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Lockport Township Fire Protection District news (more)

Lockport FPD BOT meeting minutes from January 25th, 2023. Seems they opened bidding for a new ARFF vehicle, have settled with Seagrave regarding the tower ladder, and are surplussing a 2014 ambulance.
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Lockport Township Fire Protection District news

Excerpts from firelawblog.com:

An Illinois fire department has filed suit against Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC, alleging breach of contract, breach of warranty, and violation of the state’s “lemon law” due to problems with a new 105-foot Apollo aerial platform. The Lockport Township Fire Protection District filed suit today in US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

The Seagrave Model TP7KCT Marauder 105’ Apollo Quint rear mount platform was ordered in 2020, along with a Seagrave Marauder pumper. The aerial platform was delivered in March of 2022, but has been plagued with a number of mechanical problems outlined in the complaint. These include:

  • On April 10, 2022, the ladder failed to be stowed properly. Additionally, the raise and lower valve handle failed.
  • The following day, after setup, an outrigger drifted, twisting the pin—causing 360° rotation at approximately 70’ ladder extension, 50° incline, with two men in the air. LTFPD immediately suspended training.
  • On April 14, 2022, LTFPD held conference call with Seagrave to discuss issues. Seagrave blamed hydraulic issues—correctible with programing.
  • One week later, Emergency Vehicle Technician and Fleet Mechanic Brian Fisher (“Fisher”) and Seagrave identified sensor issues and adjusted the programing. However, they were unsuccessful in recreating April 11, 2022 drift issue.
  • On April 22, 2022, training resumed.
  • The following day, while operating the lift from side to side, the “green” light that indicates that the outrigger is planted would not illuminate. Upon further testing and inspection, Fisher thought the problem was resolved; however, he quickly noticed puddle(s) of hydraulic fluid on the garage floor apron.
  • On April 27, 2022, the Apollo platform was returned to Seagrave to be inspected.
  • After two weeks, repairs were made and the Apollo platform was returned.
  • On May 16, 2022, Fisher advised LTFPD repairs were done and the training continued.
  • On June 2, 2022, the Apollo platform went into full service.
  • On June 8, 2022, LTFPD found broken wear pads and old bolts that were left in outrigger channel(s).
  • On June 14, 2022, Fisher, who was replacing faulty sensors, found motor bolts to be “hand-tight.” LTFPD cut off the Apollo platform from service indefinitely.

On June 17, 2022, Fire Chief John O’ Connor informed Seagrave that LTFPD considered the device to be “unsafe and inoperable for use” and sought to return it for a full refund of $1,369,220.00. The President and CEO of Seagrave, Ulisses D. Parmeziani, disagreed that the device was unsafe or inoperable, but offered to repurchase truck for “fair market value.”

LTFPD engaged legal counsel and countered by demanding that Seagrave:

  • accept return of Apollo platform and refund $1,369,220.00 for the Apollo platform; or
  • deliver Apollo platform to an agreed upon qualified third- party inspector to be paid at Seagrave’s expense; agreed to pay the repair bills/costs to be completed by an independent vendor; return Apollo platform to LTFPD at Seagrave’s expense; extend Seagrave Limited Warranty three (3) years from date all issues are resolved; reimburse LTFPD for their legal bills incurred.

According to the complaint, when Seagrave failed to respond to the attorney’s demands, they opted to file suit. The four count complaint alleges breach of contract, breach of express warranty under 810 ILCS 5/2-313, breach of express warranty of material and workmanship, and breach of Illinois’ New Vehicle Buyer Protection Act (815 ILCS 380).

thanks Drew

Here’s a link to the lawsuit

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New pumper/tanker for Kansasville, WI

From Seagrave Fire Apparatus:

Seagrave would like to thank Kansasville Fire & Rescue of Wisconsin for their recent apparatus purchase:

Some features of this apparatus include:
S/S Marauder Class cab & chassis
Cummins 500HP X12 engine
Top mount pump house
Stainless dteel fuel cell
Waterous 1500-GPM pump
Foam Pro system
2000-gallon water tank,  20-gallon foam cell
Stainless steel water tank cradle
Stainless steel 207” body

drawing of new Seagrave Marauder pumper/tanker for the Kansasville Fire Department in Wisconsin

