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Libertyville Fire Department news

Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com:

In February 2019, the Libertyville fire chief reported to the village board that the tower ladder was nearing 20 years old and scheduled to be replaced. A new one was $1.3 million, but a report from Pierce showed the truck could be refurbished. That was determined to be a good option, and the village board agreed to waive competitive bidding for a frame-off restoration. Work included new paint, hydraulics, tires, interior, radiator, hoses, cables, emergency lighting, and lettering. The fire pump was rebuilt, the 100-foot ladder disassembled and repainted, electronics upgraded, and other parts repaired or replaced. The original mileage was 35,119, but the odometer was reset after the work and now stands at 210 miles. The cost was $647,000.

Originally, the work was to have taken about six or seven months, but it needed unanticipated replacement of the frame rails, plus the coronavirus pandemic slowed the process.

The truck is shared with the Mundelein Fire Department through an agreement struck in late 2017. Officials in both communities determined it was a common-sense way to improve efficiency and lower costs. At the time, it was estimated Libertyville’s truck and personnel would be needed in Mundelein about five times a year.

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Box alarm fire in Libertyville, 3-31-19

Libertyville firefighters were dispatched for a reported fire at 232 Red Top Drive Sunday afternoon (3/31/19). Firefighters arrived quickly from the nearby station on Golf Road and reported fire through the roof. Shortly afterwards the fire was upgraded to a Box Alarm as firefighters went defensive. Flames were knocked down fairly quickly after burning off a section of the roof and damaging the second floor of one unit in the multi-family complex. 

An incomplete list of fire departments at the scene included: Libertyville, Mundelein, Countryside, Lake Bluff, Gurnee, lake Forest, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods, Round Lake, and Grayslake.

fire scene in Libertyville IL

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aftermath of cedar shake roof after a fire

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Libertyville ambulance for sale

Found on govdeals.com:

2006 Ford Medtec Ambulance – Econoline E-450

2006 Ford Econoline E-450 CUTAWAY, 6.0L V8 OHV 32V TURBO DIESEL. Runs and drives good , Fleet maintained, Good Tires, Everything works.

Seller Name:Libertyville Village, IL

Asset Location:600 North Ave, Libertyville, Illinois 60048-2050

2006 Ford Econoline E-450/Medtec ambulance for sale

Libertyville FD 2006 Ford Econoline E-450/Medtec ambulance for sale

2006 Ford Econoline E-450/Medtec ambulance for sale

Libertyville FD 2006 Ford Econoline E-450/Medtec ambulance for sale

2006 Ford Econoline E-450/Medtec ambulance for sale

Libertyville FD 2006 Ford Econoline E-450/Medtec ambulance for sale

thanks Martin 

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New engine for Libertyville

From the Pierce Flickr page:

Pierce Village of Libertyville, IL 32059

New fire engine for the Libertyville Fire Department

Pierce composite

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Libertyville Fire Department news

Excerpts from abc7chicago.com:

Libertyville police and firefighters responded around 4:45 p.m. Monday (6/4/18) to several 911 calls about a car floating in a large pond near US Highway 45 and Northwind Boulevard. The callers said the driver was still inside. Firefighters tried to put a lifejacket on the driver and pull him out, but a diver was sent in to rescue him when the car started to sink.
Fire officials said that at one point the car’s trunk opened, which caused the car to sink quickly, and straight down.

Though divers managed to get him out, he was rushed to Advocate Condell Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.  The cause of the crash remains under investigation. 

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New home for Libertyville … Countryside FPD tanker

Grayslake is now the owner of a Pierce Dash 1250-GPM, 2500-gallon tanker that was in service with the Libertyville FD since 2010 when they acquired it from the Countryside FPD who purchased it new in 1988.

Countryside FPD Tanker 4 112

Countryside FPD Tanker 4 112 – 1988 Pierce Dash 1250/2500 tanker. Larry Shapiro photo

Countryside FPD Tanker 4 112

Countryside FPD Tanker 4 112 – 1988 Pierce Dash 1250/2500 tanker. Larry Shapiro photo

tender nursing an engine during a fire

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Libertyville FD Tender 461

Libertyville FD Tender 461. Larry Shapiro photo

Grayslake FPD tanker (tender)

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Grayslake FPD tanker

Grayslake FPD tender (X-Libertyville, X-Countryside) Larry Shapiro photo

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Box alarm fire in Long Grove, 3-1-18

The Countryside FPD with neighboring departments was sent to 4867 Pond View Court in Long Grove this morning (3/1/18) for a basement fire. Upon arrival companies made an interior attack but had to back out shortly thereafter as areas of the first floor were compromised and then collapsed. Although there was a hydrant in the cul-de-sac, 400′ of LDH was stretched to the end of the street where two portable tanks were setup for tanker operations. Libertyville Engine 462 drafted from the portable tanks supplying Mundelein Engine 432 in front of the house. Both Countryside engines, their tanker, and tower ladder were also in front of the house. Fire traveled from the basement to the second floor but was contained quickly. One firefighter was taken to an area hospital with a shoulder injury.

