Found at lifelineambulance.com:
Lockport, IL – Northwest Homer Fire Protection District
Reference #: 5376 Model: Superliner Type I Dealer: Jefferson Fire & Safety Module Size: 171″ Headroom: 74″ Chassis Make: F-Series Chassis Type: F550 Wheel: 2WD Air Ride: Liquid Spring
Life Line ambulance photo
Life Line ambulance photo
Life Line ambulance photo
thanks Martin
Aug 4
This from Evan Rude:
I came across this fundraiser for a walk that the stepson of Tom Bauer of the Des Plaines Fire Department who died suddenly back in 2021 the stepson Dylan Gieck is raising money for The All Clear Foundation and PB Abbate. One is for emergency personnel and the other is for PTSD of veterans. I knew Dylan when we were in high school and he is really passionate for this cause.
Tom Bauer was born May 29, 1980 just outside Chicago, Illinois. He was the loving husband of Kelly (nee Malohn) Bauer; devoted father of Mason Geick, Dylan Geick, Johnna Geick, and Ty Bauer; caring son of Leo and Mary Bauer; dear brother of Sheila (John) Bauer-Gatsos and Laura Bauer; fond son in law of Jill and Robert Malohn; brother in law of Robert Malohn and uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Tom served as an Infantryman in the U.S. Army from 1999 to 2003. During his service he achieved the rank of E-5 and various awards. He was primarily stationed at Schofield Barracks with 25th ID as an Airborne, Ranger tabbed, Sniper team leader. He served overseas in the Philippines and on other deployments before finishing his contract honorably and separating to pursue his dream of being a father. After a few years at home working in the fitness industry, he again felt called to serve. Upon completion of his schooling and training as an EMT and Paramedic, he entered the Fire Academy and graduated with distinguished honors. He immediately applied for a department in a more troubled community than his own so that he might have a greater impact. He received his first life-saving citation for the revival of a patient in an ambulance in 2014, going on the save and help many others over a long and difficult career. He became a fixture in both the department and the community. However, his lifelong service exacted a heavy toll. Tom struggled with untreated PTSD and burnout, losing this battle and passing on October 22nd, 2021.
From Foster Coach Sales on Facebook:
Foster Coach Sales photo
Foster Coach Sales photo
thanks Martin
From Foster Coach Sales on Facebook
Foster Coach Sales photo
Foster Coach Sales photo
Foster Coach Sales photo
thanks Martin
From Bill Schreiber:
Dekalb FD Truck 1 Rosenbauer Commander chassis update
Rosenbauer photo
Rosenbauer photo
Rosenbauer photo
Hello everybody.Good News. A Milwaukee muster is scheduled to take place Saturday 9-14-24 at the MILWAUKEE FIRE BELL CLUB from 9:00am to 3:00pm. It’s located at300 N. 84th Street. This is where it took place last year as well. It’s right next to the interstate so it’s easy to find. More info is available on their FACEBOOK page. Should be a great time again.Crabbymilton
This from Colton Latham:
I was vacationing in Littleton, NC this summer and ran across Addison’s old tower now working as Tower Ladder 11 for Roanoke Wildwood Volunteer Fire Department. This is its newest placement after serving for Little Creek Fire Company in DE.
Colton Latham photo
Colton Latham photo
Colton Latham photo
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Excerpts from patch.com:
Deputy Chief Daniel Osman retired from the Aurora Fire Department July 26 after more than 27 years of service.
Osman worked as a paramedic for the majority of his career and also served on the Local 99 Union Board. He led the department’s participation in the annual food and toy drives and took part in many community events.
Seven people were promoted following Osman’s retirement. Assistant Chief of Operations Kevin Nickel is now serving as deputy fire chief, effective July 27. Nickel, who has worked at the fire department since 2001, was unanimously sworn into the role July 23 by city council members.
Nickel was appointed to lieutenant in 2016, captain in 2020, battalion chief in 2021, and assistant chief of operations in 2022. He served as a paramedic and rescue diver for most of his career and held several positions on the Local 99 Union Board, including past president.
The following six Aurora Fire Department staff were also promoted:
- Assistant Chief of Support Services Matthew Anslow to assistant chief of operations
- Battalion Chief Michael Kaufman to assistant chief of support services
- Captain Phillip Bergeron to battalion chief
- Lieutenant Daniel Bateman to captain
- Private March Bachleda to lieutenant
- Private Andrew Smith to lieutenant
Updated production photos of the new tanker for the Long Grove FPD
Pierce photo
Pierce photo
Pierce photo
Pierce photo
Pierce photo
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