Archive for January, 2025

Pekin Fire Department platform refurb

Found at firetrucksunlimited.com:

28090 Pekin Fire Department – 2000 Pierce Dash 100? Platform Aerial Refurbishment is in process

 

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New ambulance for the Plainfield FPD

From Foster Coach Sales on Facebook:

#chicagoareafire.com; #PlainfieldFPD; #ambulance; #Horton;

Foster Coach Sales photo

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Foster Coach Sales photo

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Foster Coach Sales photo

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Wilmette Fire Department history

More from Derrick Warner chronicling EMS history in the northern suburbs

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Derrick Warner photo

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Derrick Warner photo

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Of interest … Peter Pirsch & Sons history

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

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Lemont FPD ambulance for sale

#chicagoareafire.com; #LemontFPD; #forsale; #ambulance; #MedTec; #FordF450;

Found at firetruckmall.com:

2011 MedTec Ford F-450 Ambulance – $20,000
  • Stock#: 19342
  • Length: 25′ 7″
  • Truck Height: 9′
  • Wheelbase: 192″
  • GVWR: 16,500
  • Seating for 2;
  • Mileage: 97,737
  • Engine Hours: 6,808
  • Ford 390 HP Diesel Engine
  • Ford TRCV0 – 6 Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Additional equipment not included with purchase unless otherwise listed.
  • The vehicle functioned as a fire investigation unit after it was used as an ambulance
#chicagoareafire.com; #LemontFPD; #forsale; #ambulance; #MedTec; #FordF450;
 
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New ambulances for the Dekalb FD

Found at Osageambulances.com:

Type III Super Warrior E450 Ambulances sold to Dekalb Fire of Dekalb, IL

Congratulations to Dekalb Fire on the purchase of your two (2) Type 3 Super Warrior E450 ambulances.  These units were sold by Mark Clemens of North Central Emergency Vehicles.

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New engines for the Peoria FD

From the Pierce Flickr page:

Pierce, Peoria Fire Department, IL, 39251-2

#chicagoareafire.com; #FireTruck; #PeoriaFD; #Pierce; #Impel;

Pierce composite

Pierce, Peoria Fire Department, IL, 39251-1

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Pierce composite

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Surplus Chicago FD SUV for sale

Found at publicsurplus.com:

Final Price $1,602.00
Time Left Closed
High Bidder

T******S

# of Bids 15 
First Offer $100.00

Auction Started: Jan 22, 2025 08:38 AM MST
Auction Ended: Jan 28, 2025 02:00 PM MST
#chicagoareafire.com; #forsale; #SUV; #Chevy; #Tahoe; #ChicagoFD;
Year:  2009
Make:  Chevrolet
Model:  Tahoe
Mileage:  UNKNOWN
VIN:  1GNFK03019R229464
Running Condition:  UNKNOWN
Engine:  5.3 Li 8V
Transmission:  4 Automatic
 
NOTE: NO KEY; NEEDS REPLACEMENT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL, FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS, STABILIZER BUSHINGS AND LINKS; MISSING ASSEMBLY AIR INTAKE HOSE; MAY BE MISSING OTHER UNIDENTIFIED PARTS; DINGS, DENTS, SCRAPES, AND SCRATCHES; EXPOSED WIRE (may be missing additional unidentified parts, other unidentified issues may be present).

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Buffalo Grove FD SUVs for sale

Found at govdeals.com:

2016 4X4 Ford Explorer for sale

$4,730.00 USD (45 Bids)
Closes:  4d 20h (Feb 03, 2025 07:07 AM CST)

$50.00 USD Bid Increment

Miles – 82,906.00 (Accurate?: Yes)
VIN/Serial – 1FM5K8AR3GGA07985

Up for sale is a 2016 Ford Explorer SPORT UTILITY 4-DR, 3.7L V6 DOHC 24V.  The unit runs and drives.

#chicagoareafire.com; #forsale; #SUV; #Ford; #Explorer; #BuffaloGroveFD;

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Also at govdeals.com:

2016 Ford Explorer for sale

$4,602.00 USD (37 Bids)
Closes: 4d 20h (Feb 03, 2025 07:12 AM CST)

$50.00 USD Bid Increment

Miles – 79,956.00 (Accurate?: Yes)
VIN/Serial – 1FM5K8AR1GGA07984

2016 Ford Explorer SPORT UTILITY 4-DR, 3.7L V6 DOHC 24V 4X4. The unit runs and drives. There is a check engine light on, the vehicle has been sitting for a bit and the brakes may need to be replaced. Also, the seat moves up and down, but the power seat will not move forward or back.

#chicagoareafire.com; #forsale; #SUV; #Ford; #Explorer; #BuffaloGroveFD;

#chicagoareafire.com; #forsale; #SUV; #Ford; #Explorer; #BuffaloGroveFD;

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Surplus Chicago FD ladder truck for sale

Found at publicsurplus.com:

#3621512 – 2011 SPARTAN Gladiator / SpartanERV Ladder Truck 

Current Price $1,900.00
(Reserve has been met)
Time Left 4 days 4 hours
High Bidder

i******m

# of Bids 1 
First Offer $1,900.00

Auction Started: Jan 24, 2025 04:53 PM MST
Auction Ends: Jan 31, 2025 02:30 PM MST

Note: This auction might extend
Year:  2011
Manufacturer:  SPARTAN
Model:  FIRE TRUCK
Hours:  UNKNOWN
VIN:  4S7AW2C97BC074315
Running Condition:  UNKNOWN

NOTE: NO KEY; FIRE DAMAGE; MISSING FRONT LIGHTS AND TRIM; AXLES REMOVED FOR TRANSPORT PURPOSE (May be missing unidentified parts; Other items pictured are not included in auction; operational condition not known; other unidentified issues may be present).

LAST KNOWN MILES: 92,393
LAST KNOWN HOURS: UNKNOWN 

#chicagoareafire.com; #ChicagoFD; #firetruck; #forsale; #Spartan; #Crimson; #aerial;

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