ROLLOVER, JACKKNIFE TRUCK ON NB I-294 NEAR BALLARD RD, NORTH OF DEMPSTER ST, DES PLAINES

    FRI AUG 01 2014 ~2:11 PM
    DES PLAINES FIRE DEPARTMENT
    TRUCK ROLLOVER - CAR CRASH/INJURIES
    I-294 SOUTHBOUND AT MP 44.5 DES PLAINES, IL

    CRASH WITH INJURIES INVOLVING A JACKKNIFED SEMI-TRAILER TRUCK

    INCIDENT EVENT TYPE. I-294 NORTHBOUND - CRASH - AT BALLARD RD - MP 44.5 - 3 RIGHT LANES BLOCKED OF 4.

    ENGINE(S): E61? E62

    TRUCK(S): T81

    EMS: A71

    CHIEF(S): BC9

    SPECIAL:

    CHANGE OF QUARTERS:

    STAGING:

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FIRE IN AN INDUSTRIAL BUILDING AT DESPLAINES AVE AND GREENBURG RD FOREST PARK

    FRI AUG 01 2014 ~11:03 AM
    FOREST PARK FIRE DEPARTMENT
    INDUSTRIAL BUILDING FIRE/WORKING FIRE
    1770 DES PLAINES AVE FOREST PARK, IL

    FIRE IN A LARGE INDUSTRIAL BUILDING LISTED AS "GABRIEL SALES CO" -- AUTOMOTIVE CATEGORY. (NOT CONFIRMED)

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HOUSE FIRE ON S PAULINA ST NEAR 52ND ST, CHICAGO

    FRI AUG 01 2014 ~7:19 AM
    CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
    HOUSE FIRE REKINDLE
    5210 S PAULINA ST CHICAGO, IL

    E116 CREW ON ARRIVAL REPORTS SMOKE SHOWING. BC19 REPORTS IT LOOKS LIKE A RE-KINDLE, AND HOLDS THE WORKING FIRE RESPONSE FOR A SMALL FIRE ON THE EXTERIOR.

    ENGINE(S): E116

    CHIEF(S): BC19

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FIRE IN A FACTORY AT 24TH ST AND ROCKWELL ST, CHICAGO -- 3-11 ALARM

    THU JUL 31 2014 ~11:22 PM
    CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
    FACTORY FIRE/2-11/STILL AND BOX/WORKING FIRE
    24TH ST AND ROCKWELL ST CHICAGO, IL

    REPORTED AS POSSIBLY JUST PALLETS BEHIND THE FACTORY. CREWS ON ARRIVAL REPORT A FIRE.

    BC14 REPORTS A FACTORY RED-X BUILDING 30X100 ON FIRE AND A PALLET YARD ABOUT 100X100 WITH PALLETS AND A COUPLE OF TRUCKS IN THE YARD ON FIRE.

    T COME OFF OF 26TH ST NEAR ROCKWELL ST

    T38 TO ACCESS FROM THE SOUTH ON ORDERS OF 2-2-1

    SQD1 APPROACH ON 25TH ST AND COME FROM THE EAST AND SET UP SNORKEL ON ORDERS OF BC14.

    E107 TO FEED TL5. BUT UNABLE TO REACH E107.



    ENGINE(S): E109 E23

    TRUCK(S): T32 TRK TL5

    SQD1     CV271

    RIT: BC4 T8

    CHIEF(S): BC14

    EMS: AMB FC STANDBY AMB


    STILL AND BOX ALARM AT 11:24 PM

    ENGINE(S): E107

    TRUCK(S): T48 THIRD TRUCK

    CHIEF(S): 225
    BC15 BOX CHIEF
    BC12 SAFETY CHIEF
    BC2 PLANS CHIEF

    STAGING: 22ND AND ROCKWELL

    2-11 ALARM AT ABOUT 11:35 PM ON ORDERS OF 2-2-1.

    3-11 ALARM AT ABOUT 11:41 PM ON ORDERS OF 2-2-1.

    SPECIAL: LIGHT WAGON, HOSE WAGON

    E30 CREW ARRIVED WITH THE HOSE WAGON ABOUT 12:20 PM.

    5 MASTER STREAMS AND FOUR HAND LINES ON THE FIRE WITH SOME WATER PROBLEMS REPORTED. LOOKING TO SOLVE THE WATER PROBLEMS BY USING THE HOSE WAGON.

    WESTERN ORDERED SHUT DOWN AT 23RD ST AND 26TH ST.

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HOUSE FIRE ON S PAULINA ST NEAR 52ND ST, CHICAGO

    THU JUL 31 2014 ~9:39 PM
    CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
    HOUSE FIRE/STILL AND BOX/WORKING FIRE
    5210 S PAULINA ST CHICAGO, IL

    CREW ON ARRIVAL REPORTS HEAVY FIRE.

    20X40 HEAVY FIRE ON THE SECOND FLOOR POSSIBLY EXTENDED THROUGH THE ROOF.

    BC19 WANT THIRD ENGINE TO TAKE THE REAR.

    E49 COME IN FROM THE WEST.

    DECK GUN PUT TO WORK AND TOWER LADDER GOING UP IN SECTOR 1.

    DEFENSIVE MODE AT 9:46 PM.

    FIRE KNOCKED DOWN IN THE MAIN FIRE BUILDING AT ABOUT 10:02 PM -- WORKING ON AN EXPOSURE BUILDING. ADDRESSES 5208 AND 5212 ALSO AFFECTED.

    ENGINE(S): ENG ENG

    TRUCK(S): TRK TRK TWR

    SQD5? CV273

    RIT: BC15 T18

    CHIEF(S): BC19

    EMS: AMB FC STANDBY AMB

    STILL AND BOX ALARM AT 09:40 PM

    ENGINE(S):

    CHIEF(S): BC4 PLANS
    BC17 BOX CHIEF

    STAGING: 51ST AND PAULINA

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GARAGE FIRE ON S LOWE AVE NEAR 102ND ST, CHICAGO

    WED JUL 30 2014 ~9:58 PM
    CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
    GARAGE FIRE/WORKING FIRE
    10211 S LOWE CHICAGO, IL

    E93 CREW ON ARRIVAL REPORTS A FULLY INVOLVED GARAGE. OUTSIDE EDISON NEEDED.

    10272 LOWE CHICAGO, IL -- INITIALLY REPORTED AS 10210 S WALLACE.

    ENGINE(S): E93

    CHIEF(S): BC22?

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METRA TRAIN HITS PEDESTRIAN AT CUMBERLAND STATION ON NORTHWEST HIGHWAY, DES PLAINES

    THU JUL 31 2014 ~6:01 PM
    DES PLAINES FIRE DEPARTMENT
    TRAIN-PEDESTRIAN INCIDENT
    485 EAST NORTHWEST HIGHWAY DES PLAINES, IL

    PEDESTRIAN HIT BY A TRAIN AT THE CUMBERLAND STATION.

