Archive for July 3rd, 2019

Des Plaines Fire Department news

Excerpts from deplaines.org:

After more than 10 years of service with the Des Plaines Fire Department, Chief Alan Wax has announced his retirement on October 18, 2019.

Des Plaines Fire Chief Alan Wax

Des Plaines Fire Chief Alan Wax

 

Chief Wax joined the Des Plaines Fire Department in October 2009, bringing with him 30 years of experience as a highly respected and dedicated firefighter.  He is looking forward to spending more time with his family and the opportunities that the future may bring.

Chief Wax was an active participant in regional and state-wide public safety initiatives, seconded only by his ongoing involvement with nonprofit organizations such as Operation North Pole and local community-minded groups. 

In response to Chief Wax’s announcement, the city will appoint Police Chief William Kushner as Director of Public Safety. He will oversee the administration of both the fire and police departments, focused on enhancing the continuity of the city’s highly respected emergency response services, while continuing to serve as police chief.

With over 40 years of public safety experience and leadership, Chief Kushner will optimize the mutual collaboration that currently exists between the city’s fire and police personnel.

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New ambulance for Bolingbrook

From the Fire Service, Inc. Facebook page:

Fire Service, Inc would like to thank the Bolingbrook Fire Department on their recent order for a 2019 Ford F550 Type 1 Wheeled Coach ambulance. This is the 6th Wheeled Coach for Bolingbrook Fire Department. The ambulance has been designed with the safety of the occupants, and the operational needs of the department in mind. Suppression compartments on each side of the ambulance allow storage for SCBA, water rescue, and Rescue Task Force equipment which are easily accessible. Interior accommodations include the IMMI Per4Max restraint system, which allows the medics to be belted and remain restrained while working on the patient. CN 10 and 11 compliant cabinetry and interior components, and the Stryker Power Load system, combine function with protection. Patented Cool Bar Ducted HVAC system provides superior temperature control within the module, and the advantage of 45 degree emergency warning lighting across the front of the ambulance. Whelen warning systems including LED M-series exterior lights, LED domes, and Whelen siren. Bolingbrook is mission ready for its community. We are excited to continue our relationship with Bolingbrook FD as a member of the Fire Service, Inc. family. 

Drawing of a 2019 Ford F550 Type 1 Wheeled Coach ambulance for the Bolingbrook FD

Drawing of a 2019 Ford F550 Type 1 Wheeled Coach ambulance for the Bolingbrook FD

Drawing of a 2019 Ford F550 Type 1 Wheeled Coach ambulance for the Bolingbrook FD

Drawing of a 2019 Ford F550 Type 1 Wheeled Coach ambulance for the Bolingbrook FD

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New ambulance for Beecher Fire District (more)

From the Beecher FPD:

We took delivery on Thursday, June 27th of a Type I Osage Super Warrior on a 2019 Ford 550 4×4 chassis.

Type I Osage Super Warrior on a 2019 Ford 550 4x4 chassis

Beecher FPD Ambulance 44. Beecher FPD photo

Type I Osage Super Warrior on a 2019 Ford 550 4x4 chassis

Beecher FPD Ambulance 44. Beecher FPD photo

Type I Osage Super Warrior on a 2019 Ford 550 4x4 chassis

Beecher FPD photo

chevron striping on back of ambulance

Beecher FPD photo

thanks Chief Falaschetti

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