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5-Alarm fire in Salem, WI – June 8, 2016

Posted by firescenesadmin on June 9, 2016
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Fifteen fire departments were called to the scene of a five-alarm fire on Wilmot Road in Salem (WI) on Wednesday, June 8th. More than 52,000 gallons of water had to be used to bring that fire under control. The building where it happened is a total loss after the blaze.

firefighters battle auto body shop fire

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firefighters battle auto body shop fire

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firefighters battle auto body shop fire

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firefighters battle auto body shop fire

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firefighters battle auto body shop fire

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firefighters battle auto body shop fire

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Wheaten Fire Department truck at fire scene

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2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, IL – June 6, 2016

Posted by firescenesadmin on June 7, 2016
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Chicago firefighters battled fire in a three-story apartment building the the city’s north side during the evening rush hour on Monday, 6/6/16.

apartment building fire in Chicago

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Chciago firefighter

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apartment building fire in Chicago

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apartment building fire in Chicago

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Chicago firefighters with a hose line

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apartment building fire in Chicago

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apartment building fire in Chicago

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apartment building fire in Chicago

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apartment building fire in Chicago

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apartment building fire in Chicago

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MVI with motorcycle in Northbrook, IL – May 21, 2016

Posted by firescenesadmin on May 21, 2016
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Northbrook (IL) firefighters responded to an accident Saturday afternoon (5/21/16) in the intersection of Dundee and Waukegan Roads for a collision between a car and a motorcycle. The motorcycle rider was thrown through the car’s windshield and was alert when he was transported to Lutheran General Hospital after being extricated.

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firemen extricate motorcycle rider after crash

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firefighters immobilize crash victim on backb

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firefighters immobilize crash victim on backb

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fire department at crash site involving motorcycle

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motorcycle after crash

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Building collapse in unincorporated Des Plaines, IL – May 19, 2016

Posted by firescenesadmin on May 19, 2016
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North Maine FPD companies responded just after 9AM this morning (5/19/16) to 9955 Linda Lane in unincorporated Des Plaines for an explosion. What is being called a gas explosion caused significant damage to a three-story building. A TRT Box Alarm was requested to the 3rd level for technicians and an EMS Box Alarm was pulled as a precaution. One firefighter and one civilian were reported to be transported to area hospitals with minor injuries.

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aftermath of building collapse

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fire department technical rescue crews at a building collapse

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fire department technical rescue crews at a building collapse

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fire department technical rescue crews at a building collapse

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more photos at chicagoareafire.com

Live-fire training in Linn Township, WI, – March 5, 2016

Posted by firescenesadmin on March 26, 2016
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Linn Township FD (WI) had live-fire training Saturday, 3/5/16. They conducted several burns in the house and the garage. Departments involved included Lake Geneva, Delevan, Fontana, City of Delevan and the Hebron Alden Greenwood FPD.

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firefighters conduct live-fire training

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firefighters conduct live-fire training

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fire engine drafting from portable tank

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firefighters training for roof ventilation

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firefighters conduct live-fire training

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firefighters conduct live-fire training

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firefighters pose with burning house after training

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Still & Box Alarm fire in Chicago, IL – March 16, 2016

Posted by firescenesadmin on March 16, 2016
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Still and Box Alarm 3336 Berteau four unit building, rear porches going. Two victims rescued and several pets. (per CFD Media)

Chicago FD Squad 2 firefighter

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firemen adminster oxygen to dog

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firemen overhaul after fire

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aftermath of rear porches on fire

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more photos at chicagoareafire.com

4-11 Alarm fire + 1 Special in Chicago, IL – March 8, 2016

Posted by firescenesadmin on March 9, 2016
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Chicago firefighters battled a 4-11 Alarm fire with a Special Alarm for two additional chiefs and three additional trucks at 4540 W. Haddon Avenue at a flea market. The building measured approximately 100×200 and was bordered on one side by railroad tracks that were on an embankment even with the roof f the one-story building. Part of the structure was a covered parking garage with additional parking on the roof. Several of the cars fell into the building as the roof sections collapsed.

Tower Ladder 14 had their brand new E-ONE unit and new Air Mask Unit 6-4-6 was also at the scene. Aerial Tower 1, the only straight ladder with a pre-piped waterway was called to the scene as well at Turret Wagon 6-7-6. The fire was dispatched around 9:30 am and was struck out in the early evening, though relief companies were at the ruins all night.

Chicago FD Tower Ladder 14

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firefighter at commercial building fire

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Chicago firefighters battle a commercial fire

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Chicago firefighters battle a fire

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car burning inside a garage

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Chicago FD Air Mask Unit 6-4-6

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Chicago FD Engine 96

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tower ladder working at fire scene

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Snorkel working at fire scene

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African American Chicago FD captain

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Chicago fire engine at fire scene

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Heavy smoke at building fire in Chicago

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Heavy smoke and flames at building fire in Chicago

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Chicago FD Aerial Tower 1

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Chicago FD Aerial Tower 1

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Chicago firefighters battle a huge fire with Pierce aerial

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Chicago FD Turret Wagon 6-7-6 at work

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more at chicagoareafire.com and shapirophotography.net and chi-townfirephotos.smugmug.com