WED FEB 05 2014 ~1:50 PM
HOFFMAN ESTATES FIRE DEPARTMENT
HOUSE FIRE/WORKING FIRE
1065 BASSWOOD ST HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL
SCHAUMBURG FIRE RESPONDS TO A REPORT FROM RESIDENT AT VERSAILLES ON THE LAKES APARTMENT OF A HOUSE ON FIRE IN THE AREA. BC5 REPORTS VISIBLE SMOKE IN THE AIR -- UPGRADES TO A CODE 4/WORKING FIRE. E54 CREW ON ARRIVAL REPORTS A WORKING FIRE WITH HEAVY FIRE SHOWING ON SIDES A AND B -- LEADING OUT WITH A 2.5-INCH LINE. BC6 IN COMMAND UPGRADES TO CODE 4 AT ABOUT 1:58 PM. REPORT THAT EVERYONE IS OUT OF THE HOUSE. FIRE UNDER CONTROL AT ABOUT 2:33 PM. FIRE OUT AT 2:40 PM.
INITIAL SCHAUMBURG DISPATCH A54, E52, E54, S55, T52 "A HOUSE ACROSS THE STREET FROM VERSAILLES ON THE LAKES APARTMENTS" 1015 NORTH PLUM GROVE ROAD. NWCDS CANCELS HOFFMAN RESPONSE, BUT SCHAUMBURG E52 REPORTS IT LOOKS LIKE ADDRESS IS GOING TO BE IN HOFFMAN ESTATES, AND HOFFMAN IS RE-DISPATCHED.
THREE ADULTS ESCAPED UNINJURED. AN ADULT AND CHILD WERE NOT HOME. THREE DOGS ESCAPED. A SMALL DOG AND A RABBIT PERISHED IN THE FIRE.
ENGINE(S): SCHAUMBURG E54 E52 E21
TRUCK(S): SCHAUMBURG T52 (RETURNED)
SQUAD(S): SCHAUMBURG 55 HELD UP
RIT: ?
CHIEF(S): BC6 C600, 601, 605
EMS: A21 STANDBY AMB
STAGING: E23. A24, E24
CHANGE OF QUARTERS: 610
CODE 4 AT 1:58 PM
ENGINE(S): E24
TRUCK(S): STREAMWOOD QUINT33
SQUAD(S):
EMS: A24, A23
CHANGE OF QUARTERS: ELK GROVE VILLAGE E10, BARRINGTON QUINT361, HANOVER PARK MEDIC3, ELGIN E5
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TUE FEB 04 2014 ~1:10 PM
CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
HOUSE FIRE/WORKING FIRE/MAYDAY/EMS PLAN 1/STILL AND BOX
3047 S DRAKE AVE CHICAGO, IL
E99 CREW ON ARRIVAL REPORTS THEY HAVE A FIRE IN A 1.5-STORY FRAME BC14 IN COMMAND REPORTS A FIRE IN THE BASEMENT OF A 2-STORY ORDINARY OCCUPIED 25X40. ONE LINE ON THE FIRE WITH THE SECOND LINE BEING STRETCHED. SEARCHES UNDERWAY.
POLICE ARE WITH A CHILD WITH SMOKE INHALATION IN FRONT OF THE ADDRESS. AMBULANCE REQUESTED AT DRAKE AND KEDZIE ABOUT 1:15 PM. TWO CHILDREN AND ONE ADULT AT 1:18 PM NOW WANTS TWO AMBULANCES. A28 BECOMES RIT AMBLANCE.
BC15 REPORTS COMPANY IS OUT OF THE BASEMENT AT ABOUT 1:27 -- ALL MEMBERS ACCOUNTED FOR AND CONDUCTING A PAR. TWO MEMBERS BEING CHECKED BY PARAMEDICS. THREE LINES ON THE FIRE.
SEARCHES ALL NEGATIVE AT ABOUT 1:49 PM.
ENGINE(S): ENG 99 2ND ENG?
TRUCK(S): T7 TRK?
S1 CV271
RIT: BC15 T26
CHIEF(S): 14
EMS: A24 FC STANDBY A45 A44 TO THE FIRST VICTIM
MAYDAY AND EMS PLAN 1 AT 1:22 PM ORDERED BY BC14. STILL AND BOX ALARM AT 1:24 PM. FIREFIGHTERS TRAPPED IN THE BASEMENT WHILE SEARCHING FOR THREE OCCUPANTS (AN ADULT AND TWO CHILDREN).
ADULT SERIOUS-TO-CRITICAL CONDITION.
CHILDREN FAIR-TO-SERIOUS OCNDITION.
RIT RESPONSE RESCUE OF TWO FIREFIGHTERS THROUGH A BASEMENT WINDOW AND ONE FIREFIGHTER THROUGH A REAR ENTRANCE. THREE FIREFIGHTERS TRANSPORTED TO JOHN H. STROGER, JR. HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTY. TREATED FOR MINOR BURNS TO THE UPPER EXTREMITIES.
