Shortly before 11 AM this morning, the Park Ridge Fire Department received an automatic fire alarm at a four-story apartment building located at 500 Thames Parkway. As crews were en route, they received a call reporting a fire on the top floor. The incident was immediately upgraded to a working fire, and upon arrival, Battalion 35 observed flames bursting from the rear unit on the top floor. The building consists of three floors with ten units each. Within minutes of the initial Box Alarm, a second alarm was called, and an EMS Box Alarm was also issued due to the high number of residents.
Park Ridge Engine 35 and Tower 36 were in front of the building. The tower was used as a stand-pipe for the attack line. Larry Shapiro photo
The building lacked a standpipe system, so Park Ridge companies deployed a 2½-inch high-rise pack into the structure, which was fed through a top-floor window to Tower 36’s basket. They entered the fire unit with the line and managed to darken most of the fire.
The fire unit was in the rear of the building on the top floor. Steve Redick photo
DesPlaines Engine 62, stationed in the rear, was tasked with using its deck gun to knock down the flaming mansard roof before establishing a positive water supply. Morton Grove Engine (Quint) 4 served as the first aerial device in the rear.
The deck gun on DesPlaines Engine 62 was used to knock down the exterior mansard roof that was on fire prior to establishing a positive water supply. Steve Redick photo
Morton Grove was due on the Box Alarm with Squad 4. The squad is out-of-service and they responded with the quint instead and were put right to work. Steve Redick photo
The fire remained confined to the unit of origin, with only minor damage to adjacent apartments. After the fire was extinguished, hot spots lingered on the mansard roof, prompting crews to tear it apart to ensure full containment.
After the fire had been extinguished, hot spots lingered in several areas of the mansard roof before companies had a chance to tear it apart and get at everything inside. Larry Shapiro photo
A line was stretched up the ladder of Engine 4 to provide water to companies on the roof that were addressing the remaining fire in the mansard roof. Larry Shapiro photo
Tim Olk, Steve Redick, and Larry Shapiro captured the scene and provided valuable images. Tim’s gallery can be found HERE, Steve’s gallery is available HERE, and Larry’s is also HERE.
Additionally, Steve created a video from the incident. You can watch it below:
A firefighter on the roof works to gain access to the mansard parapet to get at the fire within. Tim Olk photo
A Morton Grove firefighter works on the mansard as the crew from Niles Truck 2 works on an adjoining wall. Tim Olk photo
A Park Ridge firefighter disconnects the attack line from the tower ladder. Tim Olk photo
Niles Truck 2 went to the roof on the 'B' side of the building. Larry Shapiro photo
Norwood Park, Skokie, and Schiller Park were some of the mutual aid companies that responded to Park Ridge. Larry Shapiro photo
The MABAS Division 3 'Comm 3' responded to the scene along with four chiefs as part of an IMAT. Larry Shapiro photo
A firefighter works on overhaul in the fire unit. Tim Olk photo
This was a well-coordinated response involving multiple departments and equipment. Thanks to the quick actions of all involved, the fire was brought under control without any injuries reported. The community remains grateful for the dedication of the firefighters who worked tirelessly to protect lives and property.
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