Archive for September, 2024

MVA with entrapment in Buffalo Grove 9-30-24

Sep 30

Posted by Admin in Crash scene photos, crash scene video | No Comments

Buffalo Grove police and fire departments were dispatched for an accident with entrapment Monday morning in the parking lot of the immediate care center at Lake-Cook Road and Weiland Road. The report detailed a vehicle that was upside down and wedged between trees. Arriving units found the vehicle on it’s side in a wooded area along the south edge of the parking lot with the occupant inside.

Firefighters worked to stabilize the vehicle and assess the driver who was conscious. They were able to remove the patient from the car after opening a portion of the roof.

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Larry Shapiro photo

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Larry Shapiro photo

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Larry Shapiro photo

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Palatine Firefighter Memorial Ceremony

Sep 30

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, LODD | No Comments

Please see attached press release about the Village of Palatine’s Line of Duty Death Memorial on Tuesday October 1st , 2024. On this date 78 years ago, Firefighters Wesley Comfort, Jr. and Leonard Nebel were struck by a train at Brockway Street as they responded from the Slade Street Fire Station for the report of a house fire. The Palatine Fire Department will hold a ceremony at the Palatine Firefighter’s Memorial at the corner of N. Brockway Street and W. Slade Street in downtown Palatine at approximately 9:00 AM. Please help us remember the lives lost on this tragic day.

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East Peoria FD ambulance remount

Sep 30

Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos, Fire Department News, New Delivery | No Comments

From arrowambulances.com:

2023 Ram 5500 4×4 Heavy Duty Ambulance

East Peoria Fire Department

Delivery Date – September 4, 2024

Delivery # 93802

Chassis – 2023 Ram 5500

Drive – 4×4

Customer Since 2016

Deliveries – 3

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New engine for Tinley Park FD (more)

Sep 29

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From the Pierce Flickr page:

Pierce, Village of Tinley Park Fire Department, IL, 38877-1

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Pierce composite

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Seen at Chicago Fire Academy, 9-10-2024

Sep 29

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos | 1 Comment

From Charles Fox

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Charles Fox photo

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East Joliet FPD engine refurb

Sep 29

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Found at firetrucksunlimited.com:

28614 EAST JOLIET FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

2009 PIERCE SABER PUMPER REFURBISHMENT

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Evanston Fire Department news

Sep 28

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Excerpts from wgntv.com:

The Evanston Fire Department’s Office of Emergency Management hosted an emergency preparedness fair equipping residents of all ages with practical and life-saving tools.

One of the hands-on trainings offered included learning CPR.

Firefighters also showcased a drone. The technology is now used quite often when searching for someone or surveying a disaster scene. Several agencies and organizations were at the event to share information about cybersecurity, gun safety, and suicide awareness and prevention.

Firefighters refreshed residents on what to do in case of a fire, while representatives from various groups shared crucial information about safety during a natural disaster, how to stop a severe bleed and what to do in the event of an active shooter.

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New ambulance Flossmoor

Sep 28

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Found at osageambulances.com:

Type I Super Warrior F550 Ambulance sold to Flossmoor Fire Department

Congratulations Flossmoor Fire Department on the recent delivery of your Type 1 Super Warrior F550 Ambulance. This unit was sold by Mark Clemens of North Central Emergency Vehicles.