PAR ALL MEMBERS ACCOUNTED FOR AT 1:28 PM. CHIEF 2-1-30 REPORTS FIRE UNDER CONTROL AT 1:33 PM.
A PET PERISHED IN THE FIRE.
CHIEF(S):
2-2-1
2-7-10 , 2-1-10
2-1-30 TAKING COMMAND
RIT: BC2 (SECOND RIT CHIEF)
STAGING: 31ST AND RIDGEWAY
CHANGE OF QUARTERS: ?
STILL AND BOX STRUCK OUT AND MAYDAY SECURED AT ABOUT 1:46 PM. KEEPING EMS PLAN 1 IN PLACE ON ORDERS OF 2-1-30.
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TUE FEB 04 2014 ~9:06 PM
CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
SQUATTER FLEES/WORKING FIRE
1833 W 21ST ST CHICAGO, IL
CREW ON ARRIVAL REPORTS BC4 REPORTS A SMALL RUBBISH FIRE IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVING PLYWOOD AND HITTING THE FIRE FROM THE OUTSIDE. ADDITIONAL COMPANIES HELD UP.
BC4 REPORTS THEY FOUND A SQUATTER INSIDE THE BUILDING, BUT HE TOOK OFF.
SQD CV271
RIT: BC15 T32
CHIEF(S): BC4
BC14 SAFETY
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TUE FEB 04 2014 ~9:21 AM
CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
DOG IN THE WATER/WATER/ICE RESCUE
5700 S LAKE SHORE DR CHICAGO, IL
57TH STREET AND THE LAKE FRONT. BC17 IN COMMAND.
HELICOPTER 6-8-1 HAS A VISUAL ON THE DOG AT 9:26 AM. DOG IS ABOUT 50 YARDS OUT, AND IS CLOSER TO 59TH ST. "DOG" REPORTED TO BE A COYOTE ... COYOTE HELPED BACK TO SHORE.
SPECIAL OPERATIONS BC 5-1-5 AND 6-8-7 ON THE SCENE.
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TUE FEB 04 2014 ~8:56 AM
ADDISON FPD
CO POISONING/EMS BOX ALARM
303 WEST LAKE ST ADDISON, IL
MABAS DIVISION 12 BOX ALARM ON BOX #? FOR HIGH CO LEVELS WITH ILLNESS (AMBULANCES ONLY).
UKNOWN IF THE CO SOURCE WAS AT THIS LOCATION OR ANOTHER LOCATION (AT THIS TIME).
EMS: ADDISON MEDIC 73, LOMBARD MEDIC 62, ITSACA MEDIC 66, BLOOMINGDALE MEDIC 21,
CHANGE OF QUARTERS: NORTHLAKE AMBULANCE
STAGING AT THE PARKING LOT.
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TUE FEB 04 2014 ~7:10 AM
BERWYN FIRE DEPARTMENT
HOUSE FIRE/WORKING FIRE/FULL STILL
2439 S SCOVILLE AVE BERWYN, IL
UPDATE: FEMALE IN BELIEVED TO BE IN HER 60S PRONOUNCED DEAD AT ABOUT 7:36 AM. PASSERBY CALLED 911 TO REPORT FIRE AT ABOUT 7:05 AM.
REPORT OF AT LEAST ONE PERSON TRAPPED. ON ARRIVAL HEAVY FIRE SHOWING FROM A 1.5-STORY BUNGALOW. SEARCH DISCOVERS AT LEAST ONE VICTIM. SEVERAL LINES ON THE FIRE. ACTIVE FIRE IN THE ATTIC AT ABOUT 7:43 AM.
ONE VICTIM TRANSPORTED TO MACNEAL HOSPITAL IN BERWYN.
STATE OF ILLINOIS FIRE MARSHAL CALLED TO THE SCENE. CALL FOR K-9.
SPECIAL REQUEST FOR THE AIR BOTTLE TRUCK.
CICERO, FOREST PARK, NORTH RIVERSIDE, STICKNEY MUTUAL AID.
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Chicago Tribune Woman dies following house fire in Berwyn
TUE FEB 04 2014 ~6:56 AM
ALGONQUIN-LAKE IN THE HILLS FPD
HOUSE FIRE/BOX ALARM
1300 KENDALL AVE ALGONQUIN, IL
MABAS DIVISION BOX ALARM (TENDERS ONLY) ON BOX #5-171 FOR A STRUCTURE FIRE(HOUSE FIRE). EXTRA ALARM FOR WATER TANKER TRUCKS.
TENDER(S): WEST DUNDEE, BARRINGTON COUNTRYSIDE, NUNDA RURAL
STAGING AT CARY-ALGONQUIN RD AND SWEITZER RD
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TUE FEB 04 2014 ~6:23 AM
CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
CHURCH FIRE/WORKING FIRE
3949 LAKE ST CHICAGO, IL
BC13 ON ARRIVAL REPORTS SMOKE SHOWING FROM A 60X40 ONE-STORY CHURCH WITH A LITTLE TROUBLE WITH FORCIBLE ENTRY. ONE LINE ON THE CHURCH, WINDOWS OUT AND MAKING SOME PROGRESS. "TRUE WAY LIFE FELLOWSHIP
HALL."
