An interesting video centering on the events surrounding a Glenview firefighter who had a cardiac event requiring the implant of a defibrillator and his quest to return to work with the help of the Return to Work Lab at Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital in Texas.
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Suburban web site updates
Apr 12
Several suburban departments have been updated on the web site:
MABAS Division 1
- Schaumburg Truck 52 has been added
MABAS Division 3
- Skokie Engine 17 has been added
- Glenview Ambulance 6 and Truck 14 have been added. The reserve engine and ambulance have been updated.
MABAS Division 4
- Zion Ambulance 1842 has been added
- Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Utility 51 and Dive-Rehab 51 have been added
MABAS Division 10
- Western Springs Engine 1711 has been updated
MABAS Division 12
- Carol Stream Battalion 28 has been added
- Wood Dale Ambulance 68 and Engine 69 have been added
MABAS Division 16
- Downers Grove Medic 2 has been added
Images were supplied by Tyler Tobolt, Dennis McGuire, Jr., Jeff Rudolph, Larry Shapiro, Drew Gresik, John Tulipano, and Matt Tessler.
New apparatus for Glenview
Apr 11
As posted previously HERE and HERE, the Glenview Fire Department took delivery of a new quint for Truck 14. The web site has been updated to show the new truck, though it’s not expected to be in service until June. Here are some additional images of the new Truck 14 and a comparison shot of the previous Truck 14, which will become Truck 14R/Truck 29.
Glenview Truck 14 will be assigned this 2013 Pierce Arrow XT 1500/450/10/40 105′ rear mount quint. Larry Shapiro photo
2003 Pierce Dash 1500/450/30/30 105′ quint. Larry Shapiro photo
The Village of Northfield reportedly contributed $100,000 towards the purchase of this new unit. In return for that investment, Truck 14R will be housed at Northfield Station 29. It will run as Truck 29 for responses where Northfield is due out of town with a truck. Glenview will respond into Northfield for alarms and fires. When Glenview Truck 14 is out of service for any reason, the older unit will return to Glenview as Truck 14.
There are a few differences between the new unit and it’s predecessor. They include:
- a slightly longer wheelbase due to an elongated pump panel which now incorporates the Smart Power 10-KW generator and a XRT power system for the Hurst tools
The new truck is slightly longer than the previous unit. Larry Shapiro photo
- an extended front bumper with a Hurst high pressure cutter and spreader with 100′ reels
The extended front bumper houses the Hurst high-pressure cutter and spreader. Larry Shapiro photo
- all LED lighting
- small tool compartment behind the cab
- Northfield’s name on the sign board
The sign board on the new truck has decals for both GLenview and Northfield. Larry Shapiro photo
- Arrow XT instead of Dash cab and chassis
- short barrier clearance doors
Arrow XT cab. Larry Shapiro photo
Glenview also recently put a new ambulance in service at Station 6. Having purchased one of the last Medtec units prior to the shutdown, they have a 2013 Type I Medtec on an IHC 4300 chassis similar to the rest of their ambulances. The new unit has LED lighting and a slightly different paint scheme on the box that features black near the roof. This replaces the 2007 IHC/Medtec from Station 6 which has become the spare ambulance. The previous spare, a 2001 Freightliner FL60/Road Rescue has been disposed of.
Glenview Ambulance 6 received this 2013 IHC 4300/Medtec with a black border on the box which required a change in the lettering. Larry Shapiro photo
Rear view of the new Ambulance 6 in Glenview showing the chevron striping. Larry Shapiro photo
The unit previously assigned to Ambulance 6 is now the spare. This shows the design of the other ambulances in Glenview with an all-red body. Larry Shapiro photo
The Village of Glenview is going ahead with plans to further develop the downtown area along Glenview Road which includes the property houses Glenview Fire Department Headquarters Station 6.
Glenview Fire Department headquarters Fire Station 6. Larry Shapiro photo
The fire department will relocate to a temporary station on the vacant park district property further west on Glenview Road at Roosevelt Avenue. Fire department administration will share space within the Glenview Police Station until the new fire station is built on the site of the old police station on Waukegan Road.
Possible temporary structure to house fire apparatus. Clear Span Fabric Structures photo
The temporary Station 6 will consist of a double-wide trailer and a temporary salt dome structure for Engine 6. Ambulance 6 and Battalion 6 will relocate to Station 14.
The Trib-Local has a recent article discussing concerns about the temporary station from local residents.
When residents living near a site picked by the Glenview Fire Department for a temporary fire station wondered recently why they had to endure the new noise, lights and traffic, they were told it was a matter of response times.
