Archive for December, 2024

New squad for the Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD (more)

Dec 24

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

From Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD Facebook page:

In 2005, Squad 51 was introduced and put into service thanks to grants and department funding. Over the past 20 years, it has responded to numerous emergencies in Lake, Cook, McHenry, and even Kenosha counties. Squad 51 has been utilized for emergency medical services (EMS), auto accidents, residential and commercial fires, and technical rescues, including trench and structural collapse incidents. It has consistently served as our reliable workhorse, stepping in for fire engines and our ladder truck when they required maintenance and repairs. We are very excited to introduce our NEW Squad 51 and are confident it will serve us just as well as its predecessor. We invite you to stop by Station 51 to take a look at our new squad and perhaps even say goodbye to the original Squad 51! More pictures and videos of the new squad coming soon!!

#chicagoareafire.com; #Lincolnshire-RiverwoodsFPD; #FireTruck; #Pierce;

Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD photo

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Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD photo

thanks Martin

Tags: chicagoareafire.com, Chicagoareafire.com/blog, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District, New squad for the Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD, Pierce Enforcer PUC

Still & Box Alarm Fire in Chicago, 12-21-24

Dec 23

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos | 1 Comment

From Chi-Town Fire Photos:

This is from a fire on 12/21/24. The MFAO gave a working fire response to the corner of Homan and Congress, right at sunrise. Engine Co. 44 arrived to find heavy fire showing from a vacant grey stone at 3336 W Congress Parkway. Companies initially made an aggressive interior attack, but could not make it much past the stairs. Battalion 18 arrived on scene, pulled everyone out, went defensive, and pulled a Box. Engine 107 was the second engine and led out down a gangway to the rear and had an exposure line flowing on the D side. Engine 95 was the third engine, and they led out down the alley to the rear, and had a 2.5″ flowing on the B side exposure. Tower 5 was the Box truck, and was put to work on arrival.

Chi-Town Fire Photos

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Tags: chi-town fire photos, Chicago FD Engine 107, Chicago FD Engine 44, Chicago FD Engine 95, Chicago FD Tower Ladder 5, Chicago FD Truck 36, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago Firefighters battle a fire, chicagoareafire.com, E-ONE fire engine at fire scene, fire scene photos, flames from house fire in Chicago

Chicago Fire Department news

Dec 23

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Excerpts from cwbchicago.com:

An on-duty Chicago Fire Department ambulance crew was robbed while responding to a call in Auburn Gresham overnight. The paramedics managed to overpower the robber and hold him until police arrived.

Ambulance 24 responded to a call about a person with respiratory problems in the 7900 block of South Throop around 1:45 a.m. After they arrived, a man approached the ambulance team, implied he had a weapon, and took cash from the victims, according to CPD.

The fire department team overpowered the robber and quickly jumped on the radio to declare a “10-1” emergency, bringing extra fire department and police resources to the scene. Here’s what it sounded like on the fire department’s radio network:

Audio source: Broadcastify

Police took the robber into custody. CPD said the ambulance crew suffered minor injuries during the altercation. No weapon was found, but police did recover some of the victims’ money.

thanks Scott

Tags: Chicago FD paramedics foil robbery, Chicago FD paramedics robbed in Gresham, Chicago Fire Department, chicagoareafire.com

Surplus Chicago FD SUV for sale

Dec 23

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Found at publicsurplus.com:

Auction #3667837 – 2011 FORD EXPEDITION (4WD) – E85

Current Price $200.00
Time Left 4 days 1 hour
# of Bids 3
First Offer $100.00

Auction Started: Dec 19, 2024 03:44 PM MST
Auction Ends: Dec 26, 2024 02:00 PM MST

Note: This auction might extend

Year:  2011

Make:  Ford

Model:  Expedition

Mileage:  111,016

VIN:  1FMJU1G58BEF03549

Running Condition:  MAY START WITH A JUMP

Engine:  5.4 Li 8V

Transmission:  6 Automatic

NOTE: NEEDS REPLACEMENT INLET HEATER HOSE AND UPHOLSTERY; DINGS, DENTS, SCRAPES, AND SCRATCHES; EXPOSED WIRE (may be missing additional unidentified parts, other unidentified issues may be present).

thanks Martin

Tags: 2011 Ford Expedition for sale, Chicago Fire Department, chicagoareafire.com, Surplus Chicago FD SUV for sale

New engine for Batavia FD

Dec 22

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos, New Delivery | 2 Comments

#chicagoareafire.com; #FireTruck; #Sutphen; #Monarch; #BataviaFD;

Sutphen photo

Found at Sutphen.com:

Delivery Date: 10/16/2024

Department Name: Batavia Fire Department

Truck Type: Sutphen Heavy-Duty Custom Pumper

Dealer – Legacy Fire Apparatus

WHEELBASE: 196 ½”

TRAVEL HEIGHT: 9’ – 8”

TRAVEL LENGTH: 33’ – 0 ½”

CHASSIS:           Sutphen Monarch Heavy-Duty Custom Chassis, 73” Extended Cab with a 10” Raised Roof

