The Tri-State FPD recently received two new Pierce engines.
New Pierce Enforcer for Tri-State FPD Engine 521, 1500/750, so#29068. Pierce composite
New Pierce Enforcer PUC for Tri-State FPD Engine 511, 1500/750, so#28570. Pierce composite
New engines for the Tri-State FPD
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#1 by MABAS GUY on April 12, 2016 - 1:57 PM
Rough Plans are for Tri State to keep the EX Willow Ambo’s as spares and keep Engine 542 EX Willow Springs engine ……………512 will be disposed of plans also include a new pick-up truck for them with a unit for brush fires
#2 by Clybourn on April 12, 2016 - 10:38 AM
Getting rid of Gibson and Strenzel was a “positive change”, and this keystone cop department still managed to get itself in more corruption trouble, first with another trustee, then with the most recent set of resigning chiefs. No matter what they do, it will be a long, long, loooooong time before they are taken seriously by anyone but themselves.
#3 by MABAS Guy on April 3, 2016 - 9:45 AM
there is NO MORE “all belted” that was a thing from the old admin. things are going in the positive sense changes were made including but not limited to these new engines and getting a 3RD ambulance up and running for the district, Tri State Fire Protection District is a ISO Class 2 Dept, including The Village of Willow Springs passing a referendum to joing Tri-State FPD , The Tri-State Fire District has been providing fire and EMS services to the Village since October 2013 under a service agreement.
#4 by Clybourn on April 3, 2016 - 5:42 AM
Will all be belted?
#5 by MABAS 21 on April 1, 2016 - 7:38 PM
Tom:
As busy as Tri-State is, it’s not unreasonable for them to keep atleast one engine and two ambulances in reserve. It is definitely a good idea for keeping two extra ambulances since they are in the process of placing a third one in service.
#6 by Tom Foley on April 1, 2016 - 6:25 PM
I think we talked about Willow Springs still owning their old apparatus?
Seems like it should be sold as 4 pieces sitting around doesn’t make a lot of sense. Maybe keep an ambo or engine as reserve.
#7 by MABAS Guy on April 1, 2016 - 5:54 PM
Tri States Fleet
511 2016 Pierce
521 2016 Pierce
529 2010 Spartan
531 2005 Pierce
541 2009 Pierce
512 ex Willow Springs Eng ( Reserve ) 1997 HME 1871-SFO/Luverne
542 Ex Willow Eng ( Reserve)
Ambulance 545 ( Ex Willow) 1997 Ford E-450/Road Rescue
Ambulance 5– ( Ex Willow) 1999 Ford E-450/Road Rescue
Ambulance 534 2014 Wheeled Coach – Type I
Ambulance 524 2014 Wheeled Coach
Ambulance 5– 2014 Wheeled Coach
#8 by Kevin Griffin on April 1, 2016 - 1:14 PM
Both of these rigs were pierce demos so hence the PUC and the traditional pumper
#9 by Mabas Guy on April 1, 2016 - 11:33 AM
The old 2000 Pierce 511 was sold along with 526@536
#10 by Ted Martin on April 1, 2016 - 11:12 AM
I believe the purchase was more on the emergency type, and picked out demo’s???
#11 by Mabas Guy on April 1, 2016 - 11:05 AM
The 2005 Pierce 61FT. Skyboom XT. Is 531 at ST. 3 Engine 521 will be a jump company with TRK 529
Tri State won the Willow Springs Contract
TRI STATE UNITS
St. 1
Engine 511
BC
St. 2
Truck. 529
Ambulance 524
Engine 521
St. 3
Engine 531
Ambulance 534
St. 4
Engine 541
A 3rd ambulance is in the works and will be housed at ST. 4
#12 by Michael M on April 1, 2016 - 10:41 AM
Sharp looking Engines. Interesting choice for one PUC and one traditional engine. Any idea what they will do with the 2005 Arrow XT that is currently at station 2? Will it be moved to station 3? Will it become a reserve?
#13 by Joe on April 1, 2016 - 10:21 AM
Any idea why they’d go with one PUC and one traditional Enforcer on the same order? Seems like an odd choice.
#14 by Crabby Milton on April 1, 2016 - 8:24 AM
Very nice and sharp looking in a more traditional way complete with those good old fashioned Q sirens. When I say sharp, I not only mean pleasing to the eye but also the more square shape with the ENFORCER. I do wonder though how those one piece windshields hold up over time.