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2008 Police Gallery **NEW**

4 galleries with 45 photos.

Updated: Apr 23, 2008 2:54pm PST

2007 News-Media Photo Archive

102 galleries with 1987 photos.

Updated: Jan 30, 2008 8:04am PST

Photos from Firefighters deployed overseas

1 galleries with 28 photos.

Updated: Jan 09, 2008 10:23am PST

2006 News-Media Archive

10 galleries with 92 photos.

Updated: Feb 25, 2007 9:52pm PST

News-Media Photos Galleries

The End of the Marauder - August 10, 2008 : Following an impaired driver as she bounced off of curbs and ran off the road several times, she finally went totally off the road and took out a light pole on Randall just south of Weld Rd in Elgin. The light pole then (after we had passed her!) came down on top of the Marauder. I was driving with my 18 yr. old son, luckily neither of us was seriously injured. The female driving the vehicle claimed to be having an asthma attack, and was taken to St. Joes. at which time according to the police report, it was discovered that she had been driving on a suspended driver's license and her plates were suspended for a mandatory insurance violation. She provided no valid insurance for this accident as well.

The End of the Marauder - August 10, 2008

Following an impaired driver as she bounced off of curbs and ran off t ...

Updated: Aug 10, 2008 8:18pm PST

Elgin Aug. 6, 2008 - Truck fire in dock : This could have been a disaster had it gone another 5 minutes. This 2005 Volvo cab was burning pretty good on the interior upon arrival. Luckily it didn't take much to get it out.

Elgin Aug. 6, 2008 - Truck fire in dock

This could have been a disaster had it gone another 5 minutes. This 2 ...

Updated: Aug 07, 2008 7:33pm PST

Bartlett Aug. 6, 2008 - Rollover on Schick at Gerber : One person was transported to the hospital in this crash just to be checked out. Minor injuries.

Bartlett Aug. 6, 2008 - Rollover on Schick at Gerber

One person was transported to the hospital in this crash just to be ch ...

Updated: Aug 07, 2008 7:24pm PST

Carpentersville Aug. 1, 2008 - Binnie and Randall MVA with injuries : Ford Explorer ran into a Mustang. Mustang driver was out and walking around when I got on the scene and the driver from the Explorer was transported to St. Joseph's.

Carpentersville Aug. 1, 2008 - Binnie and Randall MVA with injuries

Ford Explorer ran into a Mustang. Mustang driver was out and walking ...

Updated: Aug 01, 2008 9:31pm PST

Special Olympics Airplane Pull July 26, 2008 - DuPage County Airport : The mission today was for teams of ten people to pull this 1982 Challenger 600 business jet 20 feet in the least amount of time. 7 teams competed and were comprised of Police officers, Firefighters and private companies. The Challenger 600 used in today's pull was donated by Camden Aviation at DuPage and is 68.5 feet in length and has an empty weight of 22,675 lbs but today was weighed in at 33,000lbs.

Special Olympics Airplane Pull July 26, 2008 - DuPage County Airport

The mission today was for teams of ten people to pull this 1982 Challe ...

Updated: Jul 27, 2008 10:25am PST

Elgin Historical Photos from 1979 Elgin Lawyer Building fire : In May of 1979, Elgin had a historical fire at the Lawyer Building that was at Douglas and Chicago. Dr. Harold T. Perry DDS, was in his office in the Tower building when he took this series of pictures. He had given the slides to former Elgin FF Pat Crawford. Turns out Pat and I have a common acquaintance that got us talking about EFD. I would like to thank Pat for sharing these with me and allowing me to post them on the site.

Elgin Historical Photos from 1979 Elgin Lawyer Building fire

In May of 1979, Elgin had a historical fire at the Lawyer Building tha ...

Updated: Jul 22, 2008 9:50pm PST

Elgin July 16, 2007 - Man pinned under semi : A Texas man was working under a semi car-carrier carrying 12 vehicles including minivans when the hydraulic system on the truck failed, pinning him under the truck. It took firefighters about an hour to free 39 year old Eddie Silva who managed to escaped without any injury and was all smiles when finally getting out from under the truck!

Elgin July 16, 2007 - Man pinned under semi

A Texas man was working under a semi car-carrier carrying 12 vehicles ...

Updated: Jul 17, 2008 3:52pm PST

Hampshire July 16. 2008 - MABAS Div 6 5 alarm Dumptruck accident on 72 : A head-on collision between an SUV and a gravel truck killed the driver of the Explorer, who was ejected from his vehicle upon the impact. Firefighters had to rescue the driver of the gravel truck which was on fire, and he was then airlifted by Flight for Life to St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. His condition right now is unknown. Rt. 72 was closed for several hours because of the crash.

Hampshire July 16. 2008 - MABAS Div 6 5 alarm Dumptruck accident on 72

A head-on collision between an SUV and a gravel truck killed the drive ...

