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01-05-2015 Greenleaf, WI firefighters were dispatched to Big Valley Rd. for the report of a shed on fire. Arriving crews found a large shed well involved in fire and upgraded initially to the Working Still level and eventually to the Box Alarm level for tenders. Brutal cold temperatures hampered firefighting efforts. The air temperature at the time of the fire was -9 degrees F. Several vehicles were damaged or destroyed along with a large amount of hay.

Departments On Scene: Greenleaf, Wayside, Morrison, Ledgeview, Hollandtown, and Wrightstown.

Additional photos can be found at secondalarmimages.com.

Respectively submitted,

Drew Spielman

heavy smoke at winter fire scene

Drew Spielman photo

tanker shuttle at winter fire scene

Drew Spielman photo

firemen with hose in smoke at fire scene

Drew Spielman photo

heavy smoke at winter fire scene

Drew Spielman photo

heavy smoke at winter fire scene

Drew Spielman photo

tanker shuttle at winter fire scene

Drew Spielman photo

Box Alarm house fire in Burr Ridge, IL – March 3, 2014

Posted by firescenesadmin on March 4, 2014

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, NEW. Tagged: chief fire officer at fire scene, defensive tactics at house fire, elevated master stream at fire, fire chief officer at fire scene, fire trucks at winter fire scene, heavy smoke at winter fire scene, Josh Boyajian, large house burns in Burr Ridge IL, Smeal tower ladder at fire scene, Tri-State FPD, winter fire scene photos. Leave a Comment

The Tris-State FPD responded for a house fire 3/3/14 at 9476 s Falling Waters Dr. in the town of Burr Ridge (IL). Here are some of my shots. I arrived about 20 min into the fire.

chief fire officer at fire scene

Josh Boyajian photo

big house on fire in the winter

Josh Boyajian photo

Smeal tower ladder at winter fire scene

Josh Boyajian photo

firefighters with hose at winter fire scene

Josh Boyajian photo

elevated master stream at winter fire scene

Josh Boyajian photo

Here is the link to the full gallery.

http://chi-townfirephotos.smugmug.com/Suburban-Fires-/TriState-FPD-Box-Alarm-9476-Fa/i-NjC4JNq

Working fire in Chicago – March 1, 2014

Posted by firescenesadmin on March 3, 2014

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, NEW. Tagged: aerial ladder to the roof, car drives over fire hose, Chicago FD Engine 115, Chicago Fire Department, Dennis McGuire Jr., fire trucks at winter fire scene, firemen at winter fire scene, firemen on aerial ladder, firemen pull hose at fire scene. Leave a Comment

Engine Co. 115 arrived at 12021 S. Eggleston and found a basment fire in a 2-story brick apartment building. Batt. 22 called for the Still & Box alarm because the fire had quickly extended to the 2nd floor. Hydrants in the area might have been frozen as there was a delay in getting a positive water source. Truck Co. 27 set up in the 1/4 sector with their main to the roof. The fire was handled by the companies with approx. 4-5 handlines.

Also of interest is while the companies were inside the building, a neighbor decided he didn’t want to wait any longer and he had to leave. He drove his car over a few hose lines but was quickly blocked in by 6-7 fireman and a cop. Needless to say he didn’t move much more.

Dennis McGuire Jr.

Chicago fire scene

12021 S. Eggleston, Smoke can be seen on the sector 2 side. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Chicago fire scene

A company pulling another line into the building. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

car on fire hose

A neighbor tried to leave the area and drove over the supply lines. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Chicago fire scene

Looking south on Eggleston from 120th, This part of Eggleston is a dead end street. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Chicago fire scene

Overall view of foreground. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Chicago fire scene

The rear of 12021 S. Eggleston. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Chicago firemen

Two guys from Squad Co 5. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Chicago fire scene

Two guys from Truck Co 27 coming off the roof. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

House fire in Winnetka, IL – February 26, 2014

Posted by firescenesadmin on February 27, 2014

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, Fire Scene Video, NEW. Tagged: elevated master stream working at house fire, Evanston Fire & Life Safety Department, fire scene video, fire trucks at night fire scene, fire trucks at winter fire scene, firefighting video, firemen at winter fire scene, Glenview Fire Department, house fully engulfed in fire, house fully involved in fire, ladder truck with aerial raised and elevated master stream, Larry Shapiro, Northbrook Fire Department, Northfield Fire Department, Northfield Fire Rescue, Pierce fire engine at night fire scene, Skokie FIre Department, Smeal Sirius ladder quint, video of firefighting operations, Winnetka Fire Department, Winnetka fire engine at fire scene, winter fire scene photos, winter fire scene video. Leave a Comment

From Chicagoareafire.com:

The Winnetka Fire Department was called to a house with smoke coming from the attic at 924 Pine Tree Lane just after 9PM on Wednesday evening. Prior to the fire department’s arrival, police units confirmed smoke from a house at the corrected address of 910 Pine Tree Lane.

