Archive for March 19th, 2020

Antioch Fire Department news

Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com:

Despite a growing call volume, Antioch fire officials will have to make do with existing revenues as voters Tuesday rejected a tax increase to generate another $1.57 million per year for personnel and building repairs. With all 16 precincts reporting, unofficial totals — including early and mail ballots — showed 1,905 votes, about 52% of the total, against the measure, and 1,738 in favor. Approval would have provided funding for an expected increase in calls, as well as building and personnel needs. Call volume rose 10% from 2017, a trend officials say will continue. The annual tax bill for a home valued at $200,000 would have increased by $163 if the measure passed.

The hope was to get the message out during what was expected to be high interest primary election, but turnout well below the expected level may have had a hand in derailing the tax hike question.

The First Fire Protection District of Antioch Township covers 35 miles in the village and unincorporated areas.

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Yorkfield Fire Protection District news

Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com:

Voters in the Yorkfield Fire Protection District appear to be supporting a property tax increase to help pay for fire and ambulance services. With 2 of 4 precincts reporting in DuPage and Cook counties late Tuesday, 202 voters approved the tax increase while 60 opposed it, according to unofficial tallies.

Yorkfield Fire is a “paper” fire protection district that doesn’t have any buildings, staff, or equipment. The district acts solely to collect taxes to pay for fire and ambulance services for parts of Elmhurst and some unincorporated areas. According to the board that oversees the district, the tax increase was needed to help pay for its contract with the Elmhurst Fire Department. The district has been spending reserve cash to help make the yearly payments to Elmhurst.

Tuesday’s vote means the district will boost its annual property tax revenue by roughly $107,000 — to roughly $224,000. The owner of a $300,000 home in the DuPage part of the district will pay an estimated $200 extra in property taxes each year. The owner of a $300,000 home in the Cook portion of the district will pay an estimated $174 extra in property taxes.

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Gary Fire Department history

This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:

The Gary Fire Department operated this 1962 Maxim “S” model pumper. It carried Maxim serial # 2308. It had a 1000-GPM pump and a 300-gallon tank. The engine companies of the era also carried a 35′ three-section ladder along with the standard 24′ and 14′ ladders. This apparatus was assigned to Engine Company 6.
 
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1962 Maxim "S" model pumper. It carried Maxim serial # 2308

Wayne Stuart collection

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Cicero Fire Department history – part 2

More Cicero Fire Department history from the files of Joseph Salerno:

Here are a few more. We grew up in the houses. Picture is of me at 6 months (1970) on the hook and ladder. Good memories ! The newspaper clipping of the smashed truck was the truck that my grandfather got thrown off of after getting hit on the way to a call- I think it was a Seagrave.
Cicero FD history

from the collection of Joseph Salerno

Cicero FD history

from the collection of Joseph Salerno

Cicero FD history

from the collection of Joseph Salerno

Cicero FD history

from the collection of Joseph Salerno

Cicero FD history

from the collection of Joseph Salerno

Cicero FD history

from the collection of Joseph Salerno

Cicero FD history

from the collection of Joseph Salerno

Cicero FD history

from the collection of Joseph Salerno

Cicero FD history

from the collection of Joseph Salerno

Cicero FD history

from the collection of Joseph Salerno

Cicero FD history

from the collection of Joseph Salerno

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