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House fire in Wilmette, IL – August 22, 2016

Posted by firescenesadmin on August 25, 2016

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, NEW. Tagged: E-ONE Cyclone II engine, E-ONE E-Max fire engine, E-ONE fire trucks at fire scene, E-ONE tower ladder at fire scene, fire scene photos, fire scene video, house fire in Wilmette, Jim McCall, Larry Shapiro, narrow jack spread on E-ONE tower ladder at scene, shapirophotography.net, Wilmette Fire Department. Leave a Comment

Wilmette (IL) firefighters were called to their first fire of the day Monday afternoon just before 2PM (8/22/16) at 1336 Ashland Avenue where workers were apparently on the roof. The initial report was a possible attic fire. The house was located within blocks of Wilmette Station 26 and units arrived quickly reporting smoke from the attic and some visible fire. The alarm was upgraded to the Code 4 working fire which brought mutual aid companies from Evanston, Winnetka, Northfield, Glenview, and Skokie.

The fire was knocked down within 20 minutes though companies remained on the scene for over an hour doing overhaul, venting, and chasing hot spots. Most mutual aid companies were released before 3:30PM when RED Center dispatched another house fire in Wilmette. This will be covered in a separate post.

video by Jim McCall

E-ONE tower ladder through trees to roof

Larry Shapiro photo

fire hydrant with hose connected

Larry Shapiro photo

water coming through roof from hose line

Larry Shapiro photo

firefighters on roof of house fire

Larry Shapiro photo

firefighter covered with insulation after fire

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Skokie FD Lieutenant after battling a fire

Larry Shapiro photo

E-ONE tower ladder at fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

E-ONE tower ladder with jacks out on narrow street

Larry Shapiro photo

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Working fire in Elmira, Ontario – February 16, 2016

Posted by firescenesadmin on February 22, 2016

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, NEW. Tagged: 19-year-old arrested for arson in Elmira Ontario, American LaFrance Metropolitan fire engine with lines off, Box 690 Rehab Unit, E-ONE tower ladder at fire scene, Elmira Fire Department, Elmira Ontario Fire Department, Elmire Ontario FD fire apparatus, fire engines in Canada, fireman in E-ONE tower ladder basket, Foradale Fire Company Township of Woolwich, Gary Dinkel. Leave a Comment

Elmira, Ontario firefighters were toned out for a possible house fire at 22 Church St East, February 16 2016. Dispatch updated responding crews that there was a 19-year-old victim on the roof of the house, and an Elmira firefighter on scene confirmed a working fire. Foradale Fire was requested as heavy smoke was coming from the second floor on arrival. Crews made a quick knock on the fire. The Ontario Fire Marshall was called in to investigate the fire, and the 19-year-old occupant was arrested the following day and charged with arson. Box 690 provided rehab for the call.

Gary Dinkel, Box 690

Elmira Ontario fire engine

Gary Dinkel photo

Elmira Ontario fire truck

Gary Dinkel photo

Elmira Ontario fire engine

Gary Dinkel photo

firefighters at a Elmira Ontario house fire scene

Gary Dinkel photo

American LaFrance Metropolitan fire engine with lines off in Canada

Gary Dinkel photo

E-ONE tower ladder in Elmira Ontario

Gary Dinkel photo

Elmira Ontario house fire scene

Gary Dinkel photo

Elmira Ontario house fire scene

Gary Dinkel photo

fire truck in Canada

Gary Dinkel photo

Elmira Ontario FD water tender

Gary Dinkel photo

Box Alarm fire in Wilmette, IL – February 17, 2015

Posted by firescenesadmin on February 18, 2015

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, NEW. Tagged: E-ONE tower ladder at fire scene, firemen covered with ice at fire scene, Jeff Rudolph, Larry Shapiro, Pierce tractor drawn aerial at fire scene, shapirophotography.net, Wilmette Fire Department, winter fire scene images, Woman's Club of Wilmette destroyed by fire. 1 comment

Wilmette (IL) companies responded to an automatic fire alarm at the Woman’s Club of Wilmette, 930 Greenleaf Avenue around 10AM Tuesday morning (2/17/15). Upon rounding the corner, smoke was visible through the roof and the alarm was upgraded to a Code 4 (working fire).

