Archive for October, 2012

Training for propane fires

Oct 28

Posted by bgshap in Fire, Fire Service News, Firefighting Video, Training | 1 Comment

Always a good opportunity for photos, firefighters from several north and northwest suburban departments recently received training for propane fires.

Tim Olk was at the training in Highland Park that involved Glencoe, Highland Park, Libertyville and Lake Bluff.

Highland Park Fire Department liquid propane fire training

Tim Olk photo

Larry Shapiro was in Buffalo Grove where Wheeling, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods, Long Grove, Mundelein, and Libertyville took part in the training together.

live fire training for propane fires heavy fire and flames

Larry Shapiro photo

A gallery with more images is HERE.

Tags: big flames, fighting a propane fire, firefighter training, firefighters battle fire, Larry Shapiro, propane fire, Tim Olk

new engine for Lagrange

Oct 27

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos | 1 Comment

Josh Boyajian found these images on the Ferrara website showing the completion of the LaGrange engine:

Lagrange Fire Department engine being built

Ferrara photo

This from Bill Friedrich:

Here is the delivered shot of Engine 1111. It was shown in Peoria two weeks ago and was delivered already.

Lagrange Fire Department Engine 1111 Ferrara MVP pumper

Lagrange Fire Department Engine, a 1111 Ferrara MVP pumper. It has a 1,500-GPM pump with 1,000 gallons of water. The shop order number is H-5010. Ron Heal photo

Tags: Ferrara MVP pumper, Josh Boyajian, Lagrange Fire Department, Lagrange Fire Department engine being built, new engine for Lagrange Fire Department

Where are they now … Homewood

Oct 27

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department History, Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos | 1 Comment

Dennis McGuire, Jr. informs us that Homewood Squad 546 was sold to the Auburn Fire Department in New York state.

Auburn Fire Department Heavy Rescue Squad

The Auburn Fire Department in New York state now owns this X-Homewood, IL 1989 Pemfab T-942/3D heavy rescue unit. Auburn Fire Department photo

Homewood Fire Department heavy rescue squad

Homewood Squad 546 shown as it was originally painted when it was delivered in 1989. Larry Shapiro photo

Tags: 3D Fire Apparatus, Auburn Fire Department, Dennis McGuire Jr., Homewood Fire Department, Homewood Fire Department sells heavy rescue unit, Karl Klotz, Larry Shapiro, Pemfab T-942 cab, rescue squad finds new home

Elgin Fire Barn Open House Oct 27th

Oct 26

Posted by bgshap in Fire Service News | Comments off

Elgin Fire Museum Open House 2012

Tags: Elgin Fire Barn No. 5 Museum, Elgin Fire Museum, open house

Mundelein swap meet

Oct 26

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Mundelein Fire Department swap meet

Tags: fire service memorabilia, Mundelein FIre Department, Mundelein Swap Meet

MABAS, ILTF-1, & Air One at NIPSTA

Oct 26

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Service News, Fire Truck photos, Training | Comments off

The Cook County Board President visited NIPSTA today and was shown many of the regional assets which have been funded either in part or fully by the county. On-hand were several of the MABAS specialty units, the ILTF-1 began a multi-day training exercise, Air One had four helicopters on-site, and the NIPSTA fire training classes were in progress.

Tim Olk and Larry Shapiro were at the event and submitted several images depicting what was on display.

Police officers assigned to Air One demonstrate tactical positioning on one of the helicopters. Tim Olk photo

The Cook County Board President was shown the MABAS, ILTF-1, and Air One assets by department heads. Larry Shapiro photo

ILTF-1 mobile vehicles transport equipment packed in metal storage containers. Larry Shapiro photo

One of the MABAS Support Units which provides a mobile office. Larry Shapiro photo

ILTF-1 flatbed lumber truck. Larry Shapiro photo

A DOT owned Huey which is part of Air One. Larry Shapiro photo

An officer is rides on the helicopter skids. Tim Olk photo

Another Air One helicopter. Larry Shapiro photo

An ex-Marine Corp helicopter which is part of Air One. Larry Shapiro photo

View from one of the helicopters looking over Glenview towards Chicago. Larry Shapiro photo

Northbrook train derailment at Shermer Road

A view of the railroad repair at Shermer Road from the July 4th train derailment. Larry Shapiro photo

Another MABAS Support Services Unit with slide-out sides to increase the interior work space. Larry Shapiro photo

ILTF-1 communication equipment and satellite. Larry Shapiro photo

Part of the MABAS tent city, Larry Shapiro photo

Regional MABAS Assets: Division 3 Communications Unit, Division 3 Air Unit and Division Decon Unit. Larry Shapiro photo

Larry has a gallery with more images HERE. Tim has a gallery HERE..