    METRA TRAIN #639 IS STOPPED AFTER BEING INVOLVED IN THE TRAIN-PEDESTRIAN INCIDENT.

    ENGINE(S): E63

    TRUCK(S): T83

    CHIEF(S): BC9

    EMS: A73




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HIGH SPEED CRASH WITH EJECTION AT WEILAND RD AND DEERFIELD PKWY BUFFALO GROVE, IL

    THU JUL 31 2014 ~3:30 PM
    BUFFALO GROVE FIRE DEPARTMENT
    HIGH-SPEED CRASH WITH EJECTION
    WEILAND RD AND DEERFIELD PKWY BUFFALO GROVE, IL

    REPORT OF A HIGH SPEED CRASH WITH EJECTION AT WEILAND RD AND DEERFIELD RD

    POLICE FIRST ON THE SCENE REQUESTING PARAMEDICS TO EXPEDITE.

    CREWS ON SCENE REPORT ONE VEHICLE CRASH WITH ONE VICTIM.

    WITNESS AT SCENE REPORTED VICTIM WAS EJECTED AND THEN RUN OVER BY ANOTHER VEHICLE.

    ENGINE(S): E26

    TRUCK(S):?

    SQUAD(S):?

    CHIEF(S): BC4 C400

    EMS: A26

    SPECIAL: VBG MOBILE COM

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HIGH SPEED CRASH WITH EJECTION AT WEILAND RD AND DEERFIELD PKWY BUFFALO GROVE, IL

    THU JUL 31 2014 ~3:30 PM
    BUFFALO GROVE FIRE DEPARTMENT
    HIGH-SPEED CRASH WITH EJECTION
    WEILAND RD AND DEERFIELD PKWY BUFFALO GROVE, IL

    REPORT OF A HIGH SPEED CRASH WITH EJECTION AT WEILAND RD AND DEERFIELD RD

    POLICE FIRST ON THE SCENE REQUESTING PARAMEDICS TO EXPEDITE.

    CREWS ON SCENE REPORT ONE VEHICLE CRASH WITH ONE VICTIM.

    WITNESS AT SCENE REPORTED VICTIM WAS EJECTED AND THEN RUN OVER BY ANOTHER VEHICLE.

    ENGINE(S): E26

    TRUCK(S):?

    SQUAD(S):?

    CHIEF(S): BC4 C400

    EMS: A26 AMB

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SUSPICIOUS DEVICE FOUND AT SHIPPING WAREHOUSE NEAR BUSSE RD AND LANDMEIER RD, ELK GROVE VILLAGE

    THU JUL 31 2014 ~12:14 PM
    ELK GROVE VILLAGE FIRE DEPARTMENT
    SUSPICIOUS DEVICE
    BUSSE AND LANDMEIER ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL

    SUSPICIOUS DEVICE FOUND WITH POWER SUPPLY TAMPERED. BUILDING EVACAUTED AND ROADS NEAR LANDMEIER AND BUSSE BLOCKED.

    COOK COUNTY BOMB SQUAD TO THE SCENE

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LEVEL I HAZMAT FOR A GAS LEAK IN SEWER ON VIRGINIA AVE NEAR BRYN MAWR AVE, CHICAGO

    THU JUL 31 2014 ~12:15 PM
    CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
    LEVEL I HAZMAT/GAS LEAK IN SEWER
    5626 VIRGINIA AVE CHICAGO, IL

    E71 ON ARRIVAL REPORTS A 24% LEL IN THE SEWER.

    WIND W 13 MPH

    ENGINE(S): E71

    CHIEF(S): BC9

    STAGING: ?

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"ACTIVE SHOOTER" GUNSHOT VICTIMS ON LASALLE NEAR JACKSON BLVD, CHICAGO

    THU JUL 31 2014 ~10:00 AM
    CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
    GSW?/ACTIVE SHOOTER
    231 S LASALLE CHICAGO, IL

    UPDATE: APPARENT MURDER ATTEMPT/SUICIDE. TWO VICTIMS WITH GSW. MALE AGE 59 DEAD AT SCENE WITH GSW TO HEAD. MALE, AGE 54, WITH GSW TO ABDOMEN AND HEAD TRANSPORTED  TO LEVEL I TRAUMA CENTER NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. BOTH VICTIMS WERE FOUND ON THE 17TH FLOOR AND ARE BELIEVED TO HAVE WORKED FOR ARROWSTREAM -- A SUPPLY TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICES COMPANY. THE BUSINESS IS LOCATED AT SUITE 1700 ON THE 17TH FLOOR OF THE BANK OF AMERICA BUILDING, 231 S LASALLE ST.

    + + + + + + + + + + +

    VICTIM(S) WITH A GUNSHOT WOUND ON THE 17TH FLOOR. UNCONFIRMED REPORT OF TWO PEOPLE SHOT.

    SCENE SECURE BY 10:02 AM.


    ENGINE(S): E5

    CHIEF(S): 2-2-1

    EMS: A41  FC 4-5-1

    STAGING: JACKSON AND WELLS

    LASALLE STREET RE-OPENED BY ABOUT 11:30 AM.

    DEVELOPING ...

    DETAILS ...
    “Active Shooter” At Least One Dead on 17th Floor LaSalle St High Rise Near Jackson Blvd Chicago “Bank of America Building”
    http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=70632


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CAR FIRE AT FASHION OUTLETS OF CHICAGO PARKING GARAGE, AT FASHION OUTLET WAY AND BALMORAL AVE, JUST EAST OF I-294

    WED JUL 30 2014 ~1:08 PM
    ROSEMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT
    CAR FIRE IN PARKING GARAGE/WORKING FIRE
    5240 FASHION OUTLET WAY ROSEMONT, IL

    REPORT OF A CAR FIRE IN THE PARKING GARAGE. POLICE ON SCENE REPORT SMOKE SHOWING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF PARKING STRUCTURE AND THEN A FULLY-INVOLVED VEHICLE UP AGAINST THE BUILDING. CREWS/BC13 REPORT STATION 1 EQUIPMENT ON THE SCENE WITH SMOKE SHOWING ON THE FOURTH FLOOR.

    FIRE/SMOKE ALARMS ACTIVATED IN GARAGE AND INTERIOR IN SHOPPING CENTER.

    USING HOTEL PACKS, HOOKING UP TO STANDPIPES. ALSO NEED FANS FOR VENTILATION.

    TWO SPRINKLER HEADS ACTIVATED. INTERIOR NEEDS MORE WATER AND FANS.