Updated: Jul 17, 2008 3:48pm PST

Hanover Park July 16, 2008 - MABAS Division 12 EMS Box for injuries from fumes at a school : Initial call was for a CO Alarm with 20 people feeling ill. HPFD immediately pulled a MABAS EMS Box for ambulances from surrounding towns and upon arrival, found students and employees from the Empire Beauty School at 1166 Lake Street in Hanover Park. 9 people people were actually transported to area hospitals but there was no CO levels found in the building, but someone did say there was a "bad odor" in there, most likely from the chemicals in use. The School is open again.

Hanover Park July 16, 2008 - MABAS Division 12 EMS Box for injuries from fumes at a school

Initial call was for a CO Alarm with 20 people feeling ill. HPFD imme ...

Updated: Jul 16, 2008 3:33pm PST

South Elgin July 15, 2008 - Mabas Division 2 Hazmat : An acid spill Custom Aluminum Products in South Elgin injured one person and was serious enough for a MABAS Division 2 Box Alarm. No other injuries were reported and departments from Elgin, Rutland-Dundee, West Dundee and Bartlett Fire Departments assisted South Elgin FPD with the situation.

South Elgin July 15, 2008 - Mabas Division 2 Hazmat

An acid spill Custom Aluminum Products in South Elgin injured one pers ...

Updated: Jul 15, 2008 12:36pm PST

Elgin July 12, 2008 - MABAS Div 2. EMS Box, 10 injuries in rollover : A possible DUI driver with no driver's license hit this minivan loaded with people flipping it on it's side this morning at Highland and State Street. Fire personnel first called out 6 injuries, then had to pull a MABAS box when more people were found inside the van injured. 5 children were among the injured inside the van and the driver of the offending vehicle is in custody. None of the injuries appeared to be life threatening.

Elgin July 12, 2008 - MABAS Div 2. EMS Box, 10 injuries in rollover

A possible DUI driver with no driver's license hit this minivan loaded ...

Updated: Jul 12, 2008 1:12pm PST

Elgin - June 27, 2008 - Tollway accident sends 2 to hospital : 3 car collision sent 2 people to St. Joseph's hospital this afternoon and brought tollway traffic to a stand-still for a while at Randall Road.

Elgin - June 27, 2008 - Tollway accident sends 2 to hospital

3 car collision sent 2 people to St. Joseph's hospital this afternoon ...

Updated: Jun 27, 2008 4:28pm PST

Bartlett Box Alarm June 26, 2008 - MABAS Div. 2 Box Alarm : Porch fire extended well into these townhomes on Railroad Ave. in Bartlett. Upon FD arrival the back section of the building was engulfed in flames. Fire was under control in a short amount of time but the overhaul was extensive.

Bartlett Box Alarm June 26, 2008 - MABAS Div. 2 Box Alarm

Porch fire extended well into these townhomes on Railroad Ave. in Bart ...

Updated: Jun 26, 2008 8:27pm PST

South Elgin June 24, 2008 - Residential MABAS Div. 2, 2-Alarm fire : A 2 alarm fire started in the basement of this 2-story home at 484 Valley Forge. Unsure what the exact cause was, but it was called in originally as a battery fire in the basement and upon arrival, there was heavy black smoke coming from the home. One South Elgin Firefighter Chris Lee appeared to collapse when coming out of the home and taking his helmet and mask off. St. Charles paramedics checked him out at the scene, as well as a couple of other firefighters.

South Elgin June 24, 2008 - Residential MABAS Div. 2, 2-Alarm fire

A 2 alarm fire started in the basement of this 2-story home at 484 Val ...

Updated: Jun 24, 2008 7:53pm PST

Elgin June 19, 2008 - Minivan flips over on McLean Blvd. : 2 minivans collided in the intersection of Big Timber and McLean this morning around 9am. The driver of the flipped vehicle was able to get out of the car with assistance but was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

Elgin June 19, 2008 - Minivan flips over on McLean Blvd.

2 minivans collided in the intersection of Big Timber and McLean this ...

Updated: Jun 19, 2008 9:16pm PST

Hoffman Estates June 17, 2008 - Residential Fire : Residential fire that extended throughout the house. By the time I heard about this and got over there, they were rolling hoses already. Didn't take a lot of pics here guys. Sorry.

Hoffman Estates June 17, 2008 - Residential Fire

Residential fire that extended throughout the house. By the time I he ...

Updated: Jun 19, 2008 9:11pm PST

Elgin Mabas Div 2 - June 11, 2008 - Technical Rescue : 2 workers from company contracted by the State of Illinois, died this afternoon while painting the underside of the Rt. 20 bridge. They apparently hit some live power lines which ignited the bucket on the lift they were in. The MABAS Division 2 Technical Rescue Team got their first official call in this incident. Firefighters in the team are made up from surrounding communities including Elgin and the TRT truck is housed at Elgin Fire Department's Station #2. Team members worked together to remove the charred remains of the workers.

Elgin Mabas Div 2 - June 11, 2008 - Technical Rescue

2 workers from company contracted by the State of Illinois, died this ...

