Sep 19
This from Niko Stefani:
Here are a few pictures of M.A.B.A.S Division 4’s HAZMAT rig that is kept at Lake Forest Fire Station #2. It has been kept here since M.A.B.A.S purchased it.
Niko Stefani photo
Niko Stefani photo
Niko Stefani photo
Niko Stefani photo
Niko Stefani photo
The Waukegan Fire Department has been added to the listings in MABAS Division 4. The last department in the county to be added is the largest. Waukegan has five stations with more than 28 pieces of rolling stock. All houses have an ALS rescue unit, and four run engine companies. Waukegan Station 4 staffs a 105′ Pierce quint alongside Rescue 1644.
Waukegan Squad 1651 is a 2004 Seagrave. Jeff Rudolph photo
Waukegan provides a bomb squad with containment vessel for Lake and McHenry Counties out of an annex building at Station 1. They also have a dive unit, haz mat unit, a large squad, and a 6×6 ARFF at the Waukegan Regional Airport.
Waukegan 1667 serves as the bomb squad for Lake and McHenry counties. Larry Shapiro photo
1665 is a 1984 Oshkosh T-12 6×6 1500/3140/310AFFF. Larry Shapiro photo
They have Seagrave and KME engines, a Pierce and Seagrave aerial, plus Medtec, Wheeled Coach, and Taylor Made ambulances.
Engine 1613 is a 2011 KME Severe Service 1500/750. Jeff Rudolph photo
Rescue 1643 is a 2007 Medtec on a 4300 IHC chassis. Larry Shapiro photo
Jun 13
The Countryside FPD in MABAS Division 4 has taken delivery of a new ambulance. From the Horton Emergency Vehicles Facebook page:
?2012 Ford F-450 4×4 chassis with a Horton 623 (173″) Module with 74″ headroom.
New Ford F-450 4x4 Horton Type I ambulance. Horton photo
thanks Sam
Four fire departments in Lake County, MABAS Division 4, have had non-red fire apparatus over the years. To date, only the Fox Lake Fire Department and the Winthrop Harbor Fire Department maintain fleets that are not red, red & white, or red & black.
The fire department at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center in North Chicago used to run apparatus that was either solid lime green or that later had a white roof. The military has since changed over to white over red … with the exception of some ARFF and other airport assigned units.
The Great Lakes Fire Department used to run with this 1994 KME Renegade that was assigned to Engine 1911. It had a 1,250-GPM pump and carried 750 gallons of water. There were also two 50-gallon foam tanks on-board. The federal government purchased many of these units over a period of several years in the 1990s and deployed them at bases throughout the world. Several years ago, KME completed a contract to recondition most of these engines. Great Lakes currently has a 1997/2010 Renegade engine at their station 2. Larry Shapiro collection
When the Lake Zurich Rescue Squad and the Lake Zurich Fire Department were separate entities, the rescue squad ran ambulances and a small squad unit. When they purchased this unit in 1979, there was federal funding provided to help with the cost. One stipulation though was that the squad had to be painted white over lime green, which at the time was considered a matter of safety with regards to the visibility of the unit.
Squad 955 with the Lake Zurich Rescue Squad was a small quick-response squad built by E-ONE in 1979 on a GMC K35 chassis. Larry Shapiro collection
The Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District purchased two Mack CF engines; one in 1968 and the other in 1975. Both were painted white.
Round Lake Engine 638 was one of two CF Mack engines that they purchased. This was built in 1975 and had a 1,000-GPM pump with 500 gallons of water. Larry Shapiro collection
The Waukegan apparatus has always been red or red and white with a few exceptions. In 1979, they purchased a DOT spec’d small squad just like the one that was bought by the Lake Zurich Rescue Squad. Additionally, they purchased a 1969 Ward LaFrance Model P80 engine on an Ambassador chassis that was white over lime green which was typical of the Ward LaFrance units being shipped during that era. They went on to purchase three more units from Ward LaFrance in 1976 and 1977, all of which were white over red.
The first of five Ward LaFrance units that was purchased by the Waukegan Fire Department was this 1969 Model P80 Ambassador Series engine with a 1,250-GPM pump and 1,000-gallons of water. Larry Shapiro collection
Other posts in this series can be found by entering Color of fire trucks in the search field.
Lake County MABAS Division 4 is divided into four quadrants. The Zion Fire Department is located in Quad 1. A short distance from the Wisconsin border, Zion has two stations which cover just over eight square miles. Daily staffing is generally six between the two stations.