    ENGINE(S): E156 PARK RIDGE E35

    TRUCK(S): T158

    SQD CV

    CHIEF(S): BC13 SCHILLER PARK BC5

    EMS: AMB A169

    MUTUAL AID: E131

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CONSTRUCTION WORKER PINNED IN BARRIER WALL COLLAPSE ON EASTBOUND I-90 EAST OF LEE ST, ROSEMONT

    WED JUL 30 2014 ~3:42 PM
    ROSEMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT
    COLLAPSED WALL/CONSTRUCTION WORKER INJURED
    6312 BYRON ST ROSEMONT, IL (I90 EASTBOUND AT LEE ST ROSEMONT, IL)

    REPORT OF A CONSTRUCTION WORKER PINNED AT THE LEGS -- CONSCIOUS, BUT PINNED FACE DOWN.

    SOME CREWS ACCESSING ACCIDENT OFF OF BYRON ST.

    ENGINE(S): E156

    TRUCK(S): T158

    CHIEF(S): BC13

    EMS: A166 A168

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CRASH INVOLVING A CTA BUS, AUTOS AND A PEDESTRIAN -- PEDESTRIAN KILLED AT SHERIDAN RD AND BALMORAL AVE, CHICAGO

    WED JUL 30 2014 ~11:08 AM
    CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
    FATAL CRASH INVOLVING CTA BUS, CARS, PEDESTRIAN
    SHERIDAN AND BALMORAL CHICAGO, IL

    CRASH WITH INJURIES. E93 CREW ON ARRIVAL REPORTS THERE ON THE SCENE AT 5335 N SHERIDAN RD AND REPORT A COUPLE OF AUTOS INVOLVED ALSO.

    PEDESTRIAN KILLED AT THE SCENE. POSSIBLY TWO OR THREE OTHER PEOPLE TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL(S).


    ENGINE(S): E83

    TRUCK(S): ?

    SQUAD(S): ?

    CHIEF(S): BC?

    EMS: A13 A40 A31 FC452

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CROWD THROWING BATS AND ROCKS AT FIREFIGHTERS TREATING A STABBING VICTIM NEAR 109TH ST AND STATE ST, CHICAGO

    WED JUL 30 2014 ~2:12 PM
    CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
    STABBING/MOB ATTACKING FIREFIGHTERS
    109TH ST AND STATE ST CHICAGO, IL

    REPORT OF A FEMALE, ABOUT AGE 40, STABBED. E93 CREW REQUESTS A 10-1. E93 REPORT ROCKS AND BATS BEING THROWN AT FIREFIGHTERS -- GIVE ME A 10-1 (REQUESTED ABOUT 2:16 PM).

    ORIGINAL STABBING CALL DISPATCHED TO 108TH AND STATE ST -- MAYBE A LITTLE SOUTH OF THERE.

    POLICE ON THE SCENE AND NO ADDITIONAL INJURIES -- ONLY THE ORIGINAL VICTIM.

    ENGINE(S): E93

    TRUCK(S): T27 (REPLACED BY E93 THAN CALLED BACK TO SCENE

    CHIEF(S): BC22
    226

    EMS: A60

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1 DEAD, THREE GUNSHOT VICTIMS NEAR S WESTERN AVE AND JACKSON BLVD, CHICAGO

    TUE JUL 29 2014 ~10:12 PM
    CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
    MULTIPLE PEOPLE WITH GSW
    215 S WESTERN CHICAGO, IL

    E126 REPORTS A VICTIM WITH A GUNSHOT WOUND IN THE STORE.

    SHOOTING NEAR JACKSON FISH & CHICKEN. GUNMAN STEPPED OUT OF A DARK CAR AND SHOT A MALE, AGE 49, AND TWO TEENS.


    MALE, 49, IDENTIFIED AS ALVIN IVY, SUFFERED A GUNSHOT WOUND TO THE UPPER CHEST AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO STROGER COOK COUNTY HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT 10:33 PM.

    TEENS, AGE 17 AND AGE 18 SUFFERED GUNSHOT WOUNDS TO THE LEGS.

    A44 WITH A TRAUMATIC ARREST TRANSPORTING TO STROGER COOK COUNTY (CODE RED).

    FC454 REPORTS ...

    A44 TO STROGER WITH A VICTIM CODE RED.

    A33 TO STROGER WITH A VICTIM CODE YELLOW.

    A15 TO STROGER WITH A VICTIM CODE YELLOW.

    A26 STAYING ON THE SCENE.

    ENGINE(S): E126

    EMS: 454, 451?  A26, A44, A33, A15

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FIRE HYDRANT THREADS STOLEN ALONG 4-BLOCK STRETCH ON HUBBARD ST NEAR DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO

    WED JUL 30 2014 ~9:02 AM
    CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
    STOLEN HYDRANT THREADS
    1840 HUBBARD ST CHICAGO, IL

    BC3 REPORTS A ABOUT A 4-BLOCK STRETCH ON HUBBARD WHERE UNKNOWN OFFENDER OR OFFENDER STOLE THE THREADS ON THE FIRE HYDRANTS.

    FIVE FIRE HYDRANTS REPORTED WITH MISSING THREADS.

    CHIEF(S): BC3

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LEVEL I HAZMAT FOR A GAS LEAK ON W OAKDALE AVE NEAR RACINE AVE, CHICAGO

    WED JUL 30 2014 ~8:39 AM
    CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
    LEVEL I HAZMAT/GAS LEAK
    1138 W OAKDALE AVE CHICAGO, IL

    REPORT OF WORKERS ON THE SCENE THAT HIT AN 8-INCH MAIN.

    BC5 REPORTS A 2-INCH GAS MAIN RUPTURED IN TWO SPOTS

    WIND NW 9 MPH

    ENGINE(S): ?

    SQUAD(S): SQD1

    CHIEF(S): BC5
    511

    STAGING: BELMONT AND RACINE

    SECURED AT 8:59 AM.

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FIRE IN A THIRD FLOOR APARTMENT OVER FIRST FAMILY BARBER SHOP ON HALSTED ST NEAR 73RD ST, CHICAGO

    WED JUL 30 2014 ~5:20 AM
    CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
    3-FLAT MIXED OCCUPANCY FIRE/WORKING FIRE
    7251 S HALSTED CHICAGO, IL

    E54 CREW ON ARRIVAL AT 73RD ST AND HALSTED REPORTS A FIRE ON THE THIRD FLOOR.

    BC18 REPORTS A 20X80 THREE-STORY BRICK ORDINARY WITH A FIRE ON THE THIRD FLOOR IN THE FRONT.

    LADDER TO THE BUILDING, ONE LINE ON THE FIRE, AND MAKING GOOD PROGRESS BY ABOUT 5:28 AM.

    3-STORY 25 X 80 WITH LADDERS TO THE BUILDING, AERIAL TO THE ROOF, AND THREE HOLES VENTILATING THE ROOF BY ABOUT 5:38 AM.

    SEARCHES NEGATIVE.

    ENGINE(S): E54 E73

    TRUCK(S): T20 T18?

