Archive for December 7th, 2022

Wheeling Fire Department news

Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com:

On August 30, Christian Flores called 911 because his mother, Amy, was unconscious and unresponsive, wasn’t breathing, and she didn’t have a pulse.

While sending Wheeling and Long Grove crews to the scene, Regional Emergency Dispatch alarm operator Jacqueline Miller began instructing Flores how to perform CPR. He did so for more than eight minutes until Wheeling firefighters arrived and took over CPR. They also used a defibrillator to shock Flores’ heart into a proper rhythm. A Long Grove FPD ambulance arrived and took Flores to the hospital. Working together, they saved Amy Flores’ life.

Christian Flores, Miller, and the firefighters who responded to the emergency were publicly lauded during Monday’s Wheeling village board meeting for their heroic efforts. Amy Flores was in the audience and received hearty applause from the crowd when Wheeling Fire Chief Mike McGreal introduced her.

Miller was called to the dais to receive a Life Saving Award. Christian Flores was unable to attend the presentation but also received a Life Saving Award.

Company Citation Awards were given to Wheeling Fire Department Battalion Chief Mark Menzel, Lt. Jason Macauley, Firefighter/Paramedic Jeff Goolish, and Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician Joe Dina. Company Citation Awards also went to Long Grove firefighter/paramedics Mike Gallagher and Nick McDowell.

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New engine for Park Ridge

From macqueen.com:

Park Ridge – Job: #37726 | Illinois | Enforcer Pumper

#chicagoareafire.com; #FireTruck; #Pierce; #ParkridgeFD;

macqueen emergency photo

#chicagoareafire.com; #FireTruck; #Pierce; #ParkridgeFD;

macqueen emergency photo

#chicagoareafire.com; #FireTruck; #Pierce; #ParkridgeFD;

macqueen emergency photo

thanks Rob

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New home for former Glenside FPD engine

Found at firetruckmall.com:

Former Glenside FPD engine

Sold to: Lumber Bridge Vol Fire Dept – NC

Lumber Bridge, North Carolina
thanks Martin

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New ambulance for North Shore Fire Rescue

This from Martin Nowak:

This is their 3rd International CV/Horton. 

From the Foster Coach Sales website:

#chicagoareafire.com; #NorthShoreFireRescue; #ambulance; #FosterCoachSales;

Foster Coach Sales photo

#chicagoareafire.com; #NorthShoreFireRescue; #ambulance; #FosterCoachSales;

Foster Coach Sales photo

 

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