Archive for September 26th, 2020

New ambulance for Elgin

From the Fire Service, Inc Facebook page:

Congratulations Elgin Fire Department on the recent delivery of a new 2020 Wheeled Coach Type I! 

We are proud to provide an emergency vehicle your department community can depend on! 

Specs: Ford F-450 4×4 chassis, CoolBAR HVAC, DuraSeam doors, liquid spring suspension, Whelen LED warning light package, Stryker Powerload, & marine-grade plywood cabinets.

Wheeled Coach Type I ambulance

Fire Service, Inc. photo

Wheeled Coach Type I ambulance

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chevron striping on back of ambulance

Fire Service, Inc. photo

Stryker Powerload system in ambulance

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New engine for the Evanston FD (more)

Friday morning the EFD placed in service our new Engine Co. 22 with a traditional wet down and push in ceremony. Fire Chaplin Monte Dillard also blessed our new rig. Our thanks to all who supported the purchase and spec design of this outstanding apparatus that will serve the City of Evanston for decades to come! 
 
Engine 22 is a 2020 Pierce Enforcer. 450 hp,  Waterous midship 1500-gpm pump with 500-gallon tank.
Firefighters push-in new fire engine

Evanston FD photo

new fire engine for Evanston FD

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