EXTRA ALARM FIRE AT A TRAILER YARD AND DOCK AT SOTO TIRE COMPANY ON WEST 26TH ST NEAR ROCKWELL ST, CHICAGO

    FRI OCT 21 2016 ~3:30 AM
    Chicago Fire Department
    Trailer Yard Fire/5-11 Alarm/Level 1 Hazmat/EMS Plan 1
    2510 West 26th St Chicago, IL



    E23 crew on arrival reports they're on 26th St eastbound with a bunch of locked gates by 3:21 a.m.

    T32 Side A.

    BC14 reports they have something burning in a trailer yard; forcing entry by 3:22 a.m.

    BC14 requests a Still and Box Alarm; requesting SQD1 come in off 26th St.

    E107 assigned by BC14 to 26th and Rockwell to feed the Tower Ladder. by 3:31 a.m.

    Crew reports police have street blocked off and can't get to the fire at 3:32 a.m.

    BC14 reports at 3:33 a.m. a trailer yard and dock fully-involved with pallets also burning -- all companies working.

    E99 assigned to feed E23 or SQD1 on Side D by 3:40 a.m.

    TL39 assigned to Side B by 3:45 a.m.

    Requesting ComEd to expedite by 4:28 a.m.

    Spare snorkel requested by 4:31 a.m.

    CV274 reports a 4:39 am: 4 master lines and several handlines working; making some progress.

    CV274 reports two multi-versals working with TL5 for an active fire.

    TL54 to 26th St and Rockwell -- setting up at Section A-D, assigned 4:05 a.m.

    E76 assigned to 25th Pl and Washtenaw

    Level I Hazmat requested at the scene of the 4-11 Alarm by 4:05 a.m. (WIND NW 12 MPH).

    5-11 Alarm at 4:42 a.m. on orders of 2-1-8.

    EMS Plan 1 at 4:46 a.m. on orders of 2-1-8.

    5-11 Alarm Struck Out on at 5:38 a.m. on orders of 2-1-8.

    UNITS ASSIGNED ...

    ENGINE(S): E23   E ??

    TRUCK(S): T32 T ?? TL ??

    SQD ?? CV ??

    RIT: BC2 T53

    CHIEF(S): BC ??

    EMS: A ?? FC ?? STANDBY A ??

    STAGING:


    STILL AND BOX ALARM AT 3:26 AM on orders of BC14.

    ENGINE(S): E107

    TRUCK(S):

    SQUAD(S): SQD1

    EMS:

    CHIEF(S): BC14
    BC15 Box Chief
    BC4 Plans Chief

    SPECIAL:

    CHANGE OF QUARTERS:

    STAGING: 26th St and California Ave




    2-11 ALARM AT 3:29 AM

    ENGINE(S): E65 E18 E28 E99

    TRUCK(S):

    SQUAD(S):

    EMS:

    CHIEF(S):
    BC15 Box Chief
    BC3 Safety Chief

    SPECIAL:

    CHANGE OF QUARTERS:

    STAGING: California and 26th St




    3-11 ALARM AT 03:50 AM on orders of 2-2-4

    ENGINE(S):

    TRUCK(S):

    SQUAD(S):

    EMS:

    CHIEF(S): 2-7-10

    SPECIAL:

    CHANGE OF QUARTERS:

    STAGING:

    4-11 ALARM AT 04:02 AM on orders of 2-1-8.

    ENGINE(S):

    TRUCK(S): TL54

    SQUAD(S):

    EMS:

    CHIEF(S):

    SPECIAL:

    CHANGE OF QUARTERS:

    STAGING:

    LEVEL I HAZMAT requested at the scene of the 4-11 Alarm by 4:05 a.m. (WIND NW 12 MPH).

    EMS PLAN 1 AT 4:46 a.m. on orders of 2-1-8.


    5-11 ALARM AT 04:43 AM on orders of 2-1-8

    ENGINE(S): E123 and others (digital crapped out)

    TRUCK(S):

    SQUAD(S):

    EMS:

    CHIEF(S):

    SPECIAL:

    CHANGE OF QUARTERS:

    STAGING:

    STRUCK OUT at 5:38 AM on orders of 2-1-8.


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HEAD-ON CRASH WITH MULTIPLE INJURIES AT 71ST ST AND HARLEM AVE, BRIDGEVIEW

    THU OCT 20 2016 ~5:26 PM
    Bridgeview Fire Department
    EMS BOX ALARM "EMS PLAN 1"
    71st St and Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, IL

    MABAS Division 21 Box Alarm on Box #4189 for a multiple injury crash in a head-on collision.
    BOX UNITS ASSIGNED ...

