Archive for November 5th, 2021

Naperville Fire Department news

Nov 5

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The Naperville Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of their members following a crash that happened around 3:22 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30, in southeast Wisconsin.

Authorities say 27-year-old Alexander Gard was traveling westbound on I-794 at a high rate of speed when he took the exit ramp to Jackson and Van Buren Streets. Officials say Gard was not able to maneuver the curve and he left the roadway, hitting a pillar to the overpass.

The mid-size SUV Gard was driving became fully engulfed in flames and he was pinned inside the vehicle.

“It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Naperville Fire Department reports the off duty passing of one of our own,” the Naperville Fire Department said. “Firefighter Paramedic Alexander Gard was a two-year member of the Naperville Fire Department, served the residents of Naperville out of our Fire Station 2, and was respected by all.”

Thursday, Nov. 4, The Milwaukee Fire Department Honor Guard escorted Gard’s body back to Naperville.

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Fatal fire in Prospect Heights

Nov 5

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Excerpts from Chicago.cbslocal.com:

Prospect Heights firefighters responded to a fire around 6:45 a.m. Friday at the Lake Run Condos, a 5-story multifamily building at 16 E Old Willow Road. The fire started in a second-floor unit, and crews evacuated the entire building as firefighters worked to extinguish the fire.

Although firefighters were able to put the fire out within two minutes, the 65-year-old woman who lived in the unit where the fire started died.

The fire was contained to that unit, and after clearing smoke from the common areas of the building, the other residents were able to go back inside by 8 a.m.

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New ambulance for the North Riverside FD

Nov 5

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From the Fire Service, Inc. @FireServiceIncStJohn:

Congratulations to Chief Bob McDermott and the North Riverside Fire Department on their recent purchase of a 2022 Ford Type III Wheeled Coach ambulance. This is the second Wheeled Coach in their fleet and includes a patented Safeguard Box Modular Frame including the patented TrueForm Wall construction, which provides the highest quality, precision engineering with accurate and square framed results. Utilizing Wheeled Coach’s AntiCor Protection and the ToughCoat Paint Process, the longevity of the body paint and anti corrosive properties will serve the department in maintaining their cultural image within the community for years to come. Other highlights include the Cool Bar HVAC system, Whelen emergency warning systems, Stryker Power Load, Per4Max controlled deceleration restraints, and Technimount monitor mounting systems. Once again, North Riverside is a great example of a community who values the safety and engineering attributes of Wheeled Coach, combined with the strength of service and relationship Fire Service, Inc. provides. We are thrilled to partner again with North Riverside in providing them a product that is trusted by the toughest.

drawing of Wheeled Coach Type III ambulance for the North Riverside FD