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2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, IL – January 13, 2016

Posted by firescenesadmin on January 14, 2016

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, NEW. Tagged: 2-11 Alarm fire in chicago, Chicago Fire Department, firemen at winter fire scene, firemen covered with ice at fire scene, FireScenes.NET, Larry Shapiro, shapirophotography.net. Leave a Comment

More photos from the 2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, IL – January 13, 2016

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Chicago FD Pierce Tower Ladders 14 and 23

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more photos at shapirophotography.net

Cicero (IL) companies responded to a reported apartment fire at 1401 51st Court early Monday afternoon (1/11/16). Arriving companies had smoke at the eaves of the three-story, frame, multi-unit building. After companies were forced out of the structure they setup for defensive operations and upgraded to a Box Alarm about 30 minutes later.

Several hand lines were used as well as master streams from Cicero Truck 2, Stickney Truck 1201, and Cicero Truck 1. There was a special call for the Forest Park tower ladder which went into service after Cicero Truck 1 was shut down. All Cicero engines were pumping in addition engines from Stickney and Lyons.

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firefighters with hose line at fire scene

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more photos at chicagoareafire.com and shapirophotography.net and chicagoareafire.com

Hazmat decon in Washington, DC – December 10, 2015

Posted by firescenesadmin on December 14, 2015

Posted in: Fire Rescue Scene photos, Fire Scene Video, NEW. Tagged: Council on American and Islamic Relations, DCFD, DCFD hazmat decon, firefighters in hazmat suits, hazardous materials incident with a letter, Larry Shapiro, shapirophotography.net, suspicious powder sent to Muslim group. Leave a Comment

While I was in DC last week, I took in a haz mat incident involving an envelope with a white powder that was sent to the Council on American and Islamic Relations (CAIR). Though the substance tested negative, the entry team went through complete decon while I was there. Here is a brief video and some images.

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firefighter with letter containing a suspicious powder

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More photos are at shapirophotography.net

2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago – December 2, 2015 (more)

Posted by firescenesadmin on December 3, 2015

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, Fire Scene Video, NEW. Tagged: 2-11 Alarm fire in chicago, Brad Bartley, Chicago FD Engine 18, Chicago FD Squad 1A, Chicago Fire Department, fire scene video, Larry Shapiro, Nuevo Leon Restaurant gutted by fire. 1 comment

Here’s more on Chicago’s 2-11 Alarm fire that destroyed the Nuevo Leon Restaurant 12/2/15.

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firemen scrub building from tower ladder

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Chicago firefighters were sent to 126 E 47th Street at about 10:30PM (11/17/15). Shortly after rival, Battalion 5 requested a Box Alarm for fire in the one-story commercial structure. Companies were pulled out of the building in short order and they went defensive and the fire was upgraded to a 2-11 Alarm shortly thereafter. The fire communicated to the two-story exposure to the east. The original building collapsed and the exposure was gutted.

There were three tower ladders operating master streams along with 6-6-1 the reserve Snorkel plus multi-versals and the deck gun from Engine 19. Conditions during the fire included strong winds and sporadic rain that was very heavy at times.

firefighters on ladders at building fire

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Sopartan fire engine engulfed in smoke at fire scene

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firefighters setup tower ladder at fire scene

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old E-ONE tower ladder at work in Chicago

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Chicago Spartan fire engine using deck gun at fire scene

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More photos at chicagoareafire.com and the full gallery is at shapirophotography.net

DCFD units were called to the Pepco substation in the 1900 block of First Street SW (11/13/15). The response for the reported fire included a first-alarm assignment plus a foam task force, the haz mat unit, and the fireboats.

Companies stood-by at the gate until the Pepco personnel with PPE were in place at the facility to escort DC firefighters into the building. Light smoke was visible from the exterior. Upon entry, they located a storage room fire that did not involve the electric equipment and subsequently had no effect on service to customers. Several dry chemical extinguishers were discharged to extinguish the fire. Firefighters then performed overhaul and ventilation.