Archive for May, 2022

Merrionette Park Fire Department history

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-The Merrionette Fire Dept.’s Engine 1 (later 2603), a 1976 Seagrave 1250/500.  Shown in Blue Island at a fire muster supplying water for the water ball competition.  I do like the Chicago style light.
Mike Summa
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New engine for Northwest Homer FPD (more)

From the RosenbauerAmerica website:

15167 – Northwest Homer Fire Protection District, IL

Body/Material EXT
Chassis Commander
Engine/HP Cummins / 500
Rear Axles Single
Pump Manufacturer Waterous
Pump Model/GPM S100 / 1500
Pump Control Panel Mid
Tank Capacity 1000
Electrical System Weldon
Warning Lights Whelen LED
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Rosenbauer America photo

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Rosenbauer America photo

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Lincolnwood Fire Department news

Excerpts from patch.com:

A man accused of attacking members of the Lincolnwood Fire Department while inside an ambulance was ordered to remain jailed for at least a week unless he can come up with $90,000 in cash.

Anthony Campisano, 43, of Lincolnwood, was arrested Tuesday and charged with two counts of aggravated battery to a firefighter-paramedic, both felonies, and one count of aggravated assault, a misdemeanor.

According to the charges, he swung a closed fist and spat in his face of one paramedic and kicked another repeatedly in the leg.

Police initially encountered Campisano, who appeared to be intoxicated, laying on a front yard in the 6800 block of Tripp Avenue shortly after 5 p.m.

Campisano, who was sitting in a cot in an ambulance, became irate after police left and began shouting and using profanity. Before he was restrained by multiple members of the fire department, he managed to kick a paramedic in the shin several times. Police returned to the scene and took him into custody.

According to the state’s attorney’s office and court staff, Campisano has approximately nine felony and 10 misdemeanor convictions, which in recent years includes multiple convictions for battery, violation of and order of protection, and resisting arrest.

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New tower ladder for Plainfield FPD (more)

From macqueen.com:

Plainfield FPD

Job: #36530 | Illinois | Velocity 100? Platform
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Macqueen Emergency photo

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Macqueen Emergency photo

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Macqueen Emergency photo

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New Ambulance for Naperville

Found at Naperville.legistar.com:

new ambulance for Naperville

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Palatine Rural FPD news

On 5/31/22 at 6pm, the Palatine Rural FPD will be having a swearing in and name change ceremony to become the  Inverness Fire Department

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Stickney FD aerial ladder truck for sale

Found at Firetruckmall.com:

1997 Spartan Gladiator 105′ A-I aerial ladder for sale

  • Stock#: 15830
  • 1996
  • 3D Body
  • GA40M-3164 Spartan chassis
  • 105′ Aerial Innovations ladder
  • Length: 39′
  • Truck Height: 11′ 4″
  • Wheelbase: 264″
  • Seating for 6; 5 SCBA seats
  • Mileage: 28,875
  • Engine Hours: 5,901
  • Detroit Series 60 400 HP diesel engine
  • Allison HT740 Automatic transmission
    • Waterous Paramount VI 1250-GPM side-mount pump
    • 475-gallon polypropylene tank
    • Driver’s side discharges: (2) 2 1/2″
    • Crosslays/speedlays: crosslays: (2) 1 3/4″, 2 1/2″
    • Officer’s side discharge: (2) 1″, (1) 2 1/2″
    • Driver’s side suction: (1) 6″, (1) 2 1/2″
    • Officer’s side suction: (1) 6″
    • Date of last pump certification: 11/2021
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Stickney FD photo

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Stickney FD photo

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New engine for Channahon

From the Pierce Flickr page:

Pierce, Channahon Fire Protection District, IL, 36337-1

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Pierce composite

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New engine for Libertyville (more)

From MacQueen Emergency:

Libertyville FD

Job: #36360 | Illinois | Enforcer Pumper
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Macqueen Emergency photo

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Macqueen Emergency photo

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Macqueen Emergency photo

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Evanston Fire Department news

Excerpts from the DailyNorthwestern.com:

Evanston Fire Department Fire Apparatus Operator Robert Byrne retired Saturday after more than 20 years of service. 

Beginning his career in Evanston in September 2001 as a firefighter and paramedic, Byrne became a fire apparatus operator in August 2009. 

As a member of EFD Local 742, Byrne also coordinated holiday charity events to raise money and supplies for organizations like Family Focus and the Salvation Army. Byrne also served as a union steward and as a treasurer to Local 742’s political action committee, which has historically lent support to local candidates. 

As the recipient of the Meritorious Service Award, Bryne was honored by the department for his dedication to duty. He also received the Chief’s Letter of Commendation, which acknowledges outstanding fire and paramedic work. 

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