Josh Boyajian tells us that:
Finally here are some pictures from the Pierce plant in Wisconsin of our new 100' Pierce Puc in the final inspection. Its on an Impel chassis with a Medium Duty Ladder. This will replace the old Seagrave quint at the south house for Q901. These pictures are from Berwyn FF Jim Wojo.
Berwyn FF Jim Wojo provided this photo of the Seagrave quint that is being replaced.
#1 by Josh B on February 24, 2012 - 11:00 PM
If there is an AFA or Alarm at McNeal, all 3 of Berwyn engines ( includes quint ), Berwyn Truck and Chief, 2 Berwyn Ambo’s, an auto aid truck and engine from Stickney, and an auto aid truck from North Riverside.
#2 by FireFighter on February 24, 2012 - 9:02 PM
Berwyn has three front line ALS ambulances, the BLS was converted into a ALS ambulance. A normal still alarm response is as follows: A chief, 2 engines (depending on the location determines if it the north or south engine responding) a truck, ambulance and Auto Aid would be north riverside with their truck. A full still response would be the remaining berwyn engine company.
#3 by Bill Post on February 24, 2012 - 8:18 PM
So I have few more questions on the Berwyn Fire Department. Does Berwyn now have 3 first line ALS ambulances and if so did the last one to go in service replace the BLS ambulance that was in service at the south station?
The next question is the hose load of the quint. I was wondering where the hose load will be on the new quint? For example would it be next to the ladder bed,on a crosslay or perhaps in an extractable compartment? I would assume that the Quint normally would respond first due as an Engine however if the Truck company is “trained” then it could assume the duties of the Truck company if need be?
What is the normal structure fire or still alarm response requirement in Berwyn? For example would normally dispatch 2 Engines (quint included) and a Truck , and an ambulance and let the 3rd Engine remain in service to cover the town ? If it’s a “target hazard” like Mc Neal hospital does every station respond and then mutual aid comes in as well or do you try to keep one of your stations covered by a Berwyn Engine? Thanks
#4 by Scott on February 24, 2012 - 4:57 PM
Forgot, also as I have been told, in regards to Pierce ladders: 75′ is the max for a heavy duty (1000lb last fly, 500lb tip load) ladder with one set of stabilizers. 100′ medium duty (500lb) can use one set of stabilizers (rear) and the heavy duty uses 4 stabilzers (middle and rear). If i’m correct, it apears this ladder is a medium duty which should be comprable to the Seagrave ladder that will be going. Any confirmt this info?
#5 by Scott on February 24, 2012 - 4:54 PM
The soon to be “old” Quint 9Q1 was bought by McNeal Hosptial for them and south of the RR Tracks. Much of that came about from a fire McNeal had back in the early 90’s (1993, 94, 95???) Can’t remember when but I was on Stickney FD part-time at the time and we did go to it. Other Berwyn Co’s RR by a train.
From what I remember back then, the Seagrave Quint was spec’d for the low viaducts in Berwyn. There are plenty of places to cross that do not have viaducts so maybe height is no longer a concern.
#6 by Jeff on February 24, 2012 - 4:34 PM
F.y.i… The old quint was purchased by McNeal Hospital, and thats the reason for the house being on the southside of the tracks.
#7 by Josh B on February 24, 2012 - 8:38 AM
Bill, the new quint will fit in the south house, the only thing is that they won’t be able to keep their reserve ambulance there anymore because of the length of the new rig. And they are putting a brand new quint on the south end because there needs to be a 100′ ladder on the south side of the BNSF tracks for McNeal Hospital, and the current Seagrave is just old for a front line rig.
#8 by Bill Post on February 24, 2012 - 1:29 AM
That’s a beautiful rig. In fact it looks too good to be a “Quint”.
I can’t help but wonder if any modifications have been done or need to be done to the “South station” in Berwyn such as for height clearances. I have gone past that station a few times on the Burlington Northern Metra route that goes past the station and it doesn’t look that big at least from the train.
Also compare the Pierce “Quint” to the Seagrave Quint that it’s replacing and you can see that there is quite a difference in the size of the two rigs. The Seagrave appears to have a low profile cab and seems to be a smaller rig.
The new Pierce looks so good that it would seem to be better off as the Truck company at the Central Berwyn Fire Station. Most “Quint” engines tend to be smaller one axle jobs with 75 foot aerial Ladders. Of course that’s not always the case.