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Bus fire in Prospect Heights, 2-6-14
From what I’ve gathered from Drew Smith’s account:
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It was around 3:10 PM on Thursday, February 6th, when Engine 39 and Battalion 9 received a call about a vehicle fire near Apple Drive and Milwaukee Avenue in Prospect Heights. As Engine 39 arrived at the scene, they found that the fire wasn’t in just any vehicle—it was inside a Pace Bus, parked roughly a block west of Milwaukee Avenue. From the initial report, the fire appeared to be concentrated at the rear end of the bus but had already spread to both sides and undercarriage, even engulfing all four rear tires.
Battalion 9 arrived shortly after, only two minutes later, and requested additional resources from RED Center, specifically Squad 9. The bus driver confirmed that all passengers had been evacuated safely and there were no injuries to report. However, the fire proved stubborn, and despite Engine 39’s efforts with a hose line, it continued to rage on.
The situation became even more challenging as severe winter weather set in, making firefighting conditions difficult. Battalion 9 called for further reinforcements—Ambulance 9 and Wheeling Squad 42 were sent over to assist. Engine 39 deployed its foam to try and suppress the flames, but progress was slow. Squad 9 and Squad 42 attempted to cut through the bus’s structure using a K-12 saw to reach the heart of the fire. Unfortunately, the bus’s design made this task incredibly difficult; the underside of the frame was covered by a metal plate, rendering their efforts largely ineffective.
Squad 9’s crew had to dig through snow and ice to clear out a nearby fire hydrant just to maintain a reliable water source. Throughout the operation, firefighters faced freezing temperatures that caused several SCBA masks and regulators to malfunction. The cold also led to thick layers of frozen foam accumulating on the firefighters' gear, giving them an appearance not unlike snowmen. Over a dozen spare air tanks had to be swapped out before the fire finally began to subside.
After more than an hour of relentless effort, the firefighters managed to get the blaze under control. To ensure the fire was completely extinguished, Pace’s wrecker was brought in to lift the bus off the ground. It was only then that the team could confirm that the fire had been fully contained.
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This account highlights the dedication and perseverance of the firefighters who tackled this complex and hazardous situation amidst challenging environmental conditions.