Zion's headquarters station is at 1303 27th Street. Larry Shapiro photo
They run a variety of apparatus including a 2007 Pierce Arrow XT engine with a 1992 Spartan/3D in reserve out of Station 1 which also houses a frontline and a reserve ambulance, an ATV, and a 1928 Pirsch pumper which the firefighters are in the process of restoring.
The jump company at Station 2 has an ambulance and a 105′ Pierce Dash quint that was built in 1999.
Winthrop Harbor sits along Lake Michigan in the northeast corner of MABAS Division 4 along the Wisconsin border. They operate out of one station which is part of the municipal building with the police department. Packed full of apparatus, the four-bay station houses nine pieces of equipment. They are one of the only all Seagrave departments in Illinois with two engines and a 75′ Meanstick quint. Dating back to their long history of FWD rigs, they had FWD logos affixed to all of their modern Seagrave units. All of their equipment with the exception of the ambulances are painted white.
Winthrop Harbor has this restored 1949 FWD engine which is used in parades. The engine made the trip to Clintonville, WI for the Seagrave 125th anniversary.
The 1949 FWD engine was in Clintonville for the Seagrave 125th anniversary parade. Bill Friedrich photo
The officer's side of the restored 1949 FWD engine when it was at Seagrave. Bill Friedrich photo
This photo of the Winthrop Harbor fleet was taken in the 1970s by Bill Friedrich. Included are the 1949 and 1952 FWD engines, a 1966 Dodge/Welch mini pumper, a 1963 900 Series American LaFrance engine, a 1973 P-Series Seagrave engine, and a 1974 Ford/Welch squad unit.
Jul 11
The Gurnee Fire Department in MABAS Division 4 has recently received a new ambulance which was donated by one of their fire districts. Ambulance 1343 is a 2010 IHC 4300 Type I built by Wheeled Coach. The unit previously numbered as 1343, a 1998 IHC 4700 with a Road Rescue body, has been traded in.
Gurnee put this new Wheeled Coach ambulance into service at their Station 2. Larry Shapiro photo
Firefighters perform overhaul after extinguishing a roof fire at 11905 12th Street in Winthrop Harbor Thursday morning. Jeff Rudolph photo
Jeff Rudolph took in a fire this morning in Winthrop Harbor, in MABAS Division 4 and submitted the following information and photos:
Winthrop Harbor had a box this morning around 0800 for a fire at 11905 12th St. Fire was on the roof of a 1.5 story house, possibly from lightning. Zion Quint 1832 was first in and made the attack. Winthrop Harbor Engine 1711 laid in a supply line. Auto aid was from Newport, Beach Park, and Zion. The box was struck out quickly and companies returned enroute except for North Chicago, and Pleasant Prairie,WI.
Zion Quint 1832 was the first unit on the scene and made the fire attack. Jeff Rudolph photo
Winthrop Harbor Engine 1711 supplied water to Zion Quint 1832. Jeff Rudolph photo
Beach Park Engine 1222, a 2008 Seagrave Maurauder II responded to assist. Jeff Rudolph photo
Firefighters examine the fire damage which may have been caused by a lightning strike at this house on 12th Street during heavy storms this morning. Jeff Rudolph photo
North Chicago Engine 1514, a 2010 Pierce was staged down the street. Jeff Rudolph photo
Winthrop Harbor Quint 1731 was also staged on 12th Street. Jef Rudolph photo
Zion ESDA brought their mobile rehab trailer to the scene. Jeff Rudolph photo
Winthrop Harbor's entire fleet consists of Seagrave apparatus. Engine 1712 was built in 1999. Jeff Rudolph photo
The Barrington Fire Department in MABAS Division 4 has ordered a new engine from E-ONE. The new unit, which will be very similar to Engine 361, will be built on a Typhoon chassis with a 1,250-GPM pump, a 1,260-gallon water tank, and two 20-gallon foam cells. (so 136838)
The new engine will look very similar to this 2009 Tradition Series engine on a Typhoon chassis (so 135665). Larry Shapiro photo
In MABAS Division 4, the Barrington Fire Department and the Barrington & Countryside Fire Protection District cover areas in Lake, Cook, and McHenry counties, plus their district borders areas of DuPage and Kane counties. This district includes the town of Barrington, plus portions of Barrington Hills, South Barrington, Inverness, and Lake Barrington. They are also responsible for some unincorporated areas of Lake, Cook, and McHenry counties. The fire district responds from three stations, one of which is located in Barrington, one is in Barrington Hills, and the third is in Lake Barrington. All stations have at least one engine or quint plus an ambulance, and the district has two tankers to bring water to the many areas that they cover which do not have a system of hydrants.