Updated: Jun 11, 2008 5:58pm PST

Elgin - June 3, 2008 - Rt. 31 closed. Underground electrical vault on fire : Police received a call about smoke from a manhole cover on State St. Upon arrival black smoke was seen coming from the manhole and one underground explosion had been heard by police. Fire Dept. and ComED were called and Rt. 31 had to be closed from Highland to Kimball because one manhole cover had already been launched into the air from an explosion.

Elgin - June 3, 2008 - Rt. 31 closed. Underground electrical vault on fire

Police received a call about smoke from a manhole cover on State St. ...

Updated: Jun 03, 2008 4:10pm PST

Elgin - June 3, 2008 - BMW noticed smoldering in parking lot : A BMW was seen with black smoke pouring out from under the hood this morning in the parking lot of NTN on Holmes Rd. Upon arrival of the FD, visible flames were just beginning to shoot out from the front of the car. It didn't take long to put it out and the worker who's car it was, didn't seem terribly upset about it.

Elgin - June 3, 2008 - BMW noticed smoldering in parking lot

A BMW was seen with black smoke pouring out from under the hood this m ...

Updated: Jun 03, 2008 4:08pm PST

Elgin - June 3, 2008 - Home struck by lightening Blume Dr, : A home on Blume Dr. on the city's South West side was hit by lightening this morning. No one was home when it was struck. Elgin and South Elgin firefighters were on the scene pretty quick and it didn't take long to extinguish but there was damage to the interior of the home.

Elgin - June 3, 2008 - Home struck by lightening Blume Dr,

A home on Blume Dr. on the city's South West side was hit by lightenin ...

Updated: Jun 03, 2008 4:00pm PST

Welcoming home Army Staff Sgt (and South Elgin Firefighter) Billy Luchsinger : Army Staff Sgt. William Luchsinger (and South Elgin Firefighter) came home from IRAQ today after a 9 month long deployment and was greeted at the Des Plaines Oasis by some of his fellow South Elgin Firefighters and 2 South Police officers. He thought that was the extent of his greeting home until we got off at Rt. 31 and were greeted by the Patriot Guard Riders in the Tyler Creek Forest Preserves. Once going through their flag ceremony, the procession continued and turned into a full blown parade when driving through the South Elgin Fire Station on State Street. I overheard Firefighter Luchsinger tell someone that he was fine until they drove through Station #1 and came out on the other side to his fellow firefighters applauding him, and people on the streets holding signs that said "Welcome Home Army SSG Luchsinger!"

Welcoming home Army Staff Sgt (and South Elgin Firefighter) Billy Luchsinger

Army Staff Sgt. William Luchsinger (and South Elgin Firefighter) came ...

Updated: May 29, 2008 5:20pm PST

South Elgin May 28, 2008 - Residential Box Alarm 194 S. Collins : There wasn't a lot of vantage points to shoot this from, plus the fire was knocked right before my arrival. The Daily Herald reports that the homeowner was fixing a water pipe when his torch ignited insulation.

South Elgin May 28, 2008 - Residential Box Alarm 194 S. Collins

There wasn't a lot of vantage points to shoot this from, plus the fire ...

Updated: May 28, 2008 3:10pm PST

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Updated: May 27, 2008 9:05pm PST

Hoffman Estates May 22, 2008 - MABAS Division 1 Dive Certifications : Hoffman Estates Fire Department, MABAS Division 1 and Dive Rescue International were the hosts today for training and dive certification in Max McGraw Wildlife Reserve. This training was for every aspect of handling a situation like this, from the rescue and recovery ops, to dealing with the sometimes pesky media. ;-) The situation as we were briefed was that a 76 yr. old man and his 23 yr. old son were fishing when they fell out of the boat at 2 different locations. The man's wife was there to help give some direction to firefighters, as was a witness. Myself and a videographer for the City of Hoffman Estates were asked to "role play" as the media, complete with trying to sneak in for pictures and story information. I was tossed out on several occasions. lol!

Hoffman Estates May 22, 2008 - MABAS Division 1 Dive Certifications

Hoffman Estates Fire Department, MABAS Division 1 and Dive Rescue Inte ...

Updated: May 22, 2008 1:02pm PST

Carpentersville/Dundee May 17, 2008 - Boater runs into rocks on Fox : Practical Fire Boat Rescue 101. ;-) There was no real emergency in this but a boater did run his fishing boat up onto some rocks in the middle of the Fox River at Geneva St. in West Dundee. East Dundee and Carpentersville firefighters worked to get the boat free.

Carpentersville/Dundee May 17, 2008 - Boater runs into rocks on Fox

Practical Fire Boat Rescue 101. ;-) There was no real emergency in th ...

Updated: May 18, 2008 2:00pm PST

Elgin - May 15, 2008 - Blast ignites fire on East-Side.. : By the time I arrived on the scene (after waiting 13 minutes for a light to change...THANK YOU OPTICOM!), there wasn't much left in the way of fire. Firefighters knocked this down pretty quick DESPITE the fact that the firs hydrants they hooked up to were dead! A blast may have ignited this fire at 20 Jefferson Ave. Ashes were falling into traffic all the way to Kimball Street at Rt. 31. Neighbors were evacuated in case of more blasts as there were propane tanks on the property.

