4 Chicago FF's Trapped In Collapsed Fire Structure

[x635 4,066]

From "The Secret List"

The Chicago Fire Department is currently working a 3-11 Alarm Fire and EMS Plan 2 at 1744 E. 75th St (cross street is Cornell).

They have removed 2 firefighters and have 2 firefighters still trapped in the collapse of a one story brick commercial building. Also the Collapse Rescue Team has been ordered to report to the rear of the structure.

Live Audio can be heard here:

http://www.radioreference.com/apps/audio/?action=wp&feedId=115

Also CNN is carrying live video from the scene.

Additional Information can be found:

www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2010/12/4-firefighters-trapped-as-brick-wall-collapses.html

www.statter911.com

www.wls.com

We will provide further updates as we get them.

Take Care-BE CAREFUL.

BillyG

The Secret List 12-22-10 / 0905 Hours

www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com

[efdcapt115 1,511]

Prayers for the injured....and the trapped....nightmare.

[efdcapt115 1,511]

http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/metro/firefighters-trapped-building-chicago-20101222

http://www.wgntv.com/videobeta/?watchId=7de14fc2-2184-4c0f-aace-f2e1b6a1a32d

[Alpinerunner 61]

Sounds like all 4 are out at this time. Incredible that it happened in the 100th anniversary of the Union Stockyards fire. I'm wishing the 4 a full recovery.

[x635 4,066]

I was just about to post about the Stockyard fire, which killed 21 firefighters, and it being the 100th anniversary of that.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-stockyard-fire-anniversary-20101219,0,1931758.story?obref=obnetwork

Thoughts and prayers.

[x635 4,066]

Chicago FD confirming 2 firefighters dead. One died upon arrival at Christ Medical Center, the other Firefighter died upon arrival at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. 1 firefighter critically injured, and one firefighter condition not being released at this time.

They were among the 16 firefighters injured at the scene. 6 of those firefighters injured in serious to critical condition.

[ENG47INE 17]

Its now being reported that 2 of the 4 Firefighters have passed away. RIP brothers

[seanswh 16]

my prayers with the FF and there familys.

[efdcapt115 1,511]

God Rest the two Brothers. Prayers for the other two and the whole Chicago Fire Department. Sad day Brothers.

[TCD0415 26]

Thoughts and prayers to all of the CFD.

A friend is on the job on the South Side......

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Photo slideshow: http://abclocal.go.com/wls/gallery?section=news/local&id=7858152&photo=1

Audio feed from first 90 minutes of incident: http://alertpage1.posterous.com/chicagoil-building-collapse-and-mayday-1744-7

Live Chicago FD streaming radio traffic: http://www.radioreference.com/apps/audio/?action=wp&feedId=909

[Just a guy 493]

God Bless these Firefighters and their families

[grumpyff 1,159]

Prayers to the families and for quick recoveries to those injured.never a good time for this, but I think being close to the holidays make it worse

Edited December 22, 2010 by grumpyff

[mfc2257 464]

Fire happened in the laundry on the left. Source = Google Maps Street View

Prayers to all brothers involved. Departed brothers rest easy.

Edited December 22, 2010 by mfc2257

[Mac8146 61]

RIP To the Brothers in Chicago a tough time of year for this to happen.

[firemoose827 324]

Rest In Peace brothers, you have answered your final alarm...

My thoughts and prayers to the families, around the hollidays just makes it worse.

To the injured brothers may you recover and return to the station to honor the fallen.

[PEMO3 523]

My thoughts and prayers are with the members of the Chicago Fire Department and the family of their fallen brothers.

[sfrd18 360]

My thoughts and prayers our with the them and their families, friends, and fellow Brothers. The holiday season coming up makes it an even more tragic loss. May you Rest in Peace Brothers.

[capt2102 64]

May GOD watch over their families.

[20y2 43]

Godspeed.