Posts Tagged Remembrance Rescue Project

Remembrance Rescue Project – FDNY R5

Apr 12

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Scott Nacheman found X-FDNY Rescue 5 that was at the World Trade Towers on 9-11-01 being worked on in Northbrook for the Rescue Remembrance Project. Previously we posted articles HERE, HERE, and HERE about the other unit which was acquired, X-FDNY R-4.

Rescue Remembrance Project FDNY Rescue 5

Scott Nacheman photo

Remembrance Rescue Project FDNY Rescue 5

Scot Nacheman photo

This from the RRP:

In December of 2011, the Remembrance Rescue Project acquired the last of the Rescue trucks from 9/11, Rescue 5. Rescue 5 was brought to the Project’s Chicago facility and is undergoing its restoration, where it will debut with the Project at FDIC in Indy this month.

The Rescue was recently repainted by Capital Truck Body in Cicero and is currently at MPC Lighting in Northbrook for lights. Jacquette Custom Lettering is working on all of the striping and hand painting the original Rescue artwork.

The Rescue is being restored as close to original as possible.

Remembrance Rescue Project photo

Tags: FDNY Rescue 4, FDY Rescue 5, HME Saulsbury FDNY rescue unit, Remembrance Rescue Project, restoration of FDNY Rescue 5, Scott Nacheman

Firefighter Combat Challenge in Tinley Park

Sep 25

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The Firefighter Combat Challenge is in Tinley Park this weekend at the Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL 60477

The Challenge annually attracts hundreds of U.S. and Canadian municipal fire departments at more than 25 locations and is now expanding to countries around the world, including New Zealand, Germany, Argentina, Chile, and South Africa.

The Challenge seeks to encourage firefighter fitness and demonstrate the profession’s rigors to the public.

Karl Klotz visited the event on Saturday and submitted several images depicting the events.

There was a Combat Challenge for kids:

Firefighter Combat Challenge Tinley Park IL

During the youth challenge events, one competitor works to endure the work the miniature Keiser Force Machine. Karl Klotz photo

The final leg of the challenge involves rescuing a victim by dragging a dummy across the finish line. Karl Klotz photo

Using a hand line is another portion of the challenge. Karl Klotz photo

The adult Combat Challenge:

Firefighter Combat Challenge in Tinley Park IL

Two competitors prepare to begin the challenge. Karl Klotz photo

The firefighters make their way up the tower carrying a hose load. Karl Klotz photo

One they reach the top, they have to haul additional hose to the top. Karl Klotz photo

A competitor uses a mallet to move the Keiser Force Machine. Karl Klotz photo

The challenge also requires competitors to drag a charged 1 3/4" hose line back towards the starting line and then open the nozzle to hit a target. Karl Klotz photo

A firefighter drags a dummy to simulate performing a rescue. Karl Klotz photo

Another competitor performs the rescue which is the final phase of the evoluton. Karl Klotz photo

There was quite a bi of apparatus on display:

The Rescue Remembrance Project had the restored FDNY Rescue 4 on display at the challenge. Karl Klotz photo

Firefighter Combat Challenge Tinley Park IL Division 24 Fire Investigation Unit

The MABAS Division 24 Fire Investigation Unit was on display. Karl Klotz photo

Firefighter Combat Challenge Tinley Park IL Division 24 Command Van

Oak Forest 951 is the Division 24 Mobile Communications Van. Karl Klotz photo

Firefighter Combat Challenge Tinley Park IL MABAS 24 Haz Mat

One part of the Third District, Division 24 Haz Mat response is this box truck #9901. Karl Klotz photo

Firefighter Combat Challenge Tinley Park IL Division 24 Haz Mat

Division 24 Haz Mat 9902 is this X-Tinley Park Spartan/Darley engine. Karl Klotz photo

Firefighter Combat Challenge Tinley Park IL Cook County Emergency Operations Mobile Command Center

Another unit on display was this Cook County Mobile Emergency Operations Command Center. Karl Klotz photo

Firefighter Combat Challenge Tinley Park IL MABAS Division 24 DECON Unit

The MABAS Division 24 DECON unit was setup and on display as well. Karl Klotz photo

More photos can be viewed HERE.

