Archive for December 4th, 2019

Rockford Fire Department news

Excerpts from rrstar.com:

The Rockford Fire Department will hold a promotional swearing-in ceremony at 2 p.m. Dec. 5 in the University of Illinois college of medicine auditorium, 1601 Parkview Ave.

The ceremony will be for the following personnel: Captains Luis Duran, William Hyde, and Slade Berry to district chief; Lieutenants Trent Bass, Matthew Lawrence, and Rodriguez George to captain; Firefighter/paramedic Brian Park to emergency medical services coordinator; drivers/engineers Kevin Mottor and Curt Beilfuss and Firefighter/paramedic Rebecca Tyo to lieutenant; and inspector Sonny Chanthaphone, fire prevention coordinator Timothy Morris, and firefighters/paramedics James Eichenberger, Andrew Bolhous, Brett Beaman, Jody Bausic, and Miguel Holland to driver/engineer.

Recognition also will be given to eight recruit firefighters including Jacob Aldrich, Andrea Capriotti, Mario Duran, Jacob Ellenby, Nicholas Gazouski, Sergio Martinez, Michael McCracken, and Kayla Schram. Jacob Hendrickson of the Belvidere Fire Department and Brady Franks of the Rock Falls Fire Department also will be recognized.

Excerpts from wifr.com:

At the second to last Rockford City Council meeting of 2019, aldermen approved a number of proposals, including the lease of three new fire engines and one ladder truck.

“Our firefighters live and work out of the fire stations, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and they’re always there. These little things make a big difference and we hope to continue that, we hope to continue to provide better facilities, better services that we can provide and ultimately, that translates to better services for the citizens,” said Rockford Fire Department Division Chief Matthew Knott.

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Wood Dale quint for sale

Wood Dale FPD fire truck for sale

Wood Dale FPD photo

Found at municibond.com:

This is a drive-able 1999 Pierce aerial ladder truck. The cab and chassis are also a 1999 and the model is a Quantum. The engine is a Detroit Diesel series 60 and the transmission is an Allison EVS 4060. It is equipped with a Harrison 10kw hydraulic PTO operated power generator that operates. It has a 105-foot PAL105 aerial device. It has a Hale mid-ship QSMG-150/ 1500-GPM pump, an Elkhart panel mounted foam eductor that is pre-piped to the front cross lay.  It has a combination 5″ rear discharge from the pump or direct aerial waterway inlet switched by a valve. There are five seat positions with 3 SCBA seats (1 fold down jump seat, non SCBA). It has a center mounted EMS cabinet, forward facing, in the rear of the truck cab. The only equipment provided with the truck will be the ground ladders and the electric fog nozzle for the master stream. The ladders are a 10′ folding, 14′ combination, 1-16′ roof, 1-14′ roof, 1-12’ roof, 24′ extension, and a 35′ extension.

Current pump test certification from 2018. Annual inspection reports. Current on preventive maintenance. Last passing aerial test was 2017

Recent history repairs-

Pump overhauled in 2011, engine rebuilt in 2012, transmission replaced in 2012, front frame rails are splinted due to stress cracks just behind engine/transmission mounts left and right, aerial swivel replaced in 2013. All overhead emergency light bars upgraded to LED in 2013.

Broken, damaged, or inoperative-

The aerial device failed annual inspection in 2018 due to excessive wear in the primary rotation bearing. The rear frame has been repaired several times but does still have significant rust scale, rust jacking, and corrosion. The rear suspension has rust holes in the suspension carriers and the right side will need to be repaired or replaced. The A/C compressor is inoperative/ seized, and the belt was removed. The truck was driven into approximately 4′ of water in 2011.

Starting Bid: $2,500.00
Current Price: $8,250.00
Reserve Price Not Met
Buyer’s Fee: 8.00 %
Start Date Wednesday, July 17, 2019 4:20 PM ET
End Date Wednesday, July 31, 2019 3:06 PM ET
Bid History 13 Bids
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thanks Ron

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Working fire in Chicago, 12-1-19

This from Chi-Town Fire Photos:

Chicago had a working fire on the northwest side Sunday morning @ 2230 N Narragansett 12-1-19. Engine Co. 125 had a fire in the walls and attic in a 1.5 sty frame house. Two lines were lead out during the fire. Truck 53 and Squad 2 cut numerous holes in the roof. Looked to be a real labor intensive fire.  Engine 125 is still in a spare engine after their crash many months ago. I hear that they are going to get their regular assigned E-One back in the coming week or so.

Rundown:
Engines 125 – 68
Trucks 53 – 58
Battalion 8
WRKF – RIT Battalion 7, RIT Truck 57, Squad 2, 2-7-2
Firefighters vent roof during a fire

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Firefighters vent roof during a fire

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Chicago FD spare engine

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back of fire engine with hose

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Chicago fire truck at fire scene

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Firefighter with dirty face after a fire

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Firefighter with dirty face after a fire

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Firefighter with dirty face after a fire

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