From the Boone County Sheriff’s office:
On Thursday, November 18th, 2020, at 11:00 am, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office unveiled its new Emergency Management Agency’s ir Truck. The purchase was made possible when all fire departments in Boone County partnered with the Sheriff’s Office to share with the costs. These fire departments include Boone County Fire District #1 (Capron), Boone County Fire District #2 (Southern Boone County), North Boone Fire District #3 and the Belvidere Fire Department. All fire departments donated $15,000.00 in money and/or equipment for the new truck. General Mills, located in Belvidere, also graciously donated $5,000.00 toward the project.
The EMA Air Truck, an E-One heavy rescue truck, was purchased used and will be used primarily to fill firefighter’s air tanks at fire scenes and air tanks at water rescues. The truck is staffed by EMA volunteers and will be used not only in Boone County, but wherever it is needed throughout the region. This replaces an aged air truck that had to be retired.
thanks Danny
#1 by FFPM571 on November 24, 2020 - 7:12 PM
Finally painted the right color
#2 by Evan Davis on November 24, 2020 - 6:09 PM
I know the former 1997 E-One that was Truck 2 has been a loaner from an E-One dealership in Quebec for the last couple of years. I had not heard that though about the 2001 E-One Tower 1. Last I heard it was sold somewhere.
#3 by Danny on November 24, 2020 - 3:32 PM
im pretty sure the tower is a dealer loaner for a dealership in Canada currently
#4 by Evan Davis on November 24, 2020 - 10:30 AM
Good to see it back in Illinois and in service! Does anyone know where the 2001 Tower 1 was sold?