Posts Tagged Roberts Park Fire Protection District

Working fire in Justice, 1-18-16 (more)

This from Steve Redick:

I took in a job in an area I seldom get to. A full-still response for fire in a double-wide mobile home inside a large trailer park, in the town of Justice, now served by the Roberts Park Fire Protection District. Extreme cold conditions coupled with severe water problems made this an extended job. They used booster tank water from two engines and finally were able to find a working hydrant several hundred feet away. Eventually the tower was set up and used as the collapsed roof area was preventing penetration of ground based exterior streams. All in all a tough job on a miserable day.

All of the images can be seen here:

Steve Redick

firefighters battle fire in a mobile home

Steve Redick photo

firefighters battle fire in a mobile home

Steve Redick photo

firefighters battle fire in a mobile home

Steve Redick photo

firefighters battle fire in a mobile home

Steve Redick photo

firefighters battle fire in a mobile home

Steve Redick photo

firefighters battle fire in a mobile home

Steve Redick photo

firefighters battle fire in a mobile home

Steve Redick photo

firefighters battle fire in a mobile home

Steve Redick photo

firefighters battle fire in a mobile home

Steve Redick photo

firefighters battle fire in a mobile home

Steve Redick photo

firefighters battle fire in a mobile home

Steve Redick photo

firefighters battle fire in a mobile home

Steve Redick photo

 

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Working fire in Justice, 1-18-16 (more)

This from Josh Boyajian:

Robert’s Park FPD was dispatched for a trailer fire today at 775 Maple Lane. While enroute, the First engine reported a header of smoke and upgraded to a working fire response. Companies were faced with very cold temperatures, heavy fire conditions, and bad fire hydrants. Here are some shots from the scene.
firefighters battle fire in a mobile home

Josh Boyajian photo

firefighters battle fire in a mobile home

Josh Boyajian photo

Bedford Park FD Tower Ladder 709

Josh Boyajian photo

Bedford Park FD Tower Ladder 709

Josh Boyajian photo

firefighters battle fire in a mobile home

Josh Boyajian photo

firefighters battle fire in a mobile home

Josh Boyajian photo

firefighters battle fire in a mobile home

Josh Boyajian photo

firefighters battle fire in a mobile home

Josh Boyajian photo

firefighters battle fire in a mobile home

Josh Boyajian photo

More photos are here
A video from Steve Redick

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Working fire in Justice, 1-18-16

This from Eric Haak:

Here are some images of a working fire in an occupied mobile home in the Sterling Estates Mobile Home Park in Justice on Monday (1/18).  Fire came in just before 1300 hrs.  After an initial interior attack, companies went defensive.
firefighters battle fire in a mobile home

Eric Haak photo

firefighters battle fire in a mobile home

Eric Haak photo

firefighters battle fire in a mobile home

Eric Haak photo

firefighters battle fire in a mobile home

Eric Haak photo

firefighters battle fire in a mobile home

Eric Haak photo

firefighters battle fire in a mobile home

Eric Haak photo

firefighters battle fire in a mobile home

Eric Haak photo

firefighters battle fire in a mobile home

Eric Haak photo

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Summit may consolidate with Bedford Park FD

Excerpts from the desplainesvalleynews.com:

Summit is considering consolidating its fire and emergency services with the Village of Bedford Park, a move that village officials said would improve service and save taxpayers up to $200,000 per year while maintaining the same level of service.

The move is scheduled to be discussed at the Summit Village Board meeting on Monday, said Mayor Sergio Rodriguez. It will take place at 7 p.m. at the village board meeting room at the Summit Police Department at 5810 S. Archer Road.

Rodriguez praised the 40 part-time firefighters who work for the Summit Fire Department, but he said the cost of maintaining the aging fleet of emergency response vehicles and fire trucks was high. He said  they are  facing a major equipment expense of more than $740,000 to purchase a new truck, firefighting gear and equipment including air packs.