NBC5 SKY5 OVER LOCATION.
ENGINE(S): E94 E44
TRUCK(S): T26 T36
S2 CV271
RIT: BC12 T48
CHIEF(S): BC13
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MON FEB 03 2014 ~11:52 PM
LISLE-WOODRIDGE FIRE DISTRICT
HOUSE FIRE/WORKING FIRE
5917 JACKSON DR WOODRIDGE, IL
FIRE SHOWING ON DIVISION C. KITCHEN FIRE IN A 1.5-STORY FRAME SPLIT-LEVEL ON THE C-SIDE AT 11:59 PM. TWO LINES ON THE FIRE WITH GROUND LADDERS UP. ROOF OPEN. SEARCHES NEGATIVE AND ALL OCCUPANTS REPORTED OUT OF THE HOUSE.
FIRE REPORTED FROM A STONEWALL ADDRESS. NEIGHBORS OR PASSERBY ATTEMPTED TO WAKE UP RESIDENTS.
ENGINE(S): E51 E52 E54, DARIEN-WOODRIDGE E88
TRUCK(S): T53, LADDER51, DOWNERS GROVE TRUCK
EMS: MEDIC51, MEDIC52
CHIEF(S): BC51, DOWNERS GROVE CHIEF?
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MON FEB 03 2014 ~2:54 PM
CRETE TOWNSHIP FPD
MULTIPLE INJURY CRASH EMS BOX ALARM
ROUTE 394 AND BURVILLE RD CRETE, IL
MABAS DIVISION 27 EMS BOX ALARM ON BOX #15-02 FOR THE AUTO ACCIDENT (AMBULANCES ONLY).
CHANGE OF QUARTERS BOX AT 2:57 PM.
EMS: BEECHER, CRETE, UNIVERSITY PARK
CHANGE OF QUARTERS: STEGER AMBULANCE, PEOTONE ENGINE
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MON FEB 03 2014 ~1:50 PM
STREAMWOOD FIRE DEPARTMENT
PERSONAL INJURY CRASH
ROUTE 59 AND ROUTE 19 STREAMWOOD, IL
HEAD-ON CRASH WITH INJURIES ON ROUTE 59 JUST NORTH OF ROUTE 19.
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MON FEB 03 2014 ~1:29 PM
OAK LAWN FIRE DEPARTMENT
TRAIN-PEDESTRIAN INCIDENT
SOUTHWEST HIGHWAY AND KILBOURN AVE OAK LAWN, IL
TRAIN PEDESTRIAN INCIDENT
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Metra SWS (1:45 PM notice):
Train #815, scheduled to arrive Manhattan at 1:57 p.m., is on the move and operating 41 minutes behind schedule due to an earlier pedestrian incident. This train will be terminating at 179th Street. Passengers wishing to travel to Manhattan will be bussed from 179th Street to Manhattan.
MON FEB 03 2014 ~11:00 AM
OAK LAWN FIRE DEPARTMENT
APARTMENT FIRE/WORKING FIRE
10409 S MASSASOIT AVE OAK LAWN, IL
FIRE ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF AN APARTMENT BUILDING, 50X50 DUPLEX APARTMENT BUILDING.
INVESTIGATORS BOX AT 1:38 PM -- CANCELED.
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MON FEB 03 2014 ~5:39 AM
CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
EMS PLAN I FOR A MULTIPLE-INJURY PIN-IN CRASH
FULLERTON AVE AND KIMBALL AVE CHICAGO, IL
T35 CREW ON ARRIVAL REPORTS IT LOOKS LIKE A PIN-IN. BC7 ON ARRIVAL REPORTS TWO VEHICLES INVOLVED WITH SIX PATIENTS. VICTIMS EXTRICATED BY 5:54 AM. BOTH VEHICLES HIT A BUILDING AT 3401 FULLERTON WITH STRUCTURAL DAMAGE.
SEVEN-AMBULANCE RESPONSE:
2 TO LEVEL I TRAUMA CENTER NORTHWEST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
TWO TO LEVEL I TRAUMA CENTER ILLINOIS MASONIC MEDICAL CENTER
TWO TO LEVEL I TRAUMA CENTER MT. SINAI HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
TWO TO LEVEL I TRAUMA CENTER JOHN H. STROGER, JR. HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTY
EMS PLAN 1 AT 5:39 AM
TRUCK(S): T35
EMS: A43 ADDITIONAL AMBULANCE AFTER EMS PLAN 1
CHIEF(S): BC7
EMS PLAN 1 SECURED ON ORDERS OF BC7 AT ABOUT 6:16 AM.