Elgin - May 15, 2008 - Blast ignites fire on East-Side..

By the time I arrived on the scene (after waiting 13 minutes for a lig ...

Updated: May 15, 2008 7:50pm PST

Elgin May 13, 2008 - Van hit by falling tree with live wires : Mini van northbound on State Street at Orange St was in the wrong place at the wrong time. A gust of wind blew a tree down across State Street landing on top of the van. The driver was fine, but firefighters were unable to approach the vehicle until ComEd cut the wire that was in contact with the tree and possibly the van. Once ComEd removed the line from the poll, firefighters helped the driver out of the vehicle. He was not injured.

Elgin May 13, 2008 - Van hit by falling tree with live wires

Mini van northbound on State Street at Orange St was in the wrong plac ...

Updated: May 14, 2008 5:31pm PST

East Dundee May 12, 2008 - 2 Semis and a pick-up truck crash on Rt. 68 and Bateman Rd. : 2 dump trucks collide with a pick-up truck in the middle of it all. Firefighters had to spend considerable time to ensure there was no passenger in the pick-up truck. This entire set of pictures was taken after the driver was removed and transported. THe driver of the pick-up was pronounced dead at the hospital and the 2 big-rig operators have non-life-threatening injuries.

East Dundee May 12, 2008 - 2 Semis and a pick-up truck crash on Rt. 68 and Bateman Rd.

2 dump trucks collide with a pick-up truck in the middle of it all. F ...

Updated: May 12, 2008 1:08pm PST

Elgin May 9, 2008 - Tollway fatal crash / Driver flees scene : A little boy, (probably 4 years old) was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead last night at Sherman Hospital, along with her 67 yr. old Grandmother who was also ejected. The driver and one other occupant of the Ford Expedition fled the scene. Kane County Sheriff and Elgin K-9 units were brought in to see if they could track the driver. It's possible that they were standing there watching as firefighters treated the children and 3 others for serious injuries.

Elgin May 9, 2008 - Tollway fatal crash / Driver flees scene

A little boy, (probably 4 years old) was ejected from the vehicle and ...

Updated: May 09, 2008 9:11pm PST

Algonquin May 9, 2008 - MABAS Div. 2 Box Alarm on Virginia Rd. : MABAS Division 2 box alarm at 9320 Virginia Road. According to Daily Herald reports, one resident of the home was trapped outside on the roof, when a cable television truck pulled up and police help the unidentified "cable guy", put a ladder up to get the resident off the roof. Click here for the full story in the Daily Herald.

Algonquin May 9, 2008 - MABAS Div. 2 Box Alarm on Virginia Rd.

MABAS Division 2 box alarm at 9320 Virginia Road. According to Daily H ...

Updated: May 09, 2008 9:52am PST

Pingree Grove May 9, 2008 - Single vehicle crash on Rt. 47 : Single vehicle crash on Route 47 just N. of Connor Rd. Driver sustained serious injuries and had to be airlifted to Rockford Medical Center via REACT Helicopter. Rt. 47 was closed in both directions for about 30 minutes.

Pingree Grove May 9, 2008 - Single vehicle crash on Rt. 47

Single vehicle crash on Route 47 just N. of Connor Rd. Driver sustain ...

Updated: May 09, 2008 9:43am PST

Elgin May 8, 2008 - Vehicle crash on Lawrence :

Elgin May 8, 2008 - Vehicle crash on Lawrence

Updated: May 08, 2008 3:14pm PST

Elgin PD - May 8, 2008 - East side shooting suspects nabbed : reports of a shooting lead to the traffic stop on this yellow Mercury Cougar. One of the occupants got out of the car and fled the scene on foot, the other three are in police custody.

Elgin PD - May 8, 2008 - East side shooting suspects nabbed

reports of a shooting lead to the traffic stop on this yellow Mercury ...

Updated: May 08, 2008 3:00pm PST

Carpentersville May 8, 2008 - Rollover extrication on Miller Rd. : Mercedes east bound on Miller Rd. approaching Rt. 31, lost control and went inverted into the trees. Driver had to be extricated and according to firefighters, was "real lucky".

Carpentersville May 8, 2008 - Rollover extrication on Miller Rd.

Mercedes east bound on Miller Rd. approaching Rt. 31, lost control and ...

Updated: May 08, 2008 2:57pm PST

Elgin May 6, 2008 - Residential basement fire 774 Hastings : Initial calls came in saying that the home had black smoke coming from it. Upon arrival of the FD, it was apparent that the basement was definitely on fire. It didn't take long to get it under control. By the time I got there, they were pretty much just cleaning up, so it was a good day for portraits. ;-)

Elgin May 6, 2008 - Residential basement fire 774 Hastings

Initial calls came in saying that the home had black smoke coming from ...

Updated: May 06, 2008 3:04pm PST

Elgin May 5, 2008 - Fire Station 7 is manned and operational! : At 7:10 this morning, 355 days after the groundbreaking ceremony, Elgin Fire Station #7 went into service.

Elgin May 5, 2008 - Fire Station 7 is manned and operational!

