Still Alarm 236 S. Cicero, 9-7-14

This is from Steve Redick.

Recently, I responded to a call at a building that didnâ€™t look like much in terms of fire activity. However, there were a few interesting details worth noting. The structure was in really poor conditionâ€”several sections of the roof had already collapsed before the fire, and access was extremely limited. It's kind of ironic that it wasn't even classified as a red X building. Despite that, I managed to capture some video and photos of a Chicago stripping ladder being used as a battering ram to remove the plywood window coverings. This is a unique and effective tool that's pretty specific to Chicago. While itâ€™s not typically used for climbing, it's commonly used during ventilation operations to pull up roofing materials. Additionally, Class A foam was deployed at this incident. The crew had a spare snorkel, and although it wasnâ€™t fully utilized, there were some good rig shots taken.

Steve

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Chicago aerial ladder truck at fire scene

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

It was a challenging response due to the structural issues, but the team handled it well. I think it's always good to see how different departments adapt their tools and techniques based on the situation. The use of the stripping ladder as a battering ram stood out as a practical and clever approach. Iâ€™ll be sharing more images and footage soon. Stay safe, and thanks for checking it out.

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