I’ve included a little info on Chicago’s working fire response with this write up knowing that there are people viewing this who are not from Chicago.

Chicago’s Engine 117 and Tower Ladder 14 were first-due on this fire in an occupied two-flat on May 1, 2010.  The building in the 4900 block of west Ohio Street had fire throughout the frame rear porches and rear rooms of the second floor on arrival.  This fire was held in check with the usual Chicago working fire response which is two engines, two trucks, one squad (tandem heavy rescue and Snorkel that run together), one battalion chief plus a RIT truck and RIT battalion chief, and an EMS response of a field chief (chief paramedic) and an ambulance.

Eric Haak photo

Eric Haak photo

Eric Haak photo

Eric Haak photo

Eric Haak photo

Eric Haak photo

Eric Haak photo