Posts Tagged Pierce Arrow XT

Live fire training in Woodstock

Oct 20

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Department News, Fire Service News, Fire Truck photos, Training | Comments off

The Woodstock Fire Protection District continues to train in a group of model homes that was offered for their use. Yesterday, yet another house provided multiple evolutions for room burns before it was burned to the ground. Tim Olk and Larry Shapiro were on hand to photograph the day’s events.

Tim submitted several images.

Woodstock Fire Protection District training

A firefighter overhauls a second floor bedroom after a series of burns was completed. Tim Olk photo

Smoke escapes the room of origin into the hallway. Tim Olk photo

Instructors light a fire for one of the training evolutions. Tim Olk photo

Several instructors admire their handiwork before the evolution begins. Tim Olk photo

An engine from the Fox River & Countryside Fire Rescue District supplies a hand line for exposure protection. Tim Olk photo

As the house is allowed to burn, Woodstock Engine 33 operates in the street to supply lines for exposure protection. Tim Olk photo

An artistic interpretation of the fire scene. Tim Olk photo

Tim has many images which can be viewed HERE.

Tags: Alexis engine, Alexis Fire Apparatus, fire engine drafting water, firefighting overhaul, Fox River & Countryside Fire/Rescue District, Fox River and Countryside Fire and Rescue, heavy smoke and fire, instructors light fire for training, live fire training, Pierce Arrow XT, porta-tank, smoke conditions in a fire, Tim Olk, Woodstock burns homes for training, Woodstock Fire Rescue District, Woodstock Rural Fire Protection District

Glenview extricates driver from rollover 9-4-12

Sep 6

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Truck photos, MVA | 1 Comment

Glenview firefighters responded to a two-car crash on Waukegan Road at Topp Lane Tuesday morning and found one vehicle on it’s roof. The driver was exrtricated and transported to Glenbrook Hospital.

Larry Shapiro arrived at the scene as the car was being removed from the scene and submitted a few images.

rollover crash in Glenview IL Fire Department Pierce Arrow XT

One of two cars involved in a collision on Waukegan Road at Topp Lane Tuesday morning in Glenview. Larry Shapiro photo

Glenview Engine 6 remains on the scene until the car is uprighted and removed. Larry Shapiro photo

Engine 6 is one of two rescue-style engines in Glenview that is setup to handle auto extrications. Larry Shapiro photo

Engine 6 has deep rescue-style compartments. Larry Shapiro photo

The towing company prepares to turn the car over. Larry Shapiro photo

Battalion 6 was in command on the scene. Larry Shapiro photo

A few additional images can be viewed HERE.

Tags: car crash in Glenview on Waukegan Road 9-4-12, firefighters remove car doors to free the driver, Glenview Fire Department, Larry Shapiro, Pierce Arrow XT, rollover SUV traps occupants

New engine for York Center

Jun 6

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, New Delivery | Comments off

Martin Nowak found a new posting on the Pierce Flickr site of York Center Engine 75.

York Center FPD Pierce Arrow XT Engine 75. Pierce composite

Tags: Martin Nowak, new Pierce for York Center FPD, Pierce Arrow XT, Pierce Flickr site, York Center FPD

New area Pierce engines

May 22

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, New Delivery | Comments off

Several readers have brought to our attention that two area fire departments are newly represented on the Pierce Flickr site.

The new engine for Beecher was featured at the end of April HERE with a photo by Karl Klotz at the department.

thanks Al, Bill, Josh, and Keith

Tags: Beecher Fire Department, Beecher Fire District, Karl Klotz, new Pierce Impel PUC for the Norwood Park Fire Department, new Pierce PUC for Beecher FPD, Norwood Park FIre Department, Norwood Park Fire Protection District, Pierce Arrow XT, Pierce Impel pumper, Pierce PUC

Random Apparatus Updates

Apr 30

Posted by bgshap in Fire Service News | Comments off

Karl Klotz submitted two images

Crete Fire Department Brush 704 2011 Ford F350 250-250

Crete Brush 704 is a 2011 Ford F350 with a 250-GPM pump and 250 gallons of water. Karl Klotz photo

Beecher FPD Engine Co 404 2012 Pierce Arrow XT PUC 1500/1000

Beecher Fire Protection District Engine 404 is a 2012 Pierce Arrow XT PUC with a 1,500-GPM pump and 1,000 gallons of water. Karl Klotz photo

Also, according to Karl:

Beecher’s former Engine 404 (Pierce Saber) went to the Grant Park FPD and will be in service after some paint work.

