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2-Alarm fire in Hanover, PA – September 27, 2013

Posted by firescenesadmin on September 30, 2013

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, Fire Scene Video, NEW. Tagged: E-ONE tower ladder at fire scene, fire scene photos, fire scene video, firemen use saw to cut steel door, Steve Roth of 911Photography, warehouse fire in Hanover PA, warehouse fire in Penn Township. Leave a Comment

Steve Roth submitted images and a video from a fire this past Friday in Penn Township, Hanover, PA

Hanover and Penn units were dispatched shortly after 2:30 a.m., and the first crews on the scene found smoke coming from the basement level of the building, fire officials said.

Penn Township Fire Department

Steve Roth 911 Photography

Penn Township Fire Department

Steve Roth 911 Photography

Penn Township Fire Department

Steve Roth 911 Photography

Penn Township Fire Department

Steve Roth 911 Photography

Penn Township Fire Department

Steve Roth 911 Photography

Penn Township Fire Department

Steve Roth 911 Photography

Penn Township Fire Department

Steve Roth 911 Photography

There is a gallery with more images.

Dolton IL house fire, November 2010

Posted by firescenesadmin on September 29, 2013

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, PREVIOUS. Tagged: chief fire officer surveys fire scene, Dolton Fire Department, Eric Haak, fire scene photos, house fire photos, photo of Chicago style bungalow with heavy fire burn gin through the front, Pierce Velocity tower ladder working at fire scene. Leave a Comment

Another submission from Eric Haak

Thought I would share some photos from Chicago’s south suburbs. This incident occurred in November, 2011 on a Sunday afternoon in the town of Dolton, Illinois. The residents were at church at the time. The address of the fire building is only a block from Dolton’s station 1 and despite the close poximity, Dolton companies reported the Chicago bungalow to be heavily involved on arrival.

Dolton FIre Department fights house fire

Eric Haak photo

Dolton FIre Department fights house fire

Eric Haak photo

The fire appeared to have started in a wood frame porch at the rear of the building and spread throughout the first floor before companies could get water on it. Due to the heavy volume of fire and concerns over the stability of the building, companies withdrew from the building shortly after an initial interior attack.

Dolton FIre Department fights house fire

Eric Haak photo

Dolton FIre Department fights house fire

Eric Haak photo

The fire eventually broke through the attic and South Holland’s 2010 Pierce Velocity tower ladder was put into use.

Dolton FIre Department fights house fire

Eric Haak photo

Dolton FIre Department fights house fire

Eric Haak photo

Dolton FIre Department fights house fire

Eric Haak photo

Dolton FIre Department fights house fire

Eric Haak photo

5-Alarm fire in Salem, WI September 27, 2013

Posted by firescenesadmin on September 28, 2013

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, NEW. Tagged: apartment building burns in Camp Lake, apartment building fire, early morning fire in Salem WI, fire department tanker shuttle, fire department water tenders, fire scene photos, rural water supply at building fire, Tim Olk. Leave a Comment

Tim Olk submitted these images from an apartment building fire yesterday morning in Salem, Wisconsin.

Salem Fire Protection District 5-Alarm fire with an interdivisional Box Alarm at 9730 276th Ave in Camp Lake. Two-story apartment building 100×75. The fire was reported around 4 a.m. Friday.

Salem Fire Department 5-alarm apartment building fire

Tim Olk photo

Salem Fire Department 5-alarm apartment building fire

Tim Olk photo

Salem Fire Department 5-alarm apartment building fire

Tim Olk photo

Salem Fire Department 5-alarm apartment building fire

Tim Olk photo

Salem Fire Department 5-alarm apartment building fire

Tim Olk photo

Salem Fire Department 5-alarm apartment building fire

Tim Olk photo

Tim has a gallery with many more images from this fire.

Commercial building fire in Detroit September 26, 2013

Posted by firescenesadmin on September 27, 2013

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, NEW. Tagged: Dave Traiforos, Detroit Fire Department, fire scene photos, Haz Mat Level 3 at Detroit fire, heavy black smoke from commercial building fire, Highland Park Fire Department, large commercial building fire in Detroit, Sutphen tower ladders working at Detroit fire scene. Leave a Comment

Dave Traiforos is in Detroit and submitted images from a commercial building fire yesterday, September 26, 2013.

