Country Club Hills fire 1-14-11
Country Club Hills fire department responded to a structure fire today around noon at 4841 W. 173rd Street. A report came in about an occupant trapped on the roof. Upon arrival, the first-arriving units found heavy smoke coming from a one-story, 40x40 frame commercial/office building. Fortunately, the occupant who was reported trapped had already left the roof before the fire department arrived and suffered only minor burns. The incident was declared a Full Still Alarm with a MABAS Box Alarm for tankers. MABAS Division 24 Tanker Box #2410 was called in as a precaution because the nearest hydrant was nearly two blocks away, requiring a long water supply line. Firefighters brought the blaze under control within approximately 30 minutes. Mutual aid units arrived from Oak Forest, Tinley Park, Flossmoor, Markham, Midlothian, and Hazel Crest, helping to manage the situation effectively. Karl Klotz provided the detailed report and photos. He has a full gallery available here. Country Club Hills FD Truck 1145, a 104' tower ladder, was setup at the fire today on 173rd Street. Karl Klotz photo A view from the rear of the building shows patches of fire along the roof in the 'C' sector. Karl Klotz photo Country Club Hills Engine 1120 is supplying two hand lines to companies advancing on the fire. Karl Klotz photo After companies vent the roof of the building, heavy smoke is able to escape which improves conditions for the interior companies. Karl Klotz photo Oak Forest Assistant Chief Charlie Sopko was assigned to the 'A' Sector. Karl Klotz photo Oak Forest firefighters emerge after performing a primary search of the building. Karl Klotz photo Hazel Crest Truck 1220, a 1997 Pierce Lance 105' rear mount quint, in the parking lot near the building. Karl Klotz photo Country Club Hills Engine 1120, built in 2007 by Crimson on a Spartan Gladiator chassis with an Evolution trim package. This engine has a 1500-GPM pump, a 500-gallon water tank, and a 30-gallon foam tank. Both pre-connects have been pulled, along with a bed of 5-inch hose for the long lead out of the supply line. Karl Klotz photo Truck 1145 was delivered in 2008 by HME. The chassis is an HME Spectr, and the 104' tower ladder is by RK Aerials. Karl Klotz photo Luggage Scale,Digital Luggage Scale,Best Luggage Scale,Portable Luggage Scale SHAHE CITY ZHENGFANG ARMORED GLASS PRODUCTION FACTORY , https://www.zfscale.com