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Chicago Still & Box Alarm fire … 1985

Posted by firescenesadmin on June 1, 2014

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, PREVIOUS. Tagged: Chicago Fire Department, Chicago firemen battle house fire, Chicago firemen working at fire scene, fire scene photos, flames from attic at house fire, Larry Shapiro. 1 comment

This was a fire in Chicago … all the information that I have is that it was a hot day in 1985. Among the classic images here is Engine 76, an American LaFrance engine sharing a hydrant with Engine 57, a Ward LaFrance engine.

chief fire officer supervises fire scene

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fireman on ladder truck Seagrave

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chief fire officer supervises fire scene

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American LaFrance and Ward LaFrance fire engines together in Chicago

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flames from attic at house fire

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flames from attic at house fire

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3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, September 11, 1981

Posted by firescenesadmin on May 31, 2014

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, PREVIOUS. Tagged: 3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago firefighters at work in 1981, fire scene photos from 1981, Larry Shapiro. Leave a Comment

Here are a few scanned images of mine from a 3-11 Alarm fire at 2810-20 N. Hamlin in Chicago on September 11, 1981.

firemen battle multiple houses burning in in Chicago

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firemen battle multiple houses burning in in Chicago

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firemen battle multiple houses burning in in Chicago

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firemen battle multiple houses burning in in Chicago

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Chicago chief fire officer at fire scene

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aftermath of a fire that destroyed several homes in Chicago in 1981

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Chicago Still & Box Alarm fire – September, 1989

Posted by firescenesadmin on May 24, 2014

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, HISTORIC FIRES. Tagged: Chicago Fire Department, Chicago firefighters battle fire in a two-flat, Chicago Still & Box Alarm, firemen ventilate roof and windows at house fire, flames through the roof of a house, Larry Shapiro. 1 comment

Images from a Still & Box Alarm fire in Chicago’s 7th Battalion during September of 1989. As I arrived, I was afraid that I’d missed everything as the fire appeared to be out on the first floor. I was in the right place though when they vented the roof and void spaces that were charged.

firemen battle a house fire with smoke and flames

Chicago firefighters on the roof of a house in the 7th Battalion in September of 1989. Larry Shapiro photo

firemen battle a house fire with smoke and flames

The 7th Battalion directs a firefighter as heavy smoke escapes the second floor. Larry Shapiro photo

firemen battle a house fire with smoke and flames

Smoke pushes into the gangway between the houses as a firefighter vents the roof. Larry Shapiro photo

firemen battle a house fire with smoke and flames

Fire vents through the roof. Larry Shapiro photo

firemen battle a house fire with smoke and flames

A fireman pulls the soffit as two others prepare to hit the fire from a ladder. Larry Shapiro photo

firemen battle a house fire with smoke and flames

Firemen direct a stream into the second floor window. Larry Shapiro photo

firemen battle a house fire with smoke and flames

A handline goes to work from the front yard. Larry Shapiro photo

firemen battle a house fire with smoke and flames

After the heavy fire was knocked down, there was still fire in the void space behind the roofing material. Larry Shapiro photo

Working fire in Lincolnshire, IL – May 11, 2014

Posted by firescenesadmin on May 13, 2014

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, NEW. Tagged: aftermath of house fire, battalion chief officer at command post, Buffalo Grove Fire Department, car fire extends to attached garage, Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection District, fire scene photos, Larry Shapiro, Libertyville Fire Department, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District, Pierce Arrow XT engine pumping at fire, rehab unit at fire scene. Leave a Comment

Shortly before 11AM Sunday, May 11th, a motorist reported a vehicle fire up against a garage at the corner of Riverwoods Road and Half Day Road (Route 22) in Lincolnshire, IL. Companies reported a dark header as they got on the road and the alarm was upgraded to a Code 4 for the confirmed fire that had spread to the attached garage and was threatening the home.

Deerfield-Bannockburn Engine 19 was first on the scene followed by Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Engines 51 and 52. A quick attack with a 2 1/2″ line darkened much of the fire and additional lines were put to use effectively holding the fire to the garage.

