Pre-lettering shot of the new IHC/Horton ambulance for Lyons.
New ambulance for the Lyons FD. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Posts Tagged IHC 4300 Type I ambulance
New ambulance for Lyons
Apr 4
Niles apparatus updates
Mar 7
This from Steve Redick:
Stopped by Niles (IL) Station 2 on Monday and had a great opportunity to see the new tower ladder, and the new ambulance. Many thanks to Jim and the Niles members for allowing us these great shots!
Niles FD Tower 2 – 2014 Pierce Dash CF PUC 1500/300/30 100′ RM tower ladder. Steve Redick photo
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Niles Ambulance 2 – 2014 IHC 4300/Horton Type I. Steve Redick photo
Another new unit is getting ready to be put into service at Niles Station 2. Last week we posted the new Engine 2 for Niles as submitted by Karl Klotz.
Now we have photos from Larry Shapiro of the new Ambulance 2 for Niles along with some additional information.
- The current unit assigned to Ambulance 2 (2008 IHC 4300/2009 Medtec Type I) has already been renumbered as Ambulance 3, where it will be assigned.
- The current Ambulance 3 will become a reserve piece
- The current Ambulance 3R will reportedly be disposed of
New unit for Niles Ambulance 2 is a 2013 Medtec Type I on a 2012 IHC 4300 chassis. This was one of the final units to be produced at the Medtec facility in Bradenton, FL before it closed. Larry Shapiro photo
Medtec shop order #26175.
Production information for the new ambulance.
Another view of the new Ambulance 2 in Niles showing the rear LED lighting and chevron striping. Larry Shapiro photo
Niles is finalizing specs for another new engine to be purchased for Engine 3.
When the new Engine 2 goes into service:
- the current Engine 2 will move to Engine 3
- the current Engine 3 will become a reserve piece
- the current Engine 3R is being disposed of
A correction on the specs for Engine 2 from the previous post:
- there are two 25-gallon foam tanks, A & B
tag for Engine 2’s pump
Rear view of the new unit for Niles Engine 2. 2013 Pierce Dash CF PUC with 1,500-GPM pump, 500 gallons of water and two 25-gallon foam tanks. Larry Shapiro photo
Engine 2 law tag
Niles is finalizing specs for a tower ladder for Truck 2. When the new unit is in service:
- the current Truck 2 will become a reserve piece
- Quint 2, the 75′ Pierce Arrow that was formerly owned by the North Maine FPD will reportedly be disposed of
Larry Shapiro submitted the following:
Visited Carol Stream recently and photographed all three front line medic units with the new numbering. All were at Station 28 and I was able to get a group shot as well.
I was told they are expecting a new unit on a Freightliner chassis, a Medtec demo, to replace Medic 29.
Medic 27. 2008 IHC 4300/Life Line. Larry Shapiro photo
Medic 28. 2010 IHC 4300/Medtec. Larry Shapiro photo
Medic 29. 2006 IHC 4300/Life Line. Larry Shapiro photo
All three current Carol Stream front line ambulances. Larry Shapiro photo
Evanston FD updates
Jun 16
This from Karl Klotz:
Some updated information on the Evanston fleet:
- Here are the current Ambulance 21 (314) and Ambulance 23 (316). (The A23 on the site is gone.)
- There is a new Battalion 21 buggy, a 2013 Chevy Tahoe. It will be outfitted in the next couple weeks and placed into service.
- The fire investigations rig is at station 25.
- The former Engine 25 (1994 Dash) is now numbered E25R.
- The Tele-Squrt is now not numbered, and housed at Station 24 as a spare engine.
Karl
Evanston Ambulance 21. Karl Klotz photo
Evanston Ambulance 23. Karl Klotz photo
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 Schiller Park Fire Department is expecting a new ambulance from Medtec to be delivered by early March. This will match the design of their Ambulance 462 and will be one of the last units to be completed before the Medtec shutdown.
*** webmaster query: What other fire departments are expecting the last of the Medtec ambulances to be built?
The Arlington Heights Fire Department has taken delivery of two new IHC 4300/Medtec ambulances. These are the first Type I ambulances in Arlington Heights.
Foster Coach photo
thanks Martin
New ambulance for Glenside
Jul 30
Pierce has posted an unlettered image of a new IHC 4300/Medtec Type I ambulance for the Glenside Fire Protection District.
Pierce (Medtec) composite of a new ambulance for the Glenside FPD. Shop order #24764.
thanks Martin
We have more information about new ambulance orders:
One of our readers tells us that:
- Downers Grove just ordered a 2012 Freightliner/Medtec to replace the 2006 Ford/Medtec at station #2
Additionally:
- Arlington Heights has ordered (2) new Type I Medtec ambulances on IHC 4300 chassis similar to their squads. Previously, all of their ambulances were Type III styles on E-Series chassis from Ford.
