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Northlake Fire Department apparatus

Jul 20

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Steve Redick submitted several images of Northlake apparatus from a recent photo excursion with several other area photographers.

NorthLake Truck 803 is a 2008 Spartan Gladiator Evolution/Darley/RK. Steve Redick photo

Northlake’s new utility vehicle. Steve Redick photo

Northlake Fire Protection District Engine 803 is a 2012 Spartan Metro Star Evolution/Marion 1500/750/50. Steve Redick photo

The pump panel for Northlake Engine 803 is behind a roll-up door. Steve Redick photo

Side view with all of the compartments open. Steve Redick photo

A close-up of the compartments and the pump panel. Steve Redick photo

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Local apparatus at FDIC 2012

Apr 21

Posted by bgshap in Fire Service News | 18 Comments

There were four area units on display this year in the FDIC Exhibits. New engines for Carol Stream, Fermilab, and Northlake were shown in separate booths and the MABAS 10 MVU was also in the exhibit hall.

Carol Stream Fire District Alexis Engine 29

A new engine for Carol Stream was shown in the Alexis booth. Larry Shapiro photo

Looking strikingly similar to a CFD engine, Carol Stream Engine 29 is on a Spartan chassis. Larry Shapiro photo

Fermilab Fire Department Engine 702 Spartan UST US Tank

Fermilab Engine 702 was in the UST Fire Apparatus booth (formerly US Tank, previously US Tanker). Larry Shapiro photo

A view of the rear chevron on Engine 702. Larry Shapiro photo

The officer's side of Fermilab Engine 702 with painted roll-up doors. Larry Shapiro Photo

Northlake Fire Department Marion Spartan Engine 806

In the Marion booth a new engine for Northlake on a Spartan Metro Star chassis with the Evolution Series trim was on display. Larry Shapiro photo

The driver's side of Northlake Engine 806. Larry Shapiro photo

The MABAS Division 10 MVU Mobile Ventilation Unit, housed in Lyons was also on display at the show. Larry Shapiro photo

FDIC 2012 Lukas Oil Dome Convention Center Exhibit Hall

The exhibits were in two separate building; the convention center and the sports arena. All but a select few fire apparatus manufacturers moved into the convention center as seen in this image of the sports arena. Larry Shapiro photo

FDIC 2011 Lukas Oil Dome Convention Center Exhibit Hall

This image of the sports arena from FDIC 2011 shows more fire apparatus in this venue. Larry Shapiro photo

FDIC 2010 Lukas Oil Dome Convention Center Exhibit Hall

In 2010, construction on the new convention center had not been completed, and there were many more fire trucks on display in the sports arena. Larry Shapiro photo

A bit of “retro” in the Pierce booth.

Most have probably seen the newest Pierce cab and chassis that was unveiled last year – the Dash CF. It featured a grille that matched the Velocity, the Impel, and the Arrow XT.

The Pierce Dash CF with a grille that matches the Velocity, Impel, and the Arrow XT. Larry Shapiro photo

As it turns out, the engine sits in the back of the cab and the grille is for aesthetics only. This year, Pierce displayed a 105′ rear-mount, PUC, quint on the Dash CF chassis without a grille. If one looks beyond the one-piece windshield and the cab-tilt cutouts, the unit has the appearance of an early Pierce Arrow or a Javelin.

A 105' aerial mounted on a Dash CF chassis without the grille. The cab face has the appearance of an early Pierce Arrow and the short lived Javelin. Larry Shapiro phoo

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New engine for Northlake

Apr 14

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, New Delivery | 1 Comment

This from Bill Friedrich and Tony Carlini:

Northlake’s new engine from Marion has a Spartan chassis and a Metro Star, ELFD, 10” raised roof with lowered steps. It has an enclosed Waterous side-mount 1,500-gpm pump, 750-gallon water tank, and a Feecon around the pump system with 50 gallons of foam. There is a light tower, electric reel, Harrison generator, enclosed ladder rack storage, as well as a 100-percent transverse speedlay tray for two 1-¾”, and one 2-½” speedlay. It also has a pre-connected deck gun with extenda-gun options, large EMS compartment in the cab interior as well as a separate engineer’s gear compartment. The body features a pull-out tool board, swing-out tool board, and electrical for electric extrication tool batteries. The front bumper has a 150’ pre-connect and a 5” front suction that are enclosed as well.

This Engine will be on Display at FDIC.