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FDIC 2011 highlights

Mar 26

Posted by bgshap in Fire Service News, New Delivery | 4 Comments

An overview of the stadium exhibits. Many of the apparatus exhibitors moved into the new convention center this year. Larry Shapiro photo

The 2011 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) just ended. The convention center was filled with exhibitors who displayed everything from fire apparatus and gear to shirts and trinkets. There were two local area rigs on display this year. A Medtec Type III ambulance for Algonquin-Lake in the Hills was in the Pierce booth and a Cyclone II 95-foot rear mount tower ladder for University Park was in the E-ONE booth.

FDIC 2011 Algonquin Fire Department Medtec ambulance

Algonquin-Lake in the Hills had a Medtec ambulance in the Pierce booth at the FDIC in Indianapolis. Larry Shapiro photo

FDIC 2011 University Park Fire Department E-ONE tower ladder

This new tower ladder for University Park was in the E-ONE booth. Larry Shapiro photo

Other interesting apparatus displayed included four pieces for the FDNY including a Wheeled Coach ambulance on a four-door Ford chassis, an engine in the Seagrave booth, plus Rescue 4 and Ladder 137 in the Ferrara booth.

Seagrave displayed FDNY Engine 222. Larry Shapiro

Ferrara had FDNY Rescue 4 from Queens in their booth. Larry Shapiro photo

Ferrara also had FDNY Ladder 137 on dispkay. Larry Shapiro photo

Crimson had a tandem axle rescue for Elizabeth, NJ, KME had a tiller for Norwalk, CT, American LaFrance had a tiller for Ventura County, CA and HME had a Type III wildland pumper for CALFIRE.

FDIC 2011 Crimson Elizabeth Fire Department Rescue 1

This tandem axle heavy rescue for Elizabeth, NJ Rescue 1 was in the Crimson booth. Larry Shapiro photo

A tiller for Norwalk, CT was shown by KME. Larry Shapiro photo

FDIC 2011 American LaFrance LTI TDA Ventura County, CA

This LTI tiller for Ventura County, CA by American LaFrance was in the Lucas Oil Stadium. Larry Shapiro photo

HME brought a Type III engine from CALFIRE. Larry Shapiro photo

As regards new introductions:

Pierce showed the new Dash CF chassis under a PUC rescue pumper;

One of two Pierce Dash CF units that were unveiled at the show. Larry Shapiro photo

Pierce also showed this mini pumper on rubber tracks BP. Larry Shapiro photo

Rosenbauer introduced their Smart Cab enclosure for adding a crew area to units built on a commercial chassis;

Rosenbauer introduced the 'Smart Cab' enclosure for three firefighters on a commercial chassis. Larry Shapiro photo

The Smart Cab has a two-step unit which swings out with the door for easy egress and entrance to the crew enclosure along with an option for a full-lenght glass covered door. Larry Shapiro photo

KME brought out the Predator Pro Series (Pumper Rescue Operations) integrated pumper and a new 79-foot ladder;

The KME Predator PRO is a rescue pumper on the new Predator chassis and features a short wheelbase and compact operator's panel. Larry Shapiro photo

The new 76-foor Aerial Cat quint on a new Predator chassis was in the KME booth. Larry Shapiro photo

Crimson highlighted their new acquisition of Classic Fire and showed their ‘Transformer’ on a commercial chassis;

Crimson had a min pumper in their new Classic Series which originates from their recent purchase of Classic Fire in Ocala, FL. Larry Shapiro photo

American LaFrance announced that they are now offering their Eagle custom chassis to other manufacturers and that the LTI aerials can also be purchased by others;

FDIC 2011 American LaFrance Eagle chassis

A 2010 emissions compliant Eagle cab and chassis was on display by American LaFrance. Larry Shapiro photo

E-ONE showed the eMAX pumper series with a narrow operator’s panel.

The E-ONE eMAX was shown on a Typhoon chassis. Larry Shapiro photo

Tags: Algonquin Fire Department, American LaFrance, American LaFrance Eagle, CALFIRE, Classic Fire, Crimson, Crimson Transformer, E-ONE, E-ONE Cyclone II, E-ONE eMAX, E-ONE Typhoon, Elizabeth NJ Fire Department Rescue 1, FDIC 2011, FDNY, FDNY Rescue 4, Ferrara, HME, KME, KME Predator, LTI, MedTec, Norwalk CT Fire Department, Pierce, Pierce Dash CF, Pierce PUC, Rosenbauer, Rosenbauer Smart Cab, Seagrave, TDA, tiller, Type III engine, University Park Fire Department, Ventura County Fire Department, Wheeled Coach

Evanston 3-11 on 3-15-11

Mar 19

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

Last week Evanston had a 2-11 alarm fire on Oak Street. The fire was in a victorian mansion that was currently undergoing rehab work. The building was to house a clock and stained glass museum. The TribLocal has a story HERE, the Tribune HERE, and a short video is HERE.

