Firefighters from Country Club Hills responded today around noon to a structure fire at 4841 W. 173rd Street. The call came in after a report that someone was trapped on the roof of a one-story, 40×40 frame commercial/office building. Upon arrival, the first units found heavy smoke coming from the structure. Fortunately, the occupant who had been reported trapped was no longer on the roof and had suffered only minor burns before the firefighters arrived. This incident was classified as a Full Still Alarm with a MABAS Box Alarm for tankers. MABAS Division 24 Tanker Box #2410 was dispatched as a precaution due to the distance to the nearest hydrant—nearly two blocks away. Fire crews managed to bring the blaze under control within approximately 30 minutes. Additional support came from mutual aid units across several nearby communities, including Oak Forest, Tinley Park, Flossmoor, Markham, Midlothian, and Hazel Crest. Karl Klotz provided the detailed report and accompanying photos. You can view his full gallery 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, was built in 2007 by Crimson on a Spartan Gladiator chassis with an Evolution trim package. This engine has a 1500-GPM pump, and a 500-gallon water tank in addition to a 30-gallon foam tank. Both pre-connects have been pulled as well as 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 Automatic CIP Cleaning,CIP Cleaning In Place System,CIP Cleaning In Place Systems Zhangjiagang Mark Beverage Machinery Co., Ltd. , https://www.markfilling.com
Country Club Hills fire 1-14-11