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MON FEB 03 2014 ~11:36 AM
CRYSTAL LAKE FIRE RESCUE
HOUSE FIRE/BOX ALARM (CHANGE QUARTERS)
350 ELMWOOD AVE CRYSTAL LAKE, IL
MABAS DIVISION 5 CHANGE OF QUARTERS BOX ALARM ON BOX #5-342 FOR A STRUCTURE FIRE. (HOUSE FIRE)
CHANGE OF QUARTERS: WONDER LAKE ENGINE, FOX RIVER AMBULANCE
STRUCK OUT AT 11:55 AM.
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MON FEB 03 2014 ~8:02 AM
CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
WORKING FIRE
1810 W JACKSON BLVD CHICAGO, IL
BC4 IN COMMAND. AERIAL TO THE ROOF. ONE LINE ON THE 4TH FLOOR. MAKING PROGRESS AT 8:10 AM. FOUR-STORY 50X100.
PEOPLE JUMPING OUT WINDOWS AT ABOUT 8:07 AM. AMBULANCE TO SECTOR 2. BRINGING A VICTIM OUT SECTOR 1. AERIAL IN SECTOR 3 WITH A REMOVAL OUT OF SECTOR 4 OUT OF THE FOURTH FLOOR VIA THE AERIAL OF T2.
ENGINE(S): E26 E103
TRUCK(S): T7 T2
S1 CV271
RIT: BC3 T19
CHIEF(S): BC4
EMS: A53 AND OTHERS
STAGING: JACKSON AND ASHLAND
STILL AND BOX ALARM AT 08:07 AM
EMS PLAN 1 AT 8:07
CHIEF(S):
2-1-10
CHANGE OF QUARTERS: E106 TO E26
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MON FEB 03 2014 ~1:47 AM
CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
MULTIPLE-INJURY CRASH/PIN-IN RESPONSE/EMS PLAN I
41.815114,-87.629295 (4300 LASALLE CHICAGO, IL)
PIN-IN RESPONSE AND EMS PLAN 1. ALL VICTIMS EXTRICATED BY 1:56 AM. [NOTE: 4300 S LASALLE ST OR 43RD STREET AND LASALLE DOES NOT PLOT ON GOOGLE MAPS]
SQUAD(S): S5 HELD UP
CHIEF(S): BC2
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SUN FEB 02 2014 ~5:29 PM
MONEE TOWNSHIP FPD
STRUCTURE FIRE/BOX ALARM
6161 W DRALLE RD MONEE, IL
MABAS DIVISION 27 BOX ALARM ON BOX #1283 FOR A STRUCTURE FIRE
ENGINE(S): PEOTONE, UNIVERSITY PARK
SQUAD(S): CRETE
TENDER(S): BEECHER, MANHATTAN, CRETE TOWNSHIP
EMS: BUD'S, SAUK VILLAGE (PASS)
CHIEF(S): BEECHER
CHANGE OF QUARTERS: PARK FOREST ENGINE, FLOSSMOOR,
STAGING: ?
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SUN FEB 02 2014 ~4:16 PM
WINTHROP HARBOR FIRE DEPARTMENT
HOUSE FIRE/BOX ALARM 2ND LEVEL
128TH ST AND LYNNDALE DR WINTHROP HARBOR, IL (STATE LINE AND LYNNDALE)
MABAS DIVISION 4 BOX ALARM TO THE SECOND LEVEL ON BOX #17-1 FOR A STRUCTURE FIRE (HOUSE FIRE) ON LYNNDALE.
ENGINE(S): PLEASANT PRAIRIE, NORTH CHICAGO, ANTIOCH, LAKE VILLA, BRISTOL, GRAYSLAKE
TRUCK(S): GURNEE
SQUAD(S): WAUKEGAN RIT
EMS: WINTHROP HARBOR, ANTIOCH
CHIEF(S): PLEASANT PRAIRIE, GURNEE, BRISTOL, GRAYSLAKE
SPECIAL: MESS CANTEEN, MESS BUS
CHANGE OF QUARTERS:
LAKE VILLA ENGINE, LAKE VILLA EMS, KENOSHA (WI) CHIEF, ROUND LAKE
ENGINE
STAGING AT STATE LINE AND LYNNDALE
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SUN FEB 02 2014 ~12:22 PM
CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
PERSON IN THE WATER/ICE/WATER UNFOUNDED
1000 N LAKE SHORE DRIVE CHICAGO, IL
UPDATE: HELICOPTER 6-8-1 AND OTHER COMPANIES NOW RETURNED TO THE AREA TO SEARCH TOWARD DIVISION ST AND THE LAKE FRONT. CALLER FROM THE 21ST FLOOR OF A HIGH-RISE IS REPORTING UPDATES OF WHERE THEY BELIEVE THE PERSON IS IN THE WATER. LOCATING THE POSSIBLE VICTIM IS BEING COORDINATED FROM THE CALLER'S POINT OF VIEW RELATIVE TO THE LOCATION OF HELICOPTER 6-8-1. DIVISION ST IS NORTH OF THE INITIAL LOCATION AT ABOUT 1200 NORTH LAKE SHORE DRIVE. PERSON ISN'T SURE IF SIGHTING IS A PERSON OR DEBRIS. ONLY THING RESCUERS CAN FIND IS A DUCK.
