From Skokie Fire Department Firefighter’s Local 3033 Facebook:
We are officially saying goodbye to our 1993 Luverne Squad/Pumper. This rig has valiantly served us for many years “Squad 18” and as our reserve squad apparatus for when our frontline goes in for routine maintenance. A big thank you from all of us for being so reliable for so many years.
Skokie FD photo
Skokie FD photo
And from the archives of Larry Shapiro – Skokie Squad 18 when it first arrived in Skokie.
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
thanks Danny
#1 by Michael m on February 24, 2021 - 1:45 PM
Still looks great, after 28 years of service! My guess is the new Pierce will go to 16 and replace 16r.
#2 by harry on February 16, 2021 - 1:43 AM
skokie has told me that the x wilmette is a decent rig my guess is they will get rid of a pierce
#3 by Rob on February 15, 2021 - 1:44 PM
S17R is the reserve. It is 1999 Pierce Saber this was the old Rescue 17, the spartan/luverne was spare squad for them.
On side note they ordered a new engine that will come later in the year. It is Pierce Enforcer PUC. I’m not sure if this will replace E16R 1997 Pierce Saber or the X Wilmette Engine that they bought a few years ago as spare. This is 1996 Eone Cyclone.
#4 by Bill Post on February 15, 2021 - 12:36 PM
I wonder what rig will be used as the spare or reserve squad now?
#5 by cmk420 on February 15, 2021 - 10:19 AM
Did another department buy it? Or is it just being sold for surplus? Agree with Crabby–still looks in good running condition.
#6 by crabbymilton on February 15, 2021 - 8:33 AM
Very good. Still looks great.