Archive for October 20th, 2010

Plainfield Annual Turkey Raffle

The Plainfield Fire Department's annual Turkey Raffle is scheduled for Saturday November 13th. The raffle starts at 7pm and is held at their headquarters station (former station one) in downtown Plainfield at 15025 S. Des Plaines Street. Snacks and beverages are also served. It’s been a tradition for many years and is a fun time!

Plainfield FD Turkey Raffle

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North Maine engine almost done

North Maine District Chief Mike Fox sent a few recent images of the refurb being done to their Pierce engine by Alexis. It will be picked up next Monday and will be sent locally for radios, lettering and mounting of equipment. Engine 1 is expected to go into service shortly thereafter.

.North Maine PFD Engine 1

North Maine FPD Engine 1 put back together after coming out of the paint shop. Alexis photo
North Maine FPD Engine 1

Engine 1 showing the new striping. Alexis photo

North Maine FPD Engine 1

Black and red rear chevron. Alexis photo

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New Buggy for Lisle

Thanks to Josh Boyajian for sending us this photo of the new 2010 Ford Expedition that was assigned to 504 out of Lisle-Woodridge FD Station 1. This replaces the 2002 Ford Expedition which is posted on the site.

Lisle-Woodridge Fire District Battalion 504

New 2010 Ford Expedition for Battalion 504 in Lisle-Woodridge Station 1. Photo by Josh Boyajian

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