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CFD Still & Box – 3/1/2014
This is from Dennis McGuire, Jr.
I just got to the scene at 12021 S. Eggleston where Engine Co. 115 responded to a basement fire in a two-story brick apartment building. Battalion 22 sounded a Still & Box alarm because the fire spread rapidly to the second floor. It seemed like the hydrants in the area might have been frozen since it took a bit longer than usual to establish a reliable water supply. Truck Company 27 positioned themselves in the quarter sector and set up their main line onto the roof. The fire was tackled by multiple units using approximately four to five handlines.
One interesting thing I noticed while the crews were inside was that a nearby neighbor became impatient and decided they couldn’t wait any longer. They tried to drive away but ended up driving over a couple of hose lines. Before they could get very far, they were quickly surrounded by about six or seven firefighters and a police officer. As you can imagine, they didn’t make it too far after that.
Dennis McGuire Jr.
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Attached is a photo showing smoke rising from the sector 2 side of the building (photo credit: Dennis McGuire, Jr.). Another image captures a crew bringing another line into the structure. There’s also a distant view looking south on Eggleston from 120th Street—this section of Eggleston is a dead-end street. You’ll see an overall view of the foreground, highlighting the chaos and activity around the scene. There’s a shot of a car partially blocking the hoses, which eventually came to a stop thanks to the quick action of the firefighters and officers present. Another angle shows the rear of 12021 S. Eggleston, providing context for how the fire affected the building's structure. A picture featuring Truck Company 27 shows them operating their main line on the roof, showcasing their efforts to contain the blaze. One final image captures two members of Squad Company 5 taking a moment during the operation, while another shows two members of Truck Company 27 descending from the roof after completing their task. And lastly, there’s a candid shot titled “You do what you have to do,†illustrating the dedication and focus of those involved in managing the emergency.
This incident underscores the challenges faced by first responders when dealing with unpredictable situations, especially in older neighborhoods where infrastructure may not always cooperate. Despite these obstacles, the teamwork and professionalism displayed by everyone on the scene were evident throughout the response effort.