At 7:10 this morning, 355 days after the groundbreaking ceremony, Elgi ...

Updated: May 05, 2008 7:55am PST

Elgin - May 1, 2008 - Hit and Run injures 4 : Reckless driver speeding through an intersection crashes into a Lincoln Navigator loaded with people, then flees on foot from the scene. 4 people total were injured, 2 of which were children. One child was ejected from the vehicle on impact. Injuries are unknown at this time. Police are still looking for the driver of the pick-up truck.

Elgin - May 1, 2008 - Hit and Run injures 4

Reckless driver speeding through an intersection crashes into a Lincol ...

Updated: May 01, 2008 9:15pm PST

Elgin April 30, 2008 - Tollway Crash, driver fled scene : This wasn't a very significant event. I think the main story here is the ignorance of drivers to emergency equipment responding to calls. I was on the road already when this call went out. Eastbound on Big Timber already I ended up right behind Engine 2 and Ambulance 2 as they responded to a call of an accident with injuries on the tollway just before Randall Rd. Upon their getting onto westbound I-90, I was amazed at the motorists who were just seemingly unaware of what flashing red lights and sirens mean. Engine 2 had the left lane, Ambulance 2 the right lane. At this point it was still unknown exactly where the accident was, or what side of the tollway it was on when a green Plymouth Voyager mini-van passes me doing about 70 in the center lane heading right in between the 2 emergency vehicles. I grabbed the camera and managed to squeeze off a couple of pictures not thinking in a million years, they'd actually be aimed right. I guess I'm better than I thought. ;-) This mini-van approached the 2 pieces of equipment, slowed down for a second or 2 and when they (the engine and the ambulance) were no longer going 55mph, he went in between and passed them. Had it been a few seconds later, they would had been clipped by Engine 2 trying to get over to the right lane as that was where the accident was. The accident was a vehicle turned around heading the opposite direction, in the weeds and up to its doors in water on the exit ramp from westbound I-90. Witnesses said he lost control of the vehicle, spun around and ended up in the ditch. The driver described as a male Hispanic then got out of the car, waded through 3 feet of water and fled the scene towards Point Blvd. Police had a K-9 unit on the hunt for the driver as well as several other officers but turned up nothing. Luckily, no one else was injured in this crash.

Elgin April 30, 2008 - Tollway Crash, driver fled scene

This wasn't a very significant event. I think the main story here is ...

Updated: Apr 30, 2008 8:59pm PST

Elgin FD Baskin Robbins 31 Cent Scoop Night : Baskin Robbins says "Thank you, Heros" and donates $100,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, while local firefighters dish out 31 cent per scoop ice cream at Elgin area Baskin Robbins locations. (Taken from their brochure) We're proud to Support Our Local Firefighters on 31 Cent Scoop Night! As a thank you to our consumers and the firefighters that protect them, Baskin-Robbins is donating $100,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation works to protect our nations firefighters and their families. To learn more about this scoop worthy cause, please visit www.firehero.org Be sure to do your part to prevent fires. Visit www.baskinrobbins.com/31cent for fire safety tips to keep you and your family safe.

Elgin FD Baskin Robbins 31 Cent Scoop Night

Baskin Robbins says "Thank you, Heros" and donates $100,000 to the Nat ...

Updated: Apr 30, 2008 5:39pm PST

Algonquin April 28, 2008 - MABAS Div. 2 Box Alarm 1110 Helen Dr. : According to the Daily Herald report, the homeowner was able to get out of the residence ok, but 4 family pets perished in the 1-Alarm blaze this morning at 1110 Helen Dr. in Algonquin.

Algonquin April 28, 2008 - MABAS Div. 2 Box Alarm 1110 Helen Dr.

According to the Daily Herald report, the homeowner was able to get ou ...

Updated: Apr 28, 2008 12:18pm PST

Crystal Lake April 24, 2008 - Residential MABAS Div. 5 Box : 918 North Shore Dr. - Apparently roofers accidently started this blaze at the home according to a neighbor. A Box Alarm was called and North Shore Drive was closed for quite a while.

Crystal Lake April 24, 2008 - Residential MABAS Div. 5 Box

918 North Shore Dr. - Apparently roofers accidently started this blaze ...

Updated: Apr 24, 2008 7:10pm PST

Bartett April 22, 2008 - 3 Alarm residential blaze : Mabas Division 2 3-Alarm blaze late last night at 99 Forest View Dr., in unincorporated Bartlett. It took a lot of tankers and man-power to put this one out. 2 people inside the home were able to escape with the family pet before it quickly destroyed the home.

Bartett April 22, 2008 - 3 Alarm residential blaze

Mabas Division 2 3-Alarm blaze late last night at 99 Forest View Dr., ...