REPORT OF MULTIPLE PEOPLE ON THE ICE. ENG 98 CREW ON ARRIVAL REPORTS MULTIPLE PEOPLE WAVING THEM DOWN. 5-1-5 REPORTS NO INDICATION OF ANYONE IN THE WATER AT 12:25 PM. BC1 REPORTS NOTHING FOUND AT 12:28 PM.
SECOND AMBULANCE RESPONDING BECAUSE OF THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE.
ENGINE(S): E98
S1, FIREBOAT
BC1
CHIEF(S): 5-1-5
EMS: TWO-AMBULANCE RESPONSE.
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SUN FEB 02 2014 ~9:33 AM
NORTHBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT
MULTIPLE INJURY CRASH
WAUKEGAN RD AND WALTERS AVE NORTHBROOK, IL
CRASH WITH INJURIES. CALL FOR A SECOND AMBULANCE (A10) AND A THIRD AMBULANCE (A29)
ENGINE(S): E11
TRUCK(S): TL12
CHIEF(S): BC11
EMS: A12 A10 A29
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SUN FEB 02 2014 ~9:13 AM
CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
ALLEY GARAGE FIRE
5027 S DAMEN AVE CHICAGO, IL
T33 AND E49 CREWS REPORT A 2.5-STORY FRAME WITH A FIRE IN THE GARAGE IN THE REAR. BC19 REPORTS A 20X20 FRAME FULLY INVOLVED. NEED COM ED.
CALLED IN AS WINCHESTER ADDRESS
ENGINE(S): E49 E123
TRUCK(S): T33
S5 HELD UP
CHIEF(S): BC19
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SUN FEB 02 2014 ~8:50 AM
CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
LEVEL I HAZMAT/GAS LEAK
7159 PAULINA ST CHICAGO, IL
REPORT OF A SNOW PLOW THAT HIT A GAS LINE. BC18 IN COMMAND. SNOW PLOW KNOCKED THE DIAPHRAGM OFF THE GAS METER. T20 CREW WAS ABLE TO SHUT OFF GAS. GAS COMPANY STILL REQUESTED TO THE SCENE OF THE BUSINESS. ALL RESPONDING COMPANIES HELD UP. LEVEL I HAZMAT SECURED AT 9:00 A.M.
ENG(S): E115
TRK(S): T20
SQD(S): S5
CHIEF(S): BC18
STAGING: 73RD AND RACINE
WIND N 11 MPH
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SAT FEB 01 2014 ~5:07 PM
ELK GROVE VILLAGE FIRE DEPARTMENT
HOUSE FIRE/WORKING FIRE
1015 MAPLE LN ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL
BC2 ON ARRIVAL REPORTS LIGHT SMOKE SHOWING FROM THE ALPHA AND DELTA CORNERS. FIRE IN A BEDROOM IN A CONVERTED GARAGE.
TWO LINES ON THE FIRE.
ENGINE(S): E8 E8 E9
TRUCK(S): TL7 DES PLAINES T83
CHIEF(S): BC2
EMS: A7 A8
WOOD DALE MUTUAL AID.
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SAT FEB 01 2014 ~1:39 PM
LINCOLNWOOD FIRE DEPARTMENT
PERSONAL INJURY CRASH/ROLLOVER CRASH
(SB EDENS AT DEVON)
MULTIPLE VEHICLE CRASH WITH INJURIES, BC IN COMMAND REQUEST ONE EXTRA AMBULANCE. EXTRICATION OPS FOR A15 AND CREWS. SKOKIE A16 TRANSPORTING FIRST. PATIENT EXTRICATED AT ABOUT 1:54 PM.
TRUCK(S): TL15
CHIEF(S): BC15
EMS: A15 A16
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SAT FEB 01 2014 ~5:37 AM
CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
TANKER TRUCK ROLLOVER
I-94 AND 79TH-83RD ST CHICAGO, IL
NOT A LEVEL 1 HAZMAT, BUT 5-1-1 CALLED TO THE SCENE. TANKER LOADED WITH PRODUCT. TWO MEDICAL REFUSALS. TANKER WILL NOT IMMEDIATELY BE UPRIGHT, ACCORDING TO IDOT.
ALSO REPORTED AS 83RD AND THE DAN RYAN. E17 STANDING BY AT 18TH AND LAFAYETTE AT ABOUT 2:10 PM. A14 RESPONDING FOR STANDBY AT ABOUT 2:18 PM.
225 IN COMMAND REPORTS TRAILER AND TRACTOR ARE UPRIGHT AT ABOUT 3:00 PM. ACETYLENE TORCHES ARE BEING USED TO CUT THE TRAILER AWAY FROM THE TRACTOR JUST AFTER 3:00 PM.
