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Lawsuit against Geneva FD dismissed

Dec 31

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Kane County Judge Edward Schreiber dismissed the lawsuit last week “with prejudice,” meaning plaintiff Alfredo Garcia can’t refile the lawsuit against the city or ambulance driver Glenn Baum in the future, records show. Garcia sought more than $50,000 in damages after he was rear-ended Dec. 29, 2011, by a Geneva ambulance while he was stopped at Kirk Road and State Street, according to his lawsuit.

Garcia’s attorney argued his client, who was on his way to work, missed a month at his manufacturing job and the city did not offer a reasonable settlement, thus prompting the lawsuit. Attorneys for the city successfully argued the city and Baum are protected under state law and “are immune from injuries caused by the negligent operation of a motor vehicle when responding to an emergency call,” according to court documents.

According to the suit and pretrial depositions, the Kirk Road bridge was covered in “black ice” at 4:50 a.m. when Garcia’s car was hit.

“The records remain devoid of any facts to demonstrate the Baum committed any willful or wanton acts or omissions causing the vehicle collision of resultant injuries,” wrote attorneys for the city.

thanks Dan

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New engine for Geneva

Jul 14

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From the Pierce Flickr site:

Pierce composite

thanks Hunter

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Area apparatus on order

Feb 24

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From Ron Wolkoff:

Wheaton Fire Department, ordered a Pierce pumper; Impel FR PUC cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; 1,500-gpm single-stage pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank; Harrison 6-kW generator. Delivery in May 2015

Northbrook Fire Department, ordered a Pierce pumper; Impel cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 400-hp engine; 1,500-gpm single-stage pump; UPF Poly 500-gallon tank; Will-Burt Chief light tower; Harrison 6-kW generator. Delivery in May 2015

Mount Prospect Fire Department, ordered a Pierce pumper; Quantum cab and chassis; Detroit DD13 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank. Delivery in January 2015

Evanston Fire Department, ordered a Pierce, 100-foot tractor drawn aerial; Arrow XT cab and chassis; Detroit DD13 500-hp engine; Harrison 8-kW generator. Delivery in August 2015

East Dundee and Countryside Fire Protection District, ordered an Alexis pumper; Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Waterous CX 1,500-gpm pump; Pro Poly 500-gallon polypropylene tank; Smart Power Liberator 10-kW electrical/5-kW hydraulic generator/rescue power system for rescue tools. Delivery in May 2015

Rockford Fire Department, ordered two Pierce pumpers; Saber PUC cabs and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engines; PUC 1,500-gpm single-stage pumps; UPF Poly 750-gallon tanks. 30-gallon foam cells; Akron eductor 3096-95 Class A foam systems. Delivery in January 2015

Itasca Fire Protection District, ordered a Pierce pumper; Velocity cab and chassis; Detroit DD13 500-hp engine; Waterous S100 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank; Harrison 10-kW generator. Delivery in February 2015

Chicago Ridge Fire Department, ordered an E-ONE 78’Quint; chassis

Huntley Fire Protection District, ordered a Pierce pumper; Enforcer cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 380-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank. Delivery in July 2015

From Josh Boyajian:

Geneva Fire Department – Pierce Enforcer pumper, 1500/750/30. Delivery in May

Glencoe Fire Department – E-One Typhoon pumper, 2000/530. Delivery in September

Hometown FPD – E-ONE Typhoon pumper, 1500/530. Delivery in September

North Palos FPD – E-ONE Cyclone II pumper, 1500/530. Delivery in September

Palos FPD – Pierce Saber pumper, 1500/750. Delivery in June

Stickney Fire Department – Horton Type I ambulance on a Ford F-450 chassis . Delivery in March

Homer FPD – Road Rescue Type I ambulance on a Ford F-450 chassis

Aurora Fire Department – Wheeled Coach Type I Ambulance on a Ford F-450 chassis

Melrose Park Fire Department – Wheeled Coach Type III ambulance on a Ford E-450 chassis

Gurnee Fire Department – Road Rescue Type I Ultramedic ambulance. Delivery this summer.

Bloomingdale FPD – E-ONE 95′ RM tower ladder on a Cyclone II chassis

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West suburban firefighters help wounded US Army veteran

Aug 19

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MySuburbanLife.com has an article about Geneva firefighters helping a veteran:

U.S. Army Specialist Joshua Kerber will be the first recipient of the Associated Firefighters of Illinois Geneva Local 4287 gift of a car. Kerber, 26, of West Chicago, who lost his left arm in Afghanistan in 2009, told the Geneva City Council some of his story Monday.