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New engine for Coal City FPD (more)

From the Coal City Fire Protection District Facebook page:

Proud to announce the final inspection of Engine 3112 is complete. Soon the engine will be serving the district for the next 20+ years as a combination Rescue Pumper handling many different responses throughout the district.

orange Seagrave Marauder fire engine

Coal City FFD photo

orange Seagrave Marauder fire engine

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orange Seagrave Marauder fire engine

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New engine for Coal City FPD

From Seagrave Fire Apparatus Facebook:

The Coal City Fire Protection District of Coal City has on order and in production a Seagrave Marauder pumper. Thank you Coal City for your trust in Seagrave. 

* Seagrave Marauder stainless steel 131″ cab
* Cummins X12 500-HP
* 37″ cab access compartments
* 30″ rescue bumper
* Waterous CSU 2000-GPM pump
* Stainless steel pump plumbing
* 1000-gallon water tank
* TFT Monsoon Monitor
* Stainless steel 176″ body
* Whelen LED warning light package
* Command Light LED light tower w/ Spectra LEDS
* 199-inch wheelbase

SO 78K82

drawing of Seagrave Marauder fire engine for the Coal City Fire Protection District

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New engine for Romeoville FD (more)

From the Seagrave Facebook page:

Romeoville Fire Department of Romeoville, Illinois has placed in service this 2019 Seagrave Marauder stainless steel pumper.

“Again, I can’t thank you enough for everything you and Seagrave have done and hope this is the first in many new Seagraves to come to Romeoville.”
(Lieutenant EJ Deslauriers)

Romeoville FD Engine 21

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Romeoville FD Engine 21

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2019 Seagrave Marauder stainless steel pumper

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Romeoville FD Engine 21

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New engine for Romeoville FD (more)

From the SST Emergency Products Facebook page:

Congratulations Romeoville IL on the delivery of your new Seagrave MII Pumper.

Romeoville FD Engine 21

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Seagrave Marauder II fire engine

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Seagrave Marauder II fire engine

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New engine for Romeoville FD (more)

From Facebook:

progress photos of the New engine for Romeoville FPD

Seagrave Marauder fire engine being built

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Seagrave Marauder fire engine being built

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New engine for Romeoville FPD (more)

From the Seagrave Facebook page:

The Romeoville Fire Department of Romeoville, Illinois has recently completed preconstruction on their new Seagrave Engine. Thank you Romeoville for your trust in Seagrave and we look forward to working with you. Some features of this engine include:

* Seagrave Stainless Steel Marauder 141″ Cab
* 10 Inch Raised Roof
* Cummins X12 500 HP Engine
* 24″ Extended Front Bumper w/ Intake
* 37″ Cab Access Doors
* Waterous CSU 1500 GPM Pump
* 750 Gallon Water Tank
* 30 Gallon Foam Tank
* FoamPro 1600 System
* 155″ Stainless Steel Body
* Onan 6kW Hydraulic Generator
* Fire Research Scene Lighting
* Whelen LED Scene Lighting
* 199.5 Inch Wheelbase

drawing of new Seagrave fire engine for the Romeoville Fire Department

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New engine for Streamwood (more)

From the Seagrave Facebook page:

Congratulations to the Village of Streamwood Fire Department in Streamwood, Illinois on the delivery of their new Seagrave engine. Thank you for your continued trust in the Seagrave product.

Features of this new apparatus include:
* Seagrave Marauder Stainless Steel 141″ Full Tilt Cab
* Cummins L9 450 HP Engine
* Waterous CMU 1750 GPM Pump
* SKF Lubrication System
* Whelen LED Warning Light System
* Fire Research 12 Volt Scene Light Package
* Seagrave Hydraulic Ladder Rack
* 24 Inch Extended Front Bumper
* Elkhart Stinger Deck Gun
* Stainless Steel Body
* Stainless Steel Pump Plumbing
* 750 Gallon Water Tank
* Wheelbase 191.5 Inches
* Apparatus Height 10 Feet

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drawing for Seagrave fire engine

Seagrave drawing

Streamwood FD Engine 31

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