The Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District received their new 2011 Pierce Arrow XT 105′ quint this month. Karl Klotz photographed the new Truck 53 prior to it going into service. The new quint sports the department’s new color scheme replacing the white roof with black.

Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD Truck 53 Pierce Arrow XT 2011

Truck 53 is not yet in service. It has a 1,500-GPM pump and carries 500 gallons of water. Karl Klotz photo

The new Pierce will replace a 100′ Seagrave quint on a single rear axle.

Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD Truck 53 Seagrave quint

This unit will reportedly be placed for sale when the new Pierce goes into service.

Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,