CHECK THE PHOTO SEQUENCE OF AN 11-HOUR DAY TO CLEAR UP AN OVERTURNED TANKER ...
ENG(S): 122
EMS: A24
CHIEF(S): 2-1-31
HAZMAT 5-1-1 RESPONDING.
MAJOR TRAFFIC INDICENT
GOOGLE MAPS TRAFFIC ALERT
ROAD CLOSED DUE TO ACCIDENT ON I-94 AT W 79TH ST
INCIDENT EVENT TYPE. ACCIDENT. MAJOR EVENT SEVERITY. ALL LANES AND SHOULDERS CLOSED.
STARTED: FEB 1, 2014, 6:23AM
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SAT FEB 01 2014 ~7:05 AM
CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
WATER/ICE RESCUE/PERSON ON THE ICE
3600 N RECREATION DRIVE CHICAGO, IL
BC5 IN COMMAND REPORTS FOOTPRINTS IN THE SNOW AND A REPORT FROM A WOMAN THAT A PERSON FELL THROUGH THE ICE.
FEMALE FELL THROUGH THE ICE, RESCUED AND IN THE CARE OF AMB 6 -- TRANSPORTED CODE YELLOW TO WEISS.
ENGINE(S): ?
TRUCK(S): T22
CHIEF(S): BC5
EMS : A6
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FRI JAN 31 2014 ~7:28 PM
CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
AUTO FIRES ON TRAIN CAR CARRIER
BRAINARD AVE AND E 136TH ST CHICAGO, IL
CREW ON ARRIVAL REPORTS BC24 IN COMMAND REPORTS A FREIGHT AUTO HAULER THAT HAS ABOUT 5 OR 6 VEHICLES ON FIRE INSIDE THE TRAILER. ACCESS ROAD OFF OF TORRENCE FROM THE SOUTH. TRYING TO CONTACT UNION PACIFIC TO GET BETTER ACCESS AT ABOUT 7:38 PM.
ENGINE(S): E97
TRUCK(S): TRK?
CHIEF(S): BC24
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SAT FEB 01 2014 ~12:55 AM
CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
HOUSE FIRE/WORKING FIRE
UNKNOWN ADDRESS CHICAGO, IL
CREW ON ARRIVAL REPORTS BC21 IN COMMAND REPORTS A 25X40 BRICK BUNGALOW WITH A FIRE IN THE REAR. BC21 REPORTS A TWO-STORY FRAME NEW CONSTRUCTION, FIRE ON THE SECOND FLOOR, AND FIRE IS OUT AT ABOUT 1:10 A.M. SEARCHES NEGATIVE. OPEN AND DANGEROUS.
EVIDENCE COLLECTION.
ENGINE(S): E121 E73
TRUCK(S): TRK T50 TWR
S5 CV274
RIT: BC22 T27
CHIEF(S): BC21
EMS A30 FC456 STANDBY A24
OFI 467 AND 4-6-12
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SAT FEB 01 2014 ~4:06 AM
CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
HOUSE FIRE/WORKING FIRE
2430 S HOMAN CHICAGO, IL
E109 CREW ON ARRIVAL REPORTS 3-STORY BUILDING WITH SMOKE SHOWING. BC14 IN COMMAND REPORTS 2.5-STORY ORDINARY 25X50 WITH FIRE ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR. TWO LINES ON THE FIRE -- MAKING PROGRESS BY 4:11 AM. 3 LINES ON THE FIRE. SEARCHES UNDERWAY.
AERIAL TO THE ROOF AND NO EXPOSURE PROBLEMS.
ENGINE(S): E109 E38
TRUCK(S): T32 T48
S1 CV271
RIT: BC4 T52
CHIEF(S): BC14
STILL AND BOX AT 04:09 AM
ENGINE(S): E99 THIRD ENGINE TAKING A THREE QUARTER OFF OF E109 TO THE THIRD FLOOR
TRUCK(S): TL5 BOX TRUCK
CHIEF(S):
BC15 PLANS
BC13 BOX CHIEF
2-1-31
CHANGE OF QUARTERS:
STAGING: 25TH AND KEDZIE
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FRI JAN 31 2014 ~6:10 PM
HAZEL CREST FIRE DEPARTMENT
HOUSE FIRE/WORKING FIRE
3605 PEACH GROVE LN HAZEL CREST, IL
ONE-STORY FRAME HOUSE FIRE.
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FRI JAN 31 2014 ~6:11 PM
ALGONQUIN-LAKE IN THE HILLS FPD
PERSONAL INJURY CRASH
MAIN ST AND FILIP ST ALGONQUIN, IL
CRASH WITH INJURIES. TWO-AMBULANCE RESPONSE.
NORTHBOUND MAIN ST BACKED UP.
