Archive for September 4th, 2016

Elmhurst Fire Department news

From the Elmhurst.org:

Mayor Steve Morley will appoint Thomas K. Freeman as the City of Elmhurst’s new fire chief at the upcoming City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 6th.

New Fire Chief

Freeman comes to Elmhurst after serving as the fire chief for the Lisle-Woodridge Fire District for 22 years. He also worked as a firefighter for the Village of Evergreen Park where he was promoted to several positions, and eventually became assistant fire chief. Freeman has over 44 years of experience and expertise in firefighting and holds a Masters in Public Administration from Northern Illinois University. Among many certifications and memberships, he is an active member of the DuPage County Crisis Management Team.

Freeman is charged with leading the Elmhurst Fire Department operations while managing fire control and prevention, overseeing enforcement of municipal fire codes, and coordinating fire safety community outreach programs.

Chief Freeman will assume his role as the City of Elmhurst Fire Chief on October 10, 2016.

thanks Tom

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Gurnee Fire Department open house

This from Niko Stefani:

Here are a few pictures from the open house the Gurnee Fire Department had in August. Enjoy!

Gurnee Fire Department open house

Niko Stefani photo

Gurnee Fire Department open house

Niko Stefani photo

Gurnee Fire Department open house

Niko Stefani photo

Gurnee Fire Department apparatus

Niko Stefani photo

Gurnee Fire Department apparatus

Niko Stefani photo

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New Lenox FPD apparatus updates

This from Kevin Griffin:

I got pictures of New Lenox’s newer truck and new ambulance
Truck 61 is a 2013 Smeal 100′ tower
Ambulance 61 is a 2015 Ford F550/Lifeline

New Lenox FPD Tower 61

New Lenox FPD Tower 61. Kevin Griffin photo

New Lenox FPD Tower 61

Kevin Griffin photo

New Lenox FPD Tower 61

Kevin Griffin photo

New Lenox FPD Ambulance 61

New Lenox Ambulance 61 is a 2015 Ford F550/Lifeline. Kevin Griffin photo

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New tower ladder for Streamwood FD

This from Tyler Tobolt:

Streamwood, IL new Truck Co. 32 – Seagrave Marauder II Apollo tower ladder

Thanks Tyler Tobolt.
Seagrave Maurauder II Apollo tower ladder

Streamwood Truck Co. 32 – Seagrave Marauder II Apollo tower ladder. Tyler Tobolt photo

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