Archive for September, 2010

IAFC Fire Rescue International Trade Show Final Installment!

Sep 9

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Chicago Fire Department Spartan Crimson aerial ladder

The first Spartan/Gladiator Crimson 103' rear mount aerial ladder. The assignment for this piece has not yet been released. Larry Shapiro

There have been several previous postings which referenced the IAFC Fire Rescue International Trade Show in Chicago several weeks ago. A gallery is available by scrolling to the bottom of the page HERE which fittingly shows many of the trucks as they were leaving McCormick Place and lining up to receive a few gallons of fuel so that they could make their way to a gas station. As with any trade show, the fuel is siphoned out of the tanks before they enter the convention center as a safety measure to reduce the hazards of fires and leaks.

Although the units featured in the gallery are a hodgepodge sampling of the display pieces, there are images of several local units which are better shots than what was available inside the convention center. These images include the Freightliner/Medtec MICU from Algonquin-Lake in the Hills, the Pierce Impel quint from the Great Lakes Naval Training Center in North Chicago, the Spartan/Super Vac (SVI) HDR from Cherry Valley, the Pierce Velocity PUC tower ladder from South Holland, the custom Sutphen SP112 industrial tower ladder for the Exxon Mobile Joliet Refinery and the Spartan/Crimson rear mount aerial ladder for Chicago.

South Holland Fire Department Pierce Velocity PUC tower ladder

South Holland's Pierce Velocity PUC tower ladder. Larry Shapiro photo

Exxon Mobil Joliet Refinery Sutphen tower ladder

The Sutphen SP112 tower ladder for the Exxon Mobil Refinery in Joliet. Larry Shapiro photo

Pierce Impel quint Great Lakes Naval Training Center

The Pierce Impel quint going to the Great Lakes Naval Training Center in North Chicago. Larry Shapiro photo

Tags: Algonquin, Cherry Valley, Chicago, Crimson, Exxon Mobil, Freightliner, FRI 2010, Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Impel, Joliet, MedTec, North Chicago, Pierce, PUC, South Holland, Spartan, Super Vac, Sutphen, SVI, tower ladder, Velocity

New ambulance in Franklin Park

Sep 8

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We received the following information:

Franklin Park's new ambulance is in service. It's a 2010 Ford/Osage. Different color scheme than usual for them (Franklin Park). It's all white with decals applied to it. ... looks like a demo unit. It's also not numbered as Ambulance 1, it's numbered 482. 

Rick Armentano Jr
Elmwood Park FD

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Fire Museum of Greater Chicago Fundraiser

Sep 7

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North Maine engine update

Sep 6

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Thanks again to North Maine District Chief Mike Fox for sending photos showing the progress of the refurb of Engine 1 by Alexis.

Officer's side of Engine 1 with new high side compartments. This side will also feature a hydraulic ladder rack. Alexis photo

Driver's side of Engine 1 before heading to the paint shop. Alexis photo

Rear view of the officer's side. Alexis photo

A worker sands the the rear compartments to ready Engine 1 for the paint shop. Alexis photo

Another view of the rear showing the reconfigured storage. Alexis photo

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New engine for NIPSTA

Sep 6

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The Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Center (NIPSTA) in Glenview recently received the donation of their second engine. NIPSTA Engine 2 is from Schiller Park and will be on-site and lettered in the next few weeks retaining it’s current black over red color scheme. Photos will be posted when they become available.

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Division 24 Canteen Golf Outing

Sep 6

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MABAS Division 24 is holding a Golf Outing Fundraiser this month for the area Canteen and still has openings for players and sponsors.

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Ferrara updates

Sep 3

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On the Ferrara Fire site there are updated photos of the new Ember engine being built for the Nunda Rural FPD in McHenry County. The pictures can be seen HERE with the body mounted to the cab and chassis.

Also on the Ferrara site HERE are finished photos of the Algonquin Igniter MVP rescue pumper that was on display at the IAFC trade show last week. You’l have to scroll down to see the photos listed alphabetically under Lake in the Hills. Similarly, the new Inferno tower ladder can be seen HERE by scrolling down as well.

Tags: Algonquin, Ember, Ferrara, Igniter, Inferno, Mchenry County, MVP, Nunda, tower ladder

New Pierce Delivery

Sep 3

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The Northwest Homer Fire Protection District has taken delivery of a new Pierce Impel pumper. Carrying Pierce job #23201, the engine has a 1,500-GPM pump with a 750-gallon water tank.

