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This from Tony Carlini:

Marion news from Tony Carlini from TcfireFranklin Park took delivery of the second engine in February

Palatine has ordered a Spartan Gladiator 20” raised roof ELFD, ISL 450 Hp engine, with a 20-foot, Marion Body Works walk-around heavy rescue. Features include; light tower, extrication setup, cascade system, and stairstep configuration with coffin compartments.

MABAS Division 20 has ordered an International 7400 2-door chassis with a Marion Body Works 27’ walk-around body to be used as a technical rescue vehicle. Features include; light tower, cord reels, pull-down stairway, two awnings, lumber storage with ramp, multiple storage compartments, and coffin storage.

Tony

Tags: Marion Body Works, Marion Fire and Rescue Apparatus, new engine for Franklin Park, new rescue squad for MABAS Division 20, Palatine Fire Department, Palatine orders new heavy rescue squad

This from Steve Redick:

4046 Van Buren – Saturday..I took this one in because it was advertised as a fire in a building with a red ‘X’ … this was the first example I was able to see with the new safety marking system. It’s either a red square, a square with 1 slash, or a square with an X like this one, in the order of potential danger. Interior ops have to be assesed and approved before anyone can work inside. I believe this will be a very common site on the fireground. Also got a fair shot of one of the new buggies.
Steve