    ENGINE(S): Bedford Park

    TRUCK(S):

    SQUAD(S):

    EMS: Roberts Park A31, Chicago Ridge, Oak Lawn Med 2, Evergreen Park

    CHIEF(S):

    SPECIAL: Command Van 277

    CHANGE OF QUARTERS: Tri-State Engine, Alsip Ambulance

    STAGING: ??

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CRASH WITH INJURIES AT ROUTE 45 AND TOWN CENTER VERNON HILLS

    THU OCT 20 2016 ~4:49 PM
    Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD
    Personal Injury Crash
    Route 45 and Town Center Rd Vernon Hills, IL

    Crash with injuries.

    Reported as Route 45 and Route 21; crash is west of Route 21.

    Crash also reported on Waze.

    UNITS ASSIGNED ...

    ENGINE(S): E53 E ??

    TRUCK(S): T51

    SQUAD(S): SQD ??

    CHIEF(S): BC51

    EMS: A51 A ??

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TOWNHOUSE FIRE ON THYNE CT NEAR SPRUCE DR, WHEELING

    THU OCT 20 2016 ~4:45 PM
    Wheeling Fire Department
    Townhouse Fire/Working Fire
    1212 Thyne Ct Wheeling, IL

    Report of a house fire

    TL25 on the A Side reports light or white smoke showing.

    Crew reports a small working fire in the attic.

    Command reports TL25 has one line on the fire with a positive water source by 5:03 p.m.

    Command reports fire is out all searches complete and negative by 5:11 p.m.

    UNITS ASSIGNED ...

    ENGINE(S): E23 E42

    TRUCK(S): Buffalo Grove TL25

    SQUAD(S): SQD24

    RIT: BC ?? T ??

    CHIEF(S): BC24

    EMS: A23 A24

    STAGING:

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SHED FIRE IN THE BACK YARD ON W SHOREWOOD DR NEAR HUNTINGTON BLVD, HOFFMAN ESTATES

    THU OCT 20 2016 ~3:59 PM
    Hoffman Estates Fire Department
    House Fire/Working Fire
    1766 W Shorewood Drive Hoffman Estates, IL

    Report of a house fire at the rear of the house with flames showing.

    Police on scene report a shed is on fire near the rear patio deck.

    Crew on arrival reports a shed on fire about 6 feet from the rear of the building. Crew using a pre-connect.

    UNITS ASSIGNED ...

    ENGINE(S): E21 E22 E23 E24

    TRUCK(S): T22

    SQUAD(S): SQD22

    RIT: BC ?? T ??

    CHIEF(S): BC6

    EMS: A36 A23

    STAGING:

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ROLLOVER WIDE LOAD TRUCK CRASH WITH EXTENDED ROAD RECOVERY OPERATION AT MAIN STREET AND ROUTE 31 CARPENTERSVILLE

    WED OCT 19 2016 ~5:10 PM
    Carpentersville & Countryside FPD
    Rollover Truck Crash/Extended Towing and Specialized Recovery
    Main Street and Route 31 Carpentersville, IL

    Rollover truck crash with no initial apparent injuries. Single-vehicle wide load truck crash.

    Hazardous specialized recovery operation for a wide load rollover truck crash involving a Liebherr crane.

    Pete's A Towing of East Dundee and Hillside Towing of Arlington Heights worked a joint operation in daylight and night time hours to stabilize and remove the crane.

    Recovery and cleanup was completed by 1:00 a.m. today.

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APARTMENT FIRE ON S SAWYER AVE NEAR DOUGLAS BLVD, CHICAGO

    THU OCT 20 2016 ~7:01 AM
    Chicago Fire Department
    House Fire/Working Fire
    1418 S Sawyer Ave Chicago, IL

    Report of a fire in a 2-flat apartment house.

    Crew on arrival reports fire in the rear of a 2-story building.

    BC14 reports water on the fire; holding the squad and command van by 12:48 a.m.

    BC14 reports searches negative, and companies working on washing down by 12:57 a.m.

    UNITS ASSIGNED ...

    ENGINE(S): E ?? E ??

    TRUCK(S): T ?? T ?? TL ??

    SQD ?? CV ??

    RIT: BC ?? T ??

    CHIEF(S): BC14

    EMS: A ?? FC ?? STANDBY A ??



