Breaking news:. “EVERGREEN FIRE: I am happy to inform you that at their meeting last night the Mayor and Board of Trustees approved the purchase of a Rosenbauer 55′ Cobra Elevating Platform to replace Snorkel Squad #3. The order will be placed today with an approx. delivery time of 365 days.”
Per 3400
Links
- Chicago Area Fire website comprehensive listing of fire departments in northern Illinois
- FireScenes.Net Fire scene photos from the whole country
- Larry Shapiro Interesting photos and tips
Recent Comments
- MABAS 21 on New Engines and Tower for Naperville
- MABAS 21 on Chicago Ridge Fire Department news
- sebastian on New truck for Prospect Heights Fire District
- Drew Smith on New truck for Prospect Heights Fire District
- Bill Post on New truck for Prospect Heights Fire District
- John Keller on Chicago Ridge Fire Department news
- Dan on Chicago Ridge Fire Department news
- Mike C on New rescue pumper for the Bolingbrook FD
- Harry on New rescue pumper for the Bolingbrook FD
- Mike C on New rescue pumper for the Bolingbrook FD
For the finest department portraits and composites contact Tim Olk or Larry Shapiro.
Tags
#larryshapiro #TBT 2-11 alarm fire in Chicago Alexis Fire Apparatus Alexis Fire Equipment ambulance photos Bill Friedrich Buffalo Grove Fire Department chi-town fire photos chicagoareafire.com Chicagoareafire.com/blog Chicago Fire Department Chicago Fire Department history Dennis McGuire Jr. Des Plaines Fire Department Elgin Fire Department Eric Haak Evanston Fire Department fire scene photos fire scene video Fire Service Inc. fire truck being built fire truck photos fire trucks at fire scene Foster Coach Sales Jeff Rudolph Josh Boyajian Karl Klotz Larry Shapiro larryshapiro.tumblr.com larryshapiroblog.com Martin Nowak Mike Summa Naperville Fire Department night fire scene photos Palatine Fire Department Pierce Prospect Heights Fire Department shapirophotography.net Steve Redick throw back thursday throwbackthursday Tim Olk Tyler Tobolt Wheeling Fire DepartmentArchives
- April 2024
- March 2024
- February 2024
- January 2024
- December 2023
- November 2023
- October 2023
- September 2023
- August 2023
- July 2023
- June 2023
- May 2023
- April 2023
- March 2023
- February 2023
- January 2023
- December 2022
- November 2022
- October 2022
- September 2022
- August 2022
- July 2022
- June 2022
- May 2022
- April 2022
- March 2022
- February 2022
- January 2022
- December 2021
- November 2021
- October 2021
- September 2021
- August 2021
- July 2021
- June 2021
- May 2021
- April 2021
- March 2021
- February 2021
- January 2021
- December 2020
- November 2020
- October 2020
- September 2020
- August 2020
- July 2020
- June 2020
- May 2020
- April 2020
- March 2020
- February 2020
- January 2020
- December 2019
- November 2019
- October 2019
- September 2019
- August 2019
- July 2019
- June 2019
- May 2019
- April 2019
- March 2019
- February 2019
- January 2019
- December 2018
- November 2018
- October 2018
- September 2018
- August 2018
- July 2018
- June 2018
- May 2018
- April 2018
- March 2018
- February 2018
- January 2018
- December 2017
- November 2017
- October 2017
- September 2017
- August 2017
- July 2017
- June 2017
- May 2017
- April 2017
- March 2017
- February 2017
- January 2017
- December 2016
- November 2016
- October 2016
- September 2016
- August 2016
- July 2016
- June 2016
- May 2016
- April 2016
- March 2016
- February 2016
- January 2016
- December 2015
- November 2015
- October 2015
- September 2015
- August 2015
- July 2015
- June 2015
- May 2015
- April 2015
- March 2015
- February 2015
- January 2015
- December 2014
- November 2014
- October 2014
- September 2014
- August 2014
- July 2014
- June 2014
- May 2014
- April 2014
- March 2014
- February 2014
- January 2014
- December 2013
- November 2013
- October 2013
- September 2013
- August 2013
- July 2013
- June 2013
- May 2013
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- October 2012
- September 2012
- August 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
- December 2010
- November 2010
- October 2010
- September 2010
- August 2010
- July 2010
- June 2010
- May 2010
- April 2010
- March 2010
- January 2010
- December 2009
- November 2009
- October 2009
- September 2009
- August 2009
Pingback: Evergreen Park orders new ACP-55 (more) « chicagoareafire.com
#1 by Tom on November 10, 2017 - 9:43 PM
Evergreen Park should’ve bought Orland’s snorkel for 50k, paint the roof black, update the lighting and call it a day. It has everything they would use it for and for alot less money for a rig that is not first due and does alot of mutual aid runs.
As for Frankfort and their issues with their snorkel, it is the first rig from a new builder of that item so there will be issues at first. Don’t forget how long it took Chicago to get there current rigs from Rosenbauer.
#2 by Brian on November 10, 2017 - 4:01 PM
The order was approved by the board on Monday so going to be a while.
