This from Tyler Tobolt:
Some Photos of Ambulances and CFD Rigs at the Chicago Blackhawk Rally Today.
CFD Assistant Deputy Chief Paramedic 4-4-11. Tyler Tobolt photo
Arlington Heights Ambulance 3. Tyler Tobolt photo
Rosemont Ambulance 166. Tyler Tobolt photo
Posen FD Ambulance 2802. Tyler Tobolt photo
Evergreen Park Ambulance 34. Tyler Tobolt photo
Chicago Engine 60. Tyler Tobolt photo
MAB 8-8-12. Tyler Tobolt photo
Apr 6
Several photos have been updated on the site, a few of which have been shown in the blog:
– MABAS Division 11, Oak Park Fire Department; Dan McInerney submitted a shot of Station 2
Chicago Fire Department: (photos by Gordon J. Nord, Jr.)
– Engine 60‘s new rig photo has been updated
– Truck 31‘s new rig photo has been updated
– Truck 51‘s new rig photo has been updated
– Midway Airport ARFF 6-5-1 has a photo of the new apparatus
Chicago Engine 60 received their new Spartan Gladiator/Crimson high-pressure pumper (shop #D-654).
Engine 60 put their new 2010 Crimson engine into service this week. It carries shop #D-654. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
As mentioned previously, Truck 51 has put their new Spartan Gladiator/Crimson 103′ aerial (shop #E-336) into service as well. There is a decal in memory of FF William F. Grant. FireFighter Grant, a 20 year veteran of the Chicago Fire Department, died Friday March 23, 2007 at age 44 from injuries sustained in a traffic accident while Truck 51 was en-route to a call.
Truck 51 received one of the five 2010 Spartan Gladiator, Crimson 103' rear mount aerials that were delivered to the city. Truck 51 carries a memorial decal for FF William F. Grant. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Our thanks to Lyons Fire Chief Gordon J. Nord, Jr. for submitting these images.
A 2010 Spartan Gladiator Crimson high pressure pumper for assignment to Engine 60 carries shop #D-654. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Chicago Engine 60 is due to receive their new high pressure engine soon. Reportedly it is currently sitting in their quarters. It is a 2010 Spartan Gladiator/Crimson with a 2,000-GPM pump. Engine 60 carries shop # D654 and has 500 gallons of water plus 35 gallons of foam.
Dennis McGuire, Jr. sent in a few images of the new engine and the old engine from a recent visit to the academy.
Engine 60's new rig in the foreground with the current rig in the distance. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
The rear of the new engine has a full reflective chevron design throughout the diamond plate. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
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