Tags: Cook County Mobile Emergency Operations Command Center, Division 24 Command Van, Division 24 Third District Haz Mat Unit, FDNY X-Rescue 4, Firefighter Combat Challenge, Karl Klotz, MABAS Division 24, MABAS Division 24 Decon Unit, MABAS Division 24 Fire Investigation Unit, MABAS Division 24 Haz Mat Unit, Oak Forest Mobile Command Van, Remembrance Rescue Project

FDNY Rescue 4 in Evanston – update

Sep 7

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A reader sent this link to an article about FDNY Rescue 4 making an appearance Tuesday at the Northwestern University football practice field.

The article is from ESPN Chicago:

The rig had been boarded by eight New York City firefighters from the FDNY Rescue 4 unit on Sept. 11, 2001, and all eight died that day while trying to save people at the World Trade Center. The truck withstood damages and was the only operating rescue rig during the days following 9/11.

On Tuesday, the truck rolled up onto Northwestern’s practice field as a kickoff point for the Remembrance Rescue Project. Headed by Skokie firefighter Chris Gantz and other Chicago-area firefighters, the Remembrance Rescue Project is a non-profit organization that uses the historic rig as an educational tool to teach children about 9/11 and raises money for children of fallen firefighters.

The truck will also be present at Northwestern’s home opener against Eastern Illinois on Saturday.

Tags: 9/11 anniversary, 9/11 memorial, 9/11 remembrance, FDNY Rescue 4, Remembrance Rescue Project

FDNY Rescue 4 in Des Plaines – update

Sep 4

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Karl Klotz visited Denny G’s Automotive Repair in Des Plaines and took several shots showing the current state of X-FDNY Rescue 4. Evidently, they are working around the clock to meet deadlines to show the rig next week on 9/11/11. Previous posts about this rig can be found HERE, HERE, and HERE which includes a photo showing what the rescue looked like a week ago.

X-FDNY Rescue 4 (Queens) was assigned to Rescue 3 (Bronx) after 9/11/01. The decals on the body depict Rescue 4 and the faint outline of a number '3' can be seen as well. Karl Klotz photo

The door to the body enclosure lists names of several members who lost their lives on 9/11/01. Karl Klotz photo

Names of the deceased were also placed on the cab below the windshield. Karl Klotz photo

The stripes and decals were covered with primer prior to releasing the unit. The primer has been removed and the decals and stripes are all clearly visible now. Karl Klotz photo

more photos of the work being done can be seen HERE.

Tags: 9/11 anniversary, 9/11 attack at the World Trade Center, 9/11 memorial, 9/11 remembrance, FDNY Rescue 4, HME 1871, Karl Klotz, Remembrance Rescue Project, Saulsbury Heavy Rescue

FDNY Rescue 4 in Prospect Heights – update

Aug 28

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FDNY Rescue 4 is no longer at Frie’s Automotive in Prospect Heights as was reported HERE and HERE. Rescue 4 is currently in DesPlaines, at Denny G’s Automotive for repairs & paint.

FDNY Rescue 4 was sold to a private owner

FDNY Rescue 4 as it was received by Chris Gantz.

Tags: Chris Gantz, FDNY Rescue 4, Remembrance Rescue Project

FDNY Rescue 4 in Prospect Heights – update

Aug 19

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A new charitable organization created by firefighters called the Remembrance Rescue Project (RRP) is under way. Using stories of FDNY Rescue 4 during 2001, the RRP hopes to generate public awareness of the intrinsic dangers in firefighting while also providing support to the children of fallen firefighters.

They will be using FDNY Res4cue from 9/11 and are currently looking for active and retired firefighters to help prepare the rescue for the 9/11 anniversary.

Anyone interested can email info@firezonefun.com, call 877.597.3473 x801 or visit www.therrp.org

Tags: 9/11 anniversary, FDNY Rescue 4, Remembrance Rescue Project