Their apparatus is a mixture of E-ONE, Pierce, US Tanker, and Wheeled Coach.
An interesting and somewhat complex explanation of fire district coverage throughout the ‘Barrington’ area is addressed in the FAQ section of the Barrington & Countryside FPD website, which states in part that “… there are actually nine fire departments covering the Barrington mailing addresses.”
Who provides my fire and paramedic services?
The Barrington Fire Department provides services to all of the Village of Barrington and the Barrington countryside Fire Protection District. The B.C.F.P.D. covers much of the surrounding Barrington Area. However, there are actually nine fire departments covering the Barrington mailing addresses.
If you are outside of the limits of the Village of Barrington, you can tell who provides your fire and paramedic services by looking at your property tax bill. The bill will identify the fire district you are covered by.
In general, the Barrington Area is covered as follows:Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District:
- All of Barrington Hills with the exception of:
- The N. Side of Plum Tree Rd., W. of Ridge Rd. (Fox River Grove F.P.D.)
- The S. side of Plum Tree Rd., W. of Rock Ridge Rd. (Fox River Grove F.P.D.)
- Areas N. of Spring Creek Rd. and W. of Meadow Hill (Fox River Grove F.P.D.)
- Areas S. in Kane County (Algonquin F.P.D.)
- All of South Barrington with the exception of:
- The S. end of Pentwater (East Dundee F.P.D.)
- All of Windemere (Hoffman Estates Fire Dept.)
- Star Ln. up to Saucer Circle & Saucer Circle in Magnolia Pointe (East Dundee F.P.D.)
- Areas S. of the entrance to the South Barrington Club (Hoffman Estates Fire Dept.)
- Lake Barrington with the exception of:
- Areas N. or E. of Kelsey and River roads (Wauconda F.P.D.)
- Areas in McHenry County (Fox River Grove F.P.D.)
- Inverness:
- Areas E. of Ela Rd. & N. of Palatine /Rd. (Palatine Rural F.P.D.)
- Braymore
- Harrowgate
- The far W. end of Abbotsford in Chevoit Hills
- Shetland Hills
- Whispering Pines
- The Sanctuary
- Inverness West
- Inverlake
- The W. end of Glencrest
- Hillshire Estates
- Cedar Knoll
- Unicorporated Cook County:
- Areas E. of Barrington and W. of Deerpath
- The “College Streets” N. of Cornell
- Hillcrest Acres
- Fielding Place
- Barrington Trails
- Unincorporated Lake County:
- Areas near Rt. 59 S. of Scott Rd.
- Fairhaven
- Cuba Rd. E. of 59 to Sylvander
- Cuba Rd. W. of 59
- Harbor Rd.
- Hart Rd.
- Old Barrington Rd. to Country Estates Rd.
- Country Estates Rd.
- Countryside Ln.
- Flynn Creek Rd.
- Prestwick
- 18th St. through 24th St., Highland Rd., & Taylor St.
- Brandt Rd., Merton, and Scott Ave.
- Unincorporated McHenry County:
- Hill & Dale Farm
Lake Zurich Fire Protection District:
- Biltmore
- North Barrington
- Deer Park
- Areas N. of Scott Rd. & E. of 59
Wauconda Fire Protection District:
- Lake Barrington Shores
- Lake Barrington not covered by the B.C.F.P.D
- Timber Lakes
- Tower Lakes
- Wynstone
- Fox River Valley Gardens
- Areas N. of Miller Rd.
Fox River Grove Fire Protection District:
- Barrington Hills N. of Spring Creek Rd. not covered by the B.C.F.P.D.
- Lake Barrington in McHenry County
Algonquin Fire Protection District:
- Barrington Hills in Kane County
Carpentersville Fire Protection District:
- Barrington Hills near the corner of 68 & Bateman.
East Dundee Fire Protection District:
- The South end of Pentwater in South Barrington.
- Star Ln. to Saucer Ct. in Magnolia Pointe (South Barrington)
- Rt. 59 S. of Penny Rd.
Hoffman Estates Fire Protection District:
- Windemere in South Barrington.
- Barrington Rd. S of the entrance to the South Barrington Club.
Palatine Rural Fire Protection District:
- All of Inverness not covered by the B.C.F.P.D.
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