Units at the scene were Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Engines 51 & 52, Truck 53, Ambulances 52 & 53, Battalion 51, and Rehab 51 in addition to Deerfield-Bannockburn Engine 19, a Libertyville squad, Buffalo Grove Tower 25, an ambulance from Lake Zurich, and Lake Forest Battalion 42

I arrived after the fire had been knocked down.

garage destroyed by fire

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Pierce fire engine

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firemen with hose line

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garage destroyed by fire

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firefighter sprays water with hose

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iremean overhauling after fire

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garage destroyed by fire

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More images are at shapirophotography.net

Working fire in Northbrook, IL – April 30, 2014

Posted by firescenesadmin on May 2, 2014

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, NEW. Tagged: elevated master stream used to fight fire, fire scene photos, fire scene video, fire service video, fire through the roof of a house, firemen with hose battle house fire, house fire in Northbrook, Larry Shapiro, Northbrook Fire Department, Pierce fire trucks at fire scene, Tim Olk. Leave a Comment

Northbrook (IL) firefighters were called to 1434 Lori-Lyn Lane shortly before 7PM on 4-30-14. Upon arrival, they reported smoke and fire visible at the roof and upgraded the alarm. Units in addition to the Northbrook companies to the scene were Wheeling Engine 42, Glenview Truck 14, and Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Ambulance 52.

After attempting an interior attack, all companies were pulled out of the house when the visible fire overhead increased. Two hand lines and a tower ladder were used and they made quick work of knocking down the flames.

Images are from Tim Olk and me.

Pierce fire truck at house fire scene

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Pierce fire truck at house fire scene

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flames through the roof of a house

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flames through the roof of a house

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flames through the roof of a house

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house after roof fire

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flames through the roof of a house

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flames through the roof of a house

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flames through the roof of a house

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flames through the roof of a house

Tim Olk photo

flames through the roof of a house

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flames through the roof of a house

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flames through the roof of a house

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flames through the roof of a house

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Pierce fire truck at house fire scene

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Pierce fire truck at house fire scene

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Pierce fire truck at house fire scene

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A gallery of my images is at shapirophotography.net

2nd Alarm for the explosion in Long Grove 4-25-14 (more)

Posted by firescenesadmin on April 27, 2014

Posted in: Fire Scene Video, NEW. Tagged: 50 homes damaged from large explosion, fire department tanker shuttle, fire scene photos, fire scene video, fire scene with tanker operations, gas suspected in explosion of large home, house explosion and fire in Long Grove IL, house obliterated by explosion, Larry Shapiro, video of firefighting operations, video showing firefighters shuttle water to fire scene. Leave a Comment

Here’s the video from the scene of the house explosion in Long Grove, IL.

2nd Alarm for the house explosion and fire, Long Grove, IL April 25, 2014

Posted by firescenesadmin on April 26, 2014

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, NEW. Tagged: 50 homes damaged from large explosion, fire department tanker shuttle, fire scene photos, fire scene with tanker operations, gas suspected in explosion of large home, house explosion and fire in Long Grove IL, house obliterated by explosion, Larry Shapiro, Long Grove house explosion. 1 comment

Some images from 4773 Trenton Court in the Royal Melbourne subdivision in Long Grove (IL). Parts of this development are in the Long Grove Fire Protection District and the rest in the Countryside Fire Protection District.

Before 11PM on Friday, firefighters responded to a reported fire. Prior to their arrival, the homeowner reportedly stepped out of the home just minutes before a catastrophic explosion destroyed the structure sending splintered debris in all directions. Several neighboring homes suffered broken windows, buckled garage doors, or structural damage. There are reports that several homes are uninhabitable.

There were only minor injuries at the scene. A 2nd Alarm was struck for water tenders and suppression companies as the development is largely without hydrants. The gas company was reportedly in the area investigating an odor.

explosion destroys home in Long Grove

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explosion destroys home in Long Grove

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explosion destroys home in Long Grove

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Pierce fire truck at explosion site

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explosion destroys home in Long Grove

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home damaged by explosion

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explosion destroys home in Long Grove

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firefighter silhouetted by fire

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house heavily damaged by explosion

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tanker shuttle operation at fire scene

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A complete gallery of images is at shapirophotography.net

More information and photos are at chicagoareafire.com