Archive for December, 2018

New ambulance for Evergreen Park FD

Dec 29

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From the Fire Service, Inc. Facebook page:

Congratulations and a big Thank You to Chief Ron Kleinhaus and the members of the Evergreen Park Fire Department on their order of another Wheeled Coach Type III ambulance. This is Evergreen Park’s third ambulance and will be a welcome addition to their all Wheeled Coach fleet. This 2019 model on a Ford E450 chassis will be a copy of their previous units and will provide consistency throughout their EMS fleet. Wheeled Coach has proven time and time again to be a dependable vehicle for this busy south suburban Chicagoland department. We appreciate the continued loyalty to Fire Service Inc.and REV brand products. This unit was sold by Pete Lombardi, Regional Ambulance Sales Rep. If you would like additional information on this unit or any of our available models, please contact your local Fire Service Inc sales representative. This unit will be completed in the spring and additional photos will be posted at delivery.

Drawing of new Wheeled Coach Type III ambulance

From Fire Service, Inc.

click on the drawing to download a larger copy

thanks Keith

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New tanker for Pingree Grove FPD (more)

Dec 29

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Updated production photos of the tanker being built by Alexis for the Pingree Grove FPD

water tanker/tender being built for the Pingree Grove & Countryside FPD

Alexis Fire Equipment photo

thanks Ron

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New home for Central Stickney tower ladder

Dec 28

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The former Central Stickney FPD tower ladder has a new home with the Cross Plains VFD in TN

Former Central Stickney FPD tower ladder now in Cross Plains TN

Former Central Stickney FPD tower ladder now in Cross Plains VFD in TN

New home for Central Stickney tower ladder with the Cross Plains VFD in TN

Tags: Cross Plains Volunteer Fire Department, New home for Central Stickney tower ladder

New engine for Dolton FD

Dec 28

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos, New Delivery | 12 Comments

This from Eric Haak:

Got to Harvey’s box very late on Wednesday, but Dolton’s new Rosenbauer engine was parked in the sun and I don’t think a picture has been submitted of it yet.

Dolton Engine 15 2018 Rosenbauer Commander 1500/750. Eric Haak photo

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Working fire in Prospect Heights, 12-28-18

Dec 28

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos, Fire Scene video | 2 Comments

This from the Prospect Heights Fire District:

Prospect Heights firefighters were dispatched at 25 minutes after midnight to a reported fire at 107 North Schoenbeck Road after a passerby spotted smoke coming from the roof area. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered the building was charged with smoke and smoke was coming from multiple areas of the roof. A quick search of the building determined it was unoccupied and the fire was in the crawlspace. The fire was quickly extinguished without extension into the walls or ceiling.

During the initial fire attack, one firefighter fell through a hole in the floor into the crawlspace. The firefighter was not injured and was immediately assisted out of the crawlspace.

Prospect Heights firefighters were assisted at the scene by Wheeling, Mt Prospect, Arlington Heights, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods, Palatine Rural, Elk Grove Township, Des Plaines, and Long Grove firefighters. This area of Prospect Heights is not serviced by hydrants so tankers from the Palatine Rural and the Elk Grove Township fire districts were requested to reinforce efforts.

The home was unoccupied at the time of the fire. Prospect Heights police were able to locate the homeowner who is not currently residing in the home apparently due to renovations underway. Much of the home sustained smoke and water damage.

As of 3:00AM the cause of the fire remained under investigation.

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Firefighters prepare to make entry to house on fire

Larry Shapiro photo

Battalion chief as sector officer at house fire

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Firefighters open garage door during house fire

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

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New engine for Huntley FPD

Dec 28

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, New Delivery | 20 Comments

drawing of a Spartan/Toyne fire engine for the Huntley FPD

New Spartan/Toyne fire engine for the Huntley FPD

click on the drawing to download a larger file

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Prospect Heights Fire Protection District news

Dec 27

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Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com:

The Prospect Heights Fire Department will be utilizing a $1000 grant to purchase a high definition display television for training room simulations to replace an outdated LCD (liquid crystal display) projector, thanks to a grant from Illinois American Water (IAW).

The IAW 2018 Firefighter Grant Program provides financial assistance to fire and emergency organizations serving communities in its service areas. This year, approximately $77,000 will be awarded to 78 Illinois fire departments. Since the program was created in 2010, over 500 grants totaling over $493,000 has been awarded to fire and emergency organizations serving customers in Illinois American Water’s service area.

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New engine for Carol Stream (more)

Dec 27

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire truck being built | 8 Comments

Updated production photos of the new engine for the Carol Stream Fire District being built by Alexis

Alexis Fire Equipment photo

thanks Ron

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2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago on Ravenswood Avenue, 12-22-18 (more)

Dec 27

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The second of two 2-11 Alarm fires in Chicago on 12/22/18 was at 6417 N Ravenswood Avenue (more)

This from Chi-Town Fire Photos:

This was the 2nd fire of the day. Originally dispatched E43 for rubbish, until the MFAO told them they were going to upgrade it to a full still. I left the fire on Clark Street and headed to this. They found a 1-sty auto body shop, with smoke coming out of everywhere. They lead out and forced entry into a door on side B where they encountered heavy smoke. They attempted to make a push but were pulled out by the chief who immediately pulled a box. Companies went defensive. A very stubborn fire, with little progress to be made for a while. After putting the box companies to work and due to a lack of resources in staging, they pulled a 2-11. Fire ended up burning through the roof but they kept the fire from spreading to adjoining exposures. 8+ hand lines and 2 aerial master streams were used at the height of the fire.

Here’s a link to the full gallery.

heavy smoke from commercial building fire

Chi-Town Fire Photos

Chi-Town Fire Photos

Firefighters at fire scene with heavy smoke

Chi-Town Fire Photos

Chi-Town Fire Photos

Chi-Town Fire Photos

Chi-Town Fire Photos

Chi-Town Fire Photos

Tags: 2-11 alarm fire in Chicago, chi-town fire photos, Chicago FD Engine 43, Chicago FD Engine 71, Chicago FD Tower Ladder 21, Chicago FD Tower Ladder 23, Chicago Fire Department, Eric Haak, fire scene photos, fire scene video

Box Alarm fire in Harvey, 12-26-18

Dec 27

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The Harvey FD struck a MABAS Box Alarm for fire in a vacant apartment at 147th Street and Vail Avenue Wednesday morning. They had another fire there earlier in the week.