New ambulance for Buffalo Grove (more)

Buffalo Grove Fire Department

new Buffalo Grove FD ambulance - Freightliner - Horton Type 1

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7 Comments

#1 by Mike C on October 11, 2021 - 8:29 AM

Andy – I’m curious to see the lifespan on the Freightliner compared to the Fords. I never really thought the additional expense for the medium chassis paid off but I’d like to see BG’s long-term analysis and see how it pays off.
#2 by Andy on October 10, 2021 - 4:38 PM

We actually switched 27 to a normal jump company last summer. They take first calls in their district in the ambulance if they’re in quarters and are second or third due in town based on AVL/GPS.

The ambulances rotate based on mileage. The new one will be in service at 26 for a while when it’s under warranty. After that they’ll shuffle them to get the miles on things that need them and give the others a break. Typically the ambulance at 25 is generally the next to get replaced. We kept the fords for about 8 years. The hope is to get a little longer out of the bigger chassis.
#3 by Rob on October 10, 2021 - 11:37 AM

Yes Q27 is jump with A27 with a crew of 3. The way it works is if both A25 and A26 are on runs and a 3rd ems call comes in then A27 takes the run. They will always have a reserve which is at st 26.

In regard to the rotation, I think it is once a month or could be quarterly. I am not sure on this.
#4 by Bill Post on October 10, 2021 - 10:59 AM

Is Quint 27 a jump company with Ambulance 27 were the quint goes out of service if the ambulance is dispatched to a call?

Since the ambulances rotate, how long do they stay at a station before moving?
#5 by harry on October 10, 2021 - 8:40 AM

it will be sad to see the f series go to get a fl
#6 by Rob on October 9, 2021 - 6:27 PM

This will be their 4th.

This will replace 2013 Ford F450/med tec.

They rotate all the ambos.
#7 by Evan Davis on October 9, 2021 - 6:09 PM

Is this their 3rd Freightliner/Horton?