Archive for November, 2020

New engine for the Ashkum Fire Department

From Bill Schreiber:

Ashkum FD Rosenbauer Warrior cab for their new pumper … where is Ashkum? click HERE

fire truck being built

Rosenbauer America photo

Tags: , , , ,

Working fire in Arlington Heights, 11-28-20

Arlington Heights firefighters were called to 115 S. Wilshire Lane on Saturday evening (11/28/20) for a reported fire. Arriving police and fire units encountered smoke in the residence and discovered a fire in the rear. The alarm was upgraded to a Code 4 for the working fire which brought additional units from Arlington Heights as well as mutual aid companies from Prospect Heights, Buffalo Grove, and Palatine. Firefighters made quick work of extinguishing the flames and the additional personnel were not put to work and released before long.

house fire scene in Arlington Heights

Larry Shapiro photo

 

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

New Engine for Prospect Heights (more)

Updated production photos of the new engine for Prospect Heights

Spartan MetroStar cab on new fire engine

Alexis Fire photo

Tags: , , , , , , ,

Chicago Fire Department history

This from Bill Schreiber:

photos are from a visit to Jackson, MN back in April of 2013

old Snorkel fire truck in scrap yard

Bill Schreiber photo

American LaFrance fire truck in scrap yard

Bill Schreiber photo

Tags: , , , , ,

New tanker for Northwest Homer Fire Protection District (more)

From Bill Schreiber:

Freightliner 114SD chassis for the Northwest Homer FPD tender

fire engine being built

Rosenbauer photo

Tags: , ,

Lockport Township FPD engine for sale

Found on govdeals.com:

2003 Pierce Dash fire engine for sale

2003 Pierce Dash fire engine for sale

 

2003 Pierce Dash FIRE TRUCK, 12.7L L6 DIESEL. Detroit Series 60, Trans Allison 4000EVS, Pump Waterous CSU 1500GPM, Husky Foam Pump Front suspension TAK 4, Rear axle Meritor R14 Harrison 6000 Watt Generator, Night Scan Light Tower

Miles 144,108 Engine Hours 10,134 Pump Hours 1,074

Recent work: New front and rear brake pads and shoes New rear brake chambers New Starter New prime motor New fuel lines from tank to motor New treadle valve

Fuel gauge is OOS Odometer is difficult to read (backlight not working well)

Starting Bid $5,000.00

Bids 3

Current Bid $7,500.00

Bid Increment $100.00

Minimum Bid $7,600.00

thanks Tom

Tags: ,

Joliet fire engine for sale

Found at govdeals.com:

1992 Emergency One Fire engine for sale

1992 Emergency One Fire engine for sale

1992 Emergency One Fire Truck FIRE TRUCK, 12.7L L6 DIESEL. Removed from front line service Feb. 2020 . all functions still operational currently in reserve status . 750 gal. tank cap. 1500 GPM Hale pump, Engine Detroit DDC 6V-92TA 350 HP.

Starting Bid $400.00
Bids 12
   
Current Bid $1,525.00
Bid Increment $25.00
Minimum Bid $1,550.00

thanks Tom

Tags: , ,

Clarendon Hills Fire Department news

The Village of Clarendon Hills has commissioned an outside consultant to provide an operational assess and departmental leadership study which can be found HERE

Below are some excerpts as related to apparatus:

consultant recommends fire department not replace aerial ladder truck

click to download

consultant recommends fire department not replace aerial ladder truck

click to download

consultant recommends fire department not replace aerial ladder truck

click to download

consultant recommends fire department not replace aerial ladder truck

click to download

 

thanks Scott

Tags: ,

MVA with entrapment in Lake Forest, 11-24-20

This from Max Weingardt:

AT APROXIMATELY 2:40PM on Tuesday (11/24/20) THE LAKE FOREST POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS RESPONDED TO A PIN IN ROLLOVER CRASH AT RINGWOOD AND SHERIDAN INVOLVING A LAKE FOREST MUNICIPAL GARBAGE VEHICLE. ONE PERSON WAS PINNED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND WAS EXTRICATED AND TRANSPORTED IN UNKNOWN CONDITION.

crash scene in Lake FOrest

Max Weingardt photo

Tags: , , ,

Highland Park Fire Department history (more)

More from Larry Shapiro about the Highland Park Fire Department history of their truck company

Sutphen mid-mount aerial ladder truck

Larry Shapiro photo

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,