Three new mobile ventilation units from Tempest Technology have been delivered to serve area MABAS divisions. They will be assigned to
- MABAS Division 1 and housed with the Wheeling Fire Department
- MABAS Division 10 and housed with the Lyons Fire Department
- MABAS Division 27 and housed with the Crete Township Fire Department
Each identical unit features a Ford F550 chassis and the Tempest MVU-125 Lightweight Unit.
One of the new Mobile Ventilation Units built by Darley with a Tempest fan. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
A 2011 Ford F550/Darley/Tempest Mobile Ventilation Unit for MABAS Division 27. Tim Olk photo
A rear shot showing the Tempest MVU-125 Lightweight Unit with bodywork by Darley. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Another shot of the unit for MABAS Division 10. Tim Olk photo
Three new Mobile Ventilation Units which will be distributed to MABAS Divisions 1, 10, and 27. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
#1 by Mike on January 10, 2012 - 11:57 AM
Michael, one of the best things you can do is continue your education, fire science at a junior college for instance. Many, if not most suburban departments now require at least a two year degree before you can be hired. You also may want to check out a department that has a volunteer or paid on call program as a start. This is another good way to get your foot in the door. There is a lot of competition for FD jobs theses days. The more you have to offer the bigger the leg up you get…
#2 by danny on January 8, 2012 - 4:52 AM
ohare airport is covered by the city of chicago fire dept. so you would have to apply to the city and hope to get assigned
#3 by Michael on January 5, 2012 - 11:25 AM
Where can I find an application for employment with the Ohare fire department or any other fire departments who operate in the area or on base of the ohare airport. I am just starting out in the field,but am looking to begin my journey in a career with a fire department. Thank you in advance for any good input that you may be able to give me or lead me to one of these departments so that I can fill out an application that may be accepting applications for part time,paid on call or full time employment. I am CPAT,CPR AED,EMT-B state certified,High School graduate, 28 year old male from the western suburbs.
#4 by danny on December 2, 2011 - 1:21 AM
does anyone know where to get or have an updated apparatus list with shops numbers
#5 by Jeff on November 30, 2011 - 6:37 PM
Thanks for the info, Dan. Rick, the new haz-mat from previous posts, seems to be a squad with a trailer.
#6 by Rick on November 29, 2011 - 5:17 PM
What kind of HazMat units? Decon rigs or squad style rigs?
#7 by Dan McInerney on November 25, 2011 - 4:57 PM
Division 11’s haz mat unit is on the way and may/may not be delivered by the end of the year. If not, it should be here right after new year.
#8 by Jeff on November 25, 2011 - 10:49 AM
Good Pictures. Does anyone know if there will be anymore MVU’s delivered to any more divisions? Also, does anyone know if there will be any new Haz- Mat units (Division 11)???