Mount Prospect went to the Code 4 for a working fire at 1817 Tano Lane on Wednesday, 4/7/21.
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Updated photo of the new fire station for Wheeling
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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT- Oak Brook Fire Dept. #916. Photo taken at a fire muster in Downers Grove in the early 1990’s. And that is all I know. If anyone can fill in the blanks, please do so.Mike Summa
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And from our archives
Custom Pirsch engine with 50′ Boardman Readi-Tower aerial. Larry Shapiro photo
From Dennis Maag:
St. Marys, KS – Ladder 371991 Emergency One Hush #8893 1000-GPM (American)/500/75′6V92/Allison AutomaticEx-Buffalo Grove, IL5-15-13
Dennis Maag photo
And from our archives:
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This from Larry Shapiro:
Waukegan firefighters were extremely outgoing and provided the opportunity to update photos of several Waukegan FD units after the dedication of the new Rosenbauer Panther 6×6 ARFF.
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New ARFF for Waukegan (more)
Mar 19
The Waukegan Fire Department held a dedication and push-in ceremony today at the Waukegan National Airport for the new Rosenbauer Panther 6×6 ARFF, Engine 65.
Larry Shapiro photo
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This from Larry Shapiro fort #TBT:
Since the site has been highlighting Rosemont apparatus being sold and replaced, here’s a bit of Rosemont FWD history for #TBT
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Found at govdeals.com:
1995 E-One Hurricane 95ft Platform Aerial
Auction Ends 3/31/21 11:00 AM ET
Remaining20 Days 21 Hrs
This item is subject to an auto extension of the auction end time.
Reserve Not MetTax
Buyer’s Premium12.50%
Starting Bid$1.00
Bids6High Bidders************8
Current Bid$1,000.00
Bid Increment$25.00
Minimum Bid$1,025.00
Taken out of service in 2016 due to a seized engine. Detroit 8V-92TA engine was rebuilt in October 2019. Hale QSMG150 pump rebuilt in January 2020. Aerial and pump both passed inspection in July 2020. Paperwork will be provided. Please see spec sheets in photos to see more. Some gauges and lights may not work. Air system has small leaks. A/C and heat does not work. Check engine lights is illuminated. Code is 53. This could indicate an issue with the ECM. No other equipment such as ground ladders, hoses, tools, ect. included in this auction. Some service manuals and filters have been left in the cab. Body has scratches, dents and corrosion in some spots. Rub rail and body panel damaged on passenger side as seen in photo. There is a hydraulic leak on the left side of the turn table. It may just be a fitting that needs to be tightened but fluid can be seen on the edge of the turn table in the photos.
If you would like to inspect the vehicle, please call in advance.
From our archives:
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thanks Martin
Roberts Park purchased this used 2009 Seagrave engine which previously served Mansfield, MA. It will replace Engine 303 (Ex Engine 31) a 1993 Pierce Dash that formerly served Justice FD as Engine 551 prior to the takeover.
and, from our archives, a photo of Justice Engine 551 when it was brand new.
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thanks Keith
