updated production photos from Ferrara of the new tower ladder being built for Hoffman Estates
Ferrara Fire Apparatus photo
Ferrara Fire Apparatus photo
Ferrara Fire Apparatus photo
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Production has begun at Ferrara on a new truck for Hoffman Estates:
H-5941 Hoffman Estates, IL
Type: HD-100 rear mount platform
Chassis: Inferno custom chassis
Body: Extruded aluminum
Aerial: 100′ rear mount platform; 100,000 psi steel construction
Pump: Hale QMAX 1250-2000 GPM
Ferrara Fire Apparatus photo
Ferrara Fire Apparatus photo
Ferrara Fire Apparatus photo
Excerpts from MySuburbanLife.com:
The Hebron-Alden-Greenwood Fire Protection District will have a new chief May 1. Thomas Linneman was appointed by the district’s board of trustees last week and will be moving up from his current role as assistant chief to oversee the 30 firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics in the department.
The 33-year-old is a lifelong Hebron resident and started with the department as an explorer, he said. In 2000, he became an EMT and worked his way up the ranks. He also works for the Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department as a firefighter/paramedic.
Eventually, Linneman said he hopes to bring back the district’s explorer post to develop young firefighters. He said the program dissolved the past few years because of a lack of interest.
Chief Scott Mullis said he is resigning from his position to spend more time with his family and explore working more in the private sector. He’s been the chief for almost five years, and also works as a full-time firefighter at the Hoffman Estates Fire Department.
Mullis said Linneman was the natural choice for the chief position, and he’s a good decision-maker who is well-respected by the community and department.
“You can’t find a more dedicated bunch,” Mullis said of the Hebron-Alden-Greenwood Fire Protection District volunteers. “They come out and really do put their lives on the line, and they sacrifice their personal lives so they can basically take care of their town.”
The Hoffman Estates Fire Department has placed an order for a rear-mount tower ladder from Ferrara Fire Apparatus.
Drawing of new tower ladder for Hoffman Estates.
New Ferrara for Engine 22 in Hoffman Estates from Nick Neziri
New Ferrara fire engine for Hoffman Estates. Nick Neziri photo
This from Mark Sissulak:
I was driving past station 22 on Monday and saw a new engine in quarters. I found this on Ferrara’s websiteNot sure when it was delivered but it looks to be in service
Ferrara photo
New fire engine for Hoffman Estates, IL. Ferrara photo
H-5406 Hoffman Estates, IL
Type: Custom Rescue Pumper
Chassis: Igniter Custom Chassis
Body: Stainless steel
Pump: Hale – QMAX-XS 1000-2250 GPM
Tank: 500 gallon water
Click here for a link to applications for the Hoffman Estates Fire Department
HOFFMAN ESTATES FIREFIGHTER JOB APPLICATION
Agency Profile
The Village of Hoffman Estates is located 30 miles northwest of the City of Chicago. It was incorporated in 1959, has a current population of approximately 52,000 and encompasses an area of about 21.3 square miles. Census figures from 2010 place the population at 51,895, which represents a 3.98 percent increase from the 2000 population. Hoffman Estates’ population and total housing units has continued to climb over the past 50 years.
Hoffman Estates is an extremely livable community with a range of affordable housing options, excellent schools, reliable Village services, wonderful parks and open spaces and easy access to major expressways (with the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway traversing our Village), rail lines and O’Hare International Airport. Hoffman Estates is home to the International Headquarters for Sears Holdings, the Sears Centre Arena, Siemen’s Healthcare, Claire’s Boutiques and Cabela’s. The Village is adjacent to three forest preserves with over 4,000 acres of open space and trails.
The Department
Built on a strong tradition and dedicated to professionalism, the Hoffman Estates Fire Department continues to be a progressive leader in providing quality fire protection and emergency medical service to the community.
Established in 1959, the Department is currently comprised of one Fire Chief, one Deputy Chief, one Assistant Chief, three Battalion Chiefs, 4 Captains, 11 Lieutenants, 72 firefighter/paramedics and two additional Administration/Fire Prevention Bureau personnel. The Department responds to approximately 5,400 calls annually, covering 21.3 square miles from four fire stations. Specialty teams and services include hazardous materials, technical rescue, dive, fire investigation, public education and emergency management.
