EXTRA ALARM FOR A HAZMAT/EMS INCIDENT AT STEPAN CHEMICAL IN ELWOOD, IL

    TUE NOV 05 2013 ~9:35 AM
    ELWOOD FIRE DEPARTMENT
    BOX ALARM 2ND LEVEL/HAZMAT INCIDENT
    22500 W MILLSDALE RD, ELWOOD, IL

    MABAS DIVISION 15 BOX ALARM ON BOX #600-14 FOR A HAZMAT/EMS INCIDENT "STEPAN CHEMICAL." EARLY REPORT OF 10-15 PEOPLE EXPOSED TO A CHEMICAL OR ILL FROM A CHEMICAL EXPOSURE -- NOT CONFIRMED. THE COMPANY IS INVOLVED IN A WIDE RANGE OF CHEMICALS.

    SQUAD(S): TROY

    EMS: COAL CITY, ROCKDALE, JOLIET

    CHIEF(S): MANHATTAN, CHANNAHON FIRE DISTRICT

    CHANGE OF QUARTERS: PLAINFIELD AMBULANCE, MORRIS SQUAD

    STAGING AT THE MAIN GATE

    BOX ALARM 2ND LEVEL AT 9:45 AM

    EMS: PLAINFIELD, , NEW LENOX, HOMER, PEOTONE

    CHANGE OF QUARTERS: MORRIS SQUAD, ? AMBULANCE

    SPECIAL: MABAS DIVISION 19 DECON (UNKNOWN TIME REQUESTED)

    EMS SECOND LEVEL AT 9:56 AM
    SUMMARY: ELWOOD, BRAIDWOOD, COAL CITY, JOLIET, ROCKDALE, PLAINFIELD, NEW LENOX, HOMER

    CHANGE OF QUARTERS; GARDNER, ORLAND PARK

    CHANNAHON SQUAD AIR CASCADE DUE TO THE SCENE AT 10:18 AM.

    WEATHER CONDITIONS 10:15 AM CST
    Current Conditions Report Chicago/Romeoville, Lewis University
    Overcast
    53°F (12°C)
    Humidity78%
    Wind Speed S 10 mph
    Barometer 30.26 in
    Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
    Visibility10.00 mi
    Wind Chill 50°F (10°C)
    Last Update on 5 Nov 10:15 am CST

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