This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT
1982 American LaFrance Century Series engine with 500 gallons of water and a 1,500-GPM pump. Larry Shapiro photo
1983 American LaFrance Century Series 75? Water Chief Quint (1500/500). Larry Shapiro photo
Posts Tagged Lemont Fire Protection District
This from Martin Nowak:
Lemont purchased a replacement for the Hazmat. Not sure if they bought a chassis for Rechassis or a box/utility to convert. Does anyone know?
A motion was made by Trustee Tholotowsky to approve the purchase of a HazMat vehicle from Advantage Chevrolet in the amount of $86,313.26, seconded by Trustee Negrete. Advantage Chevrolet was the only bid we received. This will replace our current vehicle that is 37 years old and is part of the 2023 capital plan. Roll Call: Trustee Negrete, yes. Trustee Bernacchi, yes. Trustee Tholotowsky, yes. Trustee Smollen, yes. Motion carried. Absent from the vote; Trustee Falese.Trustee Smollen made a motion to approve Resolution 23-04 declaring HazMat Vehicle Ford L8000 as surplus, seconded by Trustee Tholotowsky. Roll Call: Trustee Negrete, yes. Trustee Bernacchi, yes. Trustee Tholotowsky, yes. Trustee Smollen, yes. Motion carried. Absent from the vote; Trustee Falese.
Excerpts from the LEMONT FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT MINUTES OF JULY 20, 2023 – REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
- Deputy Chief Peksa stated the old tender has been sold to Malta Fire District.
- A motion was made by Trustee Tholotowsky to approve the purchase of a new fire engine from Rosenbauer in the amount of $900,165.00, this includes a prepayment savings of $96,131.00, seconded by Trustee Bernacchi. Roll Call: Trustee Falese, yes. Trustee Negrete, yes. Trustee Bernacchi, yes. Trustee Tholotowsky, yes. Trustee Smollen, yes. Motion carried.
- A motion was made by Trustee Bernacchi to approve the purchase of a vehicle maintenance truck from Runnion Equipment Company in the amount of $160,000.00, seconded by Trustee Tholotowsky. Roll Call: Trustee Falese, yes. Trustee Negrete, yes. Trustee Bernacchi, yes. Trustee Tholotowsky, yes. Trustee Smollen, yes. Motion carried.
From the June meeting:
- Our manufacturer contacted Deputy Chief Truffa to inform him that we will not be able to get a new ambulance this year. He suggested that we might have a better chance if we switched from a Dodge to a Ford chassis.
thanks Martin
From Lemont Fire Protection District Facebook page:
****REQUEST FOR SEALED BID FOR PURCHASE OF SURPLUS WATER TENDER****You are hereby invited to submit a sealed bid proposal for the purchase of a surplus water tender. This 1998 International chassis was purchased new by the Lemont Fire Protection District. The stainless-steel water tank was from the previous 1986 water tender and remounted to the current chassis in 1998. It has been in service its entire life and is being replaced by a new water tender. This tender is in excellent condition with 29,950 miles and 3,520 engine hours. This water tender has been regularly maintained by an in-house mechanic. The fire pump was replaced in 2017. Graphics representing the Lemont Fire District will be removed prior to sale. Any equipment will be removed prior to sale. All service records will be given to the buyer.Highlighted Specifications:• 2 person cab• Motor: International 530E 300 hp motor• Transmission: Allison Model 3060/4000• Tank: 1986 3,200 gallon Walker stainless steel tank• Fire Pump: 300 gpm 18 hp gas powered WaterousBidding Instructions:Bids will be received via regular mail or in person at:Lemont Fire Protection DistrictAttn. Fire Chief-SALE OF WATER TENDER15900 New AvenueLemont, IL 604391• Bids will not be accepted via fax, email, phone or text.• Bids will be accepted until 09:00 a.m. on Friday June 9, 2023• Sealed bids will be opened at 09:00 a.m. on Friday June 9, 2023, at: Lemont Fire Protection District, 15900 New Avenue, Lemont, IL 60439.• The water tender may be viewed by appointment only at the Lemont Fire Station, 15900 New Avenue, Lemont, IL 60439. Interested parties should contact Deputy Chief Matt Peksa at (708) 243-7652 or mpeksa@lemontfire.com• Minimum bids shall be no less than $30,000.• The District will award the bid to the highest bidder.• Bidders are required to contain an email address and phone number, as notice of award will be issued promptly. If the bidder does not have an email address, a contact phone number will be sufficient.• Payment in full must be received no later than ten (10) business days from the date of Notice of Award or bid will be forfeited.• Payment will be accepted only via ACH deposit, cash or certified check made payable to the Lemont Fire Protection District.• The water tender must be removed from the premises within five (5) business days from the date of payment.• Once payment is made, the sale is final, as, where is, and no refund or return will be allowed.The Lemont Fire Protection District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept any bid that it may deem to be in the best interest of the district.
