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FIREFIGHTERS SOUTH SIDE

These photos are predominantly in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago's South Side while riding with a variety of companies and Chiefs. This neighborhood is a large part of what is called "the ghetto". It is a very depressed area with high unemployment, crime and more than the usual amount of home fires.
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This shot was taken on 12/19/08, it was preceded by two extremely cold days and followed by four, count 'em four, more days of near zero with sub-zero wind chill. This demonstrates just one of the myriad obstacles and problems encountered by Chicago firefighters and paramedics this, to say nothing of the thousands of city workers called into action to protect the public.
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This shot was taken on 12/19/08, it was preceded by two extremely cold days and followed by four, count 'em four, more days of near zero with sub-zero wind chill. This demonstrates just one of the myriad obstacles and problems encountered by Chicago firefighters and paramedics this, to say nothing of the thousands of city workers called into action to protect the public.

  • Working still alarm at 11128 S. Ave. "C" in Chicago; a 2 story ordinary, 25X30. Companies responding: E104; T61, 34, 17; 23rd, 24th Battalion Chiefs; TL 34, & RIT (rapid intervention team), Sq 5 (recalled). NAME NEEDED
  • Working still alarm at 11128 S. Ave. "C" in Chicago; a 2 story ordinary, 25X30. Companies responding: E104; T61, 34, 17; 23rd, 24th Battalion Chiefs; TL 34, & RIT (rapid intervention team), Sq 5 (recalled). NAME NEEDED
  • Working still alarm at 11128 S. Ave. "C" in Chicago; a 2 story ordinary, 25X30. Companies responding: E104; T61, 34, 17; 23rd, 24th Battalion Chiefs; TL 34, & RIT (rapid intervention team), Sq 5 (recalled). NAME NEEDED
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  • An Engineer at the ready in case water and houses are needed. Name needed
  • This shot was taken on 12/19/08, it was preceded by two extremely cold days and followed by four, count 'em four, more days of near zero with sub-zero wind chill. This demonstrates just one of the myriad obstacles and problems encountered by Chicago firefighters and paramedics this, to say nothing of the thousands of city workers called into action to protect the public.
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  • This shot was taken on 12/19/08, it was preceded by two extremely cold days and followed by four, count 'em four, more days of near zero with sub-zero wind chill. This demonstrates just one of the myriad obstacles and problems encountered by Chicago firefighters and paramedics this, to say nothing of the thousands of city workers called into action to protect the public.
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  • Working still alarm at 11128 S. Ave. "C" in Chicago; a 2 story ordinary, 25X30. Companies responding: E104; T61, 34, 17; 23rd, 24th Battalion Chiefs; TL 34, & RIT (rapid intervention team), Sq 5 (recalled). At bottom right hand corner of window is what appears to be a pike pole, a device used to explore any available space and occasionally remove hazardous objects. Now the thing is... there is a firefighter on the other end of it.
  • "Making the roof" at a working still alarm at 11128 S. Ave. "C" in Chicago; a 2 story ordinary, 25X30. Companies responding: E104; T61, 34, 17; 23rd, 24th Battalion Chiefs; TL 34, & RIT (rapid intervention team), Sq 5 (recalled).<br /> <br /> Winter cold, slippery, still they are up there riding it like a rodeo bronco, "venting the roof", that is getting holes in it to release heat from this 2nd floor fire. "In firefighting, ventilation refers to the tactic of creating a draft with an opening above or opposite the entry point so that heat and smoke will be released, permitting the firefighters to find and attack the fire. If a large fire is not properly ventilated, not only will it be much harder to fight, but it could also build up enough poorly burned smoke to create a smoke explosion, or enough heat to create a flashover. Contrarily, poorly placed or timed ventilation may increase the fire's air supply, causing it to grow and spread rapidly."
  • Working still alarm at 11128 S. Ave. "C" in Chicago; a 2 story ordinary, 25X30. Companies responding: E104; T61, 34, 17; 23rd, 24th Battalion Chiefs; TL 34, & RIT (rapid intervention team), Sq 5 (recalled).
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  • CHICAGO SQ-5

    on January 29, 2009

    You know that your always welcome to ride with the squad.

  • firephotos

    on December 23, 2008

    I miss you guys...

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