    SQD5 CV274

    RIT: BC21 T30

    CHIEF(S): BC18

    EMS: AMB FC STANDBY AMB

    OFI

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DOWNED POWER LINE, ALLEY GARAGE FIRE, INJURED FIREFIGHTER ON YATES AVE NEAR KETTELSON ST, CHICAGO

    WED JUL 30 2014 ~2:59 AM
    CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
    ALLEY GARAGE/WORKING FIRE
    7236 YATES CHICAGO, IL

    E126 CREW ON ARRIVAL REPORTS NOTHING SHOWING. T49 AT SIDE A.

    REPORTED ADDRESS WAS 7232 YATES CHICAGO, IL -- CORRECTED ADDRESS 7236 TO 7238 YATES.

    E126 REPORTS DOWNED POWER LINE. HOLDING UP THE WORKING FIRE RESPONSE BUT KEEPS CHIEFS COMING.

    BC23 REQUESTS ON AMBULANCE FOR AN INJURED FIREFIGHTER ABOUT 3:08 AM. FIREFIGHTER TREATED AND RELEASED AT SOUTH SHORE.

    BC23 REPORTS AN ALLEY GARAGE 20X20 WAS ALSO ON FIRE AND EXTINGUISHED WITH ONE LINE ON THE FIRE.

    ENGINE(S): E126

    TRUCK(S): T49

    CHIEF(S): BC23

    EMS: A22

    OFI: 4-6-6, 4-6-8 AND 4-6-12

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3 RESCUED FROM OVERTURNED BOAT FROM STORM WINDS NEAR MONROE HARBOR, CHICAGO

    TUE JUL 29 2014 ~7:50 PM
    CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
    OVERTURNED BOAT/WATER RESCUE
    400 EAST MONROE ST CHICAGO, IL

    MARINE UNIT ON THE SCENE WITH THREE PEOPLE IN THE WATER FROM AN OVERTURNED BOAT.

    FIREFIGHTERS WERE STANDING BY AT THE MOUTH OF MONROE HARBOR AS THEY ANTICIPATED POSSIBLE PROBLEMS WITH APPROACHING STORM CLOUDS.

    6-8-8 REPORTS RESCUE IN PROGRESS OF THREE VICTIMS FROM AN OVERTURNED SAILBOAT AT ABOUT 7:53 PM.

    6-8-8 REPORTS ALL THREE VICTIMS ARE RESCUED -- HOLDING UP THE WATER RESCUE RESPONSE AT ABOUT 7:54 PM.

    ONE AMBULANCE A19 MEETING THE VICTIMS AT THE MARINE SAFETY CENTER. THREE MEDICAL REFUSALS -- MALE, AGE 63, MALE AGE 63, AND MALE AGE 50.



    ENGINE(S): E13

    SQUAD(S): SQD1 HELD UP
    RESCUE HELICOPTER 682
    6-8-6, 6-8-7

    CHIEF(S): BC1
    5-1-5
    221

    EMS: A19


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ROLLOVER TRUCK CRASH ON RAMP FROM NORTHBOUND ROUTE 53 TO EASTBOUND I-90 NEAR SCHAUMBURG - ROLLING MEADOWS

    TUE JUL 29 2014 ~9:40 AM
    SCHAUMBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT
    ROLLOVER SEMI-TRAILER TRUCK CRASH
    ROUTE 53 N RAMP I-90 E SCHAUMBURG

    ILLINOIS STATE POLICE DISCOVERED CRASH AND REPORTED THERE WAS ENTRAPMENT.

    E52 REW ON ARRIVAL REPORTS A TRUCK ROLLOVER CRASH. ROLLOVER CRASH WITH INJURIES AND QUICK EXTRICATION. T52 AND SQD55 HELD UP.

    THIRD ROLLOVER CRASH AT THIS AREA OF THE INTERCHANGE IN JULY. TWO TRUCK ROLLOVERS AND ONE SUV ROLLOVER.

    ENGINE(S): E52

    TRUCK(S): T52

    SQUAD(S): SQD55

    CHIEF(S): BC5

    EMS: A52

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LEVEL I HAZMAT FOR A GAS LEAK AT 51ST ST AND ASHLAND AVE CHICAGO

    TUE JUL 29 2014 ~3:57 PM
    CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
    LEVEL I HAZMAT/GAS LEAK
    51ST ST AND ASHLAND AVE CHICAGO, IL

    ENG39 ON ARRIVAL REPORTS A BROKEN GAS MAIN AT A CONSTRUCTION SITE. A MEDIUM PRESSURE 2-INCH LINE WAS LEAKING.

    WIND NW 15 MPH

    ENGINE(S): E39

    SQUAD(S): SQD5

    CHIEF(S): BC19
    5-1-1

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CRASH WITH MULTIPLE INJURIES AT MILWAUKEE AVE AND HALF DAY RD, LINCOLNSHIRE

    TUE JUL 29 2014 ~11:25 AM
    LINCOLNSHIRE-RIVERWOODS FPD
    MULTIPLE INJURY CRASH
    MILWAUKEE AVE AND HALF DAY RD LINCOLNSHIRE, IL

    THREE-AMBLANCE RESPONSE FOR A CRASH WITH INJURIES.

    NOT CONFIRMED WHETHER THIS CRASH WAS AT HALF DAY RD (ROUTE 22) OR OLDE HALF DAY RD (ROUTE 45)

    SQUAD(S): SQD51

    CHIEF(S): BC51

    EMS: A53 A51, COUNTRYSIDE 414

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CAR CRASH INTO POLE IN STOLEN CAR KILLS 2 TEENS, INJURES 2 AT SIBLEY BLVD (147TH ST) NEAR DES PLAINES ST, HARVEY

    SUN JUL 27 2014 ~2:10 AM
    HARVEY FIRE DEPARTMENT
    FATAL CAR VS POLE CRASH
    300 EAST 147TH ST HARVEY, IL

    CAR VS POLE CRASH WITH 2 KILLED AND 2 INJURED. MALE, AGE 16, AND FEMALE, AGE 18, KILLED.

    TWO OTHER CHILDREN TRANSPORTED TO LEVEL I TRAUMA CENTER ADVOCATE CHRIST MEDICAL CENTER IN OAK LAWN. BOTH LISTED IN SERIOUS CONDITION.

    THE 4-DOOR SATURN -- THE ONLY VEHICLE INVOLVED IN THE CRASH -- WAS REPORTED STOLEN ON FRIDAY FROM DOLTON.

    ENGINE(S): E6

    TRUCK(S): ?

    SQUAD(S):

    CHIEF(S): BC

    EMS: BUD'S AMB ? AMB?

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HEAD-ON CRASH WITH INJURIES AT ROUTE 14 AND WEST MAIN ST CARY

    MON JUL 28 2014 ~11:20 AM
    CARY FPD
    PERSONAL INJURY HEAD-ON CRASH
    NORTHWEST HIGHWAY AND MAIN ST CARY, IL


    HEAD-ON CRASH WITH INJURIES; TWO AMBULANCE RESPONSE

    TWO PATIENTS TRANSPORTED TO ADVOCATE GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPITAL WITH APPARENT MINOR INJURIES.