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This from Daniel Hynd:
Photos from the explosion/fire at the Seneca Petroleum plant in Lemont earlier today 4-25-23.
Daniel Hynd photo
Daniel Hynd photo
Daniel Hynd photo
An explosion possibly took place in an asphalt tank at the Seneca Petroleum plant in Lemont Tuesday morning. One person was killed in the fire and another was transported to Silver Cross Hospital.
OSHA officials said that both the person who died and the person who was injured were contractors on-site with M&J Industrial Services.
The Will County Coroner’s Office identified the man killed as 25-year-old Dru A. Worker of Homewood.
The sheriff’s office said multiple agencies responded, and the fire was put out after several hours. Fire personnel said it is not believed that any kind of hazardous material was released, and there is no danger to the public.
OSHA and ComEd were also called to the scene. Seneca Petroleum did not previously have any OSHA violations at the Lemont location.
From Sentineles.com:
The Lemont Fire Protection District has taken delivery of this Rosenbauer commercial pumper/ tender! Lemont, Illinois is located about 40 minutes southwest of downtown Chicago. The fulltime personnel cover 40 square miles serving approximately 25,000 people. This apparatus will join a Rosenbauer mid-mount platform and a pumper that both currently serve the community! Thank you Chief Frank Jareczek and the firefighters of the Lemont FD for choosing Sentinel Emergency Solutions and Rosenbauer to build your next fire apparatus!
- FX 3/16? Aluminum Body
- EZ Climb Access Ladder
- Chassis: Freightliner 114 SD Chassis with Two Door Cab
- Engine: Cummins ISX 12 Engine with 500 Horsepower
- Emergency Lights: Whelen
- Pump: Waterous CXPA 1,250-GPM
- Tank: 3,000 gallons of Water
Sentinel ES photo
Sentinel ES photo
Sentinel ES photo
Sentinel ES photo
New engine for Lemont FPD
Dec 10
From Bill Schreiber:
The Lemont Fire Protection District recently ordered this Rosenbauer Group pumper! Lemont is located about 40 minutes southwest of downtown Chicago. This will be their FOURTH Rosenbauer! Thank you to Deputy Chief Matt Peksa and the Lemont FPD for choosing Sentinel Emergency Solutions and Rosenbauer!Features Include:EXT aluminum body with Lifetime Transferable WarrantyCommander chassis, 60″ cab with 11″ raised roofGreen Star Idle Reduction TechnologyWaterous S100C20 1,500-GPM pumpFor more information visit our website:
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From Bill Schreiber:
Final inspection on Lemont FPD Tender 917 at Rosenbauer South Dakota. Freightliner 114SD chassis 750-GPM Waterous pump, 3000-gallon tank. This is number 3 for Lemont. Thank You Lemont!
Bill Schreiber photo
Bill Schreiber photo
Bill Schreiber photo
Bill Schreiber photo
New tender for Lemont FPD
Sep 24
From Bill Schreiber:
Lemont FPD tender update. Freightliner 114SD with a Rosenbauer 3/16 formed body, 1250-GPM pump, and a 3000-gallon tank.
Rosenbauer photo
Rosenbauer photo
Rosenbauer photo
Rosenbauer photo
Rosenbauer photo
As seen around … Lemont
Aug 5
From Martin Nowak
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Martin Nowak photo
