Archive for September 1st, 2020

Libertyville Fire Department news

Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com:

In February 2019, the Libertyville fire chief reported to the village board that the tower ladder was nearing 20 years old and scheduled to be replaced. A new one was $1.3 million, but a report from Pierce showed the truck could be refurbished. That was determined to be a good option, and the village board agreed to waive competitive bidding for a frame-off restoration. Work included new paint, hydraulics, tires, interior, radiator, hoses, cables, emergency lighting, and lettering. The fire pump was rebuilt, the 100-foot ladder disassembled and repainted, electronics upgraded, and other parts repaired or replaced. The original mileage was 35,119, but the odometer was reset after the work and now stands at 210 miles. The cost was $647,000.

Originally, the work was to have taken about six or seven months, but it needed unanticipated replacement of the frame rails, plus the coronavirus pandemic slowed the process.

The truck is shared with the Mundelein Fire Department through an agreement struck in late 2017. Officials in both communities determined it was a common-sense way to improve efficiency and lower costs. At the time, it was estimated Libertyville’s truck and personnel would be needed in Mundelein about five times a year.

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New home for Fox River & Countryside FPD engine

New home for Fox River & Countryside FPD engine

thanks Dennis

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New Engine for Prospect Heights (more)

Updated production photos of the new engine for Prospect Heights

stainless steel fire engine being built

Alexis Fire photo

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Townhouse fire in Sycamore, 8-29-20

This from Art Zern:

At 0157 on 8/29/20, Sycamore FD was dispatched to a structure fire at 1542 Timberwood Court.  E-1 and Chief 3 arrived with heavy fire on the second floor A-side and attached garage on the D-side of an end unit, 4-unit townhouse. We also had jumpers from the second floor balcony. Chief 3 pulled a Box on arrival.  Fire on the A-side had auto exposed to the eaves and was extending into the common attic.  The D-side also auto exposed to the second floor and attic.  E-1 stretched a 2 ½ to the D-side and opened the deckgun on the A-side.  E-1 was able to secure their own water as E-2 backed-down to E-1 from the south.  Dekalb T-1 backed into E-1 from the north and set their main ladder to the roof.  Searches were completed, additional lines were stretched, and exposures checked for extension.  Extensive overhaul for about 1 ½ hours.  All companies worked to make an excellent stop with the fire contained to the unit of origin for the most part.  One firefighter and two civilians were injured. Thanks to all of our mutual aid partners. 

two injured in Sycamore townhouse fire

Sycamore FPD photo

two injured in Sycamore townhouse fire

Sycamore FPD photo

two injured in Sycamore townhouse fire

Sycamore FPD photo

two injured in Sycamore townhouse fire

Sycamore FPD photo

two injured in Sycamore townhouse fire

Sycamore FPD photo

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