    INTERSECTION SHUT DOWN TO ONE LANE IN EACH DIRECTION FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES.



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FATAL MOTORCYCLE - CAR CRASH AT ROSELLE RD AND HARTFORD DR, SCHAUMBURG

    MON JUL 28 2014 ~12:53 PM
    SCHAUMBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT
    FATAL MOTORCYCLE CRASH
    ROSELLE RD AND HARTFORD DR SCHAUMBURG, IL

    REPORT OF A CAR VS MOTORCYCLE AT ROSELLE RD AND WISE RD DETERMINED TO BE ROSELLE RD AND HARTFORD DR. REPORT OF MOTORCYCLIST WITH SEVERE INJURIES.
    POLICE AND FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDICS FOUND THE MOTORCYCLE DRIVER DECEASED AT THE SCENE. THE MOTORCYCLE DRIVER WAS IDENTIFIED AS WAYNE GROTHE, AGE 23, OF HOFFMAN ESTATES.

    FEMALE DRIVER, AGE 77, DRIVING SEDAN THAT CRASHED WITH THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TRANSPORTED TO ALEXIAN BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER IN ELK GROVE VILLAGE WITH MINOR INJURIES.

    EXTENDED ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION AT THE INTERSECTION.

    SQUAD(S): SQD55

    CHIEF(S): BC5

    EMS: A53

    CAPTURED NEWS PHOTO ...

    ABC7CHICAGO CHOPPER 7 PHOTO ...

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ROLLOVER CRASH WITH INJURIES WITH CHILDREN INVOLVED NEAR OAKTON ST AND PENNSYLVANIA AVE, DES PLAINES

    SUN JUL 27 2014 ~12:45 PM
    DES PLAINES FIRE DEPARTMENT
    CAR VS TREE ROLLOVER EXTRICATION CRASH RESPONSE
    404 W OAKTON ST DES PLAINES, IL

    REPORT OF CHILDREN IN A VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE -- ADDRESS DESCRIBED AS DOVER OR PENNSYLVANIA AND OAKTON. CREW ON ARRIVAL REPORTS VEHICLE ON ITS SIDE WITH PEOPLE OUT OF THE VEHICLE.

    ONE-VEHICLE CRASH -- NO ENTRAPMENT.

    SECOND AMBULANCE REQUESTED.

    ENGINE(S): E73

    CHIEF(S): BC9

    EMS: A73 A72

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FIREFIGHTER INJURED AT HOUSE FIRE ON STUART DR JUST NORTH OF STEARNS RD, BARTLETT

    SUN JUL 27 2014 ~4:30 PM
    BARTLETT FPD
    HOUSE FIRE/WORKING FIRE
    995 STUART DR BARTLETT, IL

    OUTSIDE FIRE NEAR THE ATTACHED GARAGE OF A SPLIT-LEVEL. FIRE EXTENDED FROM GARAGE TO ATTIC.

    URGENT CALL FOR NICOR TO THE SCENE FOR A FIRE INVOLVING THE GAS METER.

    FIRE UNDER CONTROL BY 4:45 PM.

    ONE FIREFIGHTER TRANSPORTED TO CENTRAL DUPAGE HOSPITAL WITH INJURIES FROM FALLING DEBRIS.

    ENGINE(S): E1 , E2, E3 HANOVER PARK 362

    TRUCK(S): TL3, CAROL STREAM TL38

    RIT: BC? TRK?

    CHIEF(S): BC3, CHIEF 1, HANOVER PARK C300

    EMS: EDIC 1, MEDIC 2

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WATER RESCUE FOR SAILBOATS DOWN IN LAKE MICHIGAN WATER AT GREENLEAF AND SHERIDAN TO OFFSHORE NEAR BELMONT HARBOR, CHICAGO

    MON JUL 28 2014 ~10:19 AM
    CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
    SAILBOATS DOWN/WATER RESCUE
    GREENLEAF AVE AND SHERIDAN RD CHICAGO, IL

    REPORT OF A MAN IN THE WATER. T25 UPDATES THE SIZEUP TO REPORT THE POLICE BELIEVE THAT PEOPLE ON DOWNED SAILBOATS WERE POSSIBLY TRYING TO SIGNAL WITH A MIRROR THAT THEY WERE IN DISTRESS. FROM SHORE THE SAILBOATS ARE BARELY VISIBLE WITH THE NAKED EYE BECAUSE THEY ARE TOO FAR SOUTH FROM THE INITIAL DISPATCH ADDRESS.

    SOME RESCUE COMPANIES ARE STAGING AS FAR SOUTH AS BELMONT OR DIVERSEY. WIND IS FROM THE NORTH.

    RESCUE HELICOPTER REPORTS ALL INDIVIDUALS ARE WEARING PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES AND THE BOATS ARE UNDER THEIR OWN POWER. ALL COMPANIES RETURNED.

    ENGINE(S): E2 E70

    TRUCK(S): T25

    SQD1

    FAST BOAT 6-8-8, SCUBA TEAM 6-8-7, RESCUE HELICOPTER

    CHIEF(S): BC4 SCUBA 6-8-6

    EMS: AMB?   FC?    STANDBY AMB?


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RUBBISH FIRE ON BACK PORCHES ON S HOMAN AVE NEAR 31ST ST, CHICAGO

    MON JUL 28 2014 ~12:57 AM
    CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
    RUBBISH ON PORCH/WORKING FIRE
    3047 S HOMAN AVE CHICAGO, IL

    E109 CREW ON ARRIVAL REPORTS THEY HAVE A FIRE. T32 AT SIDE A.

    1/2-STORY ORDINARY WITH AN OUTSIDE RUBBISH FIRE ON BACK PORCHES.

    ENGINE(S): E109 E99

    TRUCK(S): T48 T32 T52?

    SQD1 CV273

    CHIEF(S): BC14

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FATAL MOTORCYCLE CRASH AT OGDEN AVE AND COLUMBIA ST, NAPERVILLE -- SATURDAY NIGHT

    SAT JUL 26 2014 ~11:45 PM
    NAPERVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
    FATAL MOTORCYCLE CRASH
    OGDEN AVE AND COLUMBIA ST NAPERVILLE, IL

    MOTOCYCLIST LOST CONTROL OF HIS MOTORCYCLE WHILE TRAVELING EASTBOUND ON ODGEN AVE NEAR COLUMBIA ST.

    THE VICTIM CRASHED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION. VICTIM WAS TRANSPORTED TO EDWARD HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD.

    THE VICTIM WAS IDENTIFED AS ERIK P. LAT OF LISLE.