Additionally, the Department was a founding member of M.A.B.A.S., or the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System, as well as a pioneer in the use of paramedics within the fire service in the state of Illinois.
The annual starting salary for a Hoffman Estates firefighter/paramedic is currently $61,043.
Eligibility Requirements
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the Village of Hoffman Estates is charged with the appointment of all firefighters. To be considered for employment, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Be a United States citizen;
- Possess a valid Driver’s License with eligibility to operate a vehicle in Illinois;
- Possess a High School Diploma (or its equivalent);
- Have vision minimum corrected to 20-20 with no color blindness;
- Have minimum, non-corrected hearing ability to perform as a firefighter;
- Have the ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language;
- Submit proof of a valid Illinois Department of Public Health license as a State of Illinois Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P);
- Submit proof of a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and Approved Ladder Climb card from a licensed agency before July 12, 2014 (card must be dated 7.12.13 through 7.12.14);
- NIPSTA (Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy) – Glenview, IL –www.nipsta.org or 847-998-8090.
- SUFD (Southwest United Fire Districts) – Darien, IL – www.sufd.org or 708-579-2064.
- Minimum of 21 years of age and under 35 years of age, unless previously a full-time Firefighter in Illinois as noted under state statute (65 IL 5/10-2.1-6.3), at the time of the written examination.
Firefighter Preference Points
In accordance with the state statute (65 IL 5/10-2.1-6.3(h.)), the Fire and Police Commission will award a maximum of five (5) preference points each for paragraphs (1) – Veterans Preference, (3) – Educational Preference (associate’s degree in the field of fire service, or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university), and (5) – Experience Preference – as a full-time firefighter or firefighter-paramedic by a fire protection district or another municipality for at least two (2) years for all qualifying candidates upon their request and at the required time under the testing process. The Fire and Police Commission will award zero (0) preference points for paragraphs (2), (4), (6) and (7) of 65 IL 5/10-2.1-6.3(h.).
Applications
Selection Works is managing the application process on behalf of the Hoffman Estates Fire Department. Applicants will be required to purchase the application for a nonrefundable fee of $40. Please review this document carefully prior to purchasing the application. Should you have any questions, contact Selection Works atapplications@selectionworks.com or (630) 812-0400.
Applications will be available from May 7, 2014 to June 13, 2014. All applications and required documents must be submitted to Selection Works prior to 2:00 p.m. on June 13, 2014, OR YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED INELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE in the testing process. You are wholly responsible for ensuring the completeness and accuracy of your application.
You will purchase your application from Selection Works by clicking “add to cart” for the Hoffman Estates Fire Department Job Application above, and then by following the check-out screen prompts. The application package will contain instructions for completing the application and supplying all necessary documents. The application will be delivered via the website as a PDF document. We strongly recommend that you save this document to your computer or data storage device. You will be able to complete the application using ADOBE READER® by typing in the necessary information.
Testing Process
The initial testing process will consist of two primary components: a traditional firefighter examination and a situational judgment test. Both will be administered in a paper-and-pencil format. The firefighter exam will assess job-related cognitive abilities, personality characteristics and behavioral traits. The situational judgment test will assess job-related skills associated with interpersonal and problem-solving interactions similar to those you may have on the job. You do not need to have any firefighter experience, training or knowledge to successfully complete these tests. An orientation will be provided immediately prior to the administration of the tests to provide further information regarding the testing process.
The written exams will be conducted on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at the Hoffman Estates High School, 1100 W. Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169. You are required to arrive at the testing location no later than 9:00 a.m. to sign-in. Doors will open for sign-in at 8:15 a.m. and the orientation will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.
