Firefighter rescued after collapse in building fire, Rolling Meadows IL

Fire & Arson

Reported: 10/2/2025 07:32 AM

Near Bluebird Ln, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

A firefighter became trapped under debris inside a collapsed structure near Bluebird Lane during a fire. The firefighter ran low on air and called a mayday. Rescue teams removed the firefighter through the Delta side door. EMS was requested at the scene.

Audio|Source: Northwest Central Dispatch (NWCD) - FD1 and Firegrounds

02:14

Transcript:

00:00

Stop, go ahead.

00:05

Hey, hey, hey, mayday.

00:10

Go ahead with you may-day.

00:15

Hey! Hey!

00:18

I'm Firefighter (name withheld).

00:20

I'm in the building,

00:23

my experience collapsed.

00:25

I was on the first floor on the way out, somewhere near the Charlie side.

00:30

I'm trapped under some looping material,

00:35

and I'm getting low on air.

00:37

I only had 200 PSI and I'm stuck.

00:40

I cannot get myself out.

00:44

We have you on the Charlie's side, under a collapse, low-line air,

00:49

remain calm, try to conserve your breathing. We have a crew coming in for you.

00:55

Go ahead and activate your PASS alarm.

01:00

Pass-le-arm action.

01:01

The air is getting low.

01:07

Come in, Ricklund.

01:13

I thought her Stampin's been located.

01:16

We're working on establishing the RIT[1]PAC to get them some air right now. We're removed debris up the top of them.

01:22

Our exit strategy will be coming off the Delta door.

01:26

Copy, what's your current location?

01:28

RIT[1] 1, what's your current location?

01:35

Charlie Corner.

01:39

Copy, I do the Bravo, Charlie Corner.

01:50

District 15, Ambulance 15, and Truck 15, Ambulance Call, near Bluebird Lane near Hawk Lane and Grouse Lane, in Rolling Meadows, Map page, RNG 6 and NNN12.

02:05

For Four Century

02:08

Commandant One,

02:10

Firefighter (name withheld) has been removed, Delta side door.

02:14

EMS.

Police codes explained

The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:

[1]

RIT: Rapid Intervention Team assigned for firefighter rescue or emergency assistance.

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