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FRI JAN 31 2014 ~12:53 AM
PALATINE FIRE DEPARTMENT
HOT TUB/PATIO DECK FIRE/WORKING FIRE
100 IMPERIAL CT PALATINE, IL
NEIGHBORS REPORTED FIRE IN THE BACK OF THE HOUSE. POLICE ARRIVED FIRST AND REPORTED A WORKING FIRE. FIRE CREW ON ARRIVAL REPORTS A HOT TUB ON A PATIO DECK ON FIRE. WATER ON THE FIRE BY 1:01 AM AND FIRE UNDER CONTROL BY 1:07 AM. CHECKED FOR EXTENSION AND FOUND NO EXTENSION.
SECOND CALL (ABOUT 1:00 A.M.) FOR HOUSE FIRE WAS A HEATER THAT "LIT UP" ON A BACK PORCH OF A HOUSE IN THE 200 BLOCK OF SOUTH ELMWOOD AVE. FIREFIGHTER VENTILATED AND CHECKED FOR EXTENSION AND FOUND NO EXTENSION. SECURED HEATER.
ENGINE(S): E84
TRUCK(S): QUINT83 T TL85
S85
CHIEF(S): BC8
EMS: A84
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ENGINE AND TOWER MUTUAL AID FOR ELMWOOD AVE ADDRESS.
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FRI JAN 31 2014 ~3:46 PM
MAYWOOD FIRE DEPARTMENT
HOUSE FIRE/BOX ALARM
405 N 4TH AVE, MAYWOOD IL
MABAS DIVISION 20 BOX ALARM ON BOX #100 FOR A STRUCTURE FIRE
ENGINE(S): MELROSE PARK, RIVER GROVE RIT
EMS: NORTHLAKE
CHIEF(S): FRANKLIN PARK SAFETY, BERKELEY PHOTO (PASS)
CHANGE OF QUARTERS: HILLSIDE
STAGING AT 4TH AND LAKE
STRUCK OUT ABOUT 4:09 PM.
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FRI JAN 31 2014 ~8:57 AM
ROCKTON FPD
CORN BIN RESCUE/TRT BOX ALARM 2ND LEVEL
10794 BATES RD ROCKTON, IL
MABAS DIVISION 8 BOX ALARM ON BOX # 15 TO THE SECOND ALARM FOR A TECHNICAL RESCUE FOR A CORN BIN RESCUE.
ENGINE(S): SOUTH BELOIT, NORTHWEST, DURAND
SQUAD(S): HARLEM-ROSCOE
EMS: ATS
TRT: HARLEM-ROSCOE, SOUTH BELOIT, MABAS DIVISION 8, MABAS DIVISION 104,
CHIEF(S): SOUTH BELOIT,
SPECIAL: HARLEM-ROSCOE TRT UNIT, SOUTH BELOIT ROPE UNIT, TOWN OF TURTLE CASCADE TURTLE (WI), BOONE COUNTY ROPE RESCUE
MABAS DIVISION 8: ROCKFORD RESCUE 1, CHERRY VALLEY 543 TRAILER, HARLEM ROSCOE 747, BELVIDERE TRT TRAILER
CHANGE OF QUARTERS: CHERRY VALLEY CHIEF, LOVES PARK, METRO EMS, WINNEBAGO COUNTY SQUAD
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FRI JAN 31 2014 ~4:12 AM
CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
BAKERY FIREWORKING FIRE
5712 N CLARK CHICAGO, IL
CREW ON ARRIVAL REPORTS. BC9 REPORTS A SMALL FIRE IN A BASEMENT 50X75 INVOLVING A COOKING STOVE. ONE LINE ON THE FIRE. BC9 REPORTS FIRE IS OUT, AND CHECKING FOR HOT SPOTS. SEARCHES NEGATIVE.
ENGINE(S): E59 E70
TRUCK(S): T47 T12
S1 CV272 HELD UP
RIT: BC10 T22 HELD UP
EMS: A40 FC452 STANDBY A31
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THU JAN 30 2014 ~7:45 PM
OSWEGO FPD
PERSONAL INJURY CRASH/HEAD-ON CRASH
41.675124,-88.364187 (ROUTE 71 AND DOUGLAS STREET OSWEGO, IL)
CRASH WITH INJURIES. ROUTE 71 SHUT DOWN FOR ABOUT ONE HOUR.
DISPATCH TIME ESTIMATED.
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THU JAN 30 2014 ~1:40 PM
CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
LEVEL I HAZMAT/GAS LEAK
11037 S DRAKE AVE CHICAGO, IL
T45 ON ARRIVAL REPORTS WATER DEPARTMENT DIG CAUSED A GAS LEAK. BC21 IN COMMAND. MEDIUM PRESSURE 2-INCH MAIN BROKEN. BC21 STANDING BY WITH A LINE WHILE GAS COMPANY SETS UP A CREW.
E92 T45 S5 5-1-1
WIND SW 20-23 MPH.