    NAPERVILLE POLICE URGE ANYONE WHO MAY HAVE WITNESSED THE CRASH OR HAS ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE CRASH TO CONTACT THE NAPERVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S TRAFFIC UNIT AT 630-305-5485 OR EMAIL PARCELK@NAPERVILLE.IL.US.

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FIRE ON A ROOF DECK ON N LINCOLN AVE NEAR WELLINGTON AVE, CHICAGO

    SUN JUL 27 2014 ~1:38 PM
    CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
    ROOF DECK FIRE/WORKING FIRE
    2950 N LINCOLN CHICAGO, IL

    2-2-2 REPORTS A GOOD HEADER GOING. E55 CREW ON ARRIVAL REPORTS A 3-STORY ORDINARY WITH A FIRE.

    BC5 REPORT FIRE ON THE THIRD FLOOR THROUGH THE ROOF OF A MIXED OCCUPANCY BUILDING WITH STORES AND APARTMENTS.

    FIRE WAS ON A ROOF DECK WITH MAYBE A LITTLE FIRE ON THE THIRD FLOOR.

    PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SEARCHES COMPLETE AND NEGATIVE.

    ENGINE(S): E55 E56

    TRUCK(S): T44 TL21

    SQD? CV272

    RIT: BC3 TRK28

    CHIEF(S): BC5

    FIRE IS OUT AT ABOUT 1:48 PM.

    STILL AND BOX ALARM AT 01:44 PM OR NOT.


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KITCHEN FIRE OUT ON ARRIVAL AT LAKE MEADOWS APARTMENTS ON E 33RD ST, CHICAGO

    SUN JUL 27 2014 ~10:20 AM
    CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
    STILL AND BOX/EMS PLAN 1/STILL IN A HIGH-RISE
    500 E 33RD ST CHICAGO, IL

    CREW ON ARRIVAL REPORTS BC IN COMMAND

    SMALL KITCHEN FIRE OUT ON ARRIVAL. SOME KITCHEN CABINETS CHARRED. NO SMOKE CONDITIONS.

    SIMULTANEOUS FIRE IN HIGH-RISE RESPONSE AT LINCOLN PERRY ANNEX ON E 32ND ST NEAR PRAIRIE AVE, CHICAGO

    CHIEF(S): BC4

    STAGING: 31ST AND STATE

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HIGH-RISE FIRE RESPONSE AT LINCOLN PERRY ANNEX ON E 32ND ST NEAR PRAIRIE AVE, CHICAGO

    SUN JUL 27 2014 ~10:16 AM
    CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
    STILL AND BOX/EMS PLAN 1/STILL IN A HIGH-RISE
    243 E 32ND ST CHICAGO, IL

    CREW ON ARRIVAL REPORTS 8-STORY RESIDENTIAL -- NOTHING SHOWING.

    FIRE ATTACK EAST EAST STAIRWELL
    FIRE EVACUATLON WEST STAIRWELL

    FIRE ON THE 4TH FLOOR OUT BY 10:26 AM.

    SIMULTANEOUS FIRE IN HIGH-RISE RESPONSE AT LAKE MEADOWS APARTMENTS ON E 33RD ST, CHICAGO.

    CHIEF(S): BC2
    BC17 FIRE ATTACK

    STAGING: 31ST AND STATE

    STRUCK OUT AT 10:26:23 AM
    EMS PLAN 1 SECURED AT 10:26:33 AM
    ON ORDERS OF 2-2-1

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AT LEAST ONE DEAD, MULTIPLE GUNSHOT VICTIMS AT CALIFORNIA AVE AND LEXINGTON ST, CHICAGO

    FRI JUL 25 2014 ~5:57 PM
    CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
    EMS PLAN I - MULTIPLE GUNSHOT VICTIMS
    LEXINGTON ST AND CALIFORNIA AVE CHICAGO, IL

    REPORT OF 5 GUNSHOT VICTIMS.

    A33 COMING FROM WEST SUBURBAN.

    A20 RESPONDING FROM AUSTIN AND ROOSEVELT

    EMS PLAN 1 06:26 PM ON ORDERS OF

    EMS: A3, A33, A20, A45, A23, A84 FC457, FC454

    CHIEF(S): ?

    STAGING: ?

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TOWNHOUSE FIRE ON CARRIAGE HILL DR EAST OF WAUKEGAN RD, GLENVIEW

    FRI JUL 25 2014 ~4:50 PM
    GLENVIEW FIRE DEPARTMENT
    TOWNHOUSE FIRE/WORKING FIRE
    709 CARRIAGE HILL GLENVIEW, IL

    CREW ON ARRIVAL REPORTS SMALL FIRE ONE LINE LED OUT. ONE-STORY RANCH TOWNHOUSE.

    MORTON GROVE E4 MUTUAL AID.

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HUNTLEY: TRUCK FIRE WITH LARGE SMOKE HEADER AND BURNING DIESEL FLOWING DOWN I-90 BETWEEN ROUTE 47 AND ROUTE 20

    FRI JUL 25 2014 ~3:59 PM
    HUNTLEY FPD
    SEMI-TRAILER TRUCK FIRE
    WB I-90 AT MILE POST 42 HUNTLEY, IL

    REPORT OF A SEMI-TRAILER TRUCK FIRE. CREW ON ARRIVAL REPORTS FULLY-INVOLVED TRUCK FIRE (LARGE HEADER VISIBLE DURING RESPONSE). BURNING DIESEL IS ON THE PAVEMENT AND IN THE DITCH -- FLOWING DOWN FROM THE TRUCK.

    UNKNOWN CARGO FLUID LEAKED ON THE PAVEMENT ABOUT 300 FEET. PENDING HAZMAT OPS. SEMI-TRAILER TRUCK IS A STANDARD BOX CARGO TRUCK.

    WIND: SW 9-15 MPH

    FIREFIGHTERS CONCENTRATING ON SUPPRESSION AT 4:29 PM.

    TENDER973 FEEDING E942.

    EB I-90 CLOSED AT US 20.


    BELVIDERE POLICE DIVERTING TRAFFIC OFF AT GENOA RD. HUNTLEY POLICE HELPING PEOPLE EXIT THE WRONG WAY OFF AT ROUTE 47.

    "FIRE OUT" AT ABOUT 4:45 PM -- TRUCK IS STILL SMOLDERING.

    TOLLWAY MAINTENANCE CREWS ARE PLANING TO REMOVE SECTIONS OF J-WALL (AKA JERSEY WALL AND JERSEY BARRIER) TO FACILITATE RE-ROUTES AND/OR CLEAN UP.

    ENGINE(S): E942

    TRUCK(S): T983

    TENDER(S): 973,  RUTLAND-DUNDEE TENDER

    RIT: BC TRK

    CHIEF(S): BC930 (OPS) C901 (COMMAND)

    EMS: A952? A952?

