Chicago 2-11 on Milwaukee Ave 2-9-11

On Wednesday evening, Chicago firefighters responded to a fire at Andyâ€™s Deli located at 5442 N. Milwaukee Avenue. Upon arrival, first responders found the fire already burning in the commercial structure. One of the immediate challenges was securing a water supply due to several frozen hydrants in the area. Because of concerns over the structural integrity of the roof, the initial attack was defensive. A 2-11 alarm was called, bringing in additional resources, including two tower ladders and Squad 2â€™s Snorkel, which used their buckets to apply water. Truck 55 also deployed its main line with a master stream in place. To help manage the fire, the Mobile Ventilation Unit (9-2-3) was dispatched from Engine 106â€™s station and deployed in Sector 1. The unit helped push the fire toward the rear and through the roof, allowing crews to access the fire from the exterior. This strategy was critical given that much of the roof remained intact, making internal entry difficult.

Photographers Steve Redick and Larry Shapiro captured the scene. You can view Larry Shapiro's gallery HERE and Steve Redick's gallery HERE. Below are some of the images taken from the incident.

The Chicago Tribune has a brief article on the event HERE.

Chicago Fire Department 2-11 Andy's Deli 2-9-11

A view of Sector 1 shows smoke but no visible fire. Since much of the roof remained intact, space was cleared out to allow access for the Mobile Ventilation Unit. Larry Shapiro photo

Since the fire was in the center of the building and the roof was largely intact, the MVU 9-2-3 was setup in front of the building to fan the fire so that firefighters could attack it without entering the premises. Larry Shapiro photo

A view from the alley shows heavy smoke pushing out of the rear because of the MVU on the street in front. Larry Shapiro photo

Engine 119 had a hydrant at one end of the alley where it meets Menard. Sewers were blocked and a large amount of water built up in the alley and down Menard. Larry Shapiro photo

Engine 83 brought Light Wagon 9-1-3 to the scene, as one is due at each 2-11 alarm fire in the city. Towards the end of the event, it was brought to Sector 1 and put to work offering firefighters greater visibility to direct handlines deep into the building from the sidewalk. Larry Shapiro photo

As companies began to break down their lines, most encountered hose with water that had frozen. They had to wrestle with the rigid hose to get it onto the engines and in some cases along the aerial bed of ladders for the trip back to quarters. There, companies repacked with new hose and dealt with the frozen hose in whatever manner they could. Larry Shapiro photo

Engine 108 has frozen hose propped over the top of the engine for the careful trip back to quarters. Larry Shapiro photo

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