Updated: Apr 23, 2008 9:23am PST

Elgin Dive Training at Kimball St. Dam - April 21, 2008 : The Elgin Fire Department Dive Unit was training this morning at the Kimball Street Dam as fishermen and other people who happened to be walking along the path, watched. This is the first time in about 5 years they've actually trained at the dam, Elgin Fire Department Battalion Chief Greg Benson said. They have to do it, because the mechanics of the raging waters coming over the dam are anything but routine. At any given time, you can see logs or pylons in the water at the base of the dam being tossed around, sometimes being launched 5 feet in the air as the pressure of the water gets a hold of them. Trying to rescue someone in these conditions is every bit as dangerous as walking into a burning building. A fine day on all counts. 70° and calm winds. People were fishing on both shores (even though they're not suppose to be on the west shore near the dam). The water was calm at Walton Island, as was the 150-200 feet of water they went through getting to the dam. Once at the dam however, it very much resembled a class 3 rapids and was certainly every bit as dangerous. On June 2, 1974, 2 Elgin Firefighters, Captain Stanley Balsis and Michael Whalen launched their fire department boat to rescue a man who'd gone over the dam in a rubber raft, on a dare. Ironically, the man that was in the rubber raft survived, while both firefighters who went into the water to save him, succumbed to the raging waters as other firefighters tried to rescue them from the bridge and river banks. The Elgin Fire Department is much better equipped today for water rescue utilizing a pontoon dive platform that can more than handle itself in the mouth of the dam, as well as a variety of other boats they can launch quickly from any number of locations along the Fox River.

Elgin Dive Training at Kimball St. Dam - April 21, 2008

The Elgin Fire Department Dive Unit was training this morning at the K ...

Updated: Apr 21, 2008 1:57pm PST

Elgin April 19, 2008 - MABAS Div. 2, Two Alarm Fuel fire : From what I gathered, there were several inside kerosene storage tanks inside this building and one fo them, was on fire.

Elgin April 19, 2008 - MABAS Div. 2, Two Alarm Fuel fire

From what I gathered, there were several inside kerosene storage tanks ...

Updated: Apr 19, 2008 8:48am PST

Elgin April 14, 2008 - Dive training : Dive training at Voyager's Landing. It was a fantastic afternoon so I had to stop down and get some pics....

Elgin April 14, 2008 - Dive training

Dive training at Voyager's Landing. It was a fantastic afternoon so I ...

Updated: Apr 14, 2008 4:54pm PST

Elgin April 14, 2008 - Fully engulfed detatched garage on S. Melrose : Wasn't much left of this when I finally there. This was a fully involved garage upon arrival of the FD. The report from Engine 6 who was a few blocks away, was that they could see the header on it from where they were.

Elgin April 14, 2008 - Fully engulfed detatched garage on S. Melrose

Wasn't much left of this when I finally there. This was a fully invol ...

Updated: Apr 14, 2008 4:40pm PST

Elgin April 14, 2008 - Tollway Accident involving Semi and small car : Semi almost runs over a Toyota Camry on westbound I-90 at Rt. 31. No injuries! (unreal...)

Elgin April 14, 2008 - Tollway Accident involving Semi and small car

Semi almost runs over a Toyota Camry on westbound I-90 at Rt. 31. No i ...

Updated: Apr 14, 2008 12:36pm PST

Elgin - April 13, 2008 Water Rescue, Vehicle in pond in Del Webb : Elderly man made a wrong turn, or lost control of his vehicle and ended up in this pond. Elgin Firefighter Brandon Ehas (on his third day on the job!) was tasked with going in the water and getting the driver out of his vehicle. It's a hell of a way to start your first week. ;-)

Elgin - April 13, 2008 Water Rescue, Vehicle in pond in Del Webb

Elderly man made a wrong turn, or lost control of his vehicle and ende ...

Updated: Apr 13, 2008 7:17pm PST

Carpentersville April 8, 2008 - Fully engulfed residential fire Windsor Cir. : Carpentersville Fire & Division 2 Box alarm at 1045 Windsor Cir. Home was fully engulfed upon arrival of the FD. Firefighters from 8 surrounding communities helped battle the blaze. The home was a total loss3 people were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation but non were transported. Cause is still under investigation. Departments responding: Auto Aid - East Dundee, West Dundee, Rutland Dundee, Barrington Chief, East Dundee Chief Mabas Box Alarm - Barrington Engine, Hoffman Estates Engine, Algonquin Engine Chiefs- Rutland Dundee, West Dundee Crystal Lake Ambulance, Rutland Dundee Support team Station Coverage - Palatine Rural Engine, Palatine Rural Chief, Streamwood Ambulance, Elgin Ambulance

Carpentersville April 8, 2008 - Fully engulfed residential fire Windsor Cir.

Carpentersville Fire & Division 2 Box alarm at 1045 Windsor Cir. Home ...

Updated: Apr 08, 2008 7:52pm PST

Elgin April 6, 2008 - Working garage fire Liberty & Regent : This 2-car garage on Liberty was fully involved upon arrival of the FD. It didn't take very long to knock this one out.

Elgin April 6, 2008 - Working garage fire Liberty & Regent

This 2-car garage on Liberty was fully involved upon arrival of the FD ...

