Archive for September 8th, 2014

Bridgeview orders new ambulance

This from the Fire Service, Inc. Facebook page:

Congratulations and a big Thank You to the Bridgeview Fire Department in Bridgeview Illinois on the purchase of their second Wheeled Coach Ambulance. This new unit will feature a 170″ module on a 2015 F450 Chassis. We sincerely appreciate the continued support from this great customer. Stay Tuned for delivery pictures when completed.

thanks Martin

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Chicago FD Helmets – styles and mountings

This from Fred McCahey:

Has anyone done a special on helmets, particularly the ones with “eagles” on them?
In a photo I previously submitted to FireScenes.net, I noticed LT Sutherland had an “Eagle” holding the Lt SS-1 shield in place (posted July 4th 2014). It was rather large and is not seen frequently on current helmets. In fact they seem to be shrinking. Although, in an Erik Haak photo (posted to FireScenes.net 7/7/14) a Truck 41 member has the flattened out Eagle.I am not sure of the lingo, but I’m hoping someone has info on these rather massive looking holders.

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Libertyville completes burn down of building, 9-6-14

Tim Olk submitted images from the burn down in Libertyville of a barn that was on the property of the former Lake County Forest Preserve District building at 2000 N. Milwaukee Avenue.

barn fully engulfed in fire

TIm Olk photo

firemen posing in front of fire

TIm Olk photo

fire truck deployed at fire scene

TIm Olk photo

firemen posing in front of fire

TIm Olk photo

firemen in tower ladder bucket surrounded by smoke

TIm Olk photo

barn fully engulfed in fire

TIm Olk photo

barn fully engulfed in fire

TIm Olk photo

fire truck deployed at fire scene

TIm Olk photo

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