Archive for September, 2022

Of interest … transporting a fire truck by air

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Chicago Fire Department news

Excerpts from ABC7Chicago.com:

A 3-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was pulled from Lake Michigan near Navy Pier Monday.

Police said the boy was with an adult when he fell into the lake on the north side of Navy Pier shortly after 1 p.m.

The Chicago Fire Department said the child was taken to Lurie Children’s Hospital in full cardiac arrest.

Investigators are still working to determine how the child ended up in the water.

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Area fire apparatus on order (more)

More Area fire apparatus on order  from Tyler Tobolt:

  • Algonquin – Lake in the Hills – Pierce Enforcer PUC
  • Aurora – E-One top mount pumper
  • Aurora – F-550 Type I ambulance
  • Aurora – E-One custom 17’ Ford F-750 rescue
  • Barrington Countryside – Pierce Enforcer pumper
  • Cherry Valley – Pierce Enforcer PUC
  • Crystal Lake – (3) Rosenbauer engines
  • Elgin – E-One Cyclone engine
  • Elgin – Pierce Enforcer quint
  • Glen Ellyn – Marion Metro Star rescue
  • Lincolnshire-Riverwoods – Pierce Enforcer 107’
  • Rockford – (2) Pierce Enforcer PUCs
  • Rockford – (3) F-550 Type I ambulances

And from Mike:

  • Waukegan – (2) Seagrave Marauder engines

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Area fire apparatus on order

A list compiled by Chi-Town Fire Photos of area apparatus currently on order:

Arlington Heights, IL – Pierce Impel Pumper

Aurora, IL – E-One Cyclone HR100 Aerial Ladder

Batavia, IL – Sutphen Custom Pumper

Brookfield, IL – Pierce Enforcer 110’ Ascendant Tower Ladder 

Berwyn, IL – E-One Cyclone Metro 100’ Aerial 

Berwyn, IL – Pierce Enforcer Pumper

Bridgeview, IL – E-One Typhoon Pumper

Bristol Kendall FPD, IL – Sutphen SPH100’ Midmount Tower Ladder

Burbank, IL – Rosenbauer Engine

Calumet Park, IL – Spartan/Fouts Bros Pumper

Carol Stream, IL – E-One Cyclone 95’ RM Tower Ladder

Cicero, IL – Sutphen Monarch Pumper 

Clarendon Hills, IL – Pierce Enforcer Pumper

Clarendon Hills, IL – Pierce Enforcer 107’ Aerial 

Coal City FPD, IL – Freightliner 114 SD Alexis Pumper/Tanker 

Des Plaines, IL – Pierce Enforcer 100’ Heavy Duty Tower Ladder 

 Dolton, IL – E-One Cyclone Engine 

Elk Grove Village, IL – Pierce Enforcer Pumper

Evanston, IL – Pierce Enforcer Pumper

Glenview, IL – Pierce Enforcer Pumper

Glenview, IL – Pierce Enforcer 107’ Ascendant Aerial 

Hoffman Estates, IL – (2) Pierce Impel Pumpers 

Joliet, IL – E-One Cyclone 95’ Tower Ladder 

Lisle Woodridge FPD, IL – (2) Pierce Enforcer Pumpers

McCook, IL – Pierce Enforcer 100’ Midmount Tower Ladder

Melrose Park, IL – E-One Cyclone 95’ RM Tower Ladder 

Morton Grove, IL – E-One Typhoon Engine

Niles, IL – Pierce Enforcer Pumper

Oak Park, IL – Pierce Enforcer Pumper

Palatine, IL – Pierce Enforcer 100’ Heavy Duty Tower Ladder

Rolling Meadows, IL – Pierce Enforcer Heavy Rescue

Romeoville, IL – Spartan LTC 55’ Snorkel Pumper

Roselle, IL – Spartan Pumper 

Skokie, IL – Pierce Enforcer 100’ Midmount Tower Ladder 

South Holland, IL – Spartan Pumper 

Thornton, IL – Sutphen SL75’ Midmount Aerial

Tinley Park, IL – Pierce Enforcer Pumper 

West Chicago, IL – Seagrave 95’ Aerialscope Quint

Westmont, IL – Pierce Velocity 100’ Midmount Tower Ladder

Wheeling, IL – Pierce Enforcer Pumper

Winfield FPD, IL – Sutphen Monarch Pumper

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Former Rutland Dundee FPD engine for sale by the West Dundee FD

Found at govdeals.com:

1994 Pierce Saber pumper

Auction Ends.  10/17/22 2:00 PM

ETRemaining.  29 Days 15 Hrs

Refresh Bid & Time

Buyer’s Premium 12.50%

Starting Bid. $500.00

Bids 4

High Bidder.   M******o

Current Bid.  $550.00

Bid Increment.  $25.00

Minimum Bid.  $575.00

8.7L L6 DIESEL Detroit series 40 300 HP with an Allison MD3060 trans.

176” WB. 

Waterous 1500-GPM 2-stage pump with 1,000-gal tank.

Truck removed from front line service in 2020. Placed in reserve status. Truck had routine maintenance while in service.

Runs and pumps well.

Has some body rust

TO SCHEDULE AN INSPECTION CALL Chief Mike Spiro at 847-551-3805. Potential bidders are encouraged to personally inspect each and every asset before bidding. Potential bidders should review all terms, images, and descriptions before bidding. All assets are being offered AS IS. All assets should be thoroughly inspected by a professional before use. The winning bidder is responsible for any taxes on the sale of assets. Assets may be picked up from 8 am until 3 pm on Monday through Thursday. AN APPOINTMENT MUST BE MADE BEFORE PICK UP. Individuals picking up assets MUST present the buyer’s certificate and a valid ID. We will not ship any assets. We will not pack assets for shipments picked up by third parties. We will not arrange or assist with shipping services.

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West Dundee FD photo

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Former Naperville ambulance for sale

Found at FosterCoachSales.com:

2009 International 4300LP with a Medtec Conversion (Used)

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Foster Coach Sales photo

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Foster Coach Sales photo

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New truck for McCook Fire Department (more)

Updated photos of the New truck for McCook Fire Department

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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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MacQueen Emergency photo

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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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MacQueen Emergency photo

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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 engine for Calumet Park

From Legacy Fire Apparatus Midwest Facebook page

Final acceptance for Calumet Park’s new Fouts Brothers custom chassis pumper. 1000-gallon water tank with a 1500-gpm Hale pump. It will also have a custom Legacy EMS cabinet, extended front bumper, mechanical Q siren, and front bumper discharge after upfitting.

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Legacy Fire Apparatus photo

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Legacy Fire Apparatus photo

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Legacy Fire Apparatus photo

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Legacy Fire Apparatus photo

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Legacy Fire Apparatus photo

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Legacy Fire Apparatus photo

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Legacy Fire Apparatus photo

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Palatine Fire Department news

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Stryker LUCAS 3 chest compression system

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New engine for the Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District

From the Macqueen website:

Barrington-Countryside FD

Job: #36974 | 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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