Fire departments train in vacant house

June 28, 2025

This is from Dennis McGuire, Jr. The Alsip Fire Department, in collaboration with the Garden Homes Fire Protection District and the Homewood Acres Fire Protection District, conducted a controlled burn at a vacant house located at 120th Street and Hamlin Avenue in Alsip, Illinois. The event marked the culmination of a month-long training exercise involving multiple departments. Before the final burn, each department participated in several smaller training scenarios within the home to practice various fire suppression techniques and emergency response procedures. I arrived toward the end of the process and was fortunate enough to witness the final phase, which included the controlled demolition and full-scale burn of the structure. The training provided valuable hands-on experience for firefighters from all three districts, allowing them to work together in a realistic environment. It also highlighted the importance of inter-agency cooperation in emergency situations. Below are some photos from the event:
A Garden Homes FPD captain oversees the garage burn. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

A Homewood Acres engine being used as the primary unit. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Another shot of the Alsip truck covering the house. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Alsip Truck 2014 was used for aerial water coverage. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

House fully involved. Rocky Golomb photo

Homewood Acres firefighters along with an Alsip firefighter work to pull down the remaining walls. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Homewood Acres firefighters are making an attack on the garage. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Nothing is left of the house. The Homewood Acres engine can be seen in the background. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Overall view of the site. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

The aftermath. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

The Homewood Acres FPD chief looks over the remains of the house and garage. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

The house collapsed into the basement. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
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