The first engine turned down the street and was completely immersed in smoke with near zero visibility. They pulled past the house and the truck was able to back up to the driveway. Heavy smoke at the scene was the updated size up at a split level house that was being renovated. Companies attempted an interior attack as fire burned through the roof at the rear of the house. Northfield Truck 29 reported seeing heavy fire as they rounded the corner two blocks away.

The interior attack was abandoned shortly thereafter as the fire spread throughout the attic space. Fortunately the interior crews spotted a hole in the first floor before it could cause injury to any firefighters.

The alarm was upgraded to a Box Alarm as an elevated master stream was put into operation from Winnetka Truck 28 in addition to multiple hand lines. As the fire progressed, Northfield Truck 29 also put an elevated master stream into service. The house backed up to Tower Road, and trucks from both Glenview and Skokie setup there but did not deploy master streams. Both ladders were put over the scene to provide illumination for firefighters.

Companies at the scene included engines from Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Northbrook, Highwood, and Evanston. Trucks on-scene were from Winnetka, Northfield, Glenview, and Skokie. Other units included a squad from Morton Grove, an ambulance from Wilmette, the MESS Canteen, and multiple chief officers.

house fully engulfed in fire at night

Another image showing the house fully involved. Larry Shapiro photo

house fully engulfed in fire at night

One of the elevated master stream goes to work from the driveway. Larry Shapiro

house fully engulfed in fire at night

Fire consumes the entire house. Larry Shapiro photo

house fully engulfed in fire at night

Heavy fire vents through the roof. Larry Shapiro photo

house fully engulfed in fire at night

Truck with elevated master stream deployed. Larry Shapiro photo

fire truck in smoke at night fire scene

Smoke engulfs the truck and firefighters. Larry Shapiro photo

ice covered firefighting gear

A mask encrusted in ice. Larry Shapiro photo

more images are available at chicagoareafire.com

a large gallery is found at shapirophotography.net

2-Alarm fire in Crystal Lake, IL – February 24, 2014

Posted by firescenesadmin on February 25, 2014

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, NEW. Tagged: Crystal Lake Fire Department, fire scene photos, fire trucks at winter fire scene, Spartan ERV aerial at fire scene, Tyler Tobolt. Leave a Comment

Here are some photos I took of a Crystal Lake (IL) 2nd alarm apartment fire at 1627 Carlemont Drive. I have many more photos I will be posting on Flickr.

Tyler Tobolt

fire scene with apartment building

Tyler Tobolt photo

smoke from building fire

Tyler Tobolt photo

firemen working on roof of building

Tyler Tobolt photo

fire truck at fire scene

Tyler Tobolt photo

aftermath of apartment building fire

Tyler Tobolt photo

On Friday, the Twin Lakes Fire Department, Randall Fire Department, Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Richmond Fire Departments responded to a house fire in the 1500 block of Skinner Drive in Twin Lakes. They found heavy fire from the rear of the home on arrival. A MABAS box alarm requested which brought engines from Wheatland and Randall, a tender from the Town of Salem Fire/Rescue and Spring Grove (IL).

Images from Tim Olk

firemen perform overhaul after house fire

Tim Olk photo

gas line burning after house fire

Tim Olk photo

gas line burning after house fire

Tim Olk photo

remains of house destroyed by fire

Tim Olk photo

Twin Lakes Fire Department squad

Tim Olk photo

gas line burning after house fire

Tim Olk photo

Pierce Quantum fire engine

Tim Olk photo

Silver Lake FD fire engine

Tim Olk photo

Fox Lake Fire Department tender

Tim Olk photo

Wheatland FD tanker

Tim Olk photo

Working fire in Norridge, IL – January 28, 2014

Posted by firescenesadmin on February 3, 2014

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, Fire Scene Video, NEW. Tagged: fire scene photos, fire trucks at winter fire scene, firemen at winter fire scene, Norwood Park Fire Protection District, Steve Redick, winter fire scene images, winter fire scene video. Leave a Comment

Here are my photos and a video from a house fire in Norridge, IL on Tuesday, January 28. From what I was told the fire involved the chimney and wood burning stove in the basement, and the fire ran up to the attic. Make no mistake it was bitter cold, several degrees below zero. It was tough to do anything. Finally got some shots of the new rig working. This was a done deal in very short order.

Steve Redick

firemen set a ground ladder to the roof at a house fire scene

Steve Redick photo

heavy smoke pushes fro house fire

Steve Redick photo

firemen work to ventilate roof of house on fire

Steve Redick photo

firemen work to ventilate roof of house on fire

Steve Redick photo

Pierce Impel fire engine at fire scene

Steve Redick photo

More images can be seen at chicagoareafire.com