Archive for March, 2023

New Engine for Decatur

Mar 26

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos, New Delivery | 7 Comments

Pierce, Decatur Fire Department, IL, 37339-1

#chicagoareafire.com; #FireTruck; #Pierce; #Enforcer; #DecaturFD; #Sky-Boom;

Pierce composite

thanks Martin

Tags: chicagoareafire.com, Chicagoareafire.com/blog, Decatur FD Engine 5, Decatur Fire Department, new engine for Decatur, Pierce, Pierce Enforcer, Pierce Sky-Boom

New ambulance for Plainfield FPD

Mar 25

Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos, Fire Department News, New Delivery | 3 Comments

From Plainfield Fire Protection District Facebook page:

Yesterday we had the opportunity to visit the factory to inspect our new ambulance that is just having the finishing touches put on it. We hope to have it delivered to us in the next few weeks.

#chicagoareafire.com; #ambulance; #PlainfieldFPD;

Plainfield FPD photo

thanks Martin

Tags: ambulance photos, chicagoareafire.com, new ambulance for Plainfield, Plainfield Fire Protection District

As seen around … Mokena

Mar 25

Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos, Fire Truck photos | Comments off

This from George Skibinski:

Hello my name is George Skibinski and I am a local fire buff on the south side of Chicago. Recently my friend Colton Latham and I have been going around to some stations nearby and I would like to share these photos.

Mokena Fire Protection District STATION 91, STATION 92, and STATION 93

#chicagoareafire.com; #MokenaFPD; #ambulance;

George Skibinski photo

#chicagoareafire.com; #FireTruck; #MokenaFPD; #Spartan; #Alexis;

Mokena fire protection district ambulance 93

#chicagoareafire.com; #FireTruck; #MokenaFPD;

Mokena fire protection district engine 91

George Skibinski photo

George Skibinski photo

#chicagoareafire.com; #pickuptruck; #MokenaFPD;

George Skibinski photo

Tags: ambulance photos, chicagoareafire.com, fire truck photos, firetruck photos, George Skibinski, Mokena Fire Protection District, Mokena FPD Ambulance 91, Mokena FPD Engine 91

New engine for Mt Prospect

Mar 25

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos, New Delivery | 11 Comments

From the Pierce Flickr page:

Pierce, Mount Prospect Fire Department, IL, 37297-1

#chicagoareafire.com; #FireTruck; #Pierce; #Quantum; #MountProspect FD;

Pierce composite

thanks Martin

Tags: chicagoareafire.com, Mount Prospect FIre Department, New engine for Mt Prospect, Pierce Quantum fire engine

Northbrook Fire Department news

Mar 24

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Excerpts from foxnews.com:

Nearly 100 cats and dogs were rescued from a Northbrook home that caught fire on Monday, and now they need homes. When fire crews responded to the house fire, they discovered 43 dogs and 48 cats living in deplorable conditions.

Once the situation was uncovered, animal control was there by 10 p.m, and crews worked until 3 a.m., By 7 a.m., animal control workers contacted a dog shelter that accepted all 43 dogs, most of which had some type of issue.

They could not take the 48 cats that were found living in the home.

The dogs are all Chihuahuas and weigh between five and nine pounds, though one was 17 pounds and considered to be the mom. Many of the other dogs had fleas and skin, hair, and dental problems. All the dogs will need to be spayed and neutered, and once adopted, will require microchips.

The endeavor of taking on 43 dogs though is a costly one. Costs could be about $25,000 to get the dogs the care they need while also ensuring they have a roof over their heads and staff to care for them.

Border Tails Rescue is funded through donations and adoption fees. To help pay for the care of the 43 new tenants, they are accepting donations on Facebook. The organization hopes to bring in $21,500.

Tags: 43 dogs rescued from deplorable conditions, 48 cats rescued from deplorable conditions, Border Tails Rescue, chicagoareafire.com, Northbrook Fire Department

Waukegan, IL 2nd Alarm Sonar Box, 3-23-23

Mar 24

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This from Jimmy Bolf:

Waukegan, IL 2nd Alarm Sonar Box 03/23/23

#chicagoareafire.com; #WaukeganFD; #divers; #JimmyBolf; #MABAS; #sonar; #fireboat;

Jimmy Bolf photo

#chicagoareafire.com; #WaukeganFD; #divers; #JimmyBolf; #MABAS; #sonar;

Jimmy Bolf photo

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Tags: chicagoareafire.com, fire department sonar team searches a lake, Jimmy Bolf, Lake and McHenry County Sonar Team, Waukegan Fire Department

New engine for Buffalo Grove FD (more)

Mar 24

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire truck being built, Fire Truck photos | 8 Comments

This from Andy Russell:

Pics from the final inspection of our new engine. Once it leaves the factory it will head to FSI in St John for graphics and equipment mounting. Expecting it to be ready April-May ish. (so 145034)

#chicagoareafire.com; #BuffaloGroveFD; #FireTruck; #EONE; #EONEStrength; #e-MAX; #Typhoon;

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Tags: Buffalo Grove Fire Department, chicagoareafire.com, Chicagoareafire.com/blog, E-ONE E-Max fire engine, new engine for Buffalo Grove FD

New engine for Park Ridge (more)

Mar 23

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos, New Delivery | 1 Comment

From the Pierce Flickr page:

Pierce, Park Ridge Fire Department, IL, 37726-1

#chicagoareafire.com; #Pierce; #Enforcer; #FireTruck; #ParkRidgeFD;

Pierce composite

thanks Martin

Tags: chicagoareafire.com, Chicagoareafire.com/blog, new engine for Park Ridge, Park Ridge FD Engine 35, Park Ridge Fire Department, Pierce Enforcer fire engine

Long Grove Fire Protection District news

Mar 23

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URGENT ALERT – LONG GROVE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT SEEKS REFERENDUM

2023 Referendum Question and Answer Information

Why is the Fire District placing a bond referendum on the ballot?

Demand for service and emergency response times in the Long Grove Fire District are increasing due to more people living in the district and increasing traffic congestion. To better meet the demand and keep emergency response times from increasing beyond the point which there will be greater risks to residents and property, the existing fire station should be relocated so that there is better access to the road network servicing the district.

thanks Bill

Tags: chicagoareafire.com, Fire district wants new station, Long Grove Fire District 2023 Referendum, Long Grove Fire Protection District, LONG GROVE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT SEEKS REFERENDUM

Oak Lawn Fire Department history

Mar 23

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus | 7 Comments

This from Keith Grzadziel:

In the back row, far right, you can see the 1949 Oshkosh/Howe with its very distinctive thru the hood chrome exhaust stack.

At the time of annexation from Grandview Park FPD, Oak Lawn FD took possession of their station and fleet. This became Oak Lawn Engine 3.

Photo courtesy of the Oak Lawn Public Library