Applicants will be processed through the following ordered steps:
- Completion of an application and required documents
- Proof of completion of Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and proof of passing a Ladder Climb Test, with attainment date less than one (1) year of written exam date
- Proof of Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMT-P) license through the Illinois Department of Public Health
- Attend a mandatory orientation meeting at the testing facility just prior to the written exams
- Written Examinations: Comprised of two exams – a cognitive Firefighter Selection Tool (FST) Exam and a subjective Situation-Based Styles Assessment (SBSA) Exam. The cognitive FST Exam will be graded in compliance with statute (the median test score), or by receiving a passing test score of 70%, whichever is lower
- An Initial Eligibility Roster (ranked) without preference points based on 60% of the FST written test score combined with 40% of the SBSA written exam score
- Submission of proof of preference points as described in the Firefighter Preference Points section above
- A Final Eligibility Roster which includes all preference points will be established in numeric descending order
- The Final Eligibility Roster is valid for a period of two years from the date of certification by the Board of Fire & Police Commissioners, unless said list is depleted prior to the two-year anniversary
Further participation in the selection process will take place as vacancies occur. Applicants will be invited, in ranked order, to participate in and successfully advance through the following steps:
- Valid CPAT including Ladder Climb as required by the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, consistent with Illinois State Statute
- Polygraph evaluation
- Background investigation including criminal, business, education and employment history
- Oral interview by the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners as part of the background investigation
- If conditional offer of employment is approved, completion of Psychological evaluation and Medical evaluation, including drug screen, and a ladder climb
- If final offer of employment is approved, enter into established Village agreements
- Appointment and swearing-in ceremony by the Mayor or Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
Following appointment, a new firefighter is required to satisfy other requirements, including:
- Successful acceptance into the Northwest Community Hospital EMS System as an EMT-P
- Successful completion of the Illinois Fire Protection and Training Act approved training course and obtain State certification as either a Certified Firefighter II or Basic Operations Firefighter and Hazardous Materials First Responder – Operations within twelve (12) months of his/her original appointment. An original firefighter appointee, at the option of the Fire Department, shall complete either his/her Advanced Certified Firefighter III certification and the Fire Apparatus Engineer certification or the Advanced Technician Firefighter course completion and the Fire Apparatus course completion within five (5) years of original appointment. Failure to obtain such certification and/or course completion shall be cause for discharge.
- Successful completion of the twelve (12)-month probationary period.
Currently, the Hoffman Estates Fire Department has at least five (5) (possibly up to seven) immediate openings to fill through this testing process.
thanks Dan
The Daily Herald has an article about a new contract for Hoffman Estates firefighters.
Hoffman Estates and its firefighters union Monday finally resolved their long dispute over the current three-year contract — with the added benefit of turning it into a harmonious six-year contract.
“That’s positive for everyone, and we did it without attorneys at the table,” Hoffman Estates Village Manager Jim Norris said.
Last summer, the union was awarded through arbitration a contract retroactive to Jan. 1, 2012, which stretched through Dec. 31, 2014. Village officials quickly appealed it. Their strongest disagreement with the contract — and the only change negotiated in the new one — was the arbiter’s granting 72 hours of unearned time off each year which could be used, accrued or cashed in. With 83 firefighters in the department, an additional 72 hours of time off was seen by village officials as a lot to schedule — or pay out.
The new agreement negotiates that down to 48 hours, with the understanding it must be used or cashed in during the same year it’s earned.
The unchanged part of the new contract still gives firefighters raises of 2.5 percent in 2012, none in 2013 and 2.5 percent in January 2014.
The new part of the contract grants a further 1 percent raise in March 2014, and 1 percent raises on Jan. 1 and June 1 of 2015, 2016 and 2017.
Union President Dean Slater said he, too, was pleased with the contract, adding that saving taxpayers pension costs was a priority throughout the negotiations.
thanks Dan
The Hoffman Estates village website also has information on the contract:
Village and Fire union reach settlementPosted Date: 3/18/2014Village and Fire union reach settlement
Hoffman Estates, Ill., March 17, 2014 – The Village of Hoffman Estates and the Hoffman Estates Professional Firefighters Association Local 2061 union are pleased to announce the settlement of the most recent collective bargaining labor agreement. The previous contract expired on Dec. 31, 2011. The new agreement is effective Jan. 1, 2012, lasting through Dec. 31, 2017.
