River Forest garage fire 3-19-12

    River Forest Fire Department garage fire 111 Thatcher 3-1912

    The garage as the first companies arrived. Dan McInerney photo

    Dan McInerney submitted the following:

    This incident occurred around 09:45 this morning. I was on scene with the first arriving units. A one-story wood-frame garage, measuring 22 by 20 feet, had a small fire in the ceiling area. It was quickly knocked down using a single 1.75-inch line, followed by some quick overhaul. The responding units included RFOR E222, T221, ELPK E947, FOPK E402, OKPK T631, and C620, along with several chiefs from River Forest and Elmwood Park. Notably, River Forest T221 was previously Oak Park’s T631, and the 1981 Seagrave 100-foot ladder truck was modified to carry a few hundred feet of 4-inch hose, allowing it to forward lay a supply line to E222.
    This first set shows the garage before the line was charged and the structure was opened up.
    River Forest Fire Department garage fire 111 Thatcher 3-1912

    The attack line is stretched. Dan McInerney photo

    River Forest Fire Department garage fire 111 Thatcher 3-1912

    Firefighters check the windows and side door. Dan McInerney photo

    River Forest Fire Department garage fire 111 Thatcher 3-1912

    A firefighter with a handline hits the fire as another vents. Dan McInerney photo

    River Forest Fire Department garage fire 111 Thatcher 3-1912

    River Forest Truck 221 forward lay. Dan McInerney photo

    River Forest Fire Department garage fire 111 Thatcher 3-1912

    Garage opened showing construction materials. Dan McInerney photo

    Elmwood Park Fire Department Engine 947

    Elmwood Park Engine 947. Dan McInerney photo

    River Forest Fire Department garage fire 111 Thatcher 3-1912

    River Forest Truck 221 (X-Oak Park truck) modified to carry 4" hose. Dan McInerney photo

    River Forest Fire Department Darley engine 222

    River Forest Engine 222 is a 2002 Darley with a Spartan Gladiator chassis and enclosed pump panel. Dan McInerney photo

    Forest Park Fire Department Engine 402 HME Ahrens Fox

    Forest Park Engine 402 is a 2008 HME Ahrens Fox. Dan McInerney photo

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