Archive for April 12th, 2017

Hampshire Fire Protection District news

Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com:

If you think spending an extra 46 cents a day would provide peace of mind against the possibility of your house or business going up in flames, you’ll vote yes to a pair of referendum questions from the Hampshire Fire Protection District that would equate to a tax increase of about $167 annually to a taxpayer with a $200,000 home.

Hampshire’s sole fire station on Washington Avenue is staffed with four firefighters at any one time. Deputy Chief Trevor Herrmann would prefer six people on duty, and he’ll have that if the tax increase is approved.

With an extra $480,000, Herrman would rent space near Route 20 and Interstate 90 for two extra firefighters and a paramedic engine to better cover that portion of the 42-square-mile district. Last year the district responded to 1,175 calls, and 350 of them were in that northern part of the district. Response time ranged from 8 to 16 minutes. Adding firefighters at that second location would reduce response by half, authorities say.

The calls for service last year were the most in the department’s history. All told, 475 were fire-related. The added funds wouldn’t be just for new staff; they’ll also go toward replacing a $300,000 tanker and a $250,000 ambulance in the next few years.

If you placed one of the 1,175 calls for service in 2016, we’re fairly certain you’ll vote yes. The rest of the district residents should follow suit.

thanks Ron

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New squad for Gurnee (more)

Completion photos from E-ONE of the new squad for Gurnee so #140715

new fire truck for the Gurnee Fire Department

E-ONE photo

new fire truck for the Gurnee Fire Department

E-ONE photo

new fire truck for the Gurnee Fire Department

E-ONE photo

new fire truck for the Gurnee Fire Department

E-ONE photo

new fire truck for the Gurnee Fire Department

E-ONE photo

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Midlothian Fire Department history

This from Mike Summa:

Found this neat picture on the Midlothian FD facebook page.  A great picture of their department from the 1960’s.  I do think the Ford sitting there is an old Chicago Fire Patrol truck from the 50’s.  Please comment and enjoy.
Midlothian Fire Department history

Midlothian Fire Department history

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New engine for the Hickory Point FPD

This from Bill Fricker:

Hello,
Here’s a photo of the new Ferrara MVP pumper for Forsyth, IL ( Macon County)  Engine Co. 437.
Hickory Point FPD  Engine Co. 437  – 2015 Ferrara MVP (H-5912)  2,000-gpm / 1,000-gbt Vin:1F945322FH140302   Ex Ferrara demo rig
Ferrara MVP fire engine

Hickory Point FPD Engine Co. 437 – 2015 Ferrara MVP (H-5912) 2,000-gpm / 1,000-gbt Ex Ferrara demo rig. Bill Fricker photo

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