Archive for May 8th, 2021

Of interest … The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services

May 8

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This from Asher Heimermann:

From the Salvation Army website:

“The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) of Greater Chicagoland responds to disasters with support and love to survivors and emergency personnel, including food, shelter, spiritual support and long-term recovery. The Salvation Army is usually the first organization on the scene, and often the last to leave. Disaster relief and recovery services are provided to all in need without discrimination.”

The Emergency Disaster Services Chicago Metropolitan Division is located in Elk Grove Village and has a fleet of 10 vehicles

To view pictures of the entire fleet of vehicles click HERE

Asher Heimermann photo

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New engine for Northwest Homer FPD (more)

May 8

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From Bill Schreiber:

Northwest Homer FPD Rosenbauer Commander rescue pumper chassis update

Rosenbauer Commander cab on the assembly line

Rosenbauer photo

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New ambulance for Alsip

May 8

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From the Fire Service, Inc. Facebook page:

Congratulations to Chief Tom Styczynski, Deputy Chief Bob Ricker, and the Village of Alsip Board of Trustees on the recent purchase of their new Type III Road Rescue UltraMedic ambulance. This new custom unit is being built on a 2022 Ford E-450, 158” wheelbase chassis, with a 7.3L gasoline engine. This new unit will be the next addition in their all Road Rescue fleet of custom ambulances. It will come complete with Road Rescue’s V-MUX Multiplex electrical system, all aluminum interior, Federal Signal LED emergency lighting, Per4Max Restraint Systems, Stryker Power Load & Power Cot, and custom SCBA/gear compartment. This vehicle will provide the “Mission Ready” consistency and dependability that the Alsip FD demands. Alsip has been a loyal Fire Service Inc. and Road Rescue customer for many years. We appreciate this, and have worked hand in hand to truly help keep them “In Service for Life”

Drawing of 2022 Road Rescue, UltraMedic Type 3 ambulance on a Ford E450 chassis for the Alsip Fire Department