Posts Tagged Chicago Fire Department Crimson aerials

As seen around … Chicago

From Josh Boyajian:

Truck 28 – 2011 Spartan Gladiator/Crimson 0/0/103′ RM Truck, Shop #E348
Chicago FD Truck 28

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Ambulance 72 – 2009 Ford F-450/Braun, Type I Ambulance, Shop #C148
Chicago FD Ambulance 72

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Ambulance 34 – 2014 Ford E-450/Wheeled Coach, Type III Ambulance, Shop #C180
Chicago FD Ambulance 34

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Battalion 11 – 2014 Ford Explorer , Shop #B578
Chicago FD Battalion 11

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Battalion 1 – 2014 Ford Explorer , Shop# B-574
Chicago FD Battalion 1

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Ambulance 74 – 2006 Ford F-350/Braun , Type I Ambulance, Shop #C100
Served as Ambulance 93: 2006-2014, Ambulance 74: 2014-Present
Chicago FD Ambulance 74

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More new aerials for Chicago (update)

The following was submitted by a reader after we posted about new Spartan ERV aerials for Chicago:

Sitting at North ave and Throop waiting to be put in service. Love your website !!
new aerial trucks for the Chicago Fire Department

at the city shops

new aerial trucks for the Chicago Fire Department

two of the recently delivered Spartan ERV trucks 

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Crimson aerials for Chicago in production

A visit to the Crimson Aerial facility in Ephrata, PA two weeks ago found three units in various stages of the production process. One was going to be shipped to the company’s facility in South Dakota for the mounting of the body, another was a few days behind the first, and the third chassis had not yet had the aerial mounted. By now they should all be in South Dakota.

Chicago Crimson aerial in production

One of Chicago's aerials at the Crimson facility in Ephrata, PA with the aerial mounted is ready to travel to South Dakota for the body installation.

Chicago Crimson aerial in production

The rear view shows the completed aerial assembly.

Chicago Crimson aerial in production

The frame rails extend beyond the torque box to accommodate the body.

Chicago Crimson aerial in production

Directly behind the cab is the front set of stabilizer jacks.

Chicago Crimson aerial in production

The rear jacks are beneath the turntable.

Chicago Crimson aerial in production

Two sections of a ladder for another truck have been assembled in the shop.

Chicago Crimson aerial in production

Closeup of the mid-section tip prior to the addition of the fly-section.

Chicago Crimson aerial in production

The torque box is being mounted to this chassis as the ladder is completed elsewhere in the plant.

 

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CFD Crimson aerials update

Bill Friedrich submitted the following comprehensive list of the new aerials in service in Chicago:

New trucks as follows:

Truck 9    E-337
Truck 13  E-342
Truck 31  E-338
Truck 42  E-343
Truck 50  E-344
Truck 51  E-341
Truck 56  E-339
Truck 59  E-340
Truck 61  E-345
Truck 62  E-336

All 2010 Spartan Gladiator – Crimson 103′ ladders
Chicago Fire Department Truck 62 Spartan Gladiator Crimson

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CFD 6th District updates

Several apparatus images have been updated on the site in the 6th District:

Chicago Fire Department Battalion 24
Chicago Fire Department Engine 120 Spartan Gladiator Classic Crimson

Engine 120's new apparatus.

Chicago Fire Department Engine 120 HME 1871 SFO Luverne

Engine 120's previous apparatus.

Chicago Fire Department Truck 42 Spartan Gladiator Crimson aerial

Truck 42's new apparatus

Chicago Fire Department Truck 42 Pierce Dash aerial

Truck 42's previous apparatus.

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CFD Truck 56 receives new apparatus

Jack Connors informs us that Truck 56 has received their new Spartan Gladiator/Crimson 103′ aerial.

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Area deliveries and rigs on order from Crimson

Josh Boyajian spotted the following on the Crimson Fire, Inc. website:

Recent deliveries:

Units in production:

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