Archive for December 21st, 2016

Evanston Fire Department news

Excerpts from thecityofevanston.org:

The City of Evanston announced the appointment of Brian Scott as Evanston fire chief effective Monday, January 9, 2017. City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz appointed Scott following a national search that began following the retirement of Chief Greg Klaiber in September.

“Brian Scott competed against a national pool of candidates for the position of fire chief. He proved that with his long experience as a fire professional as well as his keen understanding of the Evanston Fire Department that he is the best person for this job,” said Bobkiewicz.

A 17-year veteran of the Evanston Fire Department, Scott began his career as a firefighter/paramedic in December 1999. He was promoted to captain/paramedic in 2006, and became division chief of operations and training in 2014. In September 2015, Scott was promoted to deputy chief of operations and training, where he directed and led fire suppression operations and managed the department’s fire prevention bureau. Scott has served as co-chair of the department’s training committee, as a member of the EMS committee, and on the rescue dive team.

Scott is currently a field instructor for the Illinois Fire Service Institute in Urbana-Champaign, and is pursuing his Chief Fire Officer Certification through the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association. He has a Master’s of Science Degree in Public Safety Administration from Lewis University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Southern Illinois University, along with numerous fire training certificates from the Illinois State Fire Marshall and the Illinois Fire Service Institute.

Chief Scott will be recognized at the Evanston City Council meeting on January 9, 2017.

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New ambulance for Evergreen Park FD

From the Fire Service, Inc. Facebook page:

Congratulations to Chief Ron Kleinhaus and the Evergreen Park Fire Department on the recent delivery of their new Wheeled Coach Type III Ambulance.This new unit is their second ambulance that has been delivered within the last year. We appreciate the business and look forward to continuing our great relationship with this long time customer.

Wheeled Coach Type III Ambulance

New Wheeled Coach Type III ambulance for Evergreen Park Ambulance 33. Fire Service, Inc. photo

Wheeled Coach Type III Ambulance

Fire Service, Inc. photo

Wheeled Coach Type III Ambulance

Fire Service, Inc. photo

Wheeled Coach Type III Ambulance

Fire Service, Inc. photo

Wheeled Coach Type III Ambulance

Fire Service, Inc. photo

Wheeled Coach Type III Ambulance

Fire Service, Inc. photo

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Buffalo Grove FD orders new apparatus (more)

This from Andy Russell:

A few pictures from the final inspections this week. (new apparatus)

new fire truck for Buffalo Grove

Buffalo Grove FD photo

new fire engine for Buffalo Grove

Buffalo Grove FD photo

new fire engine for Buffalo Grove

Buffalo Grove FD photo

From the Fire Service, Inc. Facebook page:

Buffalo Grove Fire Department Final Inspection at E-ONE.

firefighters inspect new quint

Fire Service, Inc. photo

firefighters inspect new quint

Fire Service, Inc. photo

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Chicago Fire Department history

This from Steve Redick:

I found another treasure from the archive my dad preserved. A full page COLOR photo spread from July 1939!  This was billed as the 2nd ever thrill show with an attendance of 70,000. You can make out some classic apparatus. I was able to use photoshop to restore this to almost perfect condition. My dad must have been 10 years old at the time so I am assuming my grandpa might have been the one to put this aside originally. I think this is too good not to share.

Steve Redick

Chicago Police and Fire Thrill Show July 17 1939

Chicago Daily Tribune clipping from July 17, 1939. Steve Redick collection

Chicago Police and Fire Thrill Show July 17 1939

Chicago Daily Tribune clipping from July 17, 1939. Steve Redick collection

Chicago Police and Fire Thrill Show July 17 1939

Chicago Daily Tribune clipping from July 17, 1939. Steve Redick collection

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