 

portable tanks at fire scene

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Female Firefighter pulls hose

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Metz Raptor aerial at fire scene

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fire trucks at fire scene

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4867 Pond View Court Long Grove IL

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fire engine with lots of hose lines attached

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fire in a large house

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fire in the upstairs window of a house

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house fire with flames on the second floor

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Firefighters with hose apply water to fire

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Firefighter on ladder with heavy smoke

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tanker dumping into portable tank

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fire engine drafting from portable tanks

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Firefighters use foam to fight basement fire

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Firefighters with hose line immersed in foam

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Gurnee Fire Department squad

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more photos at Shapirophotography.net

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New area apparatus orders

  • Homewood Fire Department – Pierce Enforcer pumper 1,500/750. Delivery in July 2018.
  • Libertyville Fire Department – Pierce Enforcer pumper 1,500/750. Delivery in July 2018.

thanks Ron

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Barn fire in Mettawa, 1-9-18

Libertyville firefighters and surrounding departments responded to a barn fire at 14060 Old School Road in Mettawa Monday afternoon (1/9/18). Countryside Chief 4100 was the first to arrive and confirmed a working fire. Companies tapped into a hydrant across the street and were able to save the exposures, but the barn was destroyed. It was reportedly a four-stall barn and the horses were able to escape though some smaller animals  perished in the blaze. The alarm was upgraded to a Box Alarm for change of quarters and the full box assignment was filled out later.

Companies at the scene included two engines, a quint, an ambulance and battalion chief from Libertyville; engines from Countryside, Knollwood, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Gurnee, and Wauconda; a Lincolnshire-Riverwoods squad; and chiefs from Countryside, Lake Forest, Mundelein, and Libertyville.

Mettawa barn destroyed by fire

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Mettawa barn destroyed by fire

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firefighters man a hose line

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firefighter uses an axe to break a door

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Countryside FPD Chief Jeff Steingart

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Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD Squad 51

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Lake Bluff FD fire engine

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fire trucks at barn fire

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fire trucks at barn fire

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fire trucks at barn fire

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Countryside FPD fire engine on scene

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Gurnee fire engine at scene

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Libertyville Battalion 46

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a few more photos are at Shapirophotography.net

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Knollwood Fire Department news (more)

From the cityoflakeforest.com:

On December 7, 2017, the City of Lake Forest and the Village of Libertyville presented a joint draft proposal for Fire, Emergency Medical and Fire Prevention Services to the Rockland Fire Protection District (RFPD) that will be considered by the Libertyville Village Board at its December 12, 2017 meeting.  Lake Forest and Libertyville believe the proposal is a comprehensive and cost-effective partnership, providing residents of the RFPD with the long-term benefits of full-time services from two professional fire departments, more efficient initial emergency response forces and more effective back-up support. 

The proposal includes the employment opportunity for existing volunteer personnel to continue to service the community and to train with other members of the Lake Forest Fire Department, as well as possibly using, repurposing or selling existing fire apparatus, equipment and facilities, all benefiting RFPD taxpayers.

Lake Forest and Libertyville firefighters and paramedics have worked side by side with the dedicated volunteers of the RFPD for many years.  The City of Lake Forest and the Village of Libertyville have provided or are now providing emergency services to the District. 

The communities initiated discussions in 2012 on improving efficiencies and the economic benefits associated with joining forces.   Conversations have continued, and earlier this year, the RFPD Board requested a proposal from both Libertyville and Lake Forest.  After thoughtful consideration, both municipalities concluded that by working together, a plan could be developed that focuses on high-quality, full-time services from their two professional fire departments providing: 1) enhanced emergency and fire response and 2) improved cost-effectiveness to all residents of the District.

The City of Lake Forest and the Village of Libertyville believe this proposal meets the important goals of enhancing services, reducing costs and respecting the values and traditions of the RFPD. 

 

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