Archive for October 25th, 2020

Crestwood Fire Department news

In addition to the new engines for the Crestwood Fire Department, they also previously posted the following for a light duty rescue:

From the Crestwood Fire Department Facebook page:

INVITATION TO BID
BID NUMBER: 20-002
BID OPEN DATE: 17 September at 8:00 AM
BID CLOSE DATE: 9 October at 12:00 PM
ITEM: LIGHT DUTY RESCUE FIRE APPARATUS (NON-WALK-IN)
BACKGROUND / DESCRIPTION: Notice is herby given by the Mayor and the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Crestwood, Cook County, Illinois that the Village of Crestwood Fire Department is seeking bids from qualified
manufacturers / authorized dealers or agents for a light duty rescue fire apparatus (non-walk-in), with the intention of
purchasing one. The department has created a list of specifications for a light duty rescue fire apparatus (non-walk-in).
No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of proposals, without consent of the Mayor and the Board of Trustees of the
Village of Crestwood, Illinois for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of closing of proposals. The Village of
Crestwood reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive technicalities. Bid packets outlining the
department’s specifications for this item and required vendor information will be available after 8 AM on Thursday, 17
September 2020. Sealed bids must be submitted by 12 PM on Friday, 9 October 2020. No sealed bids shall be accepted
after this date and time. Bids shall be unsealed and recorded at a meeting administered by the Village Clerk, which will
be held on Friday, 9 October 2020 at 2 PM at the Crestwood Village Hall, located at 13840 S. Cicero Ave. Crestwood, IL
60418.

thanks Keith

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4-Alarm fire in Rockford, 10-24-20 (more)

From Tim Olk:

2500 Main Street in Rockford, two-story, vacant building over a city block long was well-involved on arrival

flames and smoke from commercial building fire

Tim Olk photo

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4-Alarm fire in Rockford, 10-24-20

RockfordFire is on scene of a structure fire at North Main Street and Ford Avenue.

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