Tags: Beecher Fire Department, Beecher Fire District, Crete Fire Department, Karl Klotz, new brush unit for Crete Fire Department, Pierce Arrow XT, Pierce PUC

Addison orders Pierce quint

Jan 24

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, New Delivery | 6 Comments

Bill Friedrich informs us of the following:

The Addison FPD has placed an order with Pierce Global Emergency Products in Aurora for a 2012 Pierce Arrow XT quint.

1500/500/75′ HAL Hale pump – Delivery July 2012

Tags: Addison Fire Department, Addison Fire District, new Pierce on order for Addison, Pierce aerial ladder, Pierce aluminum aerial, Pierce Arrow XT

Plainfield engine damaged at accident site – update

Jan 22

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, Fire Service News | Comments off

Bill Friedrich submitted an image of the Plainfield engine that was struck at the accident site with the following note:

… here is a shot of the engine that was side swiped on I-55. Plainfield FPD Engine 1941 was hit by the pump panel causing moderate damage. The engine was blocking for the ambulance. Engine 1941 is back in service and will be repaired in-house by the department mechanic. The engine crew was very lucky no one was seriously injured.

Plainfield Engine 1941 is a 2008 Pierce Arrow XT 1500/1000 shown here shortly after it was delivered. Bill Friedrich photo

Tags: Bill Friedrich, distracted driver hits Plainfield engine, Pierce Arrow XT, Plainfield engine hit by car, Plainfield Fire Department

Frankfort House Fire 1-2-12

Jan 3

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Department News | Comments off

Karl Klotz took in a house fire in Frankfort‘s district last night and submitted several images with the following description:

Frankfort Ladder Co. 2 arrived to find heavy fire showing from the front and rear of this 2-story single family house. A quick knock down was made from the outside before making entry. Companies faced 20-degree weather, yet had no water problems and quickly extinguished the fire.

Frankfort FPD – Full-still 01-02-2012 at 19949 Spruce Dr

Companies on the scene: Frankfort, Tinley Park TL204, Matteson A2, Manhattan SQ1216

Frankfort house fire 1-2-12 at 19949 Spruce Drive

Frankfort Ladder 2's crew knocking down the interior prior to making entry. Karl Klotz photo

Another shot showing Ladder 2's crew prior to being able to make entry. Karl Klotz photo

The crew from Frankfort Engine 1 vents the rear of the building. Karl Klotz photo

Ladder 2's main to the roof and a RIT Company established at the front of the building. Karl Klotz photo

First arriving company, Frankfort Ladder 2 with the main to the roof and multiple lines off. Karl Klotz photo

Karl has more images in a gallery HERE.

Tags: Frankfort Fire Protection District, Frankfort FPD, house fire on Spruce in Frankfort, Karl Klotz, Pierce aluminum ladder, Pierce Arrow XT, Pierce Arrow XT quint

New Pierce in Minooka

Dec 10

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, New Delivery, Reader submission | Comments off

The Minooka Fire Protection District in MABAS Division 15 has taken delivery of a new engine from Pierce. No specs are available to us yet other than an Arrow XT chassis, but Martin Nowak spotted this on the Pierce Flickr site. It carries Pierce job number 24634.

Minooka Fire Protection District Pierce Arrow XT engine

New 2011 Pierce Arrow XT top-mount engine for Minooka FPD Engine 1321. Pierce photo

Tags: Martin Nowak, Minooka Fire Protection District, Pierce Arrow XT, Pierce Flickr, Pierce Manufacturing

Glenview Fire Department Fleet Shot

Nov 24

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department History, Fire Department News, Reader submission | 3 Comments

Tim Olk had the good fortune to get the bulk of the Glenview Fire Department front line fleet assembled for a historic photo. Pictured are Truck 14, Engines 6,7,8,13, Battalion 6, and Ambulances 6 and 8. Ambulance 7 was called away for an EMS run and the balance of the fleet represents the department reserve units.

Glenview Fire Department apparatus fleet

This image shows all but one piece of the frontline Glenview apparatus. Missing is an ambulance 7. Tim Olk photo

Glenview Fire Department Fleet shot Pierce units

Shown here are all of the Glenview Fire Department front line fire suppression units. All were built by Pierce including four with Arrow XT chassis and one Enforcer. Tim Olk photo

Tags: Glenview Fire Department, Glenview Fire Department apparatus fleet, Medtec Ambulance, Pierce Arrow XT, Pierce Arrow XT quint, Pierce Enforcer, Pierce engines, Tim Olk