Detroit Fire Department commercial building fire

Dave Traiforos photo

Fire was in an occupied commercial building located at Pittsburg & Mason, right behind L-22. A Level 3 haz mat was called for blood borne pathogens located in the building.

Detroit Fire Department commercial building fire

Dave Traiforos photo

Detroit Fire Department commercial building fire

Dave Traiforos photo

There was apparently only one working aerial platform in the city of Detroit, so Highland Park came mutual aid with their working platform.

Highland Park Fire Department commercial building fire

commercial building fire in Detroit with heavy black smoke

The fire remained at the Box Alarm level with a few extra engines and one extra ladder. In all, five engines, three ladders, one squad, one hazmat unit, several chief officers, and two medic units were at the scene.

Detroit Fire Department commercial building fire

Dave Traiforos photo

Detroit Fire Department commercial building fire

Dave Traiforos photo

Smoke could be seen for about thirty miles.

More images can be seen from fire in Detroit posted at Dave’s site.

Working fire in Detroit September 26, 2013

Posted by firescenesadmin on September 26, 2013

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, NEW. Tagged: Box Alarm fire in Detroit, Detroit Fire Department, Detroit firemen working at fire scene, fire scene photos, firemen on roof with smoke, night fire scene photos, Steve Redick. Leave a Comment

Steve Redick visited Detroit last week to photograph fires. Her submitted these images and descriptions.

Just returned from a stay in the “d”…they had several fires, but most were too far from our position to make, and those we did were already well under control when we arrived. These shots are from a box alarm … not much fire left when we arrived but some nice gritty working photos.

Detroit Fire Department

Steve Redick photo

Detroit Fire Department

Steve Redick photo

Detroit Fire Department

Steve Redick photo

Detroit Fire Department

Steve Redick photo

Detroit Fire Department

Steve Redick photo

Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire 9-25-13

Posted by firescenesadmin on September 25, 2013

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, Fire Scene Video, NEW. Tagged: 2-11 Alarm fire in chicago, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago Fire tv show, commercial building fire in Chicago, fire scene video, fire truck used in the Chicago Fire tv show, firefighters with dirty faces, firemen covered with soot from fire, heavy black smoke at fire scene, Larry Shapiro, mobile ventilation unit used by fire department, Tempest fan used by Chicago FD at fire scene. Leave a Comment

Chicago Fire Department

Heavy smoke is forced out of the building by the high-pressure mobile ventilation unit. Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago companies were called for smoke in the building at 1034 S. Kostner Avenue. The address consists of a five-story building undergoing renovation with an attached one-story section to the rear. Workers were attempting to remove large tanks from the basement that were used by previous occupants. One tank, which contained a glue, ignited as it was being disconnected. As thick black smoke filled the building, all companies were ordered out and the alarm was upgraded to the extra alarm.

Chicago Fire Department

Chicago’s Battalion 4 after working inside the building. Larry Shapiro

Chicago Fire Department

Smoke is visible escaping from multiple sources. Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago Fire Department

Thick smoke at the opposite end of the building. Larry Shapiro photo

A special request was made for the mobile ventilation unit that was setup to force the smoke out of the building.

Chicago Fire Department

Chicago’s reserve squad as lettered for the Chicago Fire tv show was in service today.. Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago Fire Department

Chicago’s Mobile Ventilation Unit 5-2-3. Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago Fire Department

One of many firefighters at the scene. Larry Shapiro photo

There is a gallery with many more images from the fire scene.

2-Alarm fire in South Barrington, IL July 9, 2013

Posted by firescenesadmin on September 24, 2013

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, Fire Scene Video, PREVIOUS. Tagged: Barrington Fire Department, fire department water tankers, fire department water tenders, fire scene photos, fire trucks working at big fire, firemen shuttle water to fight house fire, heavy smoke and flames from large home, house fire in South Barrington iL, large house burns in area without hydrants, Larry Shapiro. Leave a Comment

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.