CFD goes interdivisional for ambulances during Blackhawks event (more)

This from Tyler Tobolt:

Some Photos of Ambulances and CFD Rigs at the Chicago Blackhawk Rally Today.

CFD Assistant Deputy Chief Paramedic 4-4-11. Tyler Tobolt photo

Arlington Heights Ambulance 3. Tyler Tobolt photo

Rosemont Ambulance 166. Tyler Tobolt photo

Posen FD Ambulance 2802. Tyler Tobolt photo

Evergreen Park Ambulance 34. Tyler Tobolt photo

Chicago Engine 60. Tyler Tobolt photo

MAB 8-8-12. Tyler Tobolt photo

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#1 by Behind the mic on June 29, 2013 - 9:46 AM

There is a MABAS box card for large scale events in the city (Fire, EMS, Special Rescue & HAZMAT) so that if an incident grows to a scale that is beyond what the CFD can handle internally, they can utilize this to get help into the city quickly, rather than picking and choosing who should respond.
#2 by DMc77 on June 29, 2013 - 9:28 AM

It is usually up to each MABAS division to assign the ambs. In the case of MABAS Div. 11, there are 7 depts., but only three of them have more than one ambulance staffed, so for those depts. there is a “buffer” of still having an amb available for calls in district. The same can be said for those single station depts. that send their engine or truck mutual aid, leaving only an amb behind or a minimally staffed suppression rig. Div. 11 depts. in that situation will usually do an off-duty call back if their duty crew is committed out of town.
#3 by Bob on June 29, 2013 - 3:55 AM

How is it decided exactly which suburban ambulance crews respond to something like this??
#4 by Danny on June 29, 2013 - 2:17 AM

That’s a haul for some of these companies lol I heard dixmoor has an ambient out there as well
#5 by Dennis on June 28, 2013 - 9:41 PM

That Engine 60 sure is a nice looking rig.