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ALLEY GARAGE FIRE ON NORTH SACRAMENTO AVE NEAR GRAND AVE, CHICAGO

    THU OCT 20 2016 ~1:20 AM
    Chicago Fire Department
    Alley Garage Fire
    860 North Sacramento Ave Chicago, IL

    Report of a garage fire.

    BC17 reports a fire in a 20x20 garage.

    Fire was originally reported as Grand and Albany.

    UNITS ASSIGNED ...

    ENGINE(S): E ?? E ??

    TRUCK(S): T ?? T ??

    SQD ?? CV ??

    RIT: BC ?? T ??

    CHIEF(S): BC17

    EMS: A ?? FC ?? STANDBY A ??



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PERSON HIT BY A VEHICLE AT JACKSON BLVD AND WABASH AVE CHICAGO

    WED OCT 19 2016 ~10:54 AM
    Chicago Fire Department
    » Person Hit by a Vehicle
    Jackson Blvd and Wabash Ave Chicago, IL

    Report of a person hit by a vehicle.

    UNITS ASSIGNED ...

    ENGINE(S): E ??

    TRUCK(S): T ??

    SQUAD(S): SQD ??

    CHIEF(S): BC ??

    EMS: A ?? A ??

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APARTMENT FIRE ON NORTH DAMEN AVE NEAR CHASE AVE, CHICAGO

    WED OCT 19 2016 ~3:05 AM
    Chicago Fire Department
    HOUSE FIRE/Working Fire
    7229 North Damen Ave Chicago, IL

    Report of a 3-story apartment fire.

    E? reports a fire in a 2-story ordinary.

    T25 Side A.

    BC9 reports a 3-story ordinary, 25x50 occupied, heavy fire on the front on the third floor, a little water trouble by 3:08 a.m.

    BC9 reports a main to the roof, two lines led out, water on the fire, ground ladder Side A, primary search underway, making good progress by 3:15 a.m.

    BC9 reports fire under control, striking out the box by 3:22 a.m. -- primary and secondary searches complete on the first and second floor, primary search complete on the third floor.

    UNITS ASSIGNED ...

    ENGINE(S): E ?? E ??

    TRUCK(S): T ?? T ?? TL ??

    SQD ?? CV ??

    RIT: BC ?? T ??

    CHIEF(S): BC9

    EMS: A ?? FC ?? STANDBY A ??


    STILL AND BOX ALARM AT 03:12 AM

    ENGINE(S):

    TRUCK(S):

    SQUAD(S):

    EMS:

    CHIEF(S): 222
    BC12 Box Chief
    BC11 Plans Chief

    SPECIAL:

    CHANGE OF QUARTERS:

    STAGING:

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HOUSE FIRE ON S OGLESBY AVE NEAR 84TH ST, CHICAGO

    WED OCT 19 2016 ~2:50 AM
    Chicago Fire Department
    HOUSE FIRE/Working Fire
    8342 S Oglesby Ave Chicago, IL

    Report of a house fire.

    E123 crew on arrival reports reports they have a fire.

    TL34 Side A

    BC23 reports A 1-1/2-story ordinary, 20x60; warns there are holes in the floor already by 2:55 a.m.

    BC23 reports heavy smoke conditions with a fire in the dining room by 2:57 a.m.

    BC23 reports they have water on the fire and holds up the working fire response by 2:58 a.m.

    BC23 reports a second fire discovered in the basement; bringing back the working fire response.

    BC23 holding up the working fire response again at 3:09 a.m.

    UNITS ASSIGNED ...

    ENGINE(S): E126 E ??

    TRUCK(S): T ?? T ?? TL34

    SQD5 CV275

    RIT: BC19 T17

    CHIEF(S): BC23

    EMS: A ?? FC ?? STANDBY A ??

    STAGING:

    STILL AND BOX ALARM AT 02:55 AM

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CAR VS MOTORCYCLE CRASH WITH INJURIES SHERIDAN RD NEAR MCDONALDS, HIGHWOOD

    MON OCT 17 2016 ~11:14 AM
    Highland Park
    Motorcycle Crash
    950 Sheridan Rd Highwood, IL

    Car vs motorcycle crash with injuries in the southbound lanes in front of McDonald's.

    Crash also reported on Waze.

    UNITS ASSIGNED ...

    ENGINE(S): E ?? E ??

    SQUAD(S): SQD33

    CHIEF(S): BC ??

    EMS: A34 A ??

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