#3 by Aidan Hughes on November 10, 2017 - 3:06 PM
When will Evergreen Park Fire Department’s new Snorkel arrive?
#4 by Brian on November 10, 2017 - 1:55 PM
I understand that, just hard to swallow a 600+k brand new piece of apparatus not being first out. Which it won’t with the engine and truck unless they are going to change their response structure once this piece arrives.
#5 by Mike on November 9, 2017 - 6:13 PM
evergreen doesnt need a pump on it. they have 3 engines, also oak lawn and Hometown are auto aid with engines
#6 by Mike L on November 9, 2017 - 3:20 PM
Good for EP!!! That will be a sharp rig. Nice to see articulating platforms (can’t call the Rosey a snorkel! LOL!) being kept in service.
#7 by Brian on November 9, 2017 - 1:28 PM
FYI, Evergreen Park is WEST of Chicago
The flaw I see in the purchase is not having a pump on the rig. If they see the need for the articulating boom, at least put a pump and small tank on it and run it in a rescue pumper type scenario.
#8 by Austin on November 9, 2017 - 11:18 AM
Mike what they are buying (articulating platform) is used all over the world. So is every department that owns one making a stupid investment? I highly doubt it. Just because you think it is a bad idea, doesn’t mean others think it is.
#9 by Rob on November 9, 2017 - 10:55 AM
Calm down Mike. If something works then why change it?
#10 by mike mc on November 9, 2017 - 8:58 AM
Wouldn’t be cheaper to change the box cards? Evergreen Park should treat this rig the same way Chicago treated the original SS-3 – which I am sure it is named for because someone used to fan there 50 years ago – put it out of service! Any squad equipment it carries would probably fit into a light rescue truck. The number of tower ladders in the south suburbs would embarrass the FDNY and I find it hard to believe a small snorkel is necessary. They would be hard pressed to justify the cost on the merits. Mayors/city managers/council members should really take an interest in what apparatus the chief’s want to purchase and not just blindly give their approval. If they can’t find another used snorkel that they can get cheap, then let it go.
I have no doubt that new snorkel squad will displayed at the fire academy muster it’s first year in service. That says it all. I just hope they name the new one SS-1 because that is where I used to fan. Then they can tell the mayor they need a high pressure wagon to complete the “set”. How about a high pressure wagon or a flying squad? Why not purchase an air compressor truck or a small crane and paint it blue and white? Come on!
#11 by Hunter on November 9, 2017 - 7:05 AM
Bill,
Homer’s tower ladder has been oos a lot due to mechanical issues
#12 by Bill on November 9, 2017 - 12:12 AM
The snorkel was a very bad investment for Frankfort
Apparently the tower is sold
I guess more $ will be spent on a new rig I would imagine
Frankfort should buy homers tower ladder
#13 by Michael m on November 8, 2017 - 9:26 PM
What exactly was wrong with Frankfort’s Snorkel? Was it something mechanical?
#14 by Michael m on November 8, 2017 - 8:53 PM
Is Frankfort getting a Pierce Aerial ladder? Do they still have to tower out of service at station 5? I am guessing they regret buying the snorkel.
#15 by Mike C on November 8, 2017 - 4:47 PM
Was the snorkel returned under the lemon law from Frankfort?
#16 by MABAS 21 on November 8, 2017 - 12:03 PM
Evergreen Park has similar structures like Chicago, ie: bungalows and taxpayers. Like Matt stated, it is on box cards for MABAS Divisions 21 and 22 and has definitely shown it’s value. SS3 has gone to work multiple times in Blue Island and last fall at the Baracco’s restaurant fire in EP.
#17 by thefiremang on November 8, 2017 - 11:48 AM
Evergreen Park is Chicago. I mean Chicago east.
Lot of Local 2 people work there. Rigs have to be black and red, gotta have a squad, and then some
#18 by Matt on November 8, 2017 - 7:56 AM
The EPFD uses the Snorkel company as its squad company and as a reserve aerial device for the ladder truck. The Squad also carries water rescue, technical rescue and other additional tools not on the ladder or the engine.
Finally, The current SS3 is on many run cards in the area and has seen a number of fires. It has gotten a lot of use in the decade where the bucket is put to use just like in the City.
#19 by CrabbyMilton on November 8, 2017 - 6:28 AM
Beautiful old SEAGRAVE there.
Yes, it’s a shame when a brand name is tarnished because of lousy quality. You have to look at the concept and principle and not the name.
#20 by Michael M on November 8, 2017 - 5:14 AM
That is awesome! I agree with Marty why does EP need a snorkel? Has Smeal only made one snorkel total? I thought they at least have built 4 or 5. What was the problem with their snorkel?
#21 by Marty Coyne on November 7, 2017 - 10:51 PM
Wow that is awesome why does evergreen park need a snorkel
#22 by Marty Coyne on November 7, 2017 - 10:45 PM
Lookd like Rosenbauer was the right choice. They’re picking up ACP-55 orders while Smeal’s snorkel brand is dead in the water with their only sale being returned under the lemon law.