This from Mark Sissulak:
I was driving past station 22 on Monday and saw a new engine in quarters. I found this on Ferrara’s websiteNot sure when it was delivered but it looks to be in service
Ferrara photo
New fire engine for Hoffman Estates, IL. Ferrara photo
H-5406 Hoffman Estates, IL
Type: Custom Rescue Pumper
Chassis: Igniter Custom Chassis
Body: Stainless steel
Pump: Hale – QMAX-XS 1000-2250 GPM
Tank: 500 gallon water
#1 by Brian on September 20, 2014 - 12:40 AM
They were in a foreign country in a state of emergency. They did the smart thing and GTFO
#2 by cmk420 on September 19, 2014 - 7:24 PM
Excuse me–they were victims too, along with their families.
#3 by aba on September 19, 2014 - 2:21 PM
Fire man should have helped rescue people in Cabo not
run a way like a bunch of scary mouse, I do not see this like
a heroic act. Media should spend more time on the people
that are really need help.
I thought fireman are trained for survival, maybe not,
running away from catastrophe is easier, or maybe is just
in their homeland.
#4 by Brian Buckley on September 2, 2014 - 2:02 AM
That is such a good looking rig!
#5 by Dan on August 14, 2014 - 8:27 AM
I saw this driving around before April (when I moved away from the area) Not sure if it was in service but they at least had it.
#6 by Josh on August 14, 2014 - 7:35 AM
I just resently saw Hoffman’s Tower at a repair shop in Elmhurst a couple weeks ago. From the looks of it, the tower looks to be in good shape. I don’t know if it got re-furbished, but it looks like it had some work done to it.
#7 by Michael M on August 13, 2014 - 9:09 PM
Will Hoffman Estates be replacing either engines 21 or 24 or the tower ladder anytime in the near future?
#8 by Ron Antor on August 13, 2014 - 8:49 PM
Red & black since 2000. First rigs – Engine 22 & Engine 24 Quantum pumpers; Truck 22 Dash platform all purchased on same order
#9 by Scott on August 13, 2014 - 5:50 PM
Hoffman has been black over red since the 1990’s.
#10 by cmk420 on August 13, 2014 - 5:44 PM
Obvious question–I assume old Engine 22 now goes reserve? At which of the other stations? Which engine are they getting rid of/already got rid of?
#11 by 0.03 on August 13, 2014 - 4:32 PM
I guess they’re don’t with pierce now.
#12 by Crabby Milton on August 13, 2014 - 3:12 PM
Now that’s a nice color combo!