Updated: Apr 06, 2008 6:32pm PST

Elgin April 6, 2008 - Accident with injury / Portage Way and Lyle : One vehicle turned in front of another on Lyle Ave at Portage Way. The accident wasn't all that bad but the driver of the car was screaming when they removed her from the vehicle to get her on the stretcher.

Elgin April 6, 2008 - Accident with injury / Portage Way and Lyle

One vehicle turned in front of another on Lyle Ave at Portage Way. Th ...

Updated: Apr 06, 2008 12:46pm PST

Elgin April 4, 2008 - Shooting on Amanda Cir. : The original call was someone arguing in a hallway with a gun (1217 Amanda), then shots fired. Police chased one subject with the gun to 1318 Amanda Cir., where he ran into the building (police witnessed entry), but never came out. Suspect was a male with a red t-shirt on. First person out was a young female who told police that there was still someone hiding in a closet in the apartment. The second (male with no shirt on) had 2 babies in his arms. After all 4 were out, police cleared the apartment which had no other suspects in it, but did recover the gun. This was nothing less than great police work.

Elgin April 4, 2008 - Shooting on Amanda Cir.

The original call was someone arguing in a hallway with a gun (1217 Am ...

Updated: Apr 05, 2008 9:03am PST

Elgin - April 3, 2008 - Residential Fire 421 N. Gifford St. : Elgin Firefighters responded to many calls of a home with smoke pouring out of a second floor window as well as the eves. Residents inside the house were apparently unaware of the house being on fire. A passer-by attempted to get them out of the house but they didn't want to leave according to one of the callers. Damage was contained to the second story of the home and no one was injured.

Elgin - April 3, 2008 - Residential Fire 421 N. Gifford St.

Elgin Firefighters responded to many calls of a home with smoke pourin ...

Updated: Apr 03, 2008 12:15pm PST

Franklin Park - April 3, 2008 - Dive Box for a vehicle in a pond : MABAS Division 20 Technical Rescue for a car in the water at the end of Seymore Ave. No one was in the vehicle and judging bu the much on the car when they finally got it out, it had apparently been there for a while.

Franklin Park - April 3, 2008 - Dive Box for a vehicle in a pond

MABAS Division 20 Technical Rescue for a car in the water at the end o ...

Updated: Apr 03, 2008 12:05pm PST

Elgin March 20, 2008 - Tollway Crash with injuries : Vehicle changes lanes, hits an Infinity before crashing into the wall on the tollway over the Fox River. FD received the call from State Police stating the driver was in shock. I would have been too crashing into that wall knowing it was 150 ft. to the river. By the time I finally got there in traffic, the FD had already transported the patient, and were helping a gentleman on the side of the road who was changing his tire when the car fell off the jack. He was not involved in the accident, but it wasn't very far from where he was.

Elgin March 20, 2008 - Tollway Crash with injuries

Vehicle changes lanes, hits an Infinity before crashing into the wall ...

Updated: Mar 20, 2008 9:04pm PST

West Dundee March 17, 2008 - Vehicle hits rock. Rock wins. : Older Lincoln Town Car had to be going all but 15 mph when it hit this rock and flipped on its side! Driver was transported with minor injuries.

West Dundee March 17, 2008 - Vehicle hits rock. Rock wins.

Older Lincoln Town Car had to be going all but 15 mph when it hit this ...

Updated: Mar 20, 2008 8:57pm PST

Elgin / Bartlett March 17, 2008 - Serious accident Irving Pk. Rd. : Accident on Irving Park Rd. at King Arthur Ct. Unknown extent of injuries.

Elgin / Bartlett March 17, 2008 - Serious accident Irving Pk. Rd.

Accident on Irving Park Rd. at King Arthur Ct. Unknown extent of injur ...

Updated: Mar 17, 2008 10:06am PST

Guns n Hoses Charity Hockey Game - March 15, 2008 : This was game 2, Lake County Hosers vs. Suburban Firefighters. Any photos purchased from this gallery will have 10% go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Guns n Hoses Charity Hockey Game - March 15, 2008

Elgin March 13, 2008 - Shooting on Edison St. @ Carr : Gang-bangers shooting at each other on Elgin's west side had police searching for bullet casings for a while. No arrests made....yet.

Elgin March 13, 2008 - Shooting on Edison St. @ Carr

Gang-bangers shooting at each other on Elgin's west side had police se ...

Updated: Mar 13, 2008 3:52pm PST

Elgin March 6, 2008 - MABAS Div. 2 Dive Box - Vehicle in the Fox River : Elgin (Illinois) Fire Department received a call this morning by a fisherman fishing in the Fox River, that a vehicle was floating in the water near Duncan Rd. under I90. FD responded and immediately upon verification of the call, pulled MABAS Division 2 Diver's Box 2-451. Initial and secondary searches showed no bodies in the vehicle. This then turned into a recovery operation which took over 3 house because of of the 24° temerature and thick ice at the river's edge. Once on shore, it was released by authorities that the 2004 Porsche Cayenne had been stolen in Chicago earlier in the day. The vehicle was still in "drive", which indicated it was deliberately ditched in the water, according to Elgin Police Deputy Chief Jeff Swoboda. Departments responding were: Elgin Fire, South Elgin FD, Carpentersville, West Dundee, East Dundee, Hoffman Estates and Pingree Grove FPD.

