Archive for January, 2013

New engine for Franklin Park

Bill Friedrich forwarded the following information:

  Attached are the photos of the first of two engines to be delivered to Franklin Park. Features include:

  • Spartan Metrostar EMFD 10′ raised roof
  • Cummins ISL 450 Hp motor
  • Allison 3000 EVS transmission,
  • Marion Body Works pumper-style body
  • Waterous CSU 1,500 single-stage pump
  • 500 gallons of water in a poly tank
  • 5″ front intake sleeve and 1 3/4″ bumper trash line
  • 2 – 1 3/4″ transverse speedlay tray and removable 2 1/2″ speedlay tray forward of pump panel
  • deck gun in dunnage area
  • side mount rear storage tunnel for ladders
  • a rear storage compartment below tank for stokes backboard and or high rise pack
  • all Whelen LED light package

The 2nd one is due for delivery first week of February

 

New Spartan Metrostar Marion Body Works engine for Franklin Park IL

New Spartan Metrostar Marion Body Works engine for Franklin Park. Marion Body Works photo

New Spartan Metrostar Marion Body Works engine for Franklin Park IL

New Spartan Metrostar Marion Body Works engine for Franklin Park. Marion Body Works photo

New Spartan Metrostar Marion Body Works engine for Franklin Park IL

New Spartan Metrostar Marion Body Works engine for Franklin Park. Marion Body Works photo

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CFD complete signature list (3/9)

 

Chicago Fire Department radio signatures

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New engines for area fire departments

This from Josh Boyajian:

Here are pictures of Elk Grove Village‘s new Pierce engine and also Posen‘s new Pierce squad from the Pierce Flickr site.

 

new Pierce Quantum PUC for Elk Grove Village

New Pierce Quantum PUC for Elk Grove Village. Pierce composite

 

new Pierce Arrow XT PUC for Posen FD

New Pierce Arrow XT PUC for Posen FD. Pierce composite

Also i was at Franklin Park’s Station 2 today and they have recieved their new engines from Marion.

 

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House fire on Keating in Chicago 1-12-13

This from Josh Boyajian:

Chicago companies had a Still alarm at 4600 s Keating this morning. Engine 34 found a 1 sty ordinary with fire in the basement. Two lines were lead out. Tower 54 had some good roof work! Here are some pictures!

Chicago Fire Dept had a Still alarm house fire at 4600 s Keating

Josh Boyajian photo

Chicago Fire Dept had a Still alarm house fire at 4600 s Keating

Josh Boyajian photo

Chicago Fire Dept had a Still alarm house fire at 4600 s Keating

Josh Boyajian photo

Chicago Fire Dept had a Still alarm house fire at 4600 s Keating

Josh Boyajian photo

Chicago Fire Dept had a Still alarm house fire at 4600 s Keating

Josh Boyajian photo

Chicago Fire Dept had a Still alarm house fire at 4600 s Keating

Josh Boyajian photo

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CFD complete signature list (2/9)

 

Chicago Fire Department radio signatures

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CFD complete signature list (1/9)

A recent CFD administrative order (#A-01-13) was released updating/outlining all of the fire department signatures. This is a nine page document covering the entire range of radio signatures for the Chicago Fire Department.

Chicago Fire Department radio signatures

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Vintage CFD Fire Photos

More from Steve Redick:

Thanks to Bill Friedrich for sharing these…

A water tower buried in ice and debris at the Hubbard St fire

A great shot of squad 4 at 83’s house on Gunnison … building still stands

An extra alarm that I think may have been around Cermak and Western 4/7/57

This stuff is cool!!
Steve

fire scene covered with ice

Chicago Fire Department Squad 4

historic Lincoln Building fire in CHicago 1957

 

 

A coupla more from Bill Friedrich
8/1/58  4-11 4100 S Racine Swift & Company  A nice shot of an FWD truck, Autocar Squad and a really nice looking Caddy Ambo
Can’t really find any info on the one labeled Catholic Storage Bureau…maybe on South Chicago Ave??  2 snorkels can be seen working if you look closely
Cool Stuff For Sure!!
Steve
historic Chicago fire photo Swift & Company
historic Chicago fire photo Catholic Salvage Bureau

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Box Alarm fire in Crystal Lake 1-10-13

This from Tyler Tobolt:

Crystal Lake Garage Fire – Box Alarm on Box #5-342 at 291 McHenry Avenue
 

Crystal Lake garage fire on McHenry Avenue

Tyler Tobolt photo

Crystal Lake garage fire on McHenry Avenue

Tyler Tobolt photo

Crystal Lake garage fire on McHenry Avenue

Tyler Tobolt photo

Crystal Lake garage fire on McHenry Avenue

Tyler Tobolt photo

Crystal Lake garage fire on McHenry Avenue

Tyler Tobolt photo

Crystal Lake garage fire on McHenry Avenue

Tyler Tobolt photo

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Long Grove orders new tanker (tender)

The Long Grove Fire Protection District has placed an order with Alexis for a new tanker. The unit will be built on an IHC 4400 chassis with a 1,250-GPM pump, 1,850-gallon water tank, and a 50-gallon foam tank. The new tanker is expected to be completed by October of this year.

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New ambulance for Stone Park

This from Josh Boyajian:

Found this picture of Stone Park‘s new 2012 ambulance by Medix Specialty Vehicles. I don’t know all the specs. It’s from the Stone Park website

Stone Park Fire Department Medix ambulance

New Ambulance 902 for Stone Park. Built by Medix Specialty Vehicles in 2012. Medix photo

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