Martin Nowak spotted a new Pierce Arrow XT PUC engine for Lisle-Woodridge on the Pierce Flickr site HERE.
Reportedly, this new rescue-style engine will replace both a 2000 E-ONE engine and a 1984 E-ONE heavy rescue at Station 1.
A new Pierce Arrow XT PUC for Lisle-Woodridge Engine 511 at Station 1 with Pierce Job #23953. Pierce photo
Mar 20
The Lake Villa Fire District received two new ambulances. They are Type III units built in 2011 by Osage on Ford E-450 chassis. According to information received by Jeff Rudolph, neither of them are numbered yet and both identical. As best as can be determined, Ambulance 243, the 05′ was retired. Old Ambulance 242 became Ambulance 244, Ambulance 244 became Ambulance 245. It is not clear where old Ambulance 241 went. The two new units will be assigned to Ambulances 241 and 242.
As reported HERE, the new ambulances are painted red. This is a departure from the current ambulance fleet that is painted blue and white and was purchased as part of the Lake Villa Rescue Squad.
Lake Villa took delivery of two 2011 Type III ambulances from Osage on E-450 Ford chassis. This unit will be assigned as Ambulance 242. These are the first red ambulances in Lake Villa. Jeff Rudolph photo
The new ambulance will replace the current, 2010 Osage built ambulance that is assigned to Ambulance 242. This unit is being reassigned as Ambulance 244 which is the second ambulance out of Station 2.
Mar 18
The Flossmoor Fire Department in MABAS Division 24 received their new Spartan Gladiator Evolution/Crimson pumper squad earlier this year. The unit shows being completed by Crimson in mid January. It has a stainless steel body, a 1,000-GPM pump, and carries 500 gallons of water.
Flossmoor Rescue 1320 has deep compartments, a 1,000-GPM pump and 500 gallons of water. Crimson photo
Jan 19
The Chicago Ridge Fire Department in MABAS Division 21 will receive a new Pierce Dash pumper for Engine 6513. A pre-delivery image was posted today on the Pierce Flickr site.
A new Pierce Dash for Chicago Ridge Engine 6513. Pierce photo
Thanks to Josh Boyajian for the heads up!
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