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New engine for Peotone FPD (more)

From Bill Schreiber:

Peotone FPD rescue pumper chassis update

new Rosenbauer Commander cab being completed

Rosenbauer photo

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#1 by MABAS 21 on July 10, 2021 - 2:23 PM

Andy,

Do you happen to know why Peotone got rid of the truck? Would it be a good guess with the parts availability also? Are there any plans for purchasing another truck?
#2 by Andy on July 9, 2021 - 5:31 PM

I had heard from a very reliable source the Sutphen is staying and the ALF is leaving due to parts availability mostly. Though I know they were having an issue with the Sutphen again recently so things may have changed.

I believe they are down to just the 2 engines, the pumper tanker, 2 ambulances, the brush truck and a pick up truck. The rest of the equipment is gone.
#3 by MABAS 21 on July 8, 2021 - 9:54 PM

Seems like Peotone has been downsizing a bit over the past few years. First the Snorkel, then the HAZMAT squad, the Mack tanker and now the truck. Besides the Smeal pumper/tender, do they still have the ARFF RIV, the Sutphen “squad” and ALF engine?
#4 by Bill on July 8, 2021 - 9:08 PM

Isn’t this replacing the sutphen
#5 by Rob on July 8, 2021 - 5:56 PM

Are they looking at replacing the truck in the near future?

Thank you
#6 by Wayne on July 8, 2021 - 5:36 PM

They sold the ALF truck to the Serena Fire District in LaSalle County.
#7 by Rob on July 8, 2021 - 2:23 PM

Do they still have the ALF Truck?
#8 by Andy on July 8, 2021 - 11:01 AM

This engine is going to replace the ALF.
#9 by crabbymilton on July 8, 2021 - 8:43 AM

I’d say mostly good in terms of visability. One disadvantage if it cracks, you have to replace the whole thing instead of one side in the case of a split version.
#10 by Michael m on July 8, 2021 - 7:48 AM

Which engine will this replace? The Ferrara? The one piece windshields are nice for the crew. Give them maximum visability.
#11 by Bulldog on July 7, 2021 - 8:34 AM

What is your opinion on the 1 piece windshield available from Rosenbauer and Pierce?