From Martin Nowak:
Robert’s Park Ambulance 306 – 2024 Ford E450/2016 Osage.
Apr 21
Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos, Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos, New Delivery | 2 Comments
From Martin Nowak:
Robert’s Park Ambulance 306 – 2024 Ford E450/2016 Osage.
Tags: 2024 Ford E450/2016 Osage ambulance, Ambulance remount for the Roberts Park FPD, chicagoareafire.com, New ambulance for Roberts Park FPD, Roberts Park Fire Protection District, Roberts Park FPD Ambulance 306, Roberts park FPD Engine 302, Seagrave fire engine
This from Larry Shapiro:
There was no apparatus on display this year from the northern Illinois area. The image shows the Lucas Oil Stadium exhibits. With Pierce finally moving their booth to the convention hall with all of the other apparatus, the stadium had a much different look and feel than it has since it opened in 2008.
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Excerpts from Fox32chicago.com:
George Ma’Ayteh, a firefighter, accustomed to saving lives, found himself in need of rescue when he collapsed and nearly died last October.
His boss, Paula Anast, was with him and got on the phone with Fire Communications Operator Amanda Garr, who, remaining composed and focused, guided Anast through the steps of CPR, coaching her in the lifesaving procedure.
For eight minutes, Garr directed Anast in administering chest compressions until paramedics arrived.Ma’Ayteh, who was unconscious for three days following the incident, attributes his survival to the intervention and guidance provided by both Garr and Anast.
It was later discovered that Ma’Ayteh had previously worked alongside Garr’s father, a battalion chief.
Chief Barry Garr commended his daughter’s performance, highlighting her dedication to saving lives through her role as a fire communications operator, and emphasized her numerous commendations.
For Garr, her job is a calling—a chance to provide comfort and guidance to individuals facing crises. Despite often not learning the outcomes of the emergencies she assists with, Garr has made a profound impact on countless lives.
Tags: Chicago Fire Department, chicagoareafire.com, Fire Communications Operator Amanda Garr, George Ma’Ayteh
Excerpts from cbsnews.com:
Chicago firefighters were called for a fire at 8:15 p.m. Thursday at 1355 W. 16th St. in Pilsen and found heavy fire at the two-and-a-half-story, multi-family frame house.
The building was vacant and being remodeled. Firefighters launched a blitz attack – directing two hose lines on the house while protecting nearby homes. The fire spread to the attics of occupied, wood-frame structures with a brick veneer on each side.
The alarm was raised to a 2-11 for additional equipment and manpower bringing 32 pieces of fire equipment and just short of 100 firefighters.
The house where the fire started ended up collapsing. There were no reports of injuries in the fire. The cause remained unknown late Wednesday.
Tags: 2-11 alarm fire in Chicago, Chicago Fire Department, chicagoareafire.com
Apr 18
Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Department History, Fire Scene photos, throwbackthursday | Comments off
This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT:
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Excerpts from centralillinoisproud.com:
In October of 2023, Peoria Fire Chief Shawn Sollberger announced the new Fire Chaplain Program and its leader, Chaplain William Preston. On Tuesday, all twelve stations have their very owner chaplain.
The mission, to provide mental and emotional support to firefighters during and after trauma. They are also there for the community as they go through, potentially, the worst day of their life. House fires, medical calls, anywhere they are needed, they respond.
Modeled from the Peoria Police Department’s chaplain program, the fire chief thought it would be a great idea to have someone available for his crew and the community.
“The average individual deals with about four traumatic events in a lifetime right. But a firefighter sometimes sees that in a day. So I think just to have someone to talk to, even if it’s not spiritual, religious, but someone who’s outside of that battle space, outside of that challenge that they’re in every day, that is just kind of a breather, a refresher, a breath of fresh air.”
Preston said helping firefighters cope with some experiences on the job can make them more efficient at serving Peoria.
Tags: Chaplain William Preston, chicagoareafire.com, fire department chaplain program, Peoria Fire Chief Shawn Sollberger, Peoria FIre Department
Apr 16
Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire truck being built | 11 Comments
From Macqueenemergency.com:
Arlington Heights FD – Job: #38186 | Illinois | Impel Pumper
Tags: Arlington Heights Fire Department, chicagoareafire.com, New engine for Arlington Heights, Pierce fire engine being built for the Arlington Heights FD
Apr 15
Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire truck being built | 3 Comments
Apr 15
Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, fire engine for sale | 6 Comments
Found at publicsurplus.com:
Auction #3461921 – 1998 HME – LUVURNE FIRE TRUCK
Mileage: UNKNOWNVIN: 44KFT428XWWZ18804Running Condition: UNKNOWNNOTE: NO KEY; NEEDS REPLACEMENT DRIVE BELT; HAS OIL AND AIR LEAK (SPECIFICS NOT KNOWN); May be missing unidentified parts; Other items pictured are not included in auction; operating condition not known; other unidentified issues may be present.
LAST KNOWN HOURS: 9,254
Chicago D-564 is up for sale. Was X-Engine 46 & 74
thanks Dennis
Tags: 1998 HME - Luverne fire engine for sale, CFD sells surplus engine, Chicago Fire Department, chicagoareafire.com, surplus Chicago fire engine for sale, surplus fire truck for sale in Chicago
Apr 14
Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, New Apparatus Order | 6 Comments
From Fire Service, Inc. on Facebook:
New order for Morton Grove Fire DepartmentE-ONE Cyclone custom 74” CA cab with Vista raised roofCummins X15 565HP engineAllison EVS 4500 automatic transmissionStainless steel EMAX body with ROM roll-up doors530-gallon water tank1500-GPM E-ONE EMax pumpSCBA cascade tefill systemSmart Power HR-6 hydraulic generatorWhelan emergency lighting packageFireTech HiViz LED scene lights
Tags: chicagoareafire.com, drawing of EONE Cyclone pumper for the Morton Grove FD, Fire Service Inc., Morton Grove Fire Department, New engine for Morton Grove FD
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