Archive for July 12th, 2021

New engine for the Ashkum Fire Department (more)

Jul 12

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire Service Photos, New Delivery | 4 Comments

From Bill Schreiber:

Ashkum FPD took delivery of their Rosenbauer Warrior 3/16” FX Body 1500 gpm, 750 tank, Class A & B foam system. Congratulations and thank you Ashkum.

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As seen around … Chicago

Jul 12

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From chicagoland_fire_photos on Instagram:

A visit to Engine 84’s house, home to-

Engine 84 (spare d-575)

Truck 51 (spare e-292)

Mass casualty 8-8-12

FDS 4-4-12

Ambo 36 (not there)

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Historic CFD radio traffic: 5-11 Alarm fire at 18th & Clark ,11-14-64

Jul 12

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From Steve Redick

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Former Carol Stream FPD ambulance for sale

Jul 12

Posted by Admin in Ambulance for sale, Fire Department History | 1 Comment

From Martin Nowak:

For sale X Carol Stream

former Carol Stream ambulance for sale

2000 Int’l 4000 Series 4700 – $9,500 (Carol Stream)

PRICE: $9,500
VIN: 1HTSLAAM6YH225451
VEHICLE MAKE: INTERNATIONAL
VEHICLE MODEL: 4700LP 4X2 (rear wheel drive)
TRANSMISSION: ALLISON AUTOMATIC
GEAR RATIO: 4.44
ENGINE MODEL: DT446E HEUI INT Diesel
MILES: 88,619
ENGINE HOURS: 8,785
MAX HORSEPOWER: 230HP (2300RPM)
TORQUE RATING: 605
BUILD DATE: 6/24/1999
GVW RATING: 20,000
WHEEL BASE: 170.0IN./ 431.8CM
BRAKES: HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM W/ AIR OPERATED PARKING BRAKE
SUSPENSION: AIR DUMP SUSPENSION (REAR)

MAINTENANCE HISTORY:
NEW BATTERIES
NEW BRAKE CALIPERS AND BRAKE HOSES ALL AROUND
NEW PADS AND ROTORS ALL AROUND
NEW MUFFLER
TIRES HAVE PLENTY OF TREAD

OTHER:
Vehicle was taken out of service as an ambulance from the fire district in 2007 with 87,072 miles. The vehicle was retrofitted into an Incident Command vehicle and used sparingly. It has been maintained since then by the Village mechanics. Vehicle runs with no major mechanical issues and is being sold “As Is.”