Archive for May, 2020

New ambulance for Barrington (more)

From the Fire Service, Inc. Facebook page:

Congratulations Barrington Fire Department on the recent delivery of a new 2020 Wheeled Coach Type I ambulance!

Thank you for your continued loyalty & trust in Fire Service, Inc. to provide your community with reliable equipment!

Specs: Highly customized interior to provide continuity of service to the agency, Weldon VMUX Multiplex system, Stryker Power Load & Power Cot System, Cool Bar HVAC System, IMMI Per4Max 4-point restraint system, & Whelen full LED interior/exterior lighting package.

new Ford/Wheeled Coach Type I ambulance

Fire Service Inc photo

new Ford/Wheeled Coach Type I ambulance

Fire Service, Inc. photo

new Ford/Wheeled Coach Type I ambulance

Fire Service, Inc. photo

new Ford/Wheeled Coach Type I ambulance

Fire Service, Inc. photo

thanks Ron

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Cicero Fire Department history – part 2

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

Cicero Fire Department history

from the files of Joseph Salerno

Cicero Fire Department history

from the files of Joseph Salerno

Cicero Fire Department history

from the files of Joseph Salerno

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Crete Fire Department history

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-Crete Fire Dept.’s E708, a 1982 Hendrickson/FMC 1500/750.
Mike Summa
Crete Fire department history

Mike Summa photo

and one more shot from the archives of Larry Shapiro

1982 Hendrickson/FMC fire engine

Larry Shapiro photo

 

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Holbrook Volunteer Fire Department history

This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:

The Holbrook Volunteer Fire Department operated this 19?? Ford/Intercoastal pumper. It had a 500-GPM pump and a 500-gallon tank.
 
wayne stuart
Holbrook Volunteer Fire Department

Wayne Stuart photo

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As seen around … Summit

From the Summit FD Facebook page:

Blue Angels over Summit

Blue Angels over Summit

Summit FD Facebook page

Blue Angels over Summit

Summit FD Facebook page

Blue Angels over Summit

Summit FD Facebook page

Blue Angels over Summit

Summit FD Facebook page

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3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago with Haz Mat Level 1 and EMS Plan 1, 5-19-20 (more)

More photos of the 3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago with Haz Mat Level 1 and EMS Plan 1, 5-19-20

3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago

Tim Olk photo

3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago

Tim Olk photo

3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago

Tim Olk photo

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Historic Chicago fire scene

This undated photo from Steve Redick

vintage Chicago downtown fire scene along the Chicago River

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3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago with Haz Mat Level 1 and EMS Plan 1, 5-19-20 (more)

video by Steve Redick and photos of the 3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago with Haz Mat Level 1 and EMS Plan 1, 5-19-20

 

Chicago fire trucks at fire scene

Steve Redick photo

Chicago fire trucks at fire scene

Steve Redick photo

Chicago fire trucks at fire scene

Steve Redick photo

Chicago fire trucks at fire scene

Steve Redick photo

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3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago with Haz Mat Level 1 and EMS Plan 1, 5-19-20

From CFD Media on Twitter:

0558: S&B corner of 79TH and Vincennes, all companies defensive, No injuries reported at this time, Human Services requested, update to follow 4-1-8.

building fire in Chicago

Chicago Fire Department Media photo

0629: 79TH & Vincennes upgraded to a 2-11. One (1) FF transport (Green) minor. 4-1-8.

0647: 2 11. 79 and Vincennes. Store with apts. Fire extending to second building.

massive smoke and flames from building fire in Chicago

Chicago Fire Department Media photo

video clip

0733: Now a level 1 hazmat at the 2 11. Now an EMS plan 1. Precautionary

0738: Extreme smoke conditions. Two fire fighters injured. Not serious

video clip

0744 Now a 3 11. Corner 7900 Vincennes

massive smoke at Chicago building fire

Chicago Fire Department Media photo

0835: Good progress on 3 11 on Vincennes. Fire began in store on first floor heavy bars slowed original entry by CFD. EMS plan 1 still in place as precaution. As well as level 1 hazmat response

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New ambulance for Niles (more)

From the Foster Coach Sales Facebook page:

Brand new custom Horton conversion on an International chassis  

 

ambulance on IHC extended cab chassis

Foster Coach Sales photo

ambulance on IHC extended cab chassis

Foster Coach Sales photo

Niles FD Ambulance 2

Foster Coach Sales photo

Niles FD Ambulance

Foster Coach Sales photo

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