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#1 by Bill Post on April 19, 2024 - 4:45 PM
That’s interesting Rob. So the new Engine on order in other words will be a Rescue /Engine or a Pumper/Squad.
I know that the current Squad 4 is due on many boxes in the nearby suburbs of MABAS Division 3 and that Squad 4 runs as a “Jump company” where I had heard that both Engine 4 and Ambulance 4s crew (if available) will “Jump” on the Squad if it gets called to a box alarm.
#2 by Rob on April 15, 2024 - 9:56 AM
Bill,
I believe this is replacing Squad 4 1993 Pierce Arrow. This should replace the quint and the squad. I’m thinking the 2015 Spartan/Smeal will be the reserve engine. The new E4 will move to 5 and run with engine and squad and reserve engine.
#3 by Mike C on April 15, 2024 - 7:33 AM
Bill – It’s taking E-One about 3 years to produce a rig from the time it’s ordered. E-One’s lead time might even be longer than that! E-One is turning rigs around quicker than many other apparatus builders too!
The other potential reason this rig was ordered early is to beat the 2027 emissions changes that will be adding cost to the rigs.
Glad to see Morton Grove be proactive and order in advance!
#4 by Matt on April 14, 2024 - 10:26 PM
According to the board meeting from February 13, 2024…
“February 13, 2024
Purpose: To authorize the Village Administrator to execute a contract with Fire Services, Inc. of Naperville,
Illinois, for the purchase of a new, 2027 Emergency One (E-One) Cyclone Rescue Pumper EMax.
The new vehicle will allow the department to operate more efficiently by combining two
separate pieces of apparatus into one, multi-capable, fire suppression, specialized rescue, and
emergency medical response vehicle.
Background: The Fire Department’s apparatus fleet is aging and in need of modernization. Currently, the
department’s heavy rescue is a 1993 model, and the reserve quint is a 2006 model with over
116,000 road miles. Both vehicles are at the end of their useful life and are in need of replacement.
The department has the opportunity to replace both vehicles by integrating the functions of both
into one rescue pumper. This will result in downsizing the department’s heavy fire apparatus fleet
by one vehicle.
After researching similar vehicles, Fire Department staff determined the Cyclone Pumper
manufactured by E-One of Ocala, Florida best meets the Department’s needs and provides
consistent operation with the department’s other apparatus. The Houston-Galveston Area Council
(H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program has solicited quotes for the Cyclone Pumper by EOne.
The manufacturer’s local/contract dealer is Fire Service, Inc. of Naperville, Illinois, with a
purchase price of $1,260,398.00 and estimated delivery in 35 months. A prepayment discount of
approximately $143,251.50 (4% annual percentage rate (APR), simple interest rate of the
purchase price from the time of payment to the time of delivery) will be paid to the Village upon
delivery of the vehicle. The purchase price also includes the $4,980.00 fee for a performance
bond.
This Resolution will approve the purchase of the 2027 Emergency One (E-One) Cyclone Rescue
Pumper and will declare the 1993 Pierce Arrow Squad and 2006 Smeal Quint as surplus
equipment. The sale of these vehicles will be pursued contingent with the Fire Department’s
operational readiness as determined by the Village Administrator and the Fire Chief. “
#5 by Harry on April 14, 2024 - 9:51 PM
Maybe this is replacing the rescue or the quint or maybe they totaled the eone they had an accident with it idk for sure
#6 by Bill Post on April 14, 2024 - 8:58 PM
This new rig on order really is being ordered “extra early” as the rig that this run should replace isn’t even 10 years old assuming that they are replacing rigs at 15 years old which is the current recommended replacement age for frontline apparatus.
Engine 5 which is supposed to be using a 2015 Spartan Gladiator really shouldn’t be due for replacement until 2030, unless they are really having problems with their current rig or they plan to replace it before 2030?
I realize that due to supply chain issues rigs are being ordered early, however 6 years ahead of time still seems to be a little too soon.
I would figure that that instead of 1 or 2 years perhaps 3 years in advance would be adequate but 6 years seems to be a little too early , even with the supply chain shortages.