From the Pierce Flickr site:
Pierce, Berwyn, IL, 38644-1

Pierce composite
thanks Martin
Feb 15
Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos, New Delivery | 3 Comments
From the Pierce Flickr site:
Pierce, Berwyn, IL, 38644-1
Pierce composite
thanks Martin
Tags: Berwyn FD Engine 903, Berwyn Fire Department, chicagoareafire.com, new engine for Berwyn, Pierce Enforcer fire engine
From Joel Gonzalez:
Berwyn Full Still 9/1/21 @ 3448 s Gunderson
Joel Gonzalez photo
Joel Gonzalez photo
Joel Gonzalez photo
Joel Gonzalez photo
Tags: Berwyn Fire Department, fire scene photos, Firefighters battle house fire in Berwyn IL, house fire in Berwyn, Joel Gonzalez
Here is a list compiled by Josh Boyajian of current area apparatus on order:
Alsip – Seagrave Engine
Berwyn – E-One Metro 100 Low Profile Ladder
Blue Island – Sutphen 100’ MM Ladder
Bolingbrook – (2) E-One Engines
Buffalo Grove – E-One Engine
Carol Stream – E-One RM Tower Ladder
Cicero – Pierce Impel Engine
Crestwood – (2) Seagrave Engines
Geneva – Pierce Ascendant Ladder
Hampshire – Pierce Enforcer PUC Engine
Joliet – E-One RM Tower Ladder
Lisle Woodridge – Pierce Ascendant MM Tower
Lockport – Seagrave Apollo Tower Ladder
Lombard – Pierce Enforcer Engine
Melrose Park – Pierce Impel Engine
Morton Grove – E-One EMAX Engine
Oak Brook – Pierce Ascendant Ladder
Oak Brook – Pierce Enforcer Engine
Norwood Park – Pierce Ascendant MM Tower
River Grove – Ford E-450 Wheeled Coach Ambo
Skokie – Pierce Enforcer Engine
Stickney – Ford F550 Horton Type 1 Ambo
Sugar Grove – Sutphen Engine
Thornton – Sutphen 75’ MM Ladder
Tri State FPD – Pierce Enforcer Ascendant Ladder
Western Springs – Pierce Saber Engine
Westmont – Pierce Impel Engine
Tags: 2-Alarm fire in Oak Park, Alsip Fire Department, Berwyn Fire Department, Blue Island Fire Department, Bolingbrook Fire Department, Buffalo Grove Fire Department, Carol Stream Fire Protection District, Cicero Fire Department, Crestwood FIre Department, Geneva Fire Department, Hampshire Fire Protection District, Joliet Fire Department, Lisle-Woodridge Fire Protection District, Lockport Township Fire Protection District, Lombard Fire Department, Melrose Park Fire Department, Morton Grove Fire Department, Norwood Park Fire Protection District, River Grove Fire Department, Skokie Fire Department, Stickney Fire Department, Sugar Grove Fire Protection District, Thornton FIre Department, Tri-State Fire Protection District, Western Springs Fire Department, Westmont Fire Department
Jul 15
Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, New Apparatus Order | 4 Comments
From Fire Service, Inc.
Congratulations to Fire Chief Thomas Hayes and the members of the Berwyn Fire Department for the recent order of a new E-One low travel height 100’ custom aerial ladder.
In addition to the travel height of only 10’10”, this unit will be equipped with the following custom features:• Cummins X12 Series 500 HP engine /Allison EVS Series 4500 transmission
• Rear body corner access ladders
• Custom storage throughout
• 135’ of ground ladders/Alco-Lite ladder package
• Painted ROM roll up doors
• Severe duty interior
• Whelen LED lighting package
• Pioneer scene lighting packageThis unit will be a welcome addition to this busy department.
thanks Danny
Tags: Berwyn Fire Department, drawing of E-ONE LTH 100' aerial ladder, Fire Service Inc., New aerial ladder for Berwyn
Jan 22
Posted by Admin in Fire Scene photos, Fire Scene video | 3 Comments
This from Steve Redick:
1224 S Clinton Full still
Steve Redick photo
Tags: Berwyn FD Engine 902, Berwyn FD Engine 903, Berwyn FD Q901, Berwyn Fire Department, fire scene photos, fire scene video, Forest Park FD Engine 401, house fire in Berwyn, North Riverside FD Engine 807, Steve Redick
From Chi-Town Fire Photos:
Chi-Town Fire Photos
Chi-Town Fire Photos
Chi-Town Fire Photos
Chi-Town Fire Photos
Tags: Berwyn Fire Department, chi-town fire photos, fire scene photos, house fire in Berwyn, smoke from Chicago bungalow style house
From the Berwyn Firefighters Local 506 Facebook page:
In an earlier post this month, we mentioned that we had some big news to announce. Well, here it is! All of our front line engines are upgrading to Advanced Life Support (ALS) capabilities starting January 1st, 2020.
