The Mt. Zion Fire Protection District lost a fire station and apparatus this past May due to a fire. They have rebuilt the station and just took delivery of a new tower ladder.
Their website has photos documenting the entire process of rebuilding from the fire. Photos with details beginning with the fire can be found HERE, followed by demolition, and updates on reconstruction HERE, HERE, and completion of the project HERE.
thanks Martin
This is the first of many posts in a new series entitled Where are they now ... where we will follow the re-assignment of area fire department apparatus that finds new life in a new home.
From Bill Friedrich:
Palatine Fire Department Engine 14, a 1974 Seagrave PB Series with 500 gallons of water and a 1,500-GPM pump. Bill Friedrich photo
As it turns out, the whereabouts of this unit are as yet unknown.
The Community Fire Company, of New Ringgold, PA owns a Seagrave engine which was NOT originally from Palatine, IL.
Community Fire Company, New Ringgold, PA now runs this Seagrave engine. John Tobin photo
Oct 23
More images and a video from the training at 3761 Glen Eagle Drive in Woodstock last week. An earlier training sessions was posted HERE.
Upon completion of the training, the owner will farm all of the land again. Larry Shapiro photo
A future firefighter came to view the training. Larry Shapiro photo
Firefighters observe the fire’s behavior as it travels across the ceiling and enters the adjacent room. Larry Shapiro photo
Seasoned firefighters pair with newer members to experience some heat and learn about the fire’s behavior. Larry Shapiro photo
One of the fire-starters takes a shift inside the house. Larry Shapiro photo
A thermal imaging camera and the fire. Larry Shapiro photo
Two firefighters with a hand-line prepare to control the fire’s spread. Larry Shapiro photo
Another young observer indicates to the photographer the location of the fire. Larry Shapiro photo
A firefighter takes a breather. Larry Shapiro photo
Woodstock Engine 833 drafts from a portable tank to supply hand-lines that are used to protect the exposure building as fire consumes the house. Larry Shapiro photo
An engine from the Fox River & Countryside Fire/Rescue District supplies a hand-line for exposure protection at the opposite end of the street. Larry Shapiro photo
A large gallery with more images can be viewed HERE.
Josh Boyajian, Martin Nowak, Ron Heal, and Bill Friedrich steered us towards the following new deliveries from Pierce:
Thornton Engine 777 is a 2012 Pierce Arrow XT with a 1,250-GPM pump and 750 gallons of water. Ron Heal photo
With this new engine, Thornton becomes the first area department to sport this silver/gray over red paint scheme.
Rockford also received this quint for Quint 1. It is a 2012 Pierce Velocity with a 105′ rear mount aerial, a 1,500-GPM pump and 300 gallons of water. Ron Heal photo
Rockford received two other pierce quints for Quint 5 and 9 earlier this year.
This tower ladder replaces the unit that was lost when the fire station burned earlier this year.
Oct 21
Since we do not as of yet have the Carpentersville Fire Department on the site, Tyler Tobolt submitted images for readers to see some of their equipment.
Carpentersville Ambulance 953 & Engien 943. Tyler Tobolt photo
Carpentersville Engine 941. Tyler Tobolt photo
Carpentersville Battalion Chief 900. Tyler Tobolt photo
Oct 21
Lucas Knudson submitted a photo of the new Utility 1081 at the Hinsdale Fire Department.
Hinsdale Utility 1081 is a 2012 Ford F-250 Super Duty pickup. Lucas Knudson photo
Oct 21
This from Matthew Goss:
Hey CAF Admins,
Love the website, you guys do a fantastic job. I saw Grayslake had their new ambulance come in at Advocate Condell Thursday afternoon. Its a 2012 Ford F-450/Road Rescue Ultramedic Type 1 ambulance listed as 2740. I do not know what station it is out of, but I’m thinking it’s Station 3. The guys i talked to said they got it in service a week or two ago. If you want to update the website showing it that’d be great. I did not get a picture as Condell’s ambulance bay was full at the time.Keep it upMatthew G
The Woodstock Fire Protection District continues to train in a group of model homes that was offered for their use. Yesterday, yet another house provided multiple evolutions for room burns before it was burned to the ground. Tim Olk and Larry Shapiro were on hand to photograph the day’s events.
Tim submitted several images.
A firefighter overhauls a second floor bedroom after a series of burns was completed. Tim Olk photo
Smoke escapes the room of origin into the hallway. Tim Olk photo
Instructors light a fire for one of the training evolutions. Tim Olk photo
Several instructors admire their handiwork before the evolution begins. Tim Olk photo
An engine from the Fox River & Countryside Fire Rescue District supplies a hand line for exposure protection. Tim Olk photo
As the house is allowed to burn, Woodstock Engine 33 operates in the street to supply lines for exposure protection. Tim Olk photo
An artistic interpretation of the fire scene. Tim Olk photo
Tim has many images which can be viewed HERE.
Oct 20
Ron Wolkoff submitted several photos of area units from Franklin Park, Elmwood Park, and Wheaton.
Recent ambulance for Franklin Park. Ron Wolkoff photo
Elmwood Park Fire Department Bronto Sky-lift. Ron Wolkoff photo
Wheaton Command 38 is a 2008 Ford Expedition. Ron Wolkoff photo
Wheaton Tower 38 is a 2008 Pierce Arrow XT 2000/300 100′. Ron Wolkoff photo
This Wheaton ambulance is a 2002 IHC 4300/LifeLine Type I. Ron Wolkoff photo
Wheaton’s reserve Medic 38 is a 1997 IHC 4700/LifeLine Type I. Ron Wolkoff photo
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