“Our fire engines are approximately 19 to 29 years old and the maintenance costs for these engines total around $50,000 a year. While facing these difficult decisions one must consider balancing consolidation against the oppressive taxation required to maintain the services in our community, especially when we expect fire and emergency response to continue at the highest level of service,” he said. “The cost of new equipment, a fire truck, and ambulance would be the responsibility of Bedford Park. These savings would be used to address the village’s aging infrastructure, encourage economic development and bolster the village’s cash reserves”.

Rodriguez added that government consolidation has proved effective in dozens of communities facing mounting costs but has resulted in improved and enhanced services. The overall cost savings would be $200,000 the first year in personnel and operational costs.

Willow Springs in the fall of 2013 disbanded its part-time fire department and joined the Tri-State Fire Protection District, which immediately took over the Willow Springs Fire Station. Justice did something similar a few years ago when it joined the Roberts Park Fire Protection District.

“Residents will not see one difference in the emergency response to fire calls and emergencies,” Rodriguez said. “In fact, I expect that consolidating will not only save money for taxpayers, but maintain the level of service that the residents have come to expect.”

Rodriguez said the Bedford Fire Department has a fire rating of 2 compared to the Summit Fire Department’s rating of 6. The lower the rating the better.

He said the village had done its part in the past several years to cut costs by going to a part-time chief that saved more than $100,000 annually, but even with that the cost of running the department has continue to increase.

“The Village of Bedford Park would supply Summit with all up-to-date fire equipment, fire engines and highly trained personnel at a substantial amount of savings, with no need to buy any expensive vehicles or equipment.

“There would still be full-time paramedics housed at all times at the Summit Fire Station, and they will have the full support of the Bedford Park Fire Department. This combining of resources will also benefit Bedford Park, as they will be adding an additional ambulance to the fleet and would be available to serve their community as well.”

Rodriguez said combining fire services would have minimal effect on the majority of the firefighters who have other full-time jobs.

Bedford Park said its fire department would hire six new firefighter/paramedics if the deal was approved.

The Bedford Park Fire Station closest to Summit is at Roberts Road and Archer Avenue.

thanks Martin

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Area apparatus for sale

Kevin Griffin found the following area apparatus for sale on the web:

Gurnee E-ONE engine:

E-ONE fire engine for sale

Gurnee FD engine for sale. 1995 E-ONE Cyclone Brindlee Mountain photo

Long Grove FPD engine:

E-ONE engine for sale

Long Grove FPD E-ONE engine for sale. BP Apparatus photo

Wheaton FD engine:

Seagrave engine for sale

Wheaton FD Seagrave engine for sale. Command Fire Apparatus photo

Roberts Park FPD ambulance:

ambulance for sale

Roberts Park FPD 2010 Ford 2002 Medtec ambulance for sale. BP Apparatus photo

Glenview FD ambulance:

Medic ambulance for sale

Glenview FD Medtec ambulance for sale. BP Apparatus photo

 

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Web site updates

There have been several updates to the site:

Division 1:

  • Des Plaines Station 3 has been updated to Station 63 with all currently renumbered units

Des Plaines Fire Department Truck 63

Division 3:

  • Niles – updated several pieces at the two stations and added a new photo of Station 2 with red doors
  • Northfield – updated the photo of Squad 29
  • Wilmette – updated photos at both stations
Wilmette Fire Department rescue squad

Wilmette Rescue 27. Larry Shapiro photo

Division 10:

  • Hinsdale – added the photo of new Engine 1012

Division 11:

  • Cicero – added a photo of new Engine 3

Division 12:

  • Addison – updated the photo of Quint 73
  • Oak Brook – made the necessary corrections to both stations

Division 20:

Division 21:

Bedford Park Fire Department Engine 704

  • Roberts Park – updated photos and added missing reserve units

Type I ambulance photo

Crimson fire engine

Division 24:

