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Archive for March 22nd, 2012

Bellwood orders new tower ladder

Mar 22

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, New Apparatus Order | 2 Comments

From Ryan Wyckoff:

Bellwood recieved a FEMA Grant and will use it for a new truck. They are purchasing a stock 95' E-One Tower Ladder. Expected delivery is May after some very minor compartment and graphics modifications.
Here is a listing of Illinois departments that have received FEMA Grant Awards for apparatus.
FEMA grants for fire apparatus acquisitions in Illinois 2012

Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) - Award Year 2011

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Two new aerials delivered recently

Mar 22

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, New Delivery | 1 Comment

Martin Nowak found links and images from manufacturer websites for two new aerials delivered in the vast Chicago area:

  • Pierce now has posted a shot of the new Berwyn quint as mentioned HERE. The photo (shown below) can be found and downloaded from HERE
Berwyn Fire Department Pierce Velocity quint

Pierce composite

  • Crystal Lake received a new tower ladder that was mentioned HERE. The new delivery information shown below can be viewed HERE.
Crystal Lake Fire Department new tower ladder

EONE website

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