Posts Tagged Pierce Impel pumper

New area orders from Pierce

Bill Friedrich informs us of the following units that are currently on order from Pierce for area departments.

  • Geneva FD – engine on an Impel chassis
  • Beecher FPD  – engine on an Arrow XT chassis
  • Arlington Heights FD – engine on a Quantum chassis
  • Channahon FPD – engine on a Quantum chassis
  • Norwood Park FPD – engine on an Impel chassis
  • Pleasantview FPD – 100′ aerial on a Velocity chassis
  • Schaumburg FD – engine on an Impel chassis
  • Schaumburg FD – 100′ aerial ladder on a Velocity chassis

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Northbrook alters Engine 11

The Northbrook Fire Department recently had work done to Engine 11, the 2007 Pierce Impel. When the engine returned, the front cab face had a different paint scheme. The ‘hood’ is no longer red as the white paint break of the roof was carried down lower to the grill.

Northbrook Fire Department Engine 11 Pierce Impel

Northbrook Engine 11 now has a slightly different paint scheme with the white extending onto the front of the cab below the windshield. Larry Shapiro photo

Northbrook Fire Department Engine 11 Pierce Impel

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New area apparatus orders from Pierce

The following information comes to us from Keith Grzadziel, a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic with the Bridgeview Fire Department.

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New area apparatus deliveries

Several area fire departments have recently received new units:

Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD 2011 Pierce Arrow XT 105' quint

Lincolnshire-Riverwoods 2011 Pierce Arrow XT 105' quint. Tim Olk photo

  • West Chicago received a 2011 Pierce Impel pumper
West Chicago FPD 2011 Pierce Impel pumper

West Chicago received this 2011 Pierce Impel pumper with a 1,500-GPM pump, and a 750-gallon water tank carrying Pierce sn 24377. John Tulipano photo

Northbrook Fire Department Ambulance 11 2011 IHC Medtec

Ambulance 11 in Northbrook is a 2011 IHC/Medtec Type I. Foster Coach photo

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New Pierce for West Chicago

Bill Friedrich provided the following information:

The West Chicago FPD brought their new Pierce Impel pumper home yesterday.  Battalion Chief Hugh Stott delivered the rig to the FPD around 1700 hrs. Photo to follow.

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Lisle house fire 7/1/11

Stephen Wilcox submitted yet another recent house fire from Dupage County, this time in Lisle. Stephen submitted several images and commentary;

This box alarm was in an unhydranted area in the north end of Lisle’s district. Typically, the weather was hot and humid. No one home at the time of the fire (1115 hours on 7/1/11) may have contributed to a response delay. Structure was one story “L” shaped, about 40″X80″ ordinary, located on Red Oak. Command also called a box for tankers.

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

"D" side on my arrival, also the area of ignition. Stephen Wilcox photo

 

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

"A" side upon arrival of companies. Stephen Wilcox photo

 

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

"A" side, members are moving hose lines into position. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

The fire is moving rapidly from the "C-D" corner towards "B". Notice fire starting to show in the window as we go by. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

Same window a few moments later, a bit closer of a look. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

The rear at the height of the fire fight. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

Heavy fire vents from the "B" side as a line can be seen that was stretched to the rear. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

Another view shows fire burning through the roof. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

Lisle firefighters use a 2-1/2 in the front as they darken down the interior fire. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11

Members have a 2-1/2 with water and are making what progress they can, keeping in mind the defensive attack, collapse zone, etc. Stephen Wilcox photo

 

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11 Winfield FPD Engine 64

Winfield Tender 614 was called to the scene since the area was without hydrants. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11 York Center FPD tanker tender

York Center FPD Tender 76 was also due on the tanker box. The tenders were utilized 'in-line' to supply water to the pumping engines. Stephen Wilcox photo

Lisle-Woodridge FPD house fire on Red Oak 7/1/11  Engine 511 Pierce Arrow XT PUC

The newest engine in Lisle, Engine 511, is shown here pumping at it's first working fire. Stephen Wilcox photo

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Small commercial fire in Northbrook 6-10-11

The Northbrook Fire Department received calls for a fire this morning at the floral shop located at 1353 Shermer Road in the heart of downtown Northbrook. Police officers arriving first reported heavy smoke from the store and Northbrook Tower 12 had a similar size-up when they arrived. The Code 3 was upgraded to a Code 4 working fire which brought an engine from Glencoe and a Truck from Northfield in addition to two engines, two ambulances and the tower ladder from Northbrook.

Northbrook Fire Department commercial fire 6-10-11

Light smoke is visible escaping from the front door of the florist shop at 1353 Shermer Road in Northbrook. Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk was at the scene and submitted a few images.

Northbrook Fire Department commercial fire 6-10-11

Firefighters stand by in front of the building awaiting assignments. Tim Olk photo

The electrical fire was quickly contained before the mutual aid companies arrived, and were subsequently returned.

Northbrook Fire Department commercial fire 6-10-11

Northbrook Tower 12 was the first suppression unit on the scene. Tim Olk photo

Northbrook Fire Department commercial fire 6-10-11

Northbrook Engine 11, a Pierce Impel had a line off at the fire. Tim Olk photo

Tim has a gallery of images HERE.

http://olkee.smugmug.com/Mabas-Division3-Red-Center/northbrook-Fire-ent/17487864_fh6Zb7#1330950248_JsvQsPd

Firefighters exit the store after checking for fire extension. Tim Olk photo

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