Four-Door, Four- Person Cab

10” Double Frame Rails (50K PSI)

Front Axle and Suspension 19,000 lbs w/ (3) 56” Leafs

Rear Axle and Suspension 27,000 lbs

Engine: Cummins L 9, 450 HP

Alternator: Leece Neville, 320 AMP

Transmission: Allison Gen 5, EVS3000

PUMP:

QMAX XS 1500 GPM, Single Stage Pump

Discharges: (2) 2 ½” Left, (2) 3” Right, (1) 2 ½” Right Rear, (1) 2 ½” Front/Left of Main Hosebed, (1) 1 ½” Front Bumper, 2” Plumbing, (1) 3” Deck Gun

Crosslay: (1) 2 ½”

Speedlay: (2) 2” w/ Swivels & Poly Lift-Out Trays

1000-Gallon Water Tank

BODY:

3/16” Extruded Aluminum

Amdor Roll Up Compartment Doors

Over 250 cu. ft. of Compartment Space

Duo Safety Ladder Package: 24’ 2-Section, 14’ R & 10’ F

Body: S2 – Alum 43/53 Ladder Chute

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT:

24” Polished Stainless Steel Bumper

Federal Q2B Siren, Grille Mount

Intercom System: FireCom 5100D, Single Radio, 5 Position (Wired)

FireTech 3-Piece 72” 12V LED Brow Light

Whelen Freedom IV 72” LED Light Bar w/ GTT OptiCom

FireTech FT-MB2.15 12V LED Scene Lights

Whelen McFled Rear Beacons

MONITOR:

Elkhart 8297 “Stinger” w/ 8298 Mount w/ Quad Stacked Tips & Stream Shaper

thanks Martin

Tags: Batavia Fire Department, chicagoareafire.com, New engine for Batavia FD, New engine for Batavia Fire Department

New buggy for the Crystal Lake Fire Department

Dec 22

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From eby graphics Facebook:

Nice new Tahoe for the Crystal Lake Fire Department

#chicagoareafire.com; #Chevy; #Tahoe; #CrystalLakeFD; #EBYgraphics;

Eby Graphics photo

thanks Martin

Tags: chicagoareafire.com, Crystal Lake FD Battalion 3, New buggy for the Crystal Lake Fire Department

New tanker for the Allen Township FPD in Ransom, IL

Dec 21

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

#chicagoareafire.com; #AlexisFireEquipment; #FireTruck; #AllenTwpFPD; #IHC;

Alexis Fire photo

Found at Alexisfire.com:

3500 GALLON TANKER #2526 – ALLEN TOWNSHIP FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT – RANSOM, ILLINOIS

International HV607 2-Door- Chassis

Cummins 450 HP L9 Engine

Allison 3000 EVS Automatic Transmission

Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Body and Stainless Steel Subframe

Stainless Steel Intermediate Pump Module

Waterous CXVPA 1250 GPM Single Stage PTO Pump

Trident Air Prime System

FRC Pump Boss Pressure Governor

FRC Tankvision Water Tank Level Gauge with Three (3) Whelen Strip Lites

ROM Roll-Up Doors

AFE Stainless Steel Rear Access Ladder with Flip Down Step

Zico Hydraulic Folding Tank Bracket, Left Side

Extension and Roof Ladder Brackets, Right Side

3500 Gallon Poly Wetside Tank with Wetside Hose Bed & Front Fill Tower

thanks Martin

Tags: 3500-gallon pumper-tanker, Alexis Fire Equipment, chicagoareafire.com, HV607 2-Door- Chassis, New tanker for the Allen Township FPD in Ransom IL

As seen around … the Homer Township Fire District

Dec 21

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From Martin Nowak:

Homer Township Fire District pickup

#chicagoareafire.com; #MartinNowak; #HomerTownshipFD; #pickup; #plow; #Ford;

Martin Nowak photo

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Surplus Chicago FD ambulance for sale

Dec 21

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#chicagoareafire.com; #surplus; #ChicagoFD; #ambulance; #forsale;

Found at publicsurplus.com:

#3655701 – 2013 FORD E450 AMBULANCE

Current Price $100.00
Time Left 5 days 3 hours
# of Bids 1
First Offer $100.00

Date
Auction Started: Dec 18, 2024 03:02 PM MST
Auction Ends: Dec 25, 2024 02:00 PM MST

Note: This auction might extend

Year:  2013

Make:  FORD

Model:  E450

Mileage:  149,324

VIN:  1FDXE4FS9DDB35343

Running Condition:  UNKNOWN

NOTE: CRACKED FRAME (SPECIFICS NOT KNOWN); NEEDS REPLACEMENT CAB FLOOR PAN, PINION SEAL, DOORS, FENDERS, REAR ELECTRICAL NODES; BRAKE LIGHTS, REAR BOX LIGHTS AND REAR BRAKE LIGHTS OUT DUE TO REMOVAL OF REAR ELECTRICAL NODES; DINGS, DENTS, SCRAPES, AND SCRATCHES (may be missing additional unidentified parts, other unidentified issues may be present).