Archive for June 26th, 2017

Western Springs Fire Department news

From the Western Springs Fire Department:

WESTERN SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT

Thursday June 22, 2017

To: All Western Springs Fire Department Personnel- Village Officials-Directors-Village Personnel-MABAS Division 10 Members-Press Members

From: Fire Chief Patrick J Kenny
Re: Passing of Lieutenant Richard Jacobson

It is with deep regret that I am informing you of the passing of Lieutenant Richard Jacobson. Lieutenant “Dick” Jacobson passed on to his new life in the company of his family. Lieutenant Jacobson has battled ALS since being diagnosed in 2011 with the courage and dignity reserved for true heroes. His battle ended Tuesday June 20, 2017.

Lieutenant Jacobson was appointed in 2005 and remained involved and on the active roster for the past 12 years until his passing. Memorial bunting will be hung as well as the Fire Department flag will be lowered to half-mast at both Fire Stations. Both tributes will remain in place for 30 days.

Services for Lieutenant Richard Jacobson were June 23, 2017.

In lieu of flowers family has requested donations to:

  • The Les Turner ALS Foundation http://lesturnerals.org/ (847) 679-3311
  • Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois https://www.lcfs.org/ (800) 363-LCFS
 

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Of interest … charitable event

Excerpts from the ChicagoTribune.com:

The Cure It Foundation’s 6th Annual Fire Up A Cure event takes place on Saturday, July 22. This event brings together nearly 20 teams of firefighters from across Illinois competing in a series of challenges such as a fire truck pull, inflatable jousting, tug-of-war, dodgeball tournament, and more; all to raise awareness and funds for pediatric cancer clinical research trials. Courageous pediatric cancer patients and survivors will serve as honorary coaches to the local firefighters. 

The event is open to the public and scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Saint Xavier University’s (SXU) Chicago campus, 3700 W. 103rd Street. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time by visiting The Cure It Foundation’s website or at the door on July 22!

The 501st Legion Midwest Garrison, a worldwide Star Wars costuming organization operated by Star Wars fans, will be present for photo ops. There will even be a special guest appearance from Batman and the Batmobile.

A DJ will provide music as children and families will enjoy Irish dances, raffles, a reptile show, face painting, arts and crafts, inflatable slides & attractions, a kids’ fire pole, fire trucks, split the pot, and much more! Several food trucks, including: Chuck’s Southern Comforts Café, El Coyote, Beggars Pizza, and Rainbow Cone will be there.

For more information, please contact Amy Kazmierowicz at (773) 954-8401 or amy@cureitfoundation.com.

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New engine for Schaumburg

Production photos of a new engine being built at Pierce on a Velocity chassis for the Schaumburg FD so# 30926

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New aerial for Schiller Park (more)

Updated production photos from E-ONE of the new aerial ladder for Schiller Park so#140906

new fire truck for the Schiller Park FD

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new fire truck for the Schiller Park FD

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new fire truck for the Schiller Park FD

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new fire truck for the Schiller Park FD

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new fire truck for the Schiller Park FD

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new fire truck for the Schiller Park FD

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new fire truck for the Schiller Park FD

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new fire truck for the Schiller Park FD

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From the Fire Service Inc. Facebook page:

Final inspection of Schiller Park FD Metro 100 aerial.

new fire truck for the Schiller Park FD

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new fire truck for the Schiller Park FD

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new fire truck for the Schiller Park FD

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new fire truck for the Schiller Park FD

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