This from Bill Post:
An interesting video on the hazards of responding. On December 31st, Phoenix Arizona Heavy Rescue 44 was hit by an intoxicated driver. Five firefighters managed to extricate themselves with the help of firefighters from other responding companies. There were several injured but no fatalities.
Sep 15
Phoenix, Illinois selling a engine.
This was posted on their Facebook page
This from Eric Haak:
The Harvey Fire Department responded to the report of a commercial building fire in the 15400 block of Broadway in the early morning hours of November 16th. The fire was in a truss roof warehouse and communicated to a 2-story apartments over commercial building. The blaze was elevated to a MABAS box and these images were taken hours into the incident as companies were defensive on the original building early on.
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
This from Brad Steinweg:
The Phoenix Fire Department recently took possession of former North Palos engine 803. I submitted a post previously, but had no picture. It is a 1988 Spartan Gladiator. Photo credit goes to Tom Burns.
Tom Burns photo
Feb 10
This from Brad Steinweg:
The former 1988 Spartan (803) from North Palos FPD has been sold. It now belongs to Phoenix FD in division 24 and is numbered 1715. Due to it being night time I was unable to get an updated picture.
-Brad S.
Nov 10
This from From Callum Parkinson:
Phoenix FD Engine 1708, former CFD Engine 72 – 1988 E-ONE Hurricane 1250/500
This from Eric Haak:
At approximately 1450hrs on Saturday, the Dolton Fire Department responded to a fire in a large storage shed on a vacant industrial property at 142nd & Cottage Grove. The photos in this gallery were taken about 1-hour into the incident. Companies had long lead-outs as working hydrants were scarce on this stretch of road. Calumet City Tower 309 and Lansing Tower 107 were both in use at the scene. Riverdale Engine 836 had a hydrant at the corner of 142nd and Cottage Grove and fed Burnham Engine 2016. South Holland Engine 669 was on Cottage Grove at the entrance to the complex with a hydrant as well. Also pictured is Phoenix Engine 1708 in staging which is the old Engine 72 of Chicago. The “72” is still clearly visible on the door. There was also a request for HAZMAT advisers to the scene. The incident was eventually raised to a 3rd alarm which actually occurred after I left the scene.
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
Jul 2
The Phoenix Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2011 Smeal engine on a Spartan Metro Star chassis with a 1,250-GPM pumper, 750 gallons of water and 20 gallons of foam.
Phoenix recently put this 2011, Spartan Metro Star/Smeal engine into service as Engine 1713. Bill Friedrich photo
Smeal Fire Apparatus is building the following new apparatus for area departments:
– The Phoenix FD will be taking delivery of an engine built with a 2011 Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis. This vehicle will have a 1,500-gpm pump, 750-gallon water tank, and 20-gallon foam tank. Delivery is expected early in the summer.
– The North Park FPD will be taking delivery of a 75′ quint on a Spartan chassis. No information is available about this unit except that it was built as a stock piece.
Thanks to Bill Friedrich for the information.
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