Archive for July 7th, 2017

Burbank FD and Orland FPD news

Excerpts from the ChicagoTribune.com:

Grants totaling a little more than $1 million have been awarded to the Burbank Fire Department and the Orland Fire Protection District.

Through the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, the Burbank Fire Department is receiving a little more than $861,000 to purchase new portable radios and for equipment training.

A grant for $143,000, also through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, has been awarded to the Orland Fire Protection District to purchase new portable radios.

thanks Dan

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New engine for Rock Island

From the Pierce Flickr page:

Pierce Rock Island, IL 30085

Rock Island FD fire engine

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Mount Prospect Fire Department news

Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com:

The Mount Prospect Fire Department will receive nearly $160,000 in federal assistance this year through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant. They are among 16 fire departments in Illinois to receive a share of $3.1 million through the program.

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New engine for Schaumburg (more)

Production photos of a new engine being built at Pierce on a Velocity chassis for the Schaumburg FD so# 30926

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