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New ambulance for Naperville

From the Foster Coach Sales Facebook page:

Naperville Fire Department, IL – New custom Horton conversion on an International chassis 
Naperville FD Medic 1

New unit for Naperville FD Medic 1. Foster Coach Sales photo

Naperville FD Medic 1

Foster Coach Sales photo

chevron striping on rear of ambulance

Foster Coach Sales photo

new ambulance interior

Foster Coach Sales photo

thanks Martin

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Midlothian ambulance

This from Kevin Griffin:

I got a shot of Midlo's ambulance. I believe it is an X-Naperville ambulance. I think it's the X- medic 1 which is a 2001 ihc/Horton

used ambulance finds new home

Midlothian FD Ambulance. Kevin Griffin photo

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New ambulance for Niles Station 2

Another new unit is getting ready to be put into service at Niles Station 2. Last week we posted the new Engine 2 for Niles as submitted by Karl Klotz.

Now we have photos from Larry Shapiro of the new Ambulance 2 for Niles along with some additional information.

  • The current unit assigned to Ambulance 2 (2008 IHC 4300/2009 Medtec Type I) has already been renumbered as Ambulance 3, where it will be assigned.
  • The current Ambulance 3 will become a reserve piece
  • The current Ambulance 3R will reportedly be disposed of
Niles Fire Department

New unit for Niles Ambulance 2 is a 2013 Medtec Type I on a 2012 IHC 4300 chassis. This was one of the final units to be produced at the Medtec facility in Bradenton, FL before it closed. Larry Shapiro photo

Medtec production plate for ambulance

Medtec shop order #26175.

Medtec production plate for ambulance

Production information for the new ambulance.

Niles Fire Department

Another view of the new Ambulance 2 in Niles showing the rear LED lighting and chevron striping. Larry Shapiro photo

Niles is finalizing specs for another new engine to be purchased for Engine 3.

When the new Engine 2 goes into service:

  • the current Engine 2 will move to Engine 3
  • the current Engine 3 will become a reserve piece
  • the current Engine 3R is being disposed of

A correction on the specs for Engine 2 from the previous post:

  • there are two 25-gallon foam tanks, A & B
fire engine pump certification tag

tag for Engine 2’s pump

Niles Fire Department

Rear view of the new unit for Niles Engine 2. 2013 Pierce Dash CF PUC with 1,500-GPM pump, 500 gallons of water and two 25-gallon foam tanks. Larry Shapiro photo

Pierce Manufacturing law tag

Engine 2 law tag

 

Niles is finalizing specs for a tower ladder for Truck 2. When the new unit is in service:

  • the current Truck 2 will become a reserve piece
  • Quint 2, the 75′ Pierce Arrow that was formerly owned by the North Maine FPD will reportedly be disposed of

 

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Evanston FD updates

This from Karl Klotz:

Some updated information on the Evanston fleet:
  • Here are the current Ambulance 21 (314) and Ambulance 23  (316). (The A23 on the site is gone.)
  • There is a new Battalion 21 buggy, a 2013 Chevy Tahoe.  It will be outfitted in the next couple weeks and placed into service.
  • The fire investigations rig is at station 25.
  • The former Engine 25 (1994 Dash) is now numbered E25R.
  • The Tele-Squrt is now not numbered, and housed at Station 24 as a spare engine.
Karl
Evanston Fire Department

Evanston Ambulance 21. Karl Klotz photo

Evanston Fire Department

Evanston Ambulance 23. Karl Klotz photo

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Bedford Park Fire Department apparatus update

This from Martin Nowak:

In the past, I’ve mentioned that Bedford Park was down from 3 ambulances to 2. Former Ambulance 714 is a 2007 Ford E-450/Medtec. It was the major flood of 2011 when Bedford Park was responding into Summit, under the viaduct right before 63rd. Tower 709 and former A714 were both damaged in flood water. 709 was repaired and 714 was later disposed of. Pictures of it sitting behind Station 1 OOS. Today stands a small garage.  

 
The current A714 is a 2003 International/Medtec which was 712 at the time they had the 2007 Ford. Changes since the picture on Chicagoareafire include a new LED light bar.  Also Tower 709 has newer LED’s since the pictures added to he site.   
Bedford Park Fire Department

Martin Nowak photo

Bedford Park Fire Department

Martin Nowak photo

Bedford Park Fire Department

Martin Nowak photo

Bedford Park Fire Department

Martin Nowak photo

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Huntley FPD awaits new apparatus

The Huntley FPD in MABAS Division 5 has two new units coming early in 2013.

The first will be a Type I ambulance from Medtec on an IHC 4300 chassis to match Ambulance 953.

 

Huntley FPD Ambulance 953 IHC 4300 Medtec Type I

Huntley FPD Ambulance 953 IHC 4300 Medtec Type I. Larry Shapiro photo

Huntley FPD Quint 983 2002 Pierce Dash 105' rear mount

Huntley FPD Quint 983 2002 Pierce Dash 105′ rear mount. Larry Shapiro photo

The second unit coming is a 103′ rear-mount Spartan ERV aerial. This will replace Quint 983 and will have a 2,000-GPM pump (rated at 1,500-GPM) and a 500-gallon water tank on a Spartan chassis with a Gladiator cab and Evolution trim package.

 

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Apparatus photos

Ron Wolkoff submitted several photos of area units from Franklin Park, Elmwood Park, and Wheaton.

Franklin Park Fire Department

Recent ambulance for Franklin Park. Ron Wolkoff photo

Elmwood Park Fire Department Bronto Sky-lift

Elmwood Park Fire Department Bronto Sky-lift. Ron Wolkoff photo

Wheaton Fire Department

Wheaton Command 38 is a 2008 Ford Expedition. Ron Wolkoff photo

Wheaton Fire Department

Wheaton Tower 38 is a 2008 Pierce Arrow XT 2000/300 100′. Ron Wolkoff photo

Wheaton Fire Department Life Line ambulance

This Wheaton ambulance is a 2002 IHC 4300/LifeLine Type I. Ron Wolkoff photo

Wheaton Fire Department

Wheaton’s reserve Medic 38 is a 1997 IHC 4700/LifeLine Type I. Ron Wolkoff photo

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