Archive for April, 2023

New truck for Des Plaines FD (more)

Production photos of the new truck for Des Plaines FD

Des Plaines FD Job: #38100 |Illinois|Enforcer 100 RMP

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MacQueen Emergency photo

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MacQueen Emergency photo

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MacQueen Emergency photo

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MacQueen Emergency photo

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MacQueen Emergency photo

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MacQueen Emergency photo

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MacQueen Emergency photo

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MacQueen Emergency photo

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MacQueen Emergency photo

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Former Algonquin ambulance for sale

Found at govdeals.com:

2003 Ford Econoline former ambulance for sale
Auction Ends 5/3/23 1:48 PM ET
Remaining 3 Days 15 Hrs
This item is subject to an auto
extension of the auction end time.
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Tax See Payment Instructions
Buyer’s Premium 12.50%
Starting Bid $500.00
Bids 23
High Bidder m***********9
Current Bid $2,875.00
Bid Increment $25.00
Minimum Bid $2,900.00
 
 

2003 Ford Econoline CUTAWAY, 7.3L V8 OHV 16V TURBO DIESEL. Retired ambulance converted to tool truck. Runs and drives well for age. Vehicle has rust and small dents. Interior is in OK condition. 126,200 miles

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Algonquin-Lake in the Hills truck for sale

Found at firetruckmall.com:

2015 Pierce Arrow XT 105′ Quint

Manufacturer Pierce
Year Built 2015
Mileage 47,526
Location USA – Midwest
Stock # 1640
  • Stock#: 16409
  • 2015
  • Pierce Fire Body
  • Arrow XT Pierce Chassis
  • Custom
  • Length: 41′ 11″
  • Truck Height: 11′ 8.5″
  • Wheelbase: 246″
  • GVWR: 74,800
  • Seating for 4; 3 SCBA seats
  • Mileage: 47,526
  • Engine Hours: 5,477
  • Detroit DD13 500 HP Diesel Engine
  • Engine Brake
  • Allison 4000EVS Automatic Transmission
  • Additional equipment not included with purchase unless otherwise listed.
  • Interior Medical Cabinet
  • Waterous 2000 GPM Side-Mount Pump
  • 520 Gallon Polypropylene Tank
  • 20 Gallon Foam Cell
  • Husky 3 Foam System
  • Driver’s Side Discharges: (1) 2 1/2″
  • Front Discharges: (1) 1 1/2″ w/ 2″ pumbing
  • Crosslays/Speedlays: Crosslays: (2) 1 1/2″, (1) 2 1/2″
  • Officer’s Side Discharge: (1) 2 1/2″, (1) 4″
  • Driver’s Side Suction: (1) 2 1/2″, (1) 6″
  • Officer’s Side Suction: (1) 6″
  • Rear Suction: (1) 5″ Aerial Direct
  • Piped for Deck Gun
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Algonquin-Lake in the Hills FPD photo

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Palatine Fire Department history

PALATINE 50TH LOD DEATHS FEB 23rd1973

This from John Tobin:

Just got all the pictures together from the 50th anniversary and some new ones from a past members family.

For the past several years the Snorkel has been on display @ the FWD/Seagrave museum in Clintonville, Wi. I wanted to get it down here for the 50th and once again Plote came thru and “Low Boyed” it down here. It was here for the 2022 4th of July parade and it will return, probably forever after the 2023 4th of July parade.

The members of the PFD came thru with $$$ to do some much needed maintenance and to get the striping re-done to as close as possible to when it was delivered. Special thanks to Allen Thennes of “On call graphics” for putting up with my very specific wants and he did a great job.

I was hoping to see more at the memorial, however the ice storm the day before definitely put a damper on things.

The flag ceremony went off great, once again and it was great seeing past and present members coming out to honor those who died that day.  I especially enjoyed seeing Chuck Kramer, many years retired now from Arlington Heights FD.  

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Working fire in Huntley, 4-26-23

This from Tyler Tobolt:

Huntley FPD responded to an attached garage fire in Station 2’s district around 8:30am on 4/27/23. Engine 942 was able to contain and knock the fire quickly. 

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Tyler Tobolt photo

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Tyler Tobolt photo

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Tyler Tobolt photo

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Tyler Tobolt photo

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Palos Fire Protection District history

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

This was the Palos FPD’s Engine 6313, a 1976 Hendrickson 1871/Pierce 1250/750.  Enjoy and comment.
Mike Summa
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Fatal fire in Chicago, 4-26-23

Excerpts from abc7chicago.com:

A 54-year-old woman was killed in a fire on the South Side Wednesday morning.

The home, on the corner of Princeton Avenue and 108th Street in West Roseland was fully engulfed by the time the call came in at around 6:40 a.m.

Upstairs, Marshall Lewis, who said he is a Cook County Sheriff’s sergeant, heard his smoke alarm going off and rushed to get out and call 911. He tried to save himself and his landlord, living downstairs.

The flames were so intense, it was hard to get to the victim inside. The 54-year-old woman, fire officials said, was found in her room.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Car fire in Addison, 4-26-23

This from Martin Nowak:

Found on Facebook. Cars on fire at Addison Walmart. 

Dario Djakovic photo
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Dario Djakovic photo

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Dario Djakovic photo

Excerpts fromFox32chicago.com:

Five vehicles were damaged by fire in the parking lot of a Walmart on Wednesday in Addison around 10 a.m. at 1050 N. Rohlwing Road.

Fire officials say they think a mechanical issue – not foul play – caused the first car to catch on fire and then it spread.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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Fatal Industrial fire in Lemont, 4-25-23

This from Daniel Hynd:

Photos from the explosion/fire at the Seneca Petroleum plant in Lemont earlier today 4-25-23.

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Excerpts from abc7chicago.com:

An explosion possibly took place in an asphalt tank at the Seneca Petroleum plant in Lemont Tuesday morning. One person was killed in the fire and another was transported to Silver Cross Hospital.

OSHA officials said that both the person who died and the person who was injured were contractors on-site with M&J Industrial Services.

The Will County Coroner’s Office identified the man killed as 25-year-old Dru A. Worker of Homewood.

The sheriff’s office said multiple agencies responded, and the fire was put out after several hours. Fire personnel said it is not believed that any kind of hazardous material was released, and there is no danger to the public.

OSHA and ComEd were also called to the scene. Seneca Petroleum did not previously have any OSHA violations at the Lemont location.

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Reader submission

Hello, 
My fire department is looking to donate a used set of dumbbells to a department who may need them. They are in a set from 5lb’s to 45lb’s. There is also a rack included. They are well used but are still functional. I would like to see them go to a new home rather than throw them away.
 
If anyone is interested and would like some more information, please feel free to contact me at stefanilbfd@gmail.com
 
Thank you. 
 

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