower. Truck 25 had their aerial up in sector one and Tower Ladder 21 was set up on the corner of Lunt and Bell. The back porches were involved but were not visible due to the shape of the building. By the time I got there at 5:15, most of the fire was on the top floor and the roof which was difficult to see due to the large trees that line the block. Rehab Unit 572 was set up on Bell and is seen below.

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Chicago FIre Department Engine 102 at fier scene

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Eric Haak photo

Eric Haak photo

Editor’s note: How many fire scenes will have an HME engine and an HME tower ladder together …

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Dolton 3rd Alarm fire 7-20-13

Jul 21

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Service Photos, Fire Truck photos | 1 Comment

This from Eric Haak:

At approximately 1450hrs on Saturday, the Dolton Fire Department responded to a fire in a large storage shed on a vacant industrial property at 142nd & Cottage Grove. The photos in this gallery were taken about 1-hour into the incident. Companies had long lead-outs as working hydrants were scarce on this stretch of road. Calumet City Tower 309 and Lansing Tower 107 were both in use at the scene. Riverdale Engine 836 had a hydrant at the corner of 142nd and Cottage Grove and fed Burnham Engine 2016. South Holland Engine 669 was on Cottage Grove at the entrance to the complex with a hydrant as well. Also pictured is Phoenix Engine 1708 in staging which is the old Engine 72 of Chicago. The “72” is still clearly visible on the door. There was also a request for HAZMAT advisers to the scene. The incident was eventually raised to a 3rd alarm which actually occurred after I left the scene.

Eric Haak photo

Eric Haak photo

Eric Haak photo

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Box Alarm house fire in West Chicago 3-28-13 (pt 2)

Apr 1

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Pictures from Don Tessler of the house fire in West Chicago on Thursday that injured four.

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Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire 3-15-13

Mar 15

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Service Photos, Fire Truck photos, Firefighters working | 2 Comments

This from Erik Haak:

At 1631hrs on Friday afternoon, the Englewood Fire Alarm Office dispatched a working fire response to 1650 W. 75th Place. At 1634hrs, Truck 50 confirmed a working fire in a 50×100 1-story ordinary commercial structure. Truck 50 reported a possible truss roof and almost immediately called for the Still & Box. Battalion 20 set up defensive operations with Engine 129 operating in sector 1 and Tower Ladder 39 setting up in a lot to the east of the fire building. Squad 5’s snorkle operated on the parkway to the east of the building as well. At 1656hrs, 2-2-5 pulled a 2-11. Tower Ladder 34 was set up to the west of the fire building at the end of Paulina Street. The first photo taken in my series was shot nearly an hour after the fire started. The 2-11 was struck out at 1821hrs and companies stayed on scene chasing hot spots until just before 2000hrs.

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Chicago 4-11 Alarm Fire 12-29-12 (pt 3)

Dec 30

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Service News, Fire Truck photos, Firefighters working | Comments off

Third article about the 4-11 Alarm fire on Saturday at 2444 W. 21st Place in Chicago.

Images from Steve Redick who arrived on the scene very early into the incident. Previous posts are HERE and HERE.

Chicago 4-11 Alarm massive fire at commercial warehouse facility 12-29-12 at 2444 S. 21st Street

Massive fire blows out all windows in Sector 1. Steve Redick photo

Another image showing the intense fire that overtook the building. Steve Redick photo

Heavy fire burns through a loading dock in the alley behind the building. Steve Redick photo

Heavy fire seen throughout the building and through the roof from Sector 3 prior to companies operating on that side. Steve Redick photo

An officer directs companies into the gravel lot off Cullerton Street in Sector 3. Steve Redick photo

Chicago 4-11 Alarm massive fire at commercial warehouse facility 12-29-12 at 2444 S. 21st Street Snorkel

Heavy fire burns throughout the building as Squad 1A takes position in Sector 3. Steve Redick photo

A large diameter supply line is stretched to supply a master stream in Sector 3. Steve Redick photo

Squad 1 positions their Snorkel. Steve Redick photo

Firefighters elevate the basket of Tower Ladder 54 as they prepare to put the master stream to work. Steve Redick photo

As Tower Ladder 54 is readied for a master stream, Truck 7 sits on the corner before being moved to allow Tower Ladder 10 to setup. Steve Redick photo

Chicago Engine 26 secures a hydrant on 21st Street at Western Avenue. Steve Redick photo

The thick smoke and heavy fire seems to turn day into night along 21st Street. Steve Redick photo

Fire blows out of two sides of the three-story warehouse building. Steve Redick photo

Truck 32 was rigged for aerial pipe operations but a decision was made instead to special call two additional tower ladders to the scene. Steve Redick photo

A pair of Battalion buggies which will have to be repositioned as the fire spreads rapidly throughout the almost block-long building. Steve Redick photo