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July 8, 2010
500 Block of DesPlaines Avenue in Forest Park, Illinois
© Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc. photo by Mario Tricoci
Many Fire Departments Respond to Early Morning Fire in Forest Park
Reported by Mario Tricoci
Today at about 3:50 a.m. a fire was reported in the 500 block of DesPlaines Avenue in Forest Park, Illinois. This 3 unit apartment building was located just across the street from the Forest Park fire and police departments.
Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy fire coming from the second floor on the south side of the building. Due to the large size of the building a "Box Alarm " was put out, that brought in units from Cicero, Stickney, Berwyn, and Maywood. They assisted units from Oak Park River Forest and North-Riverside that had been dispatched to assisted Forest Park on the initial call.
No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation.
Interior fire damage at the house on the 500 Block of
DesPlaines Avenue in Forest Park, Illinois
editor's note:
The Term Box Alarm defined from the Internet
Fire Departments prepare for certain conditions. Particular structures that warrant special attention, or HAZMAT alarms, or structures in particular areas, or certain accidents etc. have pre planned responses. These pre planned responses are called "Box Alarms." Each box alarm will have a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th etc. alarm. Each Box alarm will designate which apparatus from your department, or mutual aid, or specialized assistance will respond or standby to the call.
When I pulled up to the scene and noticed a working fire, instead of telling the dispatcher I need 3 engines, a rescue and a ladder to the scene, I would simply tell the dispatcher I need a second alarm assignment. The dispatcher will have the box alarms handy and will dispatch the correct equipment where I need it. Also it essentially allows the chief officer to leave his mark on the response, even if he isn't there, since he will have determined an appropriate response for the incident already in progress.
500 Block of DesPlaines Avenue in Forest Park, Illinois
© Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc. photo by Mario Tricoci
Many Fire Departments Respond to Early Morning Fire in Forest Park
Reported by Mario Tricoci
Today at about 3:50 a.m. a fire was reported in the 500 block of DesPlaines Avenue in Forest Park, Illinois. This 3 unit apartment building was located just across the street from the Forest Park fire and police departments.
Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy fire coming from the second floor on the south side of the building. Due to the large size of the building a "Box Alarm " was put out, that brought in units from Cicero, Stickney, Berwyn, and Maywood. They assisted units from Oak Park River Forest and North-Riverside that had been dispatched to assisted Forest Park on the initial call.
No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation.
Interior fire damage at the house on the 500 Block of
DesPlaines Avenue in Forest Park, Illinois
© Suburban Journals of Chicago
Inc. photo by Mario Tricoci
editor's note:
The Term Box Alarm defined from the Internet
Fire Departments prepare for certain conditions. Particular structures that warrant special attention, or HAZMAT alarms, or structures in particular areas, or certain accidents etc. have pre planned responses. These pre planned responses are called "Box Alarms." Each box alarm will have a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th etc. alarm. Each Box alarm will designate which apparatus from your department, or mutual aid, or specialized assistance will respond or standby to the call.
When I pulled up to the scene and noticed a working fire, instead of telling the dispatcher I need 3 engines, a rescue and a ladder to the scene, I would simply tell the dispatcher I need a second alarm assignment. The dispatcher will have the box alarms handy and will dispatch the correct equipment where I need it. Also it essentially allows the chief officer to leave his mark on the response, even if he isn't there, since he will have determined an appropriate response for the incident already in progress.
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