Archive for September, 2021

New engine for South Chicago Heights FD

This from Dennis McGuire, Jr.:

New engine for South Chicago Heights FD 

New engine for South Chicago Heights FD
 
New engine for South Chicago Heights FD

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As seen around … Big Flat, AR

This from Danny Nelms:

From Ryan Smith

Big Flat, AR 
’91 Spartan/Darley 1500-gpm
#004126
EX-Orland, IL FPD
 
Big Flat, AR
’97 Ford/Road Rescue
EX-Orland, IL FPD
1991 Spartan Darley fire engine

Ryan Smith photo

new home for former Orland FPD ambulance

Ryan Smith photo

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Dyer Fire Department history

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-Dyer Ind. Fire Dept. Engine 2(1812), a 1989 Pierce Arrow 1500/750.
Mike Summa
1989 Pierce Arrow fire engine

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New squad for Des Plaines (more)

From The Pierce Manufacturing YouTube channel:

Walk around this Enforcer pumper with Des Plaines Fire Department Lieutenant Minas Klikas. The apparatus is equipped with #TAK4 Independent Front Suspension to help with tight corners and was designed to have a longer wheelbase which measures 234 inches. The grab rails are recessed for driver’s safety when grabbing. The truck implemented a squad-based type cab which utilizes space for dive, hazmat, fire suppression, and ALS equipment. The #PUCPump was chosen because it increases compartment space. The coffin compartments on top of the apparatus will be used for larger items that are not used often.

 

Chassis: 84” Enforcer cab w/ 24” raised roof

Seating capacity: 4

Overall height: 11’ 2”

Overall length: 36’ 4.5”

GVW Rating: 53,800 lb

Front axle: #TAK4 Independent Front Suspension, 22,800 lb

Rear axle: Meritor RS30-185, 31,000 lb

Engine: Cummins L9, 450 hp, 1250 lb-ft

Safety: Side Roll and Frontal Impact Protection

Electrical: Command Zone Advanced Electronics System

BODY Material: Aluminum

Shelving: Adjustable up to 500 lb

Doors: Rollup

Pump: Pierce PUC, 1500 gpm

Tank: 750-gallons

Job Number: 35763 

thanks Daniel

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Palatine Firefighter Memorial Ceremony

Palatine Firefighter Memorial Ceremony

On Friday, October 1, 2021, the Palatine Fire Department will be hosting a memorial ceremony to recognize the service and sacrifice of Palatine volunteer Firefighters Wesley Comfort Jr. and Leonard Nebel.

Volunteer Fire Truck Strikes Train; 1 Killed, Chicago Daily Tribune, Dated: October 2, 1946

“On October 1, 1946, two volunteer firefighters from the Palatine Fire Department were fatally injured in the line of duty while responding to a fire when their fire truck collided with a Chicago and Northwestern Railroad passenger train. The fire engine was destroyed in the collision, and the vehicle was dragged for nearly 100 feet.

Firefighter Leonard Nebel died at the scene and was survived by his widow and five children. Wesley Comfort, Jr., son of the fire chief, was treated at Palatine Community Hospital until succumbing to his injuries on October 5.”

The memorial ceremony will be held at the Palatine Firefighters Memorial at the corner of N. Brockway Street and W. Slade Street in downtown Palatine. The Palatine Fire Department Honor Guard will step off from Fire Station 85 at 39 E. Colfax Street at approximately 8:45 a.m. and march to the Palatine Firefighters Memorial.  The ceremony will begin with the arrival of the Honor Guard at approximately 9:00 a.m. and include a wreath presentation and ringing of the ceremonial fire bell.  The ceremony is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend. 

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New truck for Frankfort FPD (more)

This from Bill Schreiber:

Frankfort FPD Truck 72 chassis update

Rosenbauer fire truck being built for the Frankfort FPD

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New ambulance for Evergreen Park FD

From the Fire Service, Inc. Facebook page:

from fire service inc FB

Congratulations to Chief Ron Kleinhaus, the Evergreen Park Village Board, and the members of the Evergreen Park Fire Department on the purchase of their new 2022 Wheeled Coach Model 3170F Type III ambulance. This custom ambulance will be built on a Ford E450, 7.3L gasoline chassis and will be another addition to their ALL Wheeled Coach fleet of ambulances. Evergreen Park has been an E-One/ Wheeled Coach customer for many years. They see the value of a dependable product that delivers mission critical durability day in and day out. This new unit will have the added benefit of a Stryker Power Load System. 

new ambulance for the Evergreen Park FD

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new ambulance for the Evergreen Park FD

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new ambulance for the Evergreen Park FD

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new ambulance for the Evergreen Park FD

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new ambulance for the Evergreen Park FD

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thanks Danny and Dennis

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Chicago Fire Department news (more)

From the southern.com:

A Chicago Fire Department paramedic treating a patient inside a hospital emergency room narrowly escaped serious injury when a bullet shattered a window and struck his hat.

According to police, a person in an older model green Buick pulled up to Stroger Hospital on Chicago’s near West Side and opened fire at about 10:30 p.m. on Saturday before speeding off. The paramedic was not injured and no arrests have been made as of Sunday morning, police said.

The incident happened about 24 hours after a Chicago police officer was shot in the leg on the city’s South Side. The 30-year-old officer who was shot while she and her partner got out of their squad car to render aid to a man who was lying in the street, was treated at an area hospital and released on Saturday.

The officer was the 12th member of the department to be shot this year and the 46th to be shot at or shot.

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As seen around … Big Flat, AR

From Ryan  Smith on Facebook:
Big Flat, Arkansas (Out of Service)
X-Alsip, Illinois
1979 Spartan/FMC 1750/500
Former Alsip fifre engine in Big Flat, AR.

Ryan Smith photo

Former Alsip fifre engine in Big Flat, AR.

Ryan Smith photo

Former Alsip fifre engine in Big Flat, AR.

Ryan Smith photo

thanks Danny

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Palatine Fire Department Open House

2021 Palatine Fire Department Open House

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