Archive for December 28th, 2012

Hickory Hills house fire: Roberts Park FPD 12-26-12

Dec 28

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Service News, Fire Truck photos | 9 Comments

This from Martin Nowak:

Roberts Park Full Still House Fire at 9016 Christina Drive, Hickory Hills, IL 60457. I arrived 20 plus minutes after companies were called on scene. At this time the fire was out. I managed to take some pictures. Mutual Aid came from North Palos, Bridgeview, Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge, and Evergreen Park. More pictures will be on my website soon. Last picture is of Hickory Hills new Ford Taurus Police car which was blocking the road.

Martin Nowak photo

Roberts Park FPD Ambulance 31. Martin Nowak photo

Oak Lawn Fire Department Battalion Chief

Oak Lawn Battalion 1. Martin Nowak photo

Oak Lawn Battalion 1. Martin Nowak photo

Bridgeview Engine 425. Martin Nowak photo

Oak Lawn Fire Department Ambulance 2. Martin Nowak photo

Martin Nowak photo

North Palo FPD Battalion 8. Martin Nowak photo

Martin Nowak photo

Martin Nowak photo

Tags: Bridgeview Fire Department, house fire in Hickory Hills, Martin Nowak, North Palos Fire Protection District, Oak Lawn FIre Department, Roberts Park Fire Protection District

New Numbers and Graphics for Glenside

Dec 28

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Fire Department News, Fire Service News | 5 Comments

This from Glenside FPD Deputy Chief James Larsen:

Good morning … just sharing this with you for the site. We have also updated the apparatus graphics and numbering. Have a safe and Happy New Year!

New numbering for Glenside FPD apparatus.

Tags: DuCOMM renumbers GLenside FPD, Glenside Fire Protection District, Glenside renumbers apparatus

New Engine for Elwood FPD

Dec 28

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

The Elwood FPD received a new industrial foam pumper from Sutphen with a National Foam system.

new Sutphen industrial pumper for Elwood FPD (IL)

New Sutphen industrial pumper for the Elwood FPD. Sutphen photo

Elwood, IL Custom Industrial Pumper : WHEEL BASE: 256” – TRAVEL HEIGHT: 11’ 11” – TRAVEL LENGTH: 37’ 6”

CHASSIS:   Sutphen 73” with half 15” Raised Roof
•   Four-Door, Four-Person Cab with two EMS Cabinets
•   Front Axle and Suspension 23,000 lbs.
•   Rear Axle and Suspension 31,000 lbs.
•   Engine: Detroit Diesel S60 515hp
•   Alternator: Leece Neville 320 Amp
•   Transmission: Allison GEN IV EVS4000PUMP:       Hale
•   8FG – 300GPM
•   Discharges: (3) 5” Left,    5” Right,    3” Left,    3” Right,    2 ½” Right Rear,    2 ½” Front Bumper,    8” Deck Gun (high flow, capable of 5300 GPM)
•   750-Gallon Tank
•   Foam System – National Foam Servo Command 300
•   300-Gallon Foam TankBODY:       Sutphen
•   PA – 12
•   Roll-Up Doors
•   234 cu. ft. Total Compartment Space
•   Duo-Safety Pumper Ladder Compliment
•   Ladder Storage: Rear Chute

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:
•   Harrison 20w Generator
•   Safety Vision Camera System
•   Command Light 8000w Light Tower