Archive for January 9th, 2021

New engine for Lemont FPD (more)

From Bill Schreiber:

fire engine being built for the Lemont FPD

Rosenbauer photo

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Fatal fire in River Grove, 1-8-21

Excerpts from abc7chicago.com:

One person was found dead and dozens were displaced after a fire Friday night in an apartment building in River Grove. Firefighters responded just after 10 p.m. to the 3000-block of North Paris Avenue to reports of heavy fire and possible entrapment.

The fire appeared to have started in a third floor apartment. A person was found already deceased on the third floor.

The cause of the blaze is under investigation. It’s estimated that 26 people are displaced. 

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New Technical Rescue Truck for the York Center FPD (more)

This from Tony Carlini:

 A few progress pics of the York Center Fire Protection District Technical Rescue Vehicle built by Marion Body Works

fire truck being built

Marion Body Works photo

fire truck being built

Marion Body Works photo

fire truck being built

Marion Body Works photo

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New engine for Rosemont Public Safety

This from Randy Buttliere:

2020 Pierce Enforcer heavy duty rescue pumper
84″ cab, top mounted pump
1500/750 30 & 40 foam tanks
Full height / full depth compartments
Unique feature, full Chevron on rear of cab due to tollway responses
Two red 888s and a Roto Rays
2020 Pierce Enforcer heavy duty rescue pumper

Randy Butlierre photo

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