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Long Grove structure fire 9-15-11
The Long Grove Fire Department received a call this morning regarding a house on fire at 1889 Checker Road. The building had been used for training by the department and eight other fire departments over the past two weeks, with multiple interior fire drills conducted daily. Training concluded yesterday, and the house was scheduled to be demolished this Saturday for the developer, with local residents expected to attend.
However, the incident turned out to be a real fire, not part of the planned demolition. A neighbor initially thought the fire department might still be training, causing a 20-minute delay in the alarm being reported. Once it became clear that the fire was unattended, the call was made, and the Long Grove Fire Department responded with their full crew, including Tanker 55. Since there are no hydrants in the area, the tankers played a crucial role in supplying water.
Upon arrival, firefighters found a working fire at the north end of the house, where a large stack of wooden pallets had been stored. The garage was already down, and the pallets were fully involved in flames. Engine 55 and Squad 55 were quickly deployed, with five lines being used to combat the fire. The scene was chaotic, but the crews worked efficiently to contain the blaze.
Additional support came from Prospect Heights and Fox Lake, as the department aimed to prevent the structure from being completely destroyed. Engines from Buffalo Grove and Palatine, along with an ambulance from Arlington Heights, arrived to assist. Much of the house was saved, and the developers planned to burn it down later that week.
Tanker 9 from Prospect Heights provided an extra 3,000 gallons of water, helping to sustain the operation when Long Grove’s own tanker ran low. Firefighters worked tirelessly, using both hand lines and larger equipment to tackle the fire from multiple angles. Foam was applied to smoldering areas to conserve water and reduce damage.
Photographers Larry Shapiro and Tim Olk captured the event, documenting the efforts of the firefighters as they battled the flames. The house, located half a mile into a property with a gravel driveway, required careful positioning of all units. The Fox Lake tanker made two trips to refill its tank, showing the logistical challenges involved.
After the fire was under control, crews continued to monitor the site, ensuring that all hot spots were addressed. The pallet pile remained smoldering, requiring constant attention. Despite the intense fire, much of the structure survived, giving the developer a chance to proceed with the planned demolition.
A full gallery of images from the fire can be viewed [here](#). Additionally, a collection of photos from the recent training sessions is available [here](#) and [here](#), showcasing the extensive preparations that took place over the past two weeks.
The training involved multiple departments, including Wheeling, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods, Palatine, Prospect Heights, Arlington Heights, Lake Zurich, Buffalo Grove, and Barrington. Each day brought more complex scenarios, with interior fires and victim searches becoming increasingly challenging as the training progressed.
On the final day, the intensity of the fires grew, pushing crews to their limits. The last evolution took place in a first-floor room, simulating a realistic emergency scenario. These exercises helped ensure that firefighters were well-prepared for real-life incidents.
An embedded video of the training session is available below for further viewing.