The new Pierce Impel pumper for Northwest Homer with new graphics. Pierce photo

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Pink Heals Tour with Buffalo Grove Fire Department

Sep 2

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The Pink Heals Tour 2010 has visited Rockford, the IAFC trade show in Chicago, Matteson, Naperville, and now Buffalo Grove during it’s time in Illinois. Last night in Buffalo Grove, the three pink fire engines were joined by a Mount Prospect police car with pink graphics and the Buffalo Grove IAFF Honor Guard. The three trucks (two EONE Hush engines and a Spartan FMC Sentinel) served in Bangor, ME; Tyler, TX; and Henry, Va.

On the Pink Heals Tour Facebook page, they describe themselves as:

We are the “Cares Enough to Wear Pink”: Guardians of the Ribbon”
An organization that drives PINK Fire Trucks across the United States to support women in their fight against cancer and inspire men to get involved. It was started in Phoenix, Arizona by firefighter Dave Graybill. We are making our way across the country and it is our job to also spread the word worldwide. Guardians of The Ribbons is a group of firefighters, police officers and leaders in the community; our purpose is raising awareness for the fight against cancer and inspire men to support the women of their community. On October 25, 26 and 27 we would like to have the public safety, local leaders and citizens of the community wear something pink to show support for those women battling cancer. It is in our nature to fight for those who have lost the ability to fight for themselves and we are asking the public for support. It will not only bring us together, but also give those who are battling this disease an overwhelming feeling of HOPE.
HELP SPREAD THE WORD!!
www.pinkfiretrucks.org
PINK HEALS
Men supporting women!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG-CMnTOaLo

Firefighter Steve Rusin, the Buffalo Grove Fire Department representative working with the Pink Heals Tour, has been selling pink and blue t-shirts to raise money for the Pink Heals Tour.

These three pink fire trucks that are touring the country made several stops in Illiois. Larry Shapiro photo

Each truck is covered with messages from people whose lives have been impacted by cancer. Larry Shapiro photo

Another message is added to 'Karen' the FMC Sentinel pumper. Larry Shapiro photo

Pink Heals Tour 2010 Buffalo Grove Fire Department IAFF Honor Guard

The Buffalo Grove Fire Department IAFF Honor Guard. Larry Shapiro photo

The Buffalo Grove Fire Department IAFF Honor Guard escorted the trucks to the baseball game and exhibition event. Larry Shapiro photo

The trucks along with Buffalo Grove firefighters and a Mount Prospect police car make their way to the baseball field. Larry Shapiro photo

Families greet the arrival of the Pink Heals Tour fire trucks. Larry Shapiro photo

A photo gallery with complete coverage can be seen HERE.

Tags: Bangor ME, BGFD, Buffalo Grove, cancer, EONE, FMC, Henry VA, Honor Guard, Hush, IAFC, Matteson, Naperville, Pink Heals Tour, Rockford, Rusin, Sentinel, Tyler TX

Pink Fire Trucks Come to Buffalo Grove

Sep 1

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From today’s Daily Herald:

Charity event, pink fire trucks a prelude to Buffalo Grove days

Buffalo Grove Days traditionally kicks off with a charity softball game involving village officials and local volunteers on the Wednesday before Labor Day.

This year, the game, which is sponsored by the Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, will take place, as it usually does, at 6:30 p.m. today at Emmerich Park, at Lake-Cook Road and Raupp Boulevard.

What’s new is that four pink fire trucks will be parked near the field.

The four trucks are part of the Pink Heals Tour, during which firefighters from across the country drive a fleet of pink fire engines across the United States to raise cancer awareness, particularly cancer affecting women. The trucks began traveling in mid-August and will continue their journey until the end of October. One of the drivers will be Buffalo Grove Firefighter Steve Rusin, who, driving on his own time, will pilot one of the trucks from Florida through Texas.

Buffalo Grove Trustee and cancer survivor DeAnn Glover, liaison to the committee in charge of Buffalo Grove Days, said, “Kids can climb on them, and everybody can sign and leave a message of hope and honor for those who are fighting the battle or those who have lost the fight.”

Buffalo Grove Fire Chief Terry Vavra said he has been in contact with Dave Graybill, the Arizona firefighter who spearheaded the effort. “The reason why he started this is that as men we need to respond to the people that mean the most to us, our families and particularly our mothers, because if you ever watched a sports player, he doesn’t say, ‘Hi, Dad.’ He says, ‘Hi, Mom.'”

Vavra said Graybill is also starting a blue fire truck program to raise awareness of cancer in men.

The Buffalo Grove Fire Department sold just less than 600 Pink Heals shirts this year, up from a little less than 300 last year.

Steve Rusin at the show wearing the pink turnout gear which is associated with the Pink Heals Tour. Larry Shapiro photo

Last week, one of the pink trucks was at the IAFC trade show at McCormick Place. Buffalo Grove Firefighter Steve Rusin was on hand at the booth along with Dave Graybill.