    GOOGLE MAP TRAFFIC ALERT ...
    INCIDENT EVENT TYPE. I-90 WESTBOUND - VEHICLE FIRE - EAST OF US-20 RAMPS - MP 42.0 - ALL LANES BLOCKED BOTH DIRECTIONS - EB DIVERTED TO U.S 20, WB DIVERTED TO RT 47. ALL LANES AND SHOULDERS CLOSED.

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CAR CRASH INTO A GARAGE WALL ON COVE DR, PROSPECT HEIGHTS

    FRI JUL 25 2014 ~3:04 PM
    PROSPECT HEIGHTS FPD
    PERSONAL INJURY CRASH
    1343 COVE DR PROSPECT HEIGHTS, IL

    REPORT OF A CAR CRASH THROUGH THE BACK WALL OF THE GARAGE -- COMMON WALL WITH THE KITCHEN, NOW THERE IS A SMELL OF GAS.

    E39 REPORTS NO HAZARDS.

    ENGINE(S): E39

    TRUCK(S):

    SQUAD(S): SQD9

    CHIEF(S): BC9 901

    EMS: A9

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ROLLOVER CRASH SB LAKE SHORE DRIVE JUST SOUTH OF RANDOLPH ST, CHICAGO

    FRI JUL 25 2014 ~12:15 PM
    CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
    PIN-IN RESPONSE FOR A ROLLOVER CRASH
    41.882566,-87.61702 (100 S LAKE SHORE DRIVE CHICAGO, IL)

    PIN-IN RESPONSE FOR A ROLLOVER CRASH ON SB LAKE SHORE DR.

    MALE, AGE 16, FEMALE, AGE 16, AND FEMALE AGE 17 TRANSPORTED TO NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.

    SB TRAFFIC BACKED UP TO CHICAGO RIVER.

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HOUSE FIRE; CAR FIRE IN AN ATTACHED GARAGE ON MICHIGAN LN SOUTH OF WISE RD, ELK GROVE VILLAGE

    FRI JUL 25 2014 ~11:47 AM
    ELK GROVE VILLAGE FIRE DEPARTMENT
    HOUSE FIRE/WORKING FIRE
    700 MICHIGAN LN ELK GROVE, IL

    CREW ON ARRIVAL REPORTS SMOKE SHOWING FROM THE EAVES.

    CODE 4 AT 11:51 AM.

    INTERIOR CREW REPORTS FIRE APPEARS TO BE A CAR FIRE INSIDE THE GARAGE. CHECKING FOR EXTENSION TO THE HOUSE. PULLLING THE CEILING AND CHECKING THE ATTACK AT ABOUT 12:00 PM.

    E8 CREW WITH A SECOND LINE ON THE FIRE.

    TL7 WORKING ON THE OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR.

    ALL RESIDENTS ARE OUT OF THE HOME.

    HEAVY SMOKE AND HIGH HEAT CONDITIONS AT 12:03 PM.

    FIRE UNDER CONTROL ABOUT 12:10 PM.

    "FIRE OUT" at 12:22 PM.

    ENGINE(S): E8  E10  E9

    TRUCK(S): TL7  ARLINGTON HEIGHTS TL1

    RIT: BC521?  ITASCA TL66

    CHIEF(S): BC2 202 SAFETY

    EMS: AMB? STANDBY AMB?

    CHANGE OF QUARTERS: MOUNT PROSPECT

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RESCUE FOR PERSON THAT JUMPED IN THE RIVER AT STATE ST AND THE CHICAGO RIVER, CHICAGO

    FRI JUL 25 2014 ~10:45 AM
    CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
    PERSON JUMPED IN RIVER
    STATE ST AND THE RIVER

    DEPUTY DISTRICT CHIEF SCUBA AND MARINE SAFETY SECTION COORDINATOR 6-8-6 CALLS IN A REPORT FROM A TOUR BOAT THAT A PERSON JUMPED OFF THE STATE ST BRIDGE INTO THE RIVER.

    INCIDENT ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE STATE STREET BRIDGE CLOSER TO NORTH SIDE OF RIVER. DIVE TRUCK RESPONDING UNDER MARINA CITY. 6-8-6 REPORTING THIS IS A SUB-SURFACE INCIDENT.

    RIVER TRAFFIC IS BLOCKED EAST OF THE STATE ST BRIDGE. RIVER TRAFFIC HELD AT WABASH.

    6-8-2 HOLDING OUT BY THE LAKE.

    VICTIM REMOVED FROM THE RIVER ABOUT 11:07 AM; TRANSPORTED TO NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.

    ENGINE(S): E13

    SQD1?  

    6-8-7, 6-8-8 DIVERS, RESCUE HELICOPTER 6-8-2

    CHIEF(S): BC1
    5-1-5

    EMS: AMB STANDBY AMB

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HIGH-RISE FIRE RESPONSE DISCOVERS MINOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AT ELM STREET PLAZA ON DEARBORN, CHICAGO

    FRI JUL 25 2014 ~9:32 AM
    CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
    STILL IN A HIGH RISE RESPONSE
    1130 N DEARBORN CHICAGO, IL

    TL10 CREW ON ARRIVAL REPORT NOTHING SHOWING. FIRE REPORTED ON THE 24TH FLOOR. BC1 ON ARRIVAL REPORTS A RESIDENTIAL HIGH RISE WITH NOTHING SHOWING.

    ELECTRICAL PROBLEM -- ALL UNITS RETURNING.

    TRUCK(S): TL10

    CHIEF(S):
    BC5 FIRE ATTACK
    BC3 FORWARD FIRE COMMAND

    EMS: AMB FC STANDBY AMB

    STAGING:

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CRASH WITH INJURIES AT HIGGINS RD AND SCOTT ST, ROSEMONT

    THU JUL 24 2014 ~6:10 PM
    ROSEMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT
    PERSONAL INJURY CRASH
    HIGGINS RD AND SCOTT ROSEMONT, IL

    CRASH WITH INJURIES WITH A CAR REPORTED CRASHED THROUGH A FENCE

    DES PLAINES A72 SECOND AMBULANCE DISPATCHED AT ABOUT 6:32 PM.

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HOUSE FIRE ON LAWLER AVE NEAR 45TH ST CHICAGO -- PEOPLE IN NEIGHBORHOOD REPORT ELECTRICITY SURGES

    THU JUL 24 2014 ~4:45 PM
    CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
    HOUSE FIRE/WORKING FIRE
    4512 LAWLER AVE CHICAGO, IL

    BC16 REPORTS A ONE STORY RANCH WITH ONE LINE LED OUT AND A LADDER TO THE ROOF.

    WATER ON THE FIRE, CHECKING FOR FIRE EXTENSION, FIRST FLOOR SEARCH IS CLEAR.

    REPORT OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH NEIGHBORS APPROACHING FIREFIGHTERS SAYING ELECTRICAL THINGS ARE POPPING.

