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New pumper squad for Northfield

This from Bill Smaha

2013 E-One E-Max w/Typhoon chassis.

1500/750/10/20

Should be in service this week.

Bill Smaha

Northfield’s new Squad 29. Bill Smaha photo

Bill Smaha photo

Bill Smaha photo

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#1 by Bill S on April 4, 2014 - 11:45 AM

The only resource sharing with Glenview is the ladder truck. Northfield’s preference on apparatus is E-One. The color scheme was changed to match other apparatus in the fire station.
#2 by Ty on April 3, 2014 - 7:47 AM

The old squad will now run as Engine 29. The new Squad 29 does not have a cascade on it. The new Squad also has extrication equipment on it.
#3 by T. B. on April 2, 2014 - 10:47 PM

I am pretty sure it will. Will the new pumper/squad run as Squad 29? If so, will the old one run as Squad 29R? Does the new one have a cascade on it? How about extrication equipment? I do have to say the new color scheme is very close to Glenview’s, minus some gold trim. With Northfield sharing resources so closely with Glenview, I am surprised they went with an E-One instead of Pierce?!
#4 by SB on April 2, 2014 - 6:29 PM

I may be wrong, but this new pumper/squad for Northfield replaces the current Squad 29 which is also a pumper/squad unit.
#5 by NJ on April 2, 2014 - 3:20 PM

Pumper/squads are a combination unit, that is a compromise. they usually carry less hose and more squad type rescue gear. A good example of this is Skokie’s Squad 18, which has been running that way for a very long time.
#6 by Fred M on April 2, 2014 - 2:59 PM

Sorry for the previous post…error entry…

What is the difference between a pumper, a squad truck and a pumper squad? Are they now combining roles?
#7 by Fred M on April 2, 2014 - 2:57 PM

A pumper squad? What is
#8 by DMc77 on April 1, 2014 - 4:30 PM

In the war of pumper/squad 888 lights, Prospect Heights is up, 2-1……..
#9 by Josh Boyajian on April 1, 2014 - 4:09 PM

That is the first rig in the area to have the new LED Mars 888 light.