U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin announced today (July 2, 2014) that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has awarded $231,210 in grants to fire departments in the Chicagoland area. Today’s funding will support and improve the capability of each department to respond to fires and other types of emergencies.
Under this announcement, the following fire departments will receive funding for operations and safety:
- Streamwood Fire Department, (Streamwood, Illinois): $211,410 in funding;
- Park Forest Fire Department (Park Forest, Illinois): $19,800 in funding.
Lake Bluff Fire Department (Lake Bluff, Illinois): $42,513 in funding
The funding is provided through the DHS’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program which seeks to strengthen the Nation’s overall level of preparedness and ability to respond to fire and fire related hazards.
Archive for July 6th, 2014
This from Mark J. Gaunky, Deputy Fire Marshal, Mundelein Fire Department:
- Just wanted to give you guys a heads up we are in the process of purchasing the old Sugar Grove tower ladder. It is currently in Harrisburg PA, where they are giving it the once over and making some minor repairs, new tires, etc. It will be delivered via semi-truck sometime this month. This will replace our 1995 Pierce ladder, which was slated for replacement next year.
- We have ordered a new KME pumper, which should be delivered sometime this summer. I will forward the final drawing when we get it. This replaces our 1992 Pierce, which has already been sold to a broker.
- Lastly, we will be ordering a new replacement ambulance by then end of summer.
Dennis McGuire, Jr. found this new engine for South Elgin on the Rosenbauer website:
NEW DELIVERY: SOUTH ELGIN FIRE DISTRICT
new engine for South Elgin. Rosenbauer photo
Fire Truck Specifications:
| Body: | EXT | Tank Cap: | 750 | Pump Model: | CSU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pump Mfr: | Waterous | Pump Cap: | 1,500 | Foam Cell: | N/A |
| Engine: | Cummins | Engine Model: | ISL9 | HP: | 450 |
| Transmission: | Allison 3000 EV | Warning Lights: | Whelen LED | Generator: | Harrison |
| Chassis: | RBM Commander | Pump Mount: | Top | Axles: | Single |