The occupants were out of the building when the fire department arrived and firefighters made an initial interior attack before being forced to withdraw. The alarm was upgraded to a Box Alarm for additional companies.

Four aerial master streams were operating along with several hand lines. A large collapse occurred on the B-Side of the structure that took down power lines.

Departments that assisted were Northbrook, Evanston, Morton Grove, Winnetka, Lincolnwood, Glenview, Northfield, Des Plaines, and Skokie.

heavy smoke from building fire

Larry Shapiro photo

aerial fire ladder with firemen in smoke

Jeff Rudolph photo

Pierce fire truck at fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

smoke escaping from a building on fire

Larry Shapiro photo

Smell fire engine at fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

building destroyed by fire

Larry Shapiro photo

fireman on ladder with black smoke

Jeff Rudolph photo

fireman on ladder with black smoke

Larry Shapiro photo

building destroyed by fire

Larry Shapiro photo

E-ONE fire truck at fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

fire truck at fire scene

Jeff Rudolph photo

E-ONE tower ladder at fire scene

Jeff Rudolph photo

fireman with hose line at winter fire scene

Jeff Rudolph photo

building destroyed by fire

Larry Shapiro photo

heavy fire at winter fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

heavy fire at winter fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

heavy fire at winter fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

Smell fire truck at fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

tree covered with ice

Larry Shapiro photo

fireman covered with ice

Larry Shapiro photo

fireman covered with ice

Larry Shapiro photo

Winnetka FD Enginen 28

Jeff Rudolph photo

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House fire in Crystal Lake, IL – March 22, 2014

Posted by firescenesadmin on March 23, 2014

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, NEW. Tagged: Crystal Lake Fire Department, E-ONE tower ladder at fire scene, heavy smoke from house fire, house fire in Crystal Lake IL, Tyler Tobolt. Leave a Comment

Crystal Lake (IL) Box Alarm on box #5-342 for the house fire at 62 Barberry Drive. Engine 344 arrived with a small single-story home and heavy fire showing from the C Side. Engine 344 dropped a 2 1/2 line. Tower 381 backed down to set up and McHenry Engine 44 supplied water to them from the hydrant down the street. Multiple lines were dropped and operating . Defensive attack on the fire due to a collapse in the roof and small explosions.

house fire with lots of smoke

Tyler Tobolt photo

house fire with lots of smoke

Tyler Tobolt photo

house fire with lots of smoke

Tyler Tobolt photo

house fire with lots of smoke

Tyler Tobolt photo

E-ONE tower ladder at fire scene

Tyler Tobolt photo

Middletown, MD Attic Fire – January 15, 2014

Posted by firescenesadmin on January 16, 2014

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, NEW. Tagged: attic fire in Middletown MD, Citezen's Truck Company, E-ONE tower ladder at fire scene, fire scene photos, fire trucks at fire scene, fire trucks at winter fire scene, Middletown Volunteer Fire Company, Middletown Volunteer Fire Department, Pierce fire trucks at fire scene, Pierce TDA at fire scene, tractor drawn aerial at fire scene, Trevor James. Leave a Comment

The Middletown Volunteer Fire Department as well as companies from the surrounding communities of Jefferson, Myersville, Frederick and Fort Detrick responded this morning for the smoke in the house/attic fire at 35 E. Main Street in Middletown, MD. Companies were on scene for about 1.5 hours.

Here’s the initial dispatch:

MIDDLETOWN/HOUSE / SMOKE 35 E MAIN ST/ E72,E122,RE83,ET204,RE11,A79,RE74,TWR1,TR41,BAT900,SFT900(02)

Here are some photos I took this morning on scene.