Elgin March 6, 2008 - MABAS Div. 2 Dive Box - Vehicle in the Fox River

Elgin (Illinois) Fire Department received a call this morning by a fis ...

Updated: Mar 07, 2008 2:02pm PST

Bartlett / Hoffman March 4, 2008 - 2 Story Home totally engulfed : 2-story home in the 5100 block of Slotkowski Rd. in unincorporated Bartlett was totally engulfed in flames on the arrival of Hoffman Estates Fire Department. At one point, flames were shooting horizontally as far as 25 ft. in front of the home because of the high winds which contributed greatly to this blaze. At times, there was zero visibility anywhere within 100 feet of the home. Carpentersville and Bartlett Firefighters were able to get 2 dogs out of the house safely, but it's unknown if there were anymore pets in the home. No other injuries were reported. Departments on the scene included Hoffman Estates FD, Bartlett Fire FPD, Carpentersville FD, Hanover Park FD and Streamwood FD. There was no MABAS Box pulled for this fire because there was already enough apparatus and manpower on the scene in the initial response.

Bartlett / Hoffman March 4, 2008 - 2 Story Home totally engulfed

2-story home in the 5100 block of Slotkowski Rd. in unincorporated Bar ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2008 2:15pm PST

South Elgin March 3, 2008 - MABAS Div. 2 Box Alarm 362 Cornwall : Unknown details on this Box Alarm yet. Fire started in the garage and extended through the 2nd floor of the house. The first 6 photos in this set were submitted by Bartlett Fire B.C. Dave Misner. Thank you!

South Elgin March 3, 2008 - MABAS Div. 2 Box Alarm 362 Cornwall

Unknown details on this Box Alarm yet. Fire started in the garage and ...

Updated: Mar 03, 2008 5:04pm PST

Des Plaines Feb. 21, 2008 - Dive Training : After taking a ride to Franklin Park for the Box Alarm, I heard divers amassing in Des Plaines for training and had to stop by for some pics.

Des Plaines Feb. 21, 2008 - Dive Training

After taking a ride to Franklin Park for the Box Alarm, I heard divers ...

Updated: Mar 01, 2008 3:08pm PST

Franklin Park Feb 21, 2008 - MABAS 20 2 Alarm fire on Carnation : A MABAS Division 20 2-Alarm box on Carnation St. in Franklin Park kept firefighters from the area pretty busy this morning. By the time I got there (Hey.....I was coming from Elgin!;-), it was pretty well knocked and firefighters were just cleaning up. Thanks to Chief David Traiforos for letting me wander and take some pics for the site.

Franklin Park Feb 21, 2008 - MABAS 20 2 Alarm fire on Carnation

A MABAS Division 20 2-Alarm box on Carnation St. in Franklin Park kept ...

Updated: Mar 01, 2008 2:42pm PST

Carpentersville Feb. 27, 2008 - Residential Fire 361 Tee Ln. : Residential fire started in the kitchen. Unknown extent of damage, no one injured.

Carpentersville Feb. 27, 2008 - Residential Fire 361 Tee Ln.

Residential fire started in the kitchen. Unknown extent of damage, no ...

Updated: Feb 27, 2008 10:54am PST

Elgin Feb. 24, 2008 - Injury Accident Randall Rd. : The Jeep was hit when turning on Randall Rd, turning it on it's side. Driver was transported to St. Joe's

Elgin Feb. 24, 2008 - Injury Accident Randall Rd.

The Jeep was hit when turning on Randall Rd, turning it on it's side. ...

Updated: Feb 24, 2008 1:08pm PST

Evanston Feb. 23, 2008 - Polar Plunge for Special Olympics : COLD! That's the only way to describe these people! The Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge was today at Northwestern University in Evanston. This is just some of the people who took a dive into Lake Michigan for benefit the Special Olympics of Illinois.

Evanston Feb. 23, 2008 - Polar Plunge for Special Olympics

COLD! That's the only way to describe these people! The Special Olymp ...

Updated: Feb 23, 2008 6:03pm PST

Rutland-Dundee / Pingree Grove Feb. 20, 2008 - Extrication accident on Rt. 72 : Rutland-Dundee and Pingree Grove firefighters battled -25° wind chill while extricating an elderly man from a pickup truck, which collided head on with a cargo van on Rt. 72 this morning. Once extricated, the patient was flown via REACT Air Ambulance to the hospital. The patient was conscious and talking to firefighters during the extrication.

Rutland-Dundee / Pingree Grove Feb. 20, 2008 - Extrication accident on Rt. 72

Rutland-Dundee and Pingree Grove firefighters battled -25° wind chill ...

Updated: Feb 20, 2008 8:51pm PST

Elgin Feb. 17, 2008 - Basement Fire 402 Miller St. : Basement fire, unknown how it started. All of the occupants were out of the house upon FD's arrival, but only 2, out of the 3 cats inside, were brought out.