    T52 WALKING THE BLOCK TO MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO ADDITIONAL POWER SURGES ON THE BLOCK.

    ENGINE(S): E34 E32

    TRUCK(S): T60 TL54

    SQD5 (NOT AVAILABLE) CV273

    RIT: BC19 T52

    CHIEF(S): BC16

    EMS: AMB? FC? STANDBY AMB?

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FULLY-INVOLVED HOUSE FIRE WITH REPORT OF AN INFANT INSIDE BACK ROOM ON W DEVON AVE NEAR LIVELY BLVD BENSENVILLE, ELK GROVE

    WED JUL 23 2014 ~2:04 PM
    BENSENVILLE FPD
    HOUSE FIRE/WORKING FIRE
    1525 W DEVON AVE BENSENVILLE, IL

    UPDATE: FOUR-YEAR-OLD MARTIN PLETZ WAS KILLED IN A HOUSE FIRE AS HE HID BEHIND A DRESSER WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, ACCORDING TO NEIGHBORS. HEAT, SMOKE AND FLAMES KEPT BYSTANDERS AND THE BOY’S MOTHER FROM ENTERING THE BURNING HOME. SEVEN PEOPLE WERE DISPLACED BECAUSE OF THE HOUSE FIRE.

    ELK GROVE VILLAGE POLICE ON SCENE REPORT THEY WERE TOLD A ONE-YEAR OLD IS STILL INSIDE AND THEY REPORT THE HOUSE IS FULLY INVOLVED.

    ADDRESS ALSO REPORTED AS 1525 AND 1550 FROM MULTIPLE CALLERS.

    CREW ON ARRIVAL REPORTS SMOKE SHOWING A-B CORNER.

    BC17 REPORTS OFFENSIVE ATTACK ON THE FIRE AT ABOUT 2:17 PM.

    POSSIBLE VICTIMS WITH SMOKE INHALATION AND BURNS. A CALL FOR HELP FOR ONE VICTIM THAT ESCAPED WITH SMOKE INHALATION TO 1200 E DEVON AVE AT FEDERAL EXPRESS BUILDING (ELK GROVE VILLAGE A7 AND E9 RESPONDING FOR THAT VICTIM).

    5 MEDICAL REFUSALS FROM MEDIC ONE(?).


    NO CONFIRMATION ON CONDITION OF INFANT. STATE FIRE MARSHAL NOTIFIED.

    DEVON AVE SHUT DOWN IN THE AREA -- WEST OF LIVELY BLVD.

    ENGINE(S): BENSENVILLE  E17, NORTHLAKE ENGINE

    TRUCK(S): TL17?,    LEYDEN T133

    RIT: FRANKLIN PARK

    CHIEF(S): BC17, BERKELEY CHIEF, STONE PARK SAFETY

    EMS: MEDIC18 MEDIC 17? ELK GROVE AMBULANCE INITIALLY NOT AVAILABLE

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APARTMENT FIRE ON THE THIRD FLOOR ON N CENTRAL AVE NEAR CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO

    TUE JUL 22 2014 ~8:00 PM
    CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
    APARTMENT FIRE/STILL AND BOX/WORKING FIRE
    743 N CENTRAL CHICAGO, IL

    CREW ON ARRIVAL REPORTS FIRE BLOWING OUT THE THIRD FLOOR ON THE NORTH END OF THE BUILDING. U-SHAPED 4-STORY APARTMENT BUILDING.

    3-STORY ORDINARY 65X100 WITH FIRE BLOWING OUT A COUPLE OF ROOMS ON THE THIRD FLOOR -- LADDERS UP, 2 LINES LED OUT -- EMERGENCY, GIVE ME A BOX AT ABOUT 8:05 PM.

    INTERIOR ATTACK INTO ONE ROOM AT ABOUT 8:07 PM.

    ONE LINE IN THE APARTMENT OF THE FIRE. THERE ARE ABOUT 20 APARTMENTS ON EACH FLOOR.

    FIRE UNDER CONTROL AT BY 8:24 PM.

    FINALS SEARCHES COMPLETE AND NEGATIVE BY 8:31 PM.

    HUMAN SERVICE FOR TWO ADULTS, THREE CHILDREN.

    ENGINE(S): T96 T117

    TRUCK(S): T29 T26 TL14

    SQD2 CV271

    RIT: BC8 26

    CHIEF(S): BC13
    BC12 PLANS CHIEF
    221

    EMS: AMB? FC? STANDBY AMB?

    STILL AND BOX ALARM AT 8:05 PM

    T53

    SPECIAL: REHAB UNIT (AIR TEMP 86°F AND HEAT INDEX 92°F AT 7:51 PM.)

    STAGING: OHIO AND CENTRAL

    STRUCK OUT 8:24 PM ON ORDERS OF 221.

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MAJOR GAS LEAK IN BOLINGBROOK NEAR COSTCO BOUGHTON RD AND WOODWARD AVE ALSO CLOSES EB RAMPS TO BOUGHTON RD FROM I-355

    WED JUL 23 2014 ~12:22 PM
    BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT
    MAJOR GAS LEAK
    BOUGHTON RD AND WOODWARD AVE BOLINGBROOK, IL

    MAJOR GAS LEAK NEAR BOUGHTON RD AND WOODWARD AVE HAS CAUSED THE CLOSING OF EASTBOUND RAMPS FROM I-355 TO BOUGHTON RD.

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HOUSE FIRE ON WENTWORTH AVE NEAR 116TH ST, CHICAGO

    TUE JUL 22 2014 ~6:27 PM
    CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
    HOUSE FIRE/WORKING FIRE
    11567 WENTWORTH AVE CHICAGO, IL

    BC22 ON ARRIVAL REPORTS SMOKE FROM THE REAR.

    20X40 1/2-STORY FRAME BALOON CONSTRUCTED WITH A FIRE ON THE SECOND STORY REAR.

    HEAVY ON THE SECOND FLOOR CHANGING TO AN OUTSIDE ATTACK

    SQD 5 SNORKEL TO SIDE A.

    ENGINE(S): E62 E75

    TRUCK(S): T27 T24

    SQD5 CV274

    RIT: BC23 T62

    CHIEF(S): BC22


    EMS: AMB STANDBY AMB

    STILL AND BOX ALARM AT 06:32 PM

    TWO LINES ON THE FIRE AND PUTTING SNORKEL FROM SQD5 TO WORK. FIRE UNDER CONTROL. STARTING TO MAKE INTERIOR ATTACK. WATER PROBLEMS ON THE SCENE. SEARCHES NEGATIVE AT ABOUT 6:47 PM.

    ENGINE(S): ?

    TRUCK(S): ?

    CHIEF(S):
    226
    215
    BC18 PLANS CHIEF

    STAGING: 115TH AND WENTWORTH CHANGED TO STAGING: 115TH AND PRINCETON

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