Most significant about this contract renewal is that it settles the pending appeal to the arbitration award filed by the Village in 2013. The parties continued negotiating during this appeal process and were able to reach a voluntary settlement resolving the outstanding issues. Union leadership understands the difficult economic times and its negative impact upon the Village budget, and they worked with the Village on the new contract terms. The highlights of this renewal contract include an extension of the term through Dec. 31, 2017. The union agreed to forgo a salary increase in 2013 and increases to health insurance contributions and benefit plan changes. The Village agreed to additional personal leave benefits and set wage increases through 2017 of one percent in March, 2014; one percent in Jan. 1 and July 1 for years 2015, 2016 and 2017. This settlement also resolves all outstanding grievances and unfair labor practices between the parties.
Hoffman Estates Mayor William D. McLeod stated, “While this agreement took time to reach, I want to thank both negotiating teams for working so hard to reach a mutual agreement by keeping the lines of communication open.”
Local 2061 Union President Dean Slater remarked, “The union membership wanted an agreement that served the membership while saving the Village and the taxpayers’ money. I want to thank the Village President and Board of Trustees for working with us to reach this agreement.”
thanks Dennis
The Chicago Tribune has an article about a fully-involved house fire Wednesday in Hoffman Estates:
No one was injured when a Hoffman Estates home caught fire Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. Fire Chief Jeff Jorian said police arrived at the scene just before 2 p.m. to find the single-family house, on the 1000 block of Basswood St., engulfed in flames.The three adults in the home at the time escaped uninjured, including one who has a disability that requires a wheelchair, he said. He said it appeared that the fire started in the garage before spreading to the ranch-style house. A resident in a nearby apartment complex called 911.
The fire left the home uninhabitable and caused some exterior damage to a home to the south, according to Jorian.
“There was a lot of smoke pretty quick with this one,” he said. “There’s fire damage through at least half of the house, but extensive smoke damage throughout.”
Schaumburg firefighters arrived on the scene first, Jorian said, because there was initially some confusion as to where the fire was located. The apartment complex of the resident who called 911 is in Schaumburg, he said. This is the third fire in that neighborhood in the past few years, Jorian said, though he called it a coincidence.
A home in the 1000 block of Basswood Street caught fire on Wednesday.
5:16 pm, February 5, 2014
CHICAGO TRIBUNE, DAN WATERS PHOTO
thanks Dan
This from Ron Wolkoff … the source is unclear:
Hoffman Estates firefighters may soon be benefiting from an improved alerting system and new mobile computers for five fire department vehicles.
While meeting as the public health and safety committee Monday, the Hoffman Estates village board reviewed a request to waive bidding and purchase $206,200 in new fire station alerting equipment for each of the village’s four fire stations.
The new equipment will replace systems that are more than 20 years old. It will match the master control panel that was installed in each station last year by the department’s dispatching center — Northwest Central Dispatch System — when it switched to a new computerized dispatch system.
Benefits of the new equipment include escalating tone signals and clear voice announcements, which will likely reduce cardiac stress and anxiety in firefighters and improve response time.
“Even before all the dispatch information is verbalized, there are scrolling screens and special lights on the ceiling that come on that inform members of the station that they’re going to be due to respond,” said Fire Chief Jeff Jorian.
The system is also equipped with an automatic power supply, ensuring emergency calls won’t be missed if the fire station experiences a power outage.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant to the department that will cover 80 percent of the cost of the new equipment.
The village will cover the remaining 20 percent, with nearly $31,000 from reserves in the general fund and about $10,300 from reserves in the EDA administration fund.
In addition to the new alerting equipment, the board also reviewed a request to waive bidding and purchase $31,000 worth of new mobile work stations to be installed in a new fire engine that has yet to be purchased and four existing vehicles in the fleet. The current mobile computer equipment in the four existing vehicles was installed in 2007 and 2008.
The village’s 2013 operating budget contains funding for the purchase of the mobile work stations.
Final board approval for the purchase of the mobile work stations and the alerting system is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 2.
