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Riverside Fire Department news

Excerpts from rblandmark.com:

At its April 18 meeting, the Riverside Village Board approved the refurbishment of a ladder truck, a move that will allow another decade of service while saving at least $700,000 compared to buying a new truck.

The truck, which was manufactured in 2001, is due to be refurbished or retired because of its age. The work had originally been planned for next year, but it was involved in an accident at Station #2 and was sent to Seagrave where they were able to inspect the vehicle and identify it as an excellent candidate for refurbishment.

The work will cost the village about $383,000, although trustees approved allocating $400,000 to cover contingencies.

In comparison, a new truck from Seagrave, which is included in the village’s planned budget for 2027, would cost about $1.75 million today. Another manufacturer’s price is between $1.1 million and $2 million. 

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North Boone Fire Protection District #3 news

Excerpts from wifr.com:

A new program in Boone County was introduced to build a bright future for young people who want to become firefighters.

North Boone Fire Protection District #3 already has a program for kids in high school called Explorer Post #2100. This teaches them about fire services and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and prepares students for a career in those fields if they choose to pursue one.

The program introduced Tuesday evening is for kids younger than the high school age. Chief E.J. Dilonardo says North Boone Fire District #3 will work with the schools to approach students when they are in middle school.

This approach to encouraging kids to work for their community as firefighters or in EMS is embraced and supported by the International Association of Firefighters.

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New ambulance for Chicago

CFD Training ambulance

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Chicago Ridge Fire Department news

From the Chicago Ridge Fire Department on Facebook:

A friend shared pictures of Chicago Ridge’s old engine 6533. It is being used on the set of Chicago Fire.

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New Engines and Tower for Naperville

From the April 16th City Council agenda… order of 2 new engines and a new tower from Pierce

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Berwyn Fire Department news

This from Chi-Town Fire Photos:

Here are some shots from an addition built at Berwyn’s Northside firehouse, Station 2. When completed, this will consist of a new maintenance bay for Berwyn’s EVTs and storage for their reserve engine and ladder. 

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Des Plaines Fire Department news

Excerpts from the journal-topics.com:

Deputy Fire Chief Matt Matzl has been named Des Plaines’ new fire chief effective May  23 succeeding Dan Anderson who has served in that role for about the last four years.

Over the past few weeks, Matzl has assumed most of the day-to-day responsibilities of the department to ensure a seamless transition of duties. He will be formally sworn in during a city council meeting in June.

After 40 years in the fire service, Anderson will retire on May 22. He joined the Des Plaines Fire Department in January 2020, tasked with modernizing operations and emergency services. Under his leadership, the department underwent significant operational changes, including the utilization of a fourth ambulance and the introduction of Rescue 63 & Squad 63, multi-purpose vehicles used for both EMS and fire responses.

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New tower ladder for the Bolingbrook FD

From Fire Service, Inc. on Facebook:

New E-ONE Order for Bolingbrook FD of Illinois
1?? E-ONE Typhoon HP100’ Platform
2?? E-ONE Cyclone Rescue Pumper
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New rescue pumper for the Bolingbrook FD

From Fire Service Inc. on Facebook:

New E-ONE Order for Bolingbrook FD of Illinois
E-ONE Typhoon HP100’ Platform
E-ONE Cyclone Rescue Pumper
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New ambulance remount for the Roberts Park FPD

From Martin Nowak:

Robert’s Park Ambulance 306 – 2024 Ford E450/2016 Osage.

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