MARCH 22, 2006 Rockford Firefighters arrive on scene of a fully involved garage attached to a large, 2 story home around 9:30 p.m. Engine 4 quickly "pulls a booster line" followed up by several "working lines" as additional companies (Q-5, E-10, L-1) arrive to this rather remote cul-de-sac on the city's far northeast side of town. Positive pressure ventilation is immediately established at the front door of the structure and helps to keep the fire from advancing into the house. Engine 11 responds as the third engine on the second alarm.
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MARCH 18, 2006 Loves Park (Illinois) Firefighters, using interior attack, quickly knock down fire in a house on Clifford Avenue on Saturday, March 18, 2006 around 3:30 p.m.
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MARCH 15, 2006 Rockford Firefighters encountered heavy fire in a portion of an old factory (Colonial Desk Company; 1500 16th Avenue) around 10:15 pm on Wednesday, March 15, 2006. Quick action on behalf of the first responding companies (E-2, 3, 11, L-2, Q-7, DC-2) managed to contain the fire to a small, one story section of the complex. Watch and listen as firefighters work to protect the exposures in the "heavy timber construction, wood floors" of the 2 story building directly attached to the fire building.
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DECEMBER 16, 2005 After a dryer vent starts a fire in the wall, Rockford (Illinois) Firefighters "chase" the flames throughout the walls and attic of a large two-story apartment building on Jacqueline Drive. Even though we never see any flame outside, rest assured, the firefighters working inside see plenty of red.
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FEBRUARY 16, 2005 Firefighters encounter heavy fire showing upon arrival at 2 story wood frame house on Fletcher Place in Rockford, Illinois. Windy conditions, combined with windows being knocked out, contributed to the very heavy fire volume upon arrival of first due companies. Initial fire attack is "defensive mode".
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JUNE 29, 2004 Early morning structure fire in liquor store at 2500 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois. Firefighters encountered a brick and mortar building, with sealed windows and doors, making entry rather difficult. Power tools and hard work were necessary for entry and ventilation.
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APRIL 25, 2004 ROCKFORD (ILLINOIS) FIREFIGHTERS find heavy fire and a burn victim in a Sunday afternoon fire in this rectory building at 2300 Bell Avenue.
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AUGUST 22, 2001 ROCKFORD (ILLINOIS) FIREFIGHTERS work to protect exposures and contain fire in garage area of State Line Auto Parts after spilled gasoline ignites on shop floor.