Trevor James

Middletown Volunteer Fire Department (MD) fights attic fire 1-15-14

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Middletown Volunteer Fire Department (MD) fights attic fire 1-15-14

Trevor James photo

Middletown Volunteer Fire Department (MD) fights attic fire 1-15-14

Trevor James photo

Middletown Volunteer Fire Department (MD) fights attic fire 1-15-14

Trevor James photo

Middletown Volunteer Fire Department (MD) fights attic fire 1-15-14

Trevor James photo

Middletown Volunteer Fire Department (MD) fights attic fire 1-15-14

Trevor James photo

Middletown Volunteer Fire Department (MD) fights attic fire 1-15-14

Trevor James photo

Middletown Volunteer Fire Department (MD) fights attic fire 1-15-14

Trevor James photo

Middletown Volunteer Fire Department (MD) fights attic fire 1-15-14

Trevor James photo

Middletown Volunteer Fire Department (MD) fights attic fire 1-15-14

Trevor James photo

You can view more of my fire scene and apparatus photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/59625319@N02/sets

Blues Brothers shopping mall fire, Harvey, IL – July, 2009

Posted by firescenesadmin on December 18, 2013

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, PREVIOUS. Tagged: Blues Brothers mall burns, Dixie Square Mall fire, E-ONE tower ladder at fire scene, Eric Haak, fire in vacant shopping mall, fire scene photos, fireman in E-ONE tower ladder basket, Harvey Fire Department, Harvey Fire Department battles fire at Dixie Square Mall featured in the Blues Brothers movie, Pierce fire engine at fire scene, rainbow at fire scene with firemen. Leave a Comment

The Dixie Square Mall opened in the south Chicago suburb of Harvey back in 1966 and at the time, it featured all of the “modern” comforts of a beautiful shopping center. When looking at pictures from it’s grand opening, it is hard to believe that this could happen, but instead of becoming a mainstay of the community, the mall closed in 1978 and became better known for it’s appearance in the classic movie The Blues Brothers. Yes, it is the mall that Jake and Elwood drove through during the mall chase scene.

It sat vacant for over 30 years and had many small fires set in it over that period. On a hot July evening back in 2009, a larger fire was set in what used to be the mall’s center foyer. It spread across the wooden eaves of the old J.C. Penney store which is the larger structure you see in the images. There wasn’t much drama at this one and most of the work was done by Harvey’s tower ladder.

There were some interesting long lead-outs as hydrants were quite a distance away. With temperatures in the mid-90’s and no exposure issues, companies took their time accessing these hydrants to supply the tower and a few hand lines with water. It has since been torn down.

Harvey Fire Department battles fire at Dixie Square Mall featured in the Blues Brothers movie

Eric Haak photo

Harvey Fire Department battles fire at Dixie Square Mall featured in the Blues Brothers movie

Eric Haak photo

Harvey Fire Department battles fire at Dixie Square Mall featured in the Blues Brothers movie

Eric Haak photo

Fireman in E-ONE tower ladder basket

Eric Haak photo

Harvey Fire Department battles fire at Dixie Square Mall featured in the Blues Brothers movie

Eric Haak photo

Harvey Fire Department battles fire at Dixie Square Mall featured in the Blues Brothers movie

Eric Haak photo

Harvey Fire Department battles fire at Dixie Square Mall featured in the Blues Brothers movie

Eric Haak photo

4-Alarm fire in Hadley, MA – October 27, 2013

Posted by firescenesadmin on November 1, 2013

Posted in: Fire Scene Video, NEW. Tagged: 4-Alarm fire in Hadley MA, chief fire officer surveys fire scene, E-ONE tower ladder at fire scene, fire chief officer at fire scene, fire scene photos, fire trucks at night fire scene, fire trucks working at big fire at night, Nate Arnold, night fire scene photos. Leave a Comment

Nate Arnold from Massachusetts submitted a fire from this past week.

Hadley, Mass. The volunteers of this small Hampshire County farming town were called out shortly before 8:00 p.m. on Sunday October 27, 2013 for the report of a fire at the strip mall located at 206 Russell Street. Members arrived on-scene to find an occupied two-story, wood frame construction, commercial building with smoke showing and an orange glow visible at the roof line. Hadley fire fighters along with mutual aid companies from Amherst and Northampton Fire Departments initially attempted an interior attack on the fire, but were forced to switch to a defensive attack when the fire took possession of the cockloft and extended throughout the building. By the end of the incident, a total of 4 alarms were struck bringing over 60 fire fighters to the scene throughout the night and into the following day for defensive operations. The building is a total loss, displacing 15 businesses and residents of two apartments.

Nate Arnold

photos of big fire in Hadley MA 10-27-13

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photos of big fire in Hadley MA 10-27-13

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photos of big fire in Hadley MA 10-27-13

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