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Wood Dale Fire Department renumbers

In conjunction with the renumbering in DuPage County, the Wood Dale Fire Department now operates Stations 68 and 69.

Wood Dale Fire Department

Wood Dale Battalion 68 is driving this new 2012 Ford Expedition. Bill Friedrich photo

In other news, Wood Dale has a new patch, which is a traditional maltese cross. Also, Wood Dale has a Pierce Arrow XT engine on order with delivery expected late this year.

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Two departments move to DuComm

This from Drew Smith:

It was stated recently by firefighters from both Itasca and Wood Dale that both will soon be dispatched by DuComm with Wood Dale using new rig numbers of 68 and 69 and Itasca using 60-something.

I have confirmed that effective 5/31 at 0900 Itasca will switch to DuComm.  Itasca’s apparatus will use “66” for front-line units and “67” for reserve units.

Wood Dale is also switching to DuComm and will use 68 and 69 for their stations. Date of their switch is not confirmed.

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Wood Dale commercial fire 3-29-12

Steve Redick submitted several additional images from the 2nd Alarm fire in Wood Dale Thursday night.

Wood Dale commercial fire on Irving Park Road 3-29-12

The Addison Tower was staged in front of the building but was not deployed. Steve Redick photo

Wood Dale commercial fire on Irving Park Road 3-29-12

Smoke escapes from the front of the building as firefighters work from the roof and parking lot. Steve Redick photo

Itasca Fire Protection District Engine 823

Itasca Engine 823, a 2009 Spartan Marion had a hydrant at Irving Park and Ash. Steve Redick photo

Wood Dale commercial fire on Irving Park Road 3-29-12

Firefighters work hand lines in the rear. Steve Redick photo

Wood Dale commercial fire on Irving Park Road 3-29-12

These cars outside the rear door were among the multiple cars that were either damaged or destroyed. Steve Redick photo

Wood Dale commercial fire on Irving Park Road 3-29-12 Elk Grove Township FPD Engine 11

Elk Grove Township Engine 11 on-scene prior to deploying the light tower. Steve Redick photo

Wood Dale commercial fire on Irving Park Road 3-29-12 Roselle Fire Department Squad 541

Roselle Squad 541, a 1996 Spartan/Darley deployed a light tower for additional scene lighting. Steve Redick photo

 

 

 

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Wood Dale commercial fire 3-29-12

Wood Dale companies responded to a commercial fire Thursday evening at an auto repair shop at 370 E.  Irving Park Road.

Wood Dale Fire Department commercial fire 3-29-12 at 370 E. Irving Park Road

The fire originated in the body shop. The roof was deemed unsafe after the fire was knocked down and a demolition company was brought in to consult with fire officials. Larry Shapiro photo

They found heavy fire with flames through the roof on arrival in a one-story brick building with buildings on either side. Engines from Itasca and Bensenville were on the initial alarm with Bensenville Battalion 17 and an Addison truck.

Wood Dale Fire Department commercial fire 3-29-12 at 370 E. Irving Park Road

Itasca Engine 823 was on the still alarm and took a hydrant across Irving Park Road from the fire building. Larry Shapiro photo

Wood Dale Fire Department commercial fire 3-29-12 at 370 E. Irving Park Road Pierce Quantum

Wood Dale Engine 1222, a 2004 Pierce Quantum, was on a hydrant off the alley on Ash Avenue. Larry Shapiro photo

Wood Dale Fire Department commercial fire 3-29-12 at 370 E. Irving Park Road

Companies in the rear of the building use hand lines to hit the remaining fire from a defensive position as the structural integrity of the roof was compromised. Steve Redick photo

Wood Dale Fire Department commercial fire 3-29-12 at 370 E. Irving Park Road

The adjoining building to the west of the fire building housed stacks of tires. Larry Shapiro photo

A Box Alarm was requested immediately which brought additional companies from Elk Grove Village, Roselle, and Elmhurst. Roughly a half hour into the fire a 2nd Alarm was requested bringing additional units from Schaumburg, Hanover Park, Elk Grove Township, and Bloomingdale.

Wood Dale Fire Department commercial fire 3-29-12 at 370 E. Irving Park Road Elk Grove Township Fire Department

Elk Grove Township Engine 11, a 2011 Spartan Metro Star/Marion, went in service two weeks ago and is seen here at it's maiden fire. Larry Shapiro photo

Wood Dale Fire Department commercial fire 3-29-12 at 370 E. Irving Park Road

Roselle Squad 541 was also providing scene lighting from Irving Park Road. Larry Shapiro photo

Wood Dale Fire Department commercial fire 3-29-12 at 370 E. Irving Park Road

Bensenville Battalion 17 had the rear sector along with Bensenville and Elk Grove Village firefighters. Larry Shapiro photo

Wood Dale Fire Department commercial fire 3-29-12 at 370 E. Irving Park Road DuComm

For roughly the past year, DuComm has had this used command van and an SUV as mobile command units that respond to fires in Division 12. They are staffed by DuComm personnel. Larry Shapiro photo

More photos can be seen HERE.

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