Another new unit is getting ready to be put into service at Niles Station 2. Last week we posted the new Engine 2 for Niles as submitted by Karl Klotz.
Now we have photos from Larry Shapiro of the new Ambulance 2 for Niles along with some additional information.
- The current unit assigned to Ambulance 2 (2008 IHC 4300/2009 Medtec Type I) has already been renumbered as Ambulance 3, where it will be assigned.
- The current Ambulance 3 will become a reserve piece
- The current Ambulance 3R will reportedly be disposed of
New unit for Niles Ambulance 2 is a 2013 Medtec Type I on a 2012 IHC 4300 chassis. This was one of the final units to be produced at the Medtec facility in Bradenton, FL before it closed. Larry Shapiro photo
Medtec shop order #26175.
Production information for the new ambulance.
Another view of the new Ambulance 2 in Niles showing the rear LED lighting and chevron striping. Larry Shapiro photo
Niles is finalizing specs for another new engine to be purchased for Engine 3.
When the new Engine 2 goes into service:
- the current Engine 2 will move to Engine 3
- the current Engine 3 will become a reserve piece
- the current Engine 3R is being disposed of
A correction on the specs for Engine 2 from the previous post:
- there are two 25-gallon foam tanks, A & B
tag for Engine 2’s pump
Rear view of the new unit for Niles Engine 2. 2013 Pierce Dash CF PUC with 1,500-GPM pump, 500 gallons of water and two 25-gallon foam tanks. Larry Shapiro photo
Engine 2 law tag
Niles is finalizing specs for a tower ladder for Truck 2. When the new unit is in service:
- the current Truck 2 will become a reserve piece
- Quint 2, the 75′ Pierce Arrow that was formerly owned by the North Maine FPD will reportedly be disposed of
#1 by G on May 19, 2014 - 9:11 AM
Any news on the new engine or new tower ladder?
#2 by fmddc1 on August 13, 2013 - 10:20 AM
Pierce will build both unit’s Mike. I remember when that quint was brand new…(worked as a poc at nmfd) and I remember what a top heavy monster it is. I also remember when niles wrecked it! Wasn’t there then but my buddy’s told me about it. I didn’t realize it was oos. Niles blew the engine? Well like someone here said about current truck 2 “you don’t know what your getting with something that old. Hope Des Plaines has better luck with their new/used ladder.
#3 by Michael M on August 13, 2013 - 12:27 AM
Who will build the other new Engine and the new Tower ladder? Will it be Pierce?
#4 by ffpm571 on August 12, 2013 - 7:49 PM
The former North Maine Quint has had a blown motor for over a year. Its at the Public service garage in the back building. The Current Truck 2 is just a big turd as the old tiller was. That’s what happens when you buy a 15 year old truck sight unseen with over 100K on it and then dump another $50K in repairs to try to keep it on the road. Their best bet was to get rid of the Tiller and the Quint 2 years ago when hey bought someone else’s trouble. That’s Niles Fleet manager… Penny wise and Pound foolish…
#5 by Bob on August 12, 2013 - 5:15 PM
Good rigs. That’s a whale of an engine
#6 by Martin Nowak on August 12, 2013 - 4:37 PM
Nice new units.
#7 by Bob on August 12, 2013 - 3:56 PM
It would be nice if Niles would get a new truck. The one they have is always out of service. Morton Grove wants there squad back. What happened to the 75 ft quint they had