Dennis McGuire, Jr. submitted the following:
3500 W. 127th St., Blue Island today – 2 sty warehouse 200×200 – Fire was thru the roof when crews pulled up with a big header in the sky. It turned out to be a small fire in the ventilation system of a paint booth.
Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Medtec has posted an unlettered image of a new Ford F-450/Medtec Type I ambulance for the East Joliet Fire Department.
Pierce composite of the new Medtec ambulance for the East Joliet Fire Department. It carries shop order #25171.
thanks Martin
Martin Nowak and Ron Wolkoff spotted ‘in production’ photos HERE of an engine being built by Ferrara for the Carpentersville Fire Department.
New Carpentersville Fire Department engine in production at Ferrara Fire Apparatus. Ferrara photo
Type: Custom Rescue Pumper
Chassis: Ferrara Ember custom fire chassis; Cummins ISL9 450 hp engine; Allison 3000 EVS transmission; Ember extended medium cab with 12” raised roof; Seating for 5; EMS cabinet behind officer seat
Body: Heavy duty extruded aluminum fire body; Left and right side full height compartments, 15” deep upper/28” deep lower; Ferrara Ladders-Thru-The-Tank storage module; Spare SCBA over rear wheels
Pump: Hale QMAX 1500 GPM; Side panel controls; Fire Research Pump Boss pressure governor; Hale MIV-E intake valves in each steamer inlet; Triple speedlays; Right side LDH discharge; Rear 2-1/2” discharge; Deck gun plumbing with TFT Extend-A-Gun and Akron 3416 monitor
Tank: 1000 gallon poly water tank
Feature: Whelen LED warning lights; Whelen LED Traffic Advisor; Federal GH scene lights; Fire Research Evolution 12V LED telescopic lights, 2 rear body and 2 on rear cab wall; Fire Research 12V LED brow light
Ferrara photo
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