Archive for June 11th, 2016

As seen around … Skokie

This from Jeff Rudolph:

Skokie’s A17 with the department’s new paint and graphics. Jeff R.

Skokie FD Ambulance 17

Jeff Rudolph photo

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Where are they now … Calumet Park (more)

This photo of the former Calumet Park tower ladder was found at firetrucksunlimited.com:

Storey County Fire District Truck 75

Storey County Fire District Truck 75. Former Calumet Park, IL. Firetrucksunlimited.com photo

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Wauconda Fire District news

Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com:

Retired police officer and longtime Wauconda Fire District board President Richard “Rich” Bilisko is being remembered as a dedicated public servant and a caring man, especially when it came to children.

Bilisko, 70, of Wauconda, who died May 29, was born in Chicago, and spent 27 years as a police officer in Lake County. He retired from the sheriff’s office in 2007. He led the Wauconda Fire District board as its president from 2005 until his death.

Bilisko was a fixture at fire stations, asking employees about events in their lives and their children. He particularly liked visiting station No. 3 on Gilmer Road, Fire Chief Mike Wahl said.

Visitation is 3 to 9 p.m. June 17 at Kisselburg-Wauconda Funeral Home, 235 N. Main St., Wauconda. A funeral Mass will be said at 11 a.m. June 18 at Transfiguration Church, 348 W. Mill St., Wauconda.

In addition to his widow, Bilisko’s survivors include two sons.

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New tanker for Peotone (more)

This from Andy Russell:

A few pics of Peotone’s new tanker.  Expected delivery next week.

Smeal Sirius UST pumper tanker

Peotone Engine 14 – 2016 Smeal Sirius/UST pumper/tanker. Bill Schreiber photo

chevron striping on rear of tanker

Bill Schreiber photo

Smeal Sirius UST pumper tanker

Bill Schreiber photo

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