Found at BrindleeMountain.com:
Brindlee Mountain photo
2011 Crimson Ford F-550 4×4 Mini Pumper
Ford F-550 Chassis
Ford 6.7L Diesel Engine
Hale 1250 GPM Pump
306 Gallon Tank
20 Gallon Foam Cell
Driver’s Side Discharges: 2 – 2.5″
Driver’s Side Suction: 1 – 6″, 1 – 2.5″
Officer’s Side Discharge: 3 – 2.5″
Officer’s Side Suction: 1 – 6″
Task Force Tips Hurricane XFIH-E11A Monitor
Crosslays/Speedlays: 2 – 1.5″
2 – Telescoping Scene Lights
Mileage: 25,910
Found at BrindleeMountain.com:
Brindlee Mountain photo
2012 Crimson Ford F-550 4×4 Brush Truck
Ford F-550 Chassis
Ford 6.7L Diesel Engine
Ford Automatic Transmission
Hale 150 GPM Rear-Mount Pump
250 Gallon Tank
Elkhart Sidewinder Front Bumper Turret
Front Bumper Winch
Will-Burt 12 Volt Light Tower
Mileage: 20,710
thanks Kevin
#1 by Tom on February 20, 2016 - 11:21 AM
http://patch.com/illinois/darien-il/tristate-station-4-is-closed–why-wont-the-patch-cover-this-story
#2 by Tom on February 20, 2016 - 11:20 AM
As far as I know Willow Springs still owns their equipment, Tri states uses the apparatus for reserve. It was a 3 yr deal for tri state to cover willow springs that went into effect 10-1-13. There is a related story about tri-state & willow springs.
#3 by ffpm571 on February 20, 2016 - 10:47 AM
I believe the Village of Willow springs still owns the apparatus. Unless it was sold at one time to Tri state … All Belted!
#4 by Tom Foley on February 20, 2016 - 9:41 AM
Did Tri-State keep/acquire all the ex-Willow Springs apparatus? When the transition occurred, Willow Springs had two engines, two ambos, a boat, a trailer, and probably a pickup and/or buggy.
On a rare occasion, I’ve observed an ex-Willow Springs engine in service.
#5 by MABAS GUY on February 19, 2016 - 10:29 AM
I also heard that in addition to squad 526 and 536 engine 511 and engine 512 ( ex willow engine) will be sold
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#6 by Tom Foley on February 16, 2016 - 6:08 PM
With the right strategy, I like the idea of these types of vehicles. Since a majority of calls are paramedic-related, there’s little economical reason to run an engine and ambo to calls when a squad-type vehicle and ambo would do just fine.
That said, since there is likely no one else to man engines in event of a real fire if these squad-type vehicles are out, either they are arriving at the scene and waiting for an engine/truck or have to go back to quarters to grab the apparatus. Not very practical and could result in slower response or response without adequate equipment.
The model makes good sense in the right scenario. For most Chicago suburban departments, they aren’t a great fit. I’m sure they’ll get pennies on the dollar for what they spent. I’d be ticked off if I was a tax payer in Tri-State’s District at the poor decision to buy these.
#7 by JB on February 16, 2016 - 2:39 PM
Because these were useless purchases made by the previous administration. Tri-State will be taking delivery of (2) new Pierce engines within the next couple of months.
#8 by Michael M on February 16, 2016 - 2:02 PM
Ok, why are they selling these two relatively new trucks?