Archive for May, 2025

Glenside FPD ambulance for sale

May 8

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2009 IHC / Medtec Type 1 ambulance for sale

Firetec ID: 13991

Truck Category Ambulance

Make Medtec

Model Year 2009

Model Type 1

Chassis International

Engine Type diesel

Engine Make Navistar

Engine Model LP Max Force DT

Transmission automatic

Height 9’4″

Length 24′

Gross Vehicle Weight 20,000

Color red

Mileage 89,500

Price Asking $ 20,000

Equipment included in the Sale transports 2, 2 attendant seats, air ride suspension, LED warning lights, a/c, Opticom, arrow stick, 60″ lightbar, Code 3 siren box & PA. Best feature per seller: Longevity and reliability.

Firetec ID:	13991
Truck Category	Ambulance
Make	Medtec
Model Year	2009
Model	Type 1
Chassis	International
Engine Type	diesel
Engine Make	Navistar
Engine Model	LP Max Force DT
Transmission	automatic
Height	9’4″
Length	24′
Gross Vehicle Weight	20,000
Color	red
Mileage	89,500
Price	Asking $ 20,000
Equipment included in the Sale	transports 2, 2 attendant seats, air ride suspension, LED warning lights, a/c, Opticom, arrow stick, 60″ lightbar, Code 3 siren box & PA. Best feature per seller: Longevity and reliability.

#chicagoareafire.com; #ambulance; #forsale; #IHC; #MedTec; #GlensideFPD;

thanks Martin

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As seen around … Chicago, 2010

May 8

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This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT:

Chicago and San Francisco Spartan ladder trucks in 2010 after being shown at the IAFC Convention at McCormick Place

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Larry Shapiro photo

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Larry Shapiro photo

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New engine for the Oak Park FD

May 8

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This from Cal Spencer:

I had a chance to photograph Oak Park’s new Engine 602. This will be the replacement for the 2010 HME Engine. The current HME Engine 602 will become one of the new spare engines. Oak Park will be running two reserve engines when this engine goes into service.

Tags: Cal Spencer, chicagoareafire.com, Oak Park FD Engine 602, Oak Park Fire Department, Pierce Enforcer pumper

As seen around … Oak Park

May 7

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This from Cal Spencer:

I photographed this ambulance today while I was at Oak Park’s Central Fire Station. It is a 2024 Ford F Series ambulance, It will replace Oak Park Ambulance 613 (The Southside Ambulance) The reserve ambulance 614 will be sold, and the current ambulance 613 will become the new reserve.

#chicagoareafire.com; #ambulance; #calspencer; #OakParkFD; #Type1; #Ford;

Tags: Cal Spencer, chicagoareafire.com, Oak Park FD Ambulance 613, Oak Park Fire Department

Wheeling FD is hiring

May 7

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#chicagoareafire.com; #WheelingFD; #hiring; #employment;

Tags: chicagoareafire.com, the Wheeling FD is hiring, Wheeling Fire Department

Townhouse fire in Hoffman Estates, 4-22-25

May 7

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos, Fire Scene video | 6 Comments

This from Michael Kavallierakis:

These are photos from the Hoffman Estates box on April 22nd. I arrived shortly after the Box alarm was transmitted and was there for about 2 hours. I saw Schaumburg’s tower 51 with the new graphics and saw Inverness with their new engine and utility. Also saw the new Hoffman engines at work.

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Michael Kavallieraki photo

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Michael Kavallieraki photo

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Michael Kavallieraki photo

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Michael Kavallieraki photo

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Michael Kavallieraki photo

Tags: Arlington Heights FD Engine 3, chicagoareafire.com, fire scene photos, fire trucks at fire scene, Hoffman Estates FD Engine 23, Hoffman Estates FD Engine 24, Hoffman Estates Fire Department, Inverness FD Engine 36, Michael Kavallierakis, Schaumburg FD Tower 51, Townhouse fire in Hoffman Estates

New engine for Elmhurst FD (more)

May 6

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This from Cal Spencer:

I had a chance to photograph Elmhurst’s new engine.

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Townhouse fire in Wheeling, 5-6-25

May 6

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Wheeling firefighters and police officers were sent to 1145 Pleasant Run Drive Tuesday afternoon for smoke seen on the 2nd floor of a multi-unit townhouse. Police officers were evacuating residents and smoke was visible when the first fire unit arrived. A line was stretched and companies reported fire in two adjacent units. The alarm was upgraded to a Code 4 bringing additional resources to the scene.

Three lines were used and there was extension into a third unit.

Wheeling was assisted by units from the Prospect Heights Fire District, Mount Prospect, Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Glenview, and Northbrook fire departments, plus the Lincolnshire-Riverwoods and North Maine fire districts.

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Larry Shapiro photo

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Bloomington Fire Department buys used tanker

May 6

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#chicagoareafire.com; #FireTruck; #used; #BloomingtonFD; #IHC; #Pierce; #tanker;

thanks Martin

Tags: 2008 IHC / Pierce 3000-gallon tanker, Bloomington Fire Department buys used tanker, chicagoareafire.com

DuPage County Sheriff new Hazardous Device Response Vehicle (Bomb Squad)

May 5

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Excerpts from the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office on Facebook:

DuPage County Sheriff’s Office Adds New Hazardous Device Response Vehicle Squad to Fleet

Today Undersheriff Moore along with the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office Hazardous Device Unit is proud to announce the arrival of our brand-new Hazardous Device Response Vehicle. This customized vehicle was picked up today and will be immediately be put into service to support critical incident response throughout the county.

Outfitted with advanced tools and technology, this vehicle enhances our ability to respond to suspicious packages, explosive devices, and other hazardous threats, keeping our residents and emergency personnel safer in high-risk situations. This addition represents our ongoing commitment to public safety and preparedness across DuPage County. We are grateful for the continued support from the County Board that allows us to equip our teams with the resources they need to protect and serve.

#chicagoareafire.com; #EOD; #BombSquad; #DuPageCountySheriffsOffice; #HazardousResponseVehicle;

From ldvusa.com:

DuPage County Sheriff (IL) Bomb Disposal/EOD Unit

This custom bomb truck features a Freightliner M2 106 conventional cab chassis, Cummins 6.7L diesel engine and an Allison 2500EVS automatic transmission. The all aluminum body features curbside entry, Extreme Duty body storage compartments, and a 2,000lb. auto open/close rear liftgate to safely load gear and the customer’s bomb robot. We added an emergency lighting and siren package to the exterior as well as bright LED scene lighting. A custom fabricated center console has been added to house a communications radio and the siren controller. A 3-camera color backup system has also been added. Our exclusive Intel-I-Touch™ vehicle automation system has been added to simplify the setup of the vehicle.

Inside, there are two workstations, each with a spider base task chair. 32? display monitors have been added along with commercial grade aluminum gear storage cabinetry. A scanner has been installed on a slide out tray. Adjustable shelving is added for more gear storage. There is a galley with microwave, Keurig coffee maker and a small refrigerator for convenience. The rear area has storage for the robot, a flip down work surface and flip down seating for staff.

Additional features include: VersaTie tracking, blackout window curtains, magnetic surface dry erase white boards, (2) ducted low profile rooftop A/C units, 2 fans to circulate air in the bomb suit storage area, a direct discharge furnace and a 12kW liquid cooled generator for electric power generation.

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