  • Riverdale – added a photo of new Engine 836

Riverdale Fire Department Engine 836

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Roberts Park FPD Full Still Structure Fire, 3/1/2014

This from Martin Nowak:

This fire happened really close to home, so I was able to drive to the scene. 7310 Blackstone, Justice, IL. 2nd floor apartment. Crews from Roberts Park, Bedford Park, Bridgeview, Burbank, Oak Lawn were on scene. Here are some photos.

fire engine photo

Martin Nowak photo

fire scene photo

Martin Nowak photo

fire scene photo

Martin Nowak photo

fire vehicles ar fire scene

Martin Nowak photo

fire scene photo

Martin Nowak photo

fire trucks in winter

Martin Nowak photo

fire scene photo

Martin Nowak photo

Martin Nowak photo

Martin Nowak photo

More photos can be found here at my facebook page;

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Roberts Park Ambulance updates

This from Martin Nowak:

In September, Roberts Park bought this Ford F-350/Wheeled Coach to run as a second spare ambulance. It is lettered 3R2, since the current spare is 3R (2008 Ford F-450/Osage, former 308 then 31) The ambulance comes from Virginia and was purchase to be in service as a backup unit. Had only 32,000 miles when bought.

Roberts Park Fire District ambulance

Martin Nowak photo

Roberts Park Fire District ambulance

Martin Nowak photo

Roberts Park Fire District ambulance

Martin Nowak photo

Roberts Park Fire District ambulance

Martin Nowak photo

I’ve also attached a picture of A3R

Roberts Park Fire District ambulance

Roberts Park Fire District ambulance. Martin Nowak photo

Roberts Park recently sent Ambulance 32 to Osage for a rechassis. The 2009 Ford E-450/Osage got a new chassis that is a 2013 or 2014 Ford E-450/2009 Osage. The new chassis is missing the RP logos on the doors. I believe they will be added on soon. Last picture is of the old chassis
Roberts Park Fire District ambulance

Martin Nowak photo

Roberts Park Fire District ambulance

Martin Nowak photo

Roberts Park Fire District ambulance

Martin Nowak photo

Roberts Park Fire District ambulance

Martin Nowak photo

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Roberts Park FPD apparatus

This from Martin Nowak:

Engine 32 was oos for a while. It was sent out for body repairs. This includes a new bumper.

Roberts Park Fire Protection District

Martin Nowak photo

Roberts Park Fire Protection District

Martin Nowak photo

Roberts Park Fire Protection District

Martin Nowak photo

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Roberts Park updates

This from Martin Nowak:

“Staff Car – Chief Ketchen outlined the draft budget includes the replacement of one staff car this coming fiscal year. Chief’s intent is to sell the 2003 Crown Victoria, and move the Deputy Chief’s vehicle into the staff fleet. Permission granted by the Board to move forward with the purchase of a new vehicle for the Deputy Chief.  Ambulance Re-Chassis – Chief Ketchen proposed the replacement of the chassis on Ambulance 32. The 2009 ambulance has been plagued with problems since its purchase. The preliminary estimate is $62,000.

 

A motion was made by Trustee Lorenz to proceed with the re-chassis of Ambulance 32, with fees not to exceed $70,000.00.” http://www.rpfpd.org/content/minutes/file/Minutes%20May%2014%2C%202013%20approved.pdf

 

Car Replacement – Having been given permission by the Board to replace the Deputy Chief’s vehicle, Chief initially indicated that we would sell the 2003 Crown Victoria. After some consideration, Chief would like to evaluate the Crown Vic and the 2005 Impala to determine which car we should keep to best serve the District’s interests. On Site Refueling – Chief submitted a proposal from Palatine Oil to install on site Diesel and Gasoline pumps. The only costs associated with installation would be to run electricity to the site and install a protective barrier around the tanks. No installation or permit fees are associated with the project. Permission granted from the Board to move forward. http://www.rpfpd.org/content/minutes/file/Minutes%20June%2011%2C%202013%20approved.pdf

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