A link to the audio from the fire is HERE.

Evanston Fire Department 3-11 museum fire 3-15-11

Evanston Truck 22, a Pierce TDA operates in the 'A' Sector at the fire on Oak Street. Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick submitted several images from the scene and has posted a gallery of images HERE.

Evanston Fire Department 3-11 alarm house fire Oak Street

Panoramic view of the fire scene at Evanston's 3-11 alarm on Oak Street. Steve Redick photo

This video posted on YouTube was taken by a neighbor.

Evanston Engine 23, the newest unit in their fleet, pumps in the alley behind the fire building. Steve Redick photo

Evanston Truck 23, also a Pierce TDA laddered the exposure building which was evacuated due to the heavy smoke from the fire. Steve Redick photo

A view from down the street shows the fire building next to the five-story building to the south. Engine 24 is pumping in the foreground. Steve Redick photo

The fire produced a tremendous amount of smoke which hampered visibility and created problems for the exposure building to the south. Steve Redick photo

Evanston Engine 22 had a hydrant at the end of the block. Steve Redick photo

Engine 22 is a 2003 Pierce Dash with a 1,500-GPM pump. Steve Redick photo

Evanston Fire Department 3-11 museum fire 3-15-11 Glenview Engine 6

Glenview Engine 6 is staged down the block from the fire building. Steve Redick photo

Evanston Fire Department 3-11 museum fire 3-15-11 Morton Grove Squad 4

Morton Grove Squad 4 was due on the Box Alarm. Steve Redick photo

Evanston Fire Department 3-11 museum fire 3-15-11 DesPlaines Tower 81

Tower 81 from DesPlaines was also parked in the staging area while the company worked at the scene. Steve Redick photo

Evanston Fire Department 3-11 museum fire 3-15-11 Winnetka Engine 28

Winnetka Engine 28 was in staging as well. This unit recently returned from having some work done which included a new door seal, new graphics, and a new black paint job for the roof. Steve Redick photo

Tags: 3-11 alarm fire, DesPlaines Fire Department, DesPlaines Truck 81, Evanston Engine 22, Evanston Engine 23, Evanston Fire Department, Glenview Engine 6, Glenview Fire Department, Morton Grove Fire Department, Morton Grove Squad 4, museum fire, Pierce Arrow XT, Pierce Dash, Pierce Enforcer, Pierce Saber, Pierce TDA, Pierce tower ladder, Steve Redick, TDA, tillered aerial, Winnetka Engine 28, Winnetka Fire Department

New area apparatus orders

Jan 27

Posted by bgshap in New Apparatus Order | 1 Comment

Several fire departments in the area have placed orders for new apparatus.

From Marion:

Elk Grove Township – rescue pumper; Spartan Metro Star chassis with a 10-inch raised roof, extrication reels in the front bumper, a 1,500-GPM pump, 750 gallons of water and 50 gallons of foam (due February 2012)

From Pierce:

Bristol-Kendal FPD – Contender engine on a Saber chassis
Chicago Ridge – Saber engine
Evanston – Arrow XT 100′ TDA
Homewood – Arrow XT 105′ rear mount aerial ladder
Lincolnshire Riverwoods FPD – Arrow XT 105′ rear mount aerial ladder quint
Lincolnwood – Arrow XT 100′ rear mount platform aerial
West Chicago FPD – Impel engine

Thanks to Bill Friedrich for updating this information.

Tags: Arrow XT, Bill Friedrich, Bristol-Kendal FPD, Chicago Ridge Fire Department, Contender, Elk Grove Township FPD, Evanston Fire Department, Homewood Fire Department, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District, Lincolnwood Fire Department, Marion, Pierce, rear mount aerial, rear mount platform aerial, Saber, Spartan Metro Star, TDA, Tractor Drawn Aerial, West Chicago Fire Protection District

New truck for Niles

Nov 11

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, New Delivery | 11 Comments

Niles Truck 2, the 1992 Pierce Lance TDA, has been out of service for several months. The aerial device is not usable and they have been running with ‘Quint 2′ or if need be they have run the tiller as a service truck. They have purchased a used, 1998, Pierce Lance, 105’ rear mount quint that was formerly from Trotwood, OH. The listing for this unit can be viewed HERE. The new Truck 2 is currently at the Niles Public Works being readied for service.

