Elmhurst Fire Department
Commercial Building Fire/BOX ALARM
351 North York St, Elmhurst, IL
MABAS Division 12 Box Alarm on Box #3014 for a structure fire at VIP Occasions.
TL1 on scene reports smoke showing from the north door -- heavy smoke showing from the building at 1:37 p.m.
E1 crew on arrival reports a one-story commercial occupancy with heavy smoke showing from the Side A. TL1 leading out with a crosslay.
BC1 requests police shut down York St.
E2 assigned to the rear of the building for heavy smoke at the rear as well.
E2 requests a Box Alarm by 1:44 p.m.
Two lines on the fire by 1:48 p.m.
Fire through the roof by about 2:15 p.m.
Three elevated streams (A, A-B, D) and two multi-versals Side A by 2:22 p.m.
Multi-versal at the A-D corner by 2:24 p.m.
Wind from the West about 15 mph blowing smoke across the C-Side attack firefighters.
Two multi-versals on the C-Side.
Exposure (2-story frame house) on the B-Side (north side).
Elevated master stream shut down on Side D, and apparently AFFF foam with third multi-versal added to tactics on Side A by 3:03 p.m. Three elevated streams (Side D shut down), three multi-versals Side A, and two multi-versals on Side C.
All streams shut down by 3:16 p.m. Apparently letting inside load burn, which is mostly toward the D-side (south side) away from the exposure on the B-side (north side).
Excellent live aerial coverage by ABC Chopper 7 HD for over 60 minutes, but helicopter apparently has to depart for fuel about 3:20 p.m. [ABC 7 CHICAGO REPORT WITH VIDEO]
Command report they will probably hold the fire at a 2nd Alarm.
Command reports the roof came in, crews still working on hot spots, and will be working for some time. Utilities are on scene on standby by 4:37 p.m.
UNITS ASSIGNED FOR SMOKE INVESTIGATION ABOUT 1:37 PM ...
TRUCK(S): TL1
GENERAL ALARM at 1:37 p.m. for a structure fire.
ENGINE(S): E1 E2 Northlake E806 Villa Park E82?
TRUCK(S): TL1 TL2 TL17 Bensenville Truck
SQUAD(S): SQD77
RIT: BC ?? T ??
CHIEF(S): BC1 C1 C72 C77 Villa Park C81 Deputy 1
EMS: M1 M2
BOX UNITS ASSIGNED ...
ENGINE(S): Addison E72, Franklin Park
TRUCK(S): Hillside
SQUAD(S): Downers Grove
TENDER(S):
EMS: Leyden Medic
CHIEF(S): Oak Brook Chief 94
SPECIAL: Division 12 rehab (Hanover Park)
CHANGE OF QUARTERS: Ladder 94, Itasca E66, Berkeley Medic, Lombard E45, Westmont Squad
STAGING: ON YORK ST SOUTH OF THE SCENE
2ND ALARM AT 2:07 PM
ENGINE(S): Lombard E45
TRUCK(S): Hinsdale TL84
SQUAD(S): Westmont 1826
EMS: Stone Park
CHIEF(S): Stone Park Chief 44
SPECIAL: Mobile Command 1
CHANGE OF QUARTERS: Westchester Engine, Broadview Squad
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