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New engines for the Waukegan Fire Department (more)

Mar 27

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos, New Delivery | 2 Comments

Found at Seagrave.com:

Marauder Pumper for Waukegan Fire Department – Waukegan, IL

Apparatus: Pumper
Chassis: Marauder
Engine: Cummins L9 450 HP
Pump Type: Waterous 1500 GPM, Single Stage, CSU
Body Style: Stainless Steel Body
SO#: 78M40

Some Additional features of this apparatus include:

  • 24″ Front Bumper w/ Discharge
  • Whelen Engineering Company, Inc. LED Warning Lights
  • Stainless Steel Pump Module and Pump Plumbing
  • Stainless Steel Body
  • 750 Water Tank
  • 199.50″ Wheelbase
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Seagrave photo

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Seagrave photo

Apparatus: Pumper
Chassis: Marauder
Engine: Cummins L9 450 HP
Pump Type: Waterous 1500 GPM, Single Stage, CSU
Body Style: Stainless Steel Body
SO#: 78M65

Some Additional features of this apparatus include:

  • 24″ Front Bumper w/ Discharge
  • Whelen Engineering Company, Inc. LED Warning Lights
  • Stainless Steel Pump Module and Pump Plumbing
  • Stainless Steel Body
  • 750 Water Tank
  • 199.50″ Wheelbase
#chicagoareafire.com; #Seagrave; #Marauder; #FireTruck; #WaukeganFD; #top-mount;

Seagrave photo

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Seagrave photo

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Cicero FD history

Mar 27

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Fire Truck photos, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 1 Comment

From Larry Shapiro for #TBT:

Looking back at Cicero TDAs

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Cicero FD Truck 2 at work 12-20-07. Larry Shapiro photo

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Cicero FD Truck 2 – 2010 E-ONE Cyclone 100′ TDA. Larry Shapiro photo

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New engine for Alsip (more)

Mar 26

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos, New Delivery | 4 Comments

Found at Seagrave.com:

Marauder Pumper for Alsip Fire Department – Village of Alsip, IL

Apparatus: Pumper
Chassis: Marauder
Engine: Cummins L9 450 HP
Pump Type: Waterous 2,000-GPM, Single-stage, CSU
Body Style: Stainless steel body
SO#: 78M07

Some Additional features of this apparatus include:

  • 24″ Front Bumper w/ Discharge
  • Whelen Engineering Company, Inc. LED Warning Lights
  • Stainless Steel Pump Module and Pump Plumbing
  • 750 Water Tank
  • 40 FoamPro 2002 
  • 183.50″ Wheelbase
#chicagoareafire.com; #Seagrave; #Marauder; #FireTruck; #AlsipFD;

Seagrave photo

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Seagrave photo

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Roberts Park Fire Protection District news

Mar 26

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News | No Comments

Found at the ROBERTS PARK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 2025 MINUTES

#chicagoareafire.com; #RobertsParkFPD; #firechief; #JefferyKetchen;Fire Chief Jeffrey Ketchen Retirement Announcement

After careful consideration, Chief Ketchen has decided that the time has come for him to pass the torch and retire.

May 9th is the date that he has selected to finish his career. He will work closely with the deputy chief to ensure a smooth transition.

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Surplus Chicago FD ambulance for sale

Mar 25

Posted by Admin in Ambulance for sale, Fire Department News | No Comments

Found at publicsurplus.com:

#3691921 – 2002 FORD F350 Wheeled Coach ambulance for sale (2-9-7B)

Current Price $1,325.00
Time Left 18 hours 15 mins
# of Bids 7 
First Offer $100.00

#chicagoareafire.com; #ChicagoFD; #forsale; #surplus; #ambulance; #Ford; #F350; #WheeledCoach;

Auction Started: Mar 19, 2025 03:10 PM MDT
Auction Ends: Mar 26, 2025 02:00 PM MDT

Year:  2002
Make:  FORD
Model:  F350
Mileage:  UKNOWN
VIN:  1FDWF36F12EC49642
Running Condition:  UNKNOWN
 
NOTE: NEEDS REPLACEMENT BRAKES, TIRES AND BATTERIES; DINGS, DENTS, SCRAPES, AND SCRATCHES (may be missing additional unidentified parts; other unidentified issues may be present).

LAST KNOWN MILEAGE: 107,985

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Surplus Chicago FD SUV for sale

Mar 25

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News | No Comments

Found at publicsurplus.com:

#3721891 – 2015 FORD EXPLORER – E85

Final Price $2,325.00
Time Left Closed
# of Bids 17 
First Offer $100.00

Auction Started: Mar 18, 2025 10:53 AM MDT
Auction Ended: Mar 25, 2025 02:00 PM MDT

#chicagoareafire.com; #ChicagoFD; #surplus; #SUV; #Ford; #Explorer; #forsale;

Year:  2015
Make:  Ford
Model:  Explorer
Mileage:  136,298
VIN:  1FM5K8AR8FGA22089
Running Condition:  UNKNOWN
Engine:  3.7 Li 6V
Transmission:  6 Automatic
 
NOTE: NEEDS REPLACEMENT REAR DIFFERENTIAL, PASSENGER REAR WHEEL, BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AND TRAILING ARMS, TRANSFER CASE, GLOVE BOX, DRIVER SIDE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM, REAR SWAY BAR LINKS AND BUSHINGS AND RIGHT AND LEFT WINDSHIELD TRIM; DINGS, DENTS, SCRAPES, AND SCRATCHES; EXPOSED WIRE (may be missing additional unidentified parts, other unidentified issues may be present).

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Of interest … Backdraft (more)

Mar 24

Posted by Admin in Reader submission | No Comments

Found on Instagram

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New truck for Dekalb FD (more)

Mar 23

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire truck being built | No Comments

From Bill Schreiber:

Members of the Dekalb FD traveled to the Rosenbauer Minnesota Plant to perform a midpoint inspection on their Truck 1. Truck 1 is a Rosenbauer Commander EXT 100Ft. King Cobra platform.

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Rosenbauer photo

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Rosenbauer photo

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Rosenbauer photo

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Rosenbauer photo

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Rosenbauer photo

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Rosenbauer photo

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New engine for the Lagrange FD

Mar 22

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire truck being built | 1 Comment

From the Lagrange Fire Department:

Due to arrive in April or May of this year. Update to fleet, first new Engine in 14 years! With the arrival we are looking at a new graphics package.

#chicagoareafire.com; #Firetruck; #beingbuilt; #LagrangeFD; #Pierce;

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Macqueen photo

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Macqueen photo

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Macqueen photo

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Macqueen photo

 

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Of interest … Backdraft

Mar 22

Posted by Admin in Reader submission | 1 Comment

Found on Instagram

thanks Dan

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