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THU JAN 30 2014 ~11:54 AM
CAROL STREAM FPD
WORKING FIRE
494 EAST LIES RD CAROL STREAM, IL
BC28 ON ARRIVAL REPORTS SINGLE-STORY MANUFACTURING 200X250 BANNER MANUFACTURES ORTHOPEDIC MEDICAL DEVICES. FIRE OUT OR NEARLY OUT ON ARRIVAL. EXTRA COMPANIES RELEASED ABOUT NOON. TERMINATED COMMAND BY 12:10 PM.
ENGINE(S): E37 E59 GLENSIDE E59
TRUCK(S): TL28 WEST CHICAGO TL6 HELD UP WHEATON TL39 BLOOMINGDALE TL23 (SECTOR A)
S27
CHIEF(S): BC28 DC20 BLOOMINGDALE BC21 AND OTHERS
EMS: MEDIC 29 MEDIC 28 WHEATON MEDIC
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THU JAN 30 2014 ~11:52 PM
CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
APARTMENT UNIT FIRE/WORKING FIRE
5640 S ASHLAND AVE CHICAGO, IL
S5 CREW ON ARRIVAL REPORTS A 2-STORY ORDINARY WITH SMOKE SHOWING. BC19 IN COMMAND REPORTS A 25X60 WITH ONE LINE FOR A FIRE ON THE SECOND FLOOR. FIRE IS OUT BY ABOUT 11:58 AM. CALLED IN AS 5636 S ASHLAND AVE.
ENGINE(S): E28 E49
TRUCK(S): T33 TL39
S5 CV273 HELD UP
RIT: BC15 T18
HUMAN SERVICES FOR TWO ADULTS DISPLACED.
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THU JAN 30 2014 ~5:33 AM
CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
AUTO FIRE IN HIGH-RISE PARKING GARAGE/FULL STILL
227 WEST MONROE ST CHICAGO, IL
L-2 PARKING GARAGE. E1 CREW ON ARRIVAL REPORTS NOTHING SHOWING. BC1 REPORTS AN AUTO FIRE IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE PARKING GARAGE AT 5:37 AM. BC1 REPORTS COMPANIES ON SCENE OF A 61-STORY FIRE-RESISTANT HIGH-RISE COMMERCIAL WITH A FIRE IN AN AUTO IN THE SECOND LOWER LEVEL PARKING GARAGE. FIRE EXTINGUISHED BY SPRINKLERS. FIREFIGHTERS VENTILATING AND SEARCHING L-2 -- SEARCHES NEGATIVE.
ENGINE(S): E1
TRUCK(S): T2 AERIAL TWR1 (SECTOR 1)
S1 CV271
CHIEF(S):
BC2, BC3
A41
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WED JAN 29 2014 ~6:15 PM
CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
WORKING FIRE/STILL AND BOX
2327 S LANWDALE CHICAGO, IL
E109 CREW ON ARRIVAL REPORTS A 2.5-STORY FRAME FULLY-INVOLVED. MAKING PROGRESS. BC14 IN COMMAND.
ENGINE(S): E109 E99
TRUCK(S): T48 TL5
S1 CV271
RIT: BC13 T26
STILL AND BOX AT 06:17 PM
TRUCK(S): T32 BOX TRUCK
CHIEF(S):
BC4 PLANS CHIEF
BC15 BOX CHIEF
2-2-1
SPECIAL:
STAGING: CERMAK AND LAWNDALE
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WED JAN 29 2014 ~9:08 AM
CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
HOUSE FIRE/WORKING FIRE
3314 W 61ST PL CHICAGO, IL
CREW ON ARRIVAL REPORTS BC20 IN COMMAND REPORTS 25X50 2.5-STORY FRAME WITH A FIRE ON THE SECOND FLOOR. SEARCHES NEGATIVE. GROUND LADDERS SECTOR 1 AND MAIN TO THE ROOF.
ENGINE(S): E88 E101
TRUCK(S): T59 T52
S5 CV273
RIT: BC16 T31
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WED JAN 29 2014 ~9:14 AM
CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
LEVEL I HAZMAT/DIESEL SPILL
41.798128,-87.631766 (SB DAN RYAN AND 53RD ST CHICAGO, IL)
LEVEL 1 HAZMAT ON ORDERS OF ENG 50. LOCAL LANES COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN FOR A DIESEL SPILL. ABOUT 100 GALLONS DIESEL SPILLED. SEMI LOST ONE COMPLETE SADDLE TANK.
TRUCK(S): T51
SQUAD(S): S2
HAZMAT 5-1-1
WIND NW 8 MPH
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WED JAN 29 2014 ~8:35 AM
CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
REKINDLE/HOUSE FIRE/WORKING FIRE
8324 S MARYLAND AVE CHICAGO, IL
E122 ON ARRIVAL REPORTS A LITTLE REKINDLE AND HOLDS UP THE SECOND COMPANIES AND THE CHIEF. FROZEN HYDRANT IN FRONT.
ENGINE(S): E122
TRUCK(S): TL34
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