This from Tyler Tobolt:
Went for a drive the other day and came across a couple rigs.
Brand new Downers Grove Engine 103 and Lisle-Woodridge Tower 51.
Also Lisle-Woodridge Engine 55, plus Oakbrook Terrace Medic 49 and Engine 48.
Tyler Tobolt photo
Tyler Tobolt photo
Tyler Tobolt photo
Tyler Tobolt photo
Tyler Tobolt photo
#1 by Michael m on January 20, 2022 - 1:33 PM
Great pictures! Sharp looking rigs!
#2 by crabbymilton on January 20, 2022 - 5:56 AM
Great pictures. Not a big fan of the IMPEL/VELOCITY models but that one really looks great with that carefully planned out color. Nice touch with that red light in the nose.
#3 by The DH on January 19, 2022 - 8:47 PM
Michael – OBT is 49, reserves are 48
#4 by Dewey962 on January 19, 2022 - 8:44 PM
Downers Engine was an emergency purchase and they needed it quick so this Pierce was the closest to what Downers already had ie. paint scheme, cab layout, etc. It originally was a Pierce demo that had slight spec changes because it was going to go to Cicero but that didn’t happen. The front bumper came with the front suction however there’s also pre-piped trash line in the middle of the bumper covered by a diamond plate door. If they were to put 5″ on the bumper they would have to move it to get to the trash line so they opted to put the 5″ in the side tray.
#5 by Michael m on January 19, 2022 - 7:09 PM
Is OakBrook Terrace Primary Number 48 or 49?
#6 by FFPM571 on January 19, 2022 - 7:05 PM
The new Engine 103 was put at the north side station because it is the only rig north of the tracks and has a 750 tank for car fires on the tollway. Old 103 was moved to 105 and old 105 the 2014 Pierce was moved to Station 102 as a reserve, The 2007 Pierce is a second reserve ( the U-Boat)
#7 by Rj on January 19, 2022 - 5:44 PM
No pre-connected front suction on the Downers Grove engine? What’s the point of paying for a front suction then? Anybody know, just go in service waiting for hose?
#8 by Andy on January 19, 2022 - 5:06 PM
I’m guessing 103 got the newer rig because they are the busiest engine company and the can put the Ferrara at 105 where it’s a little slower.
#9 by Mike hellmuth on January 19, 2022 - 4:38 PM
No more Ferrara back to Pierce……..Red “88” is somewhat different also it looks like black wheels either will be or how the norm……….
#10 by harry on January 19, 2022 - 3:58 PM
nice photos so why did engine 103 get the new one they had the newest of the frontline