Niles Truck 2 Trotwood, OH

Tags: Lance, Niles, Pierce, quint, TDA, tillered aerial, Trotwood OH

New orders

Oct 14

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, New Apparatus Order | 3 Comments

The Waukegan Fire Department, in Division 4 (Lake County) recently placed an order for a KME Severe Service engine.
The Long Grove Fire Protection District, in Division 4 (Lake County) recently placed an order with Alexis for a brush rig on a Ford chassis with a body similar in design to Rescue 55 which was built by KME. The new unit will have 300 gallons of water, 10 gallons of foam, and a 500-GPM pump.
The Lake Villa Fire District (also in Division 4, Lake County) has two new ambulances on order from Osage Ambulance in Linn, MO. Both will match the fleet and be Type III designs on Ford E450 chassis with one exception. These ambulances will arrive painted red instead of the blue and white color scheme of the existing ambulances which were part of the Lake Villa Rescue Squad. The new units are expected to be delivered in March of 2011.
The Evanston Fire Department has ordered a Pierce Arrow XT tractor-drawn aerial. They received a grant to pay for the unit which is expected to be completed in March of 2011.
Evanston also is ordering a new ambulance. As of now, we do not have the specs although it is believed to be coming with an IHC chassis like their current units.

Tags: Alexis, ambulance, brush rig, E450, Evanston, Ford, grant, KME, Lake Villa, Long Grove, Osage, Pierce, Rescue Squad, Severe Service, TDA, tractor-drawn, Type III, Waukegan

Evanston Fire Department

Jul 31

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News | 2 Comments

There are several newsworthy items to note regarding the Evanston Fire Department.

This week Evanston completed the layoffs involving the three firefighters with the shortest time on the job.
Evanston is in the process of interviewing candidates for the position of Fire Chief. Apparently the field is currently at five finalists.
Evanston has completed specifications for a new tractor-drawn aerial
The new Pierce Arrow XT engine which is being funded by Northwestern University is in the final stages of production

Tags: Arrow XT, Evanston, layoff, Pierce, TDA, tiller

New apparatus coming to Evanston

May 17

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, New Apparatus Order | 3 Comments

It’s been several years since the Evanston Fire Department has replaced apparatus and now with the help of a grant and a donation from Northwestern University they are getting a new engine and a new tractor-drawn aerial (TDA). The engine was ordered from Pierce on an Arrow XT chassis with a 1500 GPM 2-stage pump a 500-gallon water tank. This will go to Engine 23 on Central Avenue. Engine 23’s rig will replace Engine 325 as a reserve piece. The new engine which is due in early September is a donation from the university. In recognition of the donation, there will be a plaque on the pump panel and a ‘Wildcat’ (the NU mascot) painted on the grille.

Evanston received a grant for a new TDA and they are in the process of going to bid on a 100′ TDA with independent suspension for both the tractor and trailer. This will replace Truck 22. The fire department is also hoping to get the go-ahead from the city to purchase a new tractor for their other TDA, Truck 23.

The last of the new apparatus orders is for a new ambulance. Reported to be on an International chassis, the new ambulance will be built by Medtec.

Tags: ambulance, Arrow XT, Evanston, IHC, International, MedTec, Northwestern, Pierce, TDA, tiller, Tractor Drawn Aerial

local rigs on display at FDIC

Apr 24

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, New Delivery | 1 Comment

As mentioned in a post yesterday, a few local area fire departments had apparatus featured at the FDIC. These included …

Buffalo Grove

photo by Larry Shapiro

Winfield

photo by Larry Shapiro

Oswego FPD

photo by Larry Shapiro

Carol Stream

photo by Larry Shapiro

Cicero

Tags: Arrow XT, BGFD, Buffalo Grove, Carol Stream, Cicero, EONE, FDIC, Ferrara, HP100, Igniter, Impel, Oswego, Pierce, PUC, pumper/tanker, Quest, Shapiro, TDA, tiller, tower ladder, Winfield

1st Division 11 department is added

Mar 25

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

The Cicero Fire Department has been added to Division 11. Cicero has 3 stations, runs 3 engines, 2 trucks, 4 contract medic units and has 1 shift commander. Featured in Station 1 is a 2009 EONE HP100 TDA – the only EONE TDA in Illinois and one of just a few in Northern Illinois.