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2-Alarm fire in Windsor, CT – July 19. 2014

Posted by firescenesadmin on July 19, 2014
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South Windsor, Ct had this 2nd alarm in a condo complex on 7/19/14 @0600. First arriving unit reported one condo fully involved and spreading. Mutual aid from the 8th District FD (Manchester) assisted at the scene. Once SWFD Tower 1 went into operation the fire was knocked down in 15 minutes with extensive overhaul.

Stay safe,

Patrick Dooley

flames trough the roof of a townhouse

Patrick Dooley photo

flames trough the roof of a townhouse

Patrick Dooley photo

fire scene incident commander at a huge fire

Patrick Dooley photo

flames trough the roof of a townhouse

Patrick Dooley photo

fire department tower ladder with master stream

Patrick Dooley photo

More pictures at www.squadfirephotos.com

Detroit Box Alarm – July 7, 2014

Posted by firescenesadmin on July 18, 2014
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On Monday July 7th 2014, Detroit 1st Battalion companies were dispatched to a reported vacant dwelling fire at Ellery and Gratiot. Engine 41 arrived on the scene and reported two vacant dwellings totally involved. Engine 41 stretched on the the vacant two-story dwellings and setup for defensive operations. Chief 1 arrived on the scene and assumed command and requested an extra engine for manpower. This fire was fought in defensive mode for an hour before it was brought under control. Engines 41/9/17, Ladder 6, Squad 3, and Chief 1 responded to this incident.

Photos by Dennis Walus © 2014

Two vacant dwellings are gutted by fire in Detroit

Dennis Walus photo

Two vacant dwellings are gutted by fire in Detroit

Dennis Walus photo

Two vacant dwellings are gutted by fire in Detroit

Dennis Walus photo

Two vacant dwellings are gutted by fire in Detroit

Dennis Walus photo

Two vacant dwellings are gutted by fire in Detroit

Dennis Walus photo

Two vacant dwellings are gutted by fire in Detroit

Dennis Walus photo

Two vacant dwellings are gutted by fire in Detroit

Dennis Walus photo

Two vacant dwellings are gutted by fire in Detroit

Dennis Walus photo

The rest of the photos from this incident can be seen at: http://www.detroitfiregroundimages.com/Fire-Scenes/Detroit-Box-Alarm-Ellery/42813910_pFqCtL#!i=3375687808&k=KGGfFLC

 

Classic Chicago fire scene photos – July 24, 1966

Posted by firescenesadmin on July 17, 2014
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Here are some great old color images from a 3-11 alarm in Chicago on July 24, 1966.  The fire was at 2348 S. Federal and from other images I have of this fire, it appeared to be long, wooden store houses that were filled with used tires.  The engine you see is Engine 104 and the other rig is lettered and numbered Squad 8.

 Eric Haak

old Chicago fire scene photo

Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown

old Chicago fire scene photo with Hi-Ranger Snorkel

Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown

old Chicago fire scene photo with Mack L Series engine

Classic 3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago July 24, 1966 at 2348 S. Federal . photographer unknown

old Chicago fire scene photo with Autocar squad

Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown

old Chicago fire scene photo with Hi-Ranger Snorkel

Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown

Historic fire scene images from Chicago

Posted by firescenesadmin on July 16, 2014
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I thought I would share some old school photos.  These were scanned and I don’t have the photographer’s name to credit as they are just part of my collection.  Possibly someone who was living on the block.

Just sharing some shots of Engine 15 and 64 working a house fire some time in the late 80’s or early 90’s.

Eric Haak

Classic Chicago fire scene from the 1980s. photographer unknown

Classic Chicago fire scene from the 1980s. photographer unknown

Classic Chicago fire scene from the 1980s. photographer unknown

photographer unknown

Classic Chicago fire scene from the 1980s. photographer unknown

photographer unknown

Classic Chicago fire scene from the 1980s. photographer unknown

photographer unknown

Classic Chicago fire scene from the 1980s. photographer unknown

photographer unknown

Classic Chicago fire scene from the 1980s. photographer unknown

photographer unknown

Working fire in Northbrook, IL – July 14, 2014

Posted by firescenesadmin on July 16, 2014
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A citizen called the Northbrook Fire Department (IL)  Monday night around 10:30 reporting fire in a vacant two-story building near the downtown train station. Companies arrived to find fire inside the building at 1856 Walters Avenue and upgraded the alarm to a Code 4 for the working fire.

Northbrook Engines 10 & 11, Squad 12 and Tower 12, Ambulance 10 and Battalion 11 were the initial companies with Glenview Truck 14. The working fire added Deerfield Truck 20, Highland Park Squad 34, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Ambulance 52, and Wheeling Engine 42.

The main body of fire was knocked down quickly from the outside, then companies searched the building for extension and occupants. A Box Alarm was requested for change of quarters companies only as units were tied up at the scene for a while.

firemen with hose line attacking a fire

Tim Olk photo

firemen with hose line attacking a fire

Tim Olk photo

firemen at night fire scene

Tim Olk photo

firemen at night fire scene

Tim Olk photo

firemen at night fire scene

Tim Olk photo

firemen hooking up to a hydrant

Larry Shapiro photo

Pierce fire trucks at night fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

firemen at night fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

firemen at night fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

Pierce fire truck

Larry Shapiro photo

Detroit 2nd Alarm – July 9, 2014 (part 2)

Posted by firescenesadmin on July 15, 2014
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commercial fire at night in Detroit

Dennis Walus photo

commercial fire at night in Detroit

Dennis Walus photo

commercial fire at night in Detroit

Dennis Walus photo

commercial fire at night in Detroit

Dennis Walus photo

commercial fire at night in Detroit

Dennis Walus photo

commercial fire at night in Detroit

Dennis Walus photo

commercial fire at night in Detroit

Dennis Walus photo

commercial fire at night in Detroit

Dennis Walus photo

commercial fire at night in Detroit

Dennis Walus photo

commercial fire at night in Detroit

Dennis Walus photo

commercial fire at night in Detroit

Dennis Walus photo

commercial fire at night in Detroit

Dennis Walus photo

Detroit Box Alarm Oakland & Hague – July 13, 2014

Posted by firescenesadmin on July 15, 2014
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On Sunday July 13th 2014, Detroit 5th Battalion companies were dispatched to a reported vacant commercial building fire at Oakland & Hague. While enroute Ladder 7 reported smoke showing. Upon arrival a well-involved vacant two-story, 100 X 50 commericlal building was found. Engine 17 arrived on the scene and stretched on the building. Chief 5 arrived on the scene and reported a doubtful and requested two extra engines and a truck.

Defensive operations were used on this fire. Master streams were deployed from Ladder 7 and Ladder 20 along with several handlines. This fire was brought under control in about 2 hours. Engine 17/39/1/44, Ladders 7/20, Squad 3, and Chief 5 responded to this incident.

Photos by Dennis Walus © 2014

vacant commercial building in Detroit fully involved in fire

Dennis Walus photo

vacant commercial building in Detroit fully involved in fire

Dennis Walus photo

vacant commercial building in Detroit fully involved in fire

Dennis Walus photo

vacant commercial building in Detroit fully involved in fire

Dennis Walus photo

vacant commercial building in Detroit fully involved in fire

Dennis Walus photo

vacant commercial building in Detroit fully involved in fire

Dennis Walus photo

vacant commercial building in Detroit fully involved in fire

Dennis Walus photo

The rest of the images from this incident can be seen at:

http://www.detroitfiregroundimages.com/Fire-Scenes/Detroit-Box-Alarm-Oakland/42882784_gbLmTM#!i=3382500669&k=GqXQjh5