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Cicero, IL companies were dispatched to a reported structure fire @ 5742 w. 24th Street this afternoon. While en-route the chief confirmed he had a fire. First-in companies reported fire blowing out of the 2nd floor on arrival. Engine 2 dropped a 2-1/2 to the rear while Truck 2 laddered the front of the building. Here are some of my pictures.

fire guts the 2nd floor of a house

Josh Boyajian photo

E-ONE ladder truck working at fire scene

Josh Boyajian photo

E-ONE ladder truck working at fire scene

Josh Boyajian photo

fire guts the 2nd floor of a house

Josh Boyajian photo

E-ONE fire engine at fire scene

Josh Boyajian photo

E-ONE fire trucks at fire scene in Cicero IL

Josh Boyajian photo

The whole gallery can be viewed here. http://chi-townfirephotos.smugmug.com/Suburban-Fires-/Cicero-Working-Fire-5742-w-24t#!/i-p7P6ZCF

Glastonbury, Ct had this 2nd alarm on 12/30/13 @1100 hours. The 3 car garage was fully involved on the arrival of the FD. Mutual aid form Manchester Engine 4 and Car 21 assisted at the scene. More pictures at www.squadfirephotos.com

Stay safe,

Patrick Dooley

Glastonbury CT firefighters battle huge house fire

Patrick Dooley photo

Glastonbury CT firefighters battle huge house fire

Patrick Dooley photo

Glastonbury CT firefighters battle huge house fire

Patrick Dooley photo

Glastonbury CT firefighters battle huge house fire

Patrick Dooley photo

Glastonbury CT firefighters battle huge house fire

Patrick Dooley photo

One of the larger fires the occurred in the northwest Chicago suburbs this summer was in South Barrington on July 9th. I made it to the scene about 20 minutes after the initial alarm.

South Barrington house fire July 9, 2013

Larry Shapiro photo

South Barrington house fire July 9, 2013

Larry Shapiro photo

Units were called to the scene and found smoke and fire from the roof. One company initially made an interior attack but was forced to retreat due to some sort of explosion (possibly a smoke explosion) which blew out the front door as a second crew was getting ready to go inside.  The alarm was upgraded to a box alarm and the attack went defensive. The house is located on a dead end street with no hydrants.

South Barrington house fire July 9, 2013

Larry Shapiro photo

South Barrington house fire July 9, 2013

Larry Shapiro photo

South Barrington house fire July 9, 2013

Larry Shapiro photo

South Barrington house fire July 9, 2013

Larry Shapiro photo

Barrington Engine 2, the first engine on  the scene, went into the driveway. Palatine Rural Tanker 36 arrived soon after and backed into the driveway to nurse Engine 2 until the tanker shuttle could be setup. One portable tank was dropped in front of Tanker 36 and two were dropped near Barrington Engine 1 just past the house.

South Barrington house fire July 9, 2013

Larry Shapiro photo

South Barrington house fire July 9, 2013

Larry Shapiro photo

The alarm was upgraded to a 2nd Alarm for tenders after it became apparent that more units were needed to maintain a constant water supply. Most tankers each made at least four runs  to refill and dump. Three portable tanks were dropped and tied together to provide for a quicker turnaround.

South Barrington house fire July 9, 2013

Larry Shapiro photo

South Barrington house fire July 9, 2013

Larry Shapiro photo

South Barrington house fire July 9, 2013

Larry Shapiro photo

There is a gallery with many more images.