“I joined the Army in 2008,” Kerber said. “I looked around at my job prospects and realized that I needed an education and I couldn’t afford one. And the Army had always been something on the back burner. I had family that served; it seemed like a good thing.”

Kerber lost his arm during a security operation “a night like any other night” when his convoy was ambushed. He was the gunner on the lead vehicle that was hit by rocket propelled grenades. “I went down. I stood up and began to attempt to return fire,” Kerber said. “The second [hit] – there was no getting back up after that one. I have shrapnel throughout my body. This [right] arm is hurt, too, but luckily there’s no nerve damage …. The left arm – don’t feel bad for it, it was useless anyway.”

Kerber, flanked by Geneva firefighters and union members Kevin Swanson, Rod Johnson and Dave Lentz, each wearing a sample black T-shirt that supports their fundraising effort.

“The Warrior Program has been a statewide program for about six years [and] given seven cars away to wounded Illinois veterans throughout the state,” said Johnson, who is vice president of the local.

“We started this program in June and said, ‘We’re not going to sell a couple shirts, we are going to sell $30,000 worth of shirts. We are going to find someone that is in need and give them a vehicle,’ ” Johnson said. They sell T-shirts in partnership with the Kane County Cougars and through Firehouse Pizza and Grill, and some events at Old Towne Pub, both Geneva, Johnson said. They have sold about 2,500 shirts at $20 each, he said, with 100 percent of the proceeds going toward buying the vehicle.

Although the Geneva local has taken the lead in the program, Johnson said other fire department locals – West Chicago Local 3970, Batavia Local 3436, Elburn Local 4749 and St. Charles Local 3322 – are working with them, as well.

“Josh picked out a brand new 2014 red Ford F-150 as the vehicle he needs and Fox Valley Ford gave us a tremendous deal on it and we’re going to go buy it this week with him,” Johnson said.

On Friday at Fifth Third Ball Park, Kerber will throw out the first pitch. After the game, the vehicle will be presented to Kerber down on the field before the fireworks, Johnson said.

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Geneva to buy new engine

Aug 15

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The Daily Herald has an article reports that the Geneva Fire Department is buying a Pierce Enforcer pumper for $506,022. This will replace a 30-year-old engine that will be offered for sale as surplus property. The old engine has an open-cab style that doesn’t meet National Fire Protection Association standards anymore.

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Geneva Fire Fox River Rescue/Recovery, 4-19-14

Apr 23

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This from Dieterich Herndobler:

I was in the area when the call went out for 2 people in the Fox River at State Street (Route 38) in downtown Geneva. So I decided to head down there. As I arrived and was walking up, Geneva Medic 252 was leaving the scene for the hospital with the first patient, which was approximately 20 minutes after the call. The second victim was not recovered until approximately 1820 hours. It was interesting to watch the tactics for a water rescue as I have never seen one. I didn’t have my camera with me, just my phone. Here are a few pictures, including Geneva’s newer engine 207.

D Herndobler

Here is a link to the story:

http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/04/19/one-dead-one-rescued-in-kayak-accident-on-fox-river/

photo by D. Herndobler

photo by D. Herndobler

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New brush unit for Geneva

Feb 10

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This from Christopher Holmes :

Here are photos of Geneva Brush Truck

Christopher Holmes photo

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Geneva Fire Department History

Mar 15

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This from Drew Smith:

I was a contract FF/PM at the Geneva FD from 12/1/82 until 11/30/89. While I was there I organized this live fire exercise sometime between 1985 and 1988. The location was the east side of Kirk Road north of IL Route 38. At that time the intersection and adjacent area was just beginning to become developed.

In the group shot you can see the current fire chief, Steve Olson, in the red helmet on the left end of the second row. Current deputy chief Jerry Koster is in the red helmet second from the right end of the second row. Then-fire chief Frank Johnson is in the white T-shirt front and center. All of the other officers in red helmets are since retired. Several others pictured currently serve with other west suburban FDs such as Batavia, Carol Stream, Oak Park, Saint Charles, and Naperville.

Drew Smith

Deputy Chief

Prospect Heights Fire Protection District

group shot of firefighters fireman silhouetted by fire Geneva Fire Department training exercise circa 1986