Posts Tagged West Chicago Fire Protection District

Car into a building in West Chicago – 5/10/15

May 11

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This from John Tulipano:

West Chicago responded to a car into a commercial building at 1525 Kautz on the west edge of the DuPage Airport. The driver was found walking down Kautz Road. When companies arrived they found a car 20 feet into the building, with all gas meters sheared off and the attic of building filled with gas. Exterior operations were set up while companies waited several hours for Nicor to find the main and shut it down. There was s special call for the MABAS Division 10 MVU from Lyons.

http://tulipano-firephotos.smugmug.com/FIRES/2015-Fires/5-10-15-West-Chicago-Car-into-Bl/

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Box Alarm in West Chicago, 4-15-15

Apr 16

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This from John Tulipano:

Wednesday at approximately 0625, the West Chicago FPD was dispatched to a dryer fire (not extended) at 704 Washington, in the General Mills Plant.Upon further investigation, companies found a dryer the size of several semi trailers end to end burning on the 3rd floor.Subsequent upgrades to a general alarm and than a MABAS box alarm for additional manpower. The fire was under control in about 45 minutes.

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West Chicago FPD promotions

Mar 9

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This from John Tulipano:

West Chicago had a retirement and promotion together last Friday. I’ve attached a few images.

Chief Pat Tanner presents a retirement gift to Deputy Chief Joe Buenrostro who retired Feb 27, 2015 with 40 years of service to the West Chicago FPD.

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Firefighter Erik Ronge thanks his parents for their support as he has passed his probationary period.

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Newly promoted Battalion Chief Jeff Buccola getting his badge pinned on by his wife.

new fire deputy chief promoted in West Chicago IL

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Newly promoted Lt Ken Zahara is handed his new helmet by his daughter.

new fire lieutenant promoted in West Chicago IL

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Lt Zahara has his badge pinned on by his wife.

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New fire chief for the West Chicago FPD

Dec 3

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This from John Tulipano:

A few images of the swearing in of West Chicago FPD Chief Patrick Tanner.

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New Fire Chief for West Chicago FPD

Nov 26

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The West Chicago FPD has a new fire chief, Patrick Tanner coming from Highland Park.

Chief Tanner comes to us after a 29-year career with the Highland Park, IL Fire Department, serving as chief since 2010.

We will be holding a swearing in and welcoming ceremony on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 09:00 at Fire Station #6, 200 Fremont Street, West Chicago, Il 60185

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House fire in West Chicago, 8-2-14

Aug 3

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This from John Tulipano:

West Chicago had a special alarm at 134 Easton at 22:45, came in as fire on roof.. Companies arrived to find heavy fire in attic and through roof/windows of south side dormer.

A few images are attached.

fire through the roof of a house at night

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Winfield FPD General Alarm 3-26-14

Mar 27

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This from John Tulipano:

Approximately 16:10hrs today Winfield FPD was dispatched to dryer fire “not extended” at 27W212 Providence Ct. Chief 31 arrived to find fire and smoke venting from the overhead garage door and laundry room area in the front of a 2sty 4-unit Condo complex 150×50. 1-line was stretched and fire quickly extinguished. Carol Stream, West Chicago and Wheaton companies assisted.

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West Chicago house fire 3-20-14

Mar 21

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This from John Tulipano:

West Chicago Special Alarm at @ 923 Gates The call came in as a basement fire. Companies arrived to find fire in the basement. It traveled up a plumbing wall into the dormer on the second floor. Fire was under control in about 30 minutes using 4-handlines.

Here are a few photos.

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More can be viewed at http://tulipano-firephotos.smugmug.com/FIRES/32014-West-Chicago-Special/

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West Chicago FPD looking for interim fire chief

Dec 27

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This from the West Chicago Fire Protection District:

Hello

West Chicago is looking for a interim Fire Chief. Attached is the document that Chief Hodge sent out today. If you could please post it so we can get the word out.

Thank You

Andy Maxwell

West Chicago FPD seeking interim fire chief

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West Chicago house fire 11-27-13

Nov 29

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This from John Tulipano

West Chicago had a Special Alarm on 11/27/13 at around 06:05 fire in a 2Sty Frame under renovation fire on 2nd floor, partial defensive for a short time.

I’ve attached some images.

http://tulipano-firephotos.smugmug.com/FIRES/112713-West-Chicago-FPD

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