Archive for January 23rd, 2020

Fire service news

Excerpts from fox32chicago.com:

The office of the State Fire Marshall is accepting applications for its Small Equipment Grant Program. The $3.5 million program provides grants of up to $26,000 for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment for Illinois departments. This includes items such as self-contained breathing apparatuses, backboards, and communication equipment. Applications are due by Feb. 29.

The program is particularly helpful to smaller fire and ambulance agencies which are unable to generate revenue to update equipment. The program is open to most fire departments, fire protection districts, township fire departments, and non-profit, stand alone ambulance services. To be eligible for funding, fire-protection agencies must have participated in the National Fire Incident Reporting System for a minimum of two years before applying.

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New engine for Evergreen Park (more)

Update pictures from E-ONE of the new engine for Evergreen Park

E-ONE fire engine being built so#142705

E-ONE photo

E-ONE fire engine being built so#142705

E-ONE photo

E-ONE fire engine being built so#142705

E-ONE photo

E-ONE fire engine being built so#142705

E-ONE photo

E-ONE fire engine being built so#142705

E-ONE photo

E-ONE fire engine being built so#142705

E-ONE photo

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As seen around … Chicago

Hi there,

 
last year in August I happened to shoot the attached photo.
I thought the team on the truck might like it. I can share the high resolution original, if desired.
 
Best Regards
Jo
fire engine at nigh in Chicago

Jo Spangenberg photo

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Chicago Fire Department history

 From Austin Lawler for #TBT found at vintagetribune on Instagram

I came across another gem from the Vintage Tribune’s Instagram page. Hope everyone enjoys. 

vintage photo of early Chicago FD ambulance providers

Photo by Luigi Mendicino

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