Fire Chief Wayne Globerger said at a public hearing that a search of the town found the only available area of the right size was in the residential neighborhood at the intersection of Glenview Road and Roosevelt Avenue. The location is needed for about 18 months because new development is forcing the department out of its current location at 1815 Glenview Road and a station must be built on the permanent site at 1215 Waukegan Ave. Construction may not begin until fall.
Consolidation of stations was possible, he said, but would have added four to six minutes to response times for certain areas of the village.
“While not every call is critical,” Globerger said, “for those calls that are critical, minutes do count.” He estimated the station would get an average of two calls per night.
Trustees were expected to vote on the temporary location this week. Plans call for erection of two temporary buildings to house three employees and one fire truck. Firefighters must make way by April 30 for a four-story development along Glenview Road between Pine and Church streets.
The complete article is HERE which includes residents worrying about the lights and sirens disturbing them at night.
The Glenview Fire Department was notified by a resident that the house at 1531 Maple Street was on fire. Companies arrived and reported smoke from the attic and upgraded the alarm to a Code 4 (working fire). Glenview was at the scene with four engines, two ambulances, the truck, and three chief officers. Mutual aid was an engine from Northfield, a truck from Niles, a squad from Morton Grove, and the Northbrook battalion chief.
The truck went to ventilate the roof and two lines were used from Engine 8. The fire was extinguished with 15 minutes of the upgrade and damage to the home was not extensive. Here are several images from Larry Shapiro.
Engine 8, the still alarm engine was on a hydrant. Larry Shapiro photo
Glenview Engine 7. Larry Shapiro photo
Glenview Truck 14. Larry Shapiro photo
Glenview’s reserve engine. Larry Shapiro photo
Glenview Engine 13. Larry Shapiro photo
Niles Truck 2. Larry Shapiro photo
Glenview Engine 8 on a hydrant. Larry Shapiro photo
The roof was ventilated. Larry Shapiro photo
Light smoke on the C side of the house. Larry Shapiro photo
A gallery with more images can be viewed HERE.
This from Drew Gresik:
Hey guys,Here are some of my photos from the funeral of ISP Trooper James Sauter that took place Tuesday April 2nd. Pictured are Glenview’s new Truck 14 and Palos Fire Protection District Truck 6304 raising the American Flag. Also pictured is the Palos Heights FPD firefighters and Glenview’s firefighters standing ready to salute the fallen trooper. RIP Trooper Sauter.From,Drew Gresik
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New aerial for Glenview
Apr 3
The new Pierce Arrow XT for Glenview Truck 14 has been posted to the Pierce Flickr site.
Pierce composite
We previously posted images HERE.
An Illinois State Tropper was killed last night after a tractor-trailer combination slammed into his stationary car along the inside shoulder of the southbound Tri-State (I294) Tollway roughly half a mile south of Willow Road. The Glenview Fire Department received the dispatch after 11PM. Updated calls reported a truck on top of a police car with fire and a trapped occupant. The response was upgraded to include units from Northbrook. Upon arrival, the Glenview companies found heavy fire involving the truck’s tractor and the car. A request was made to get Prospect Heights Tanker 9 to the scene for additional water. Other Glenview units entered the Allstate property along the west side of the highway. They cut through the fence and stretched a line across the highway to a hydrant.
The truck’s driver was transported to Lutheran General Hospital with burns to his hands, reportedly from attempts at rescuing the trooper, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The patrol car was transported to the Cook County Morgue, where Chicago firefighters worked to separate the remains from the car as Illinois State Police and Chicago Police officers stood by.
Glenview Engine 8 was the first unit on the scene. Tim Olk photo
New aerial for Glenview
Mar 27
Webmaster, attached are a couple photos of Glenview’s new T14 delivered on March 25th.
- 2013 Pierce Arrow XT 105′ heavy-duty ladder
- Cummins ISX 500 HP motor, Allison trans with retarder
- 1500-gpm Waterous pump
- 450 gallons of water
- Class A and B Foam system
- Hurst high pressure cutter and spreader in front bumper with 100′ reels powered by a Smart Power 10-KW generator with a XRT power system for the Hurst tools
Joe Faehndrick
Lieutenant
Glenview Fire Department
New truck for Glenview at the Pierce plant is ready for the drive home. Joe Faehndrick photo
New 2013 Pierce Arrow XT 105′ HD RM aerial for Glenview Truck 14. Pump is 1,500-GPM with 45o gallons of water. Joe Faehndrick photo
Northfield MVA 12-26-12
Dec 26
Tim Olk submitted images from a motor vehicle accident today at the intersection of Willow and Waukegan Roads. Units responded from Northfield, Northbrook, and Glenview.
Northfield firefighters attend to the driver. Tim Olk photo
Northfield firefighters remove the car’s driver. Tim Olk photo
Glenview and Northbrook firefighters remove the passenger from the car. TIm Olk photo
