Archive for April 15th, 2011

Chicago Fire Boat – The Christopher Wheatley update

This note was sent to us along with the attached photos:

Chicago Fire Boat 'The Christopher Wheatley' Marysville FD

photo courtesy of Mike Yarger, Marysville FD

Hello,
Today our department had the honor of watching your new fire boat pass our city.
We are located in Marysville, MI. about an hour north of Detroit on the St. Clair River.
I have attached a picture for your files. What a special tribute to a fallen brother.
Sincerley,
Mike Yarger
Firefighter/Paramedic
Marysville Fire Department Local 1635
Chicago Fire Boat 'The Christopher Wheatley' Marysville FD

photo courtesy of Mike Yarger, Marysville Fire Department

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Chicago Fire Boat – The Christopher Wheatley update

Dan Jasina from Michigan forwarded this link to a short video of The Christopher Wheatley passing Detroit today in choppy waters.

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North Maine Fire District updates

Larry Shapiro visited the North Maine Fire District to photograph Engine 1, their 1992 Pierce Arrow that was recently refurbished by Alexis Fire Apparatus.

North Maine FPD Engine 1

The officer's side of Engine 1 shows new high-side compartments, a hydraulic ladder rack, plus the black and red chevron striping. Larry Shapiro photo

North Maine FPD Engine 1

Engine 1 has new top-access compartments, an extended front bumper and intake in addition to new striping and a black roof. Larry Shapiro photo

North Maine FPD Engine 1

North Maine FPD took delivery of Engine 1 in 1992 as shown here. This was their second Pierce Arrow engine. Larry Shapiro collection

North Maine Fire Protection District Engine 1 1985 Pierce Arrow

North Maine FPD took delivery of their first Pierce Engine 1 in 1985. This was sold to the Beach Park FPD in 2003. Larry Shapiro collection

North Maine FPD decal

The North Maine Fire District has a new decal which is being added to their apparatus. It replicates a challenge coin that they created several years ago and incorporates the new black and gold colors on Engine 1.

The North Maine Fire District page has a new link to a separate page showing their decal and several patches. Click on the Company Patches link at the top of the North Maine Fire District page.

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