Tags: Air One, Cook County Board President, ILTF-1, Larry Shapiro, MABAS, Mobile Command Post, NIPSTA, police helicopters, Shermer Road train derailment in Northbrook, tent city, Tim Olk, UASI Urban Area Search Initiative, US&R, USAR

Where are they now … Arlington Heights

Oct 25

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department History, Fire Service News, Fire Truck photos | 4 Comments

Arlington Heights engine serves in Oklahoma:

This from Bill Friedrich:

Here is another Illinois rig serving a second life outside our state. Antlers FD in Oklahoma purchased the 1968 American LaFrnce 900 series that was rehabbed by Marion in 1980. Steve Loftin photo

Arlington Heights Fire Department Engine 418, a 1968 American LaFrance 900 Series engine that was re-habbed in 1980 by Marion Body Works. It has a 1,000-GPM pump and 500-gallon water tank. Bill Friedrich photo

Engine 2 for the Antlers Fire Department in Oklahoma is this 1968/1980 American LaFrance 900 Series/Marion Body Works 1000/500 engine originally owned by Arlington Heights, IL. Steve Loftin photo

Tags: 2nd home for American LaFrance fire engine, American LaFrance 900 series engine, Antlers Fire Department, Arlington Heights Fire Department, Bill Friedrich, Steve Loftin

Apparatus updates to the site

Oct 25

Posted by bgshap in Fire Service News, Fire Truck photos, Site News, updated listing | 8 Comments

Many updates have been coming in for the site and as time permits they are added to the department pages. The following units have been added or updated:

Berwyn Car 900 and Utility 912 (Bill Friedrich)
Flossmoor Squad 1320 (Matt Schumann)
Glenside Ambulance has been added (Bill Friedrich)
Frankfort Ambulance 715, Rehab 776, Dive Rescue Squad 3 (Karl Klotz)
Frankfort Engine 741, Engine 751, Ambulance 4 (Matt Schumann)
Manhattan Tanker 1227 at Station 2 (Matt Schumann)
Norwood Park Car 111 (Drew Gresik)
Oak Lawn Medic 1, Service 20, Service 22 and Squad 1 (Engine 5) have been added (Mat Schumann)
North Palos FPD Ambulance 812 was added at Station 2
North Palos FPD Engine 823 was added at Station 3

Dennis McGuire, Jr. also submitted an image of North Palos FPD Ambulance 842 (now retired) that was formerly Worth Ambulance 6712.

North Palos Ambulance 842 was a 1999 IHC 4700/Road Rescue that was formerly Worth Ambulance 6712. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Worth Ambulance 6712, a 1999 IHC 4700/Road Rescue Type I is no longer part of the fleet. Bill Friedrich photo

Tags: Berwyn Fire Department, Bill Friedrich, Crimson Fire Apparatus, Dennis McGuire Jr., Flossmoor Fire Department, former Matco Tool trucks now serve the Frankfort FPD, Frankfort Fire Department, Frankfort Fire Protection District, Frankfort FPD, Karl Klotz, Manhattan Fire Protection District, Matt Schumann, new ambulance for Frankfort FPD, new dive squad for Frankfort FPD, new rehab unit for Frankfort FPD, new tanker for the Manhattan FPD, North Palos Fire Protection District, Oak Lawn FIre Department, Spartan Gladiator Evolution

Wood Dale Fire Department renumbers

Oct 24

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News | 10 Comments

In conjunction with the renumbering in DuPage County, the Wood Dale Fire Department now operates Stations 68 and 69.

Wood Dale Battalion 68 is driving this new 2012 Ford Expedition. Bill Friedrich photo

In other news, Wood Dale has a new patch, which is a traditional maltese cross. Also, Wood Dale has a Pierce Arrow XT engine on order with delivery expected late this year.

Tags: Bill Friedrich, DuPage County fire departments renumber stations and apparatus, new shoulder patch for Wood Dale Fire, new vehicle for Wood Dale Battalion 68, Wood Dale Fire Department, Wood Dale Fire Department has new station numbers