So, what does this mean for you, the citizens of Berwyn? Pictured below is our Zoll cardiac monitor that has been placed on all of our engines. It can identify heart attacks, called STEMIs, which paramedics can help treat in the field. It can identify fatal heart rhythms, and can potentially shock the heart back into a normal, stable rhythm. Additionally, it can obtain sets of vitals & help us monitor a patient’s well being. Along with this equipment, we will now be carrying life saving medications to treat these conditions.
With our engines adding ALS equipment, we can now provide advanced emergency care for our patients prior to the arrival of an incoming ambulance.
Berwyn Firefighters Local 506 photo
Tags: Berwyn FD adding ALS engines, Berwyn Fire Department, Berwyn Firefighters Local 506 photo, Zoll cardiac monitor
Excerpts from mysuburbanlife.com:
After 33 years and eight months working for the Berwyn Fire Department – the past 11 years as chief – 58-year-old Denis O’Halloran’s last day on duty was April 2.
After a few years as an EMT, he became a Berwyn firefighter in August 1985. He was later promoted to lieutenant and then to deputy chief/shift commander. After nine years in that role, he was named fire chief in March 2008.
O’Halloran has seen the number of calls nearly double from 4,000 to 5,000 a year to around 8,000. Most of those are medical. About 250 are structure fires each year.
The department is more involved in the community under the leadership of O’Halloran, who made sure firefighters attended block parties and read to students at schools. Before he became chief, he started a Citizens Fire Academy, which teaches residents about the training firefighters go through, from setting splints to climbing fire ladders to using the jaws of life in a staged car accident. It meets each autumn.
Many memories will stay with him forever. In 1976, while in high school, he skipped church to watch the impressive fire at the Berwyn Lumber Yard. The biggest fire he worked was the one at the World’s Largest Laundromat on Cermak Road. Other memorable fires were at a RE/MAX office and the Seneca Restaurant, both on Cermak.
He and other Berwyn firefighters went to New Orleans to help with the cleanup after Hurricane Katrina.
O’Halloran is glad his career was spent working in his hometown. In 1974, he graduated from St. Leonard Grammar School. In 1978, he graduated from Morton West High School, where he played football. He attended the 40th reunion on crutches in September after his softball injury.
The fire department has a new chief. Thomas A. Hayes’ first day was April 3. Kris Coniglio is the department’s new assistant chief.
Tags: Berwyn FD Fire Chief Thomas A. Hayes, Berwyn Fire Department, Fire Chief Denis O’Halloran retires
Aug 17
Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos, Fire Department News, New Delivery | Comments off
As seen on the street – new Berwyn FD Ambulance 905
Berwyn FD Ambulance 905
Tags: ambulance photo, Berwyn FD Ambulance 905, Berwyn Fire Department, new ambulance for Berwyn, Type III ambulance
Jul 17
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From the Fire Service, Inc. Facebook page:
Congratulations and a huge Thank You to the City of Berwyn IL Fire Department on the delivery of your newest Wheeled Coach Type III ambulance. With the patented Cool Bar HVAC system, Whelen LED interior and warning lights,CN 10 cabinetry Berwyn realizes the safety and value Wheeled Coach and Fire Service, Inc. provides. As one of our longest supporters, we thank you again for your business. When the busiest EMS agencies choose Fire Service, Inc to service their needs, repeatedly, there is value in that decision. Contact your Fire Service, Inc. sales team for more info on this unit, as well as all of our apparatus lines and fleet maintenance opportunities for your agency.
Fire Service, Inc. photo
Fire Service, Inc. photo
Fire Service, Inc. photo
Fire Service, Inc. photo
Fire Service, Inc. photo
Tags: ambulance photos, Berwyn FD Ambulance 905, Berwyn Fire Department, Fire Service Inc., new ambulance for Berwyn, Wheeled Coach Type III ambulance
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