From the Fire Service, Inc. Facebook page:
Congratulations to the Fox River and Countryside Fire/Rescue District on the delivery of their new 2016 Wheeled Coach Type 1 4×4 ambulance. Cool bar HVAC, Liquid Spring hydraulic suspension, Impact suction system and Whelen LED lighting package will provide the district many years of service. Thank you to the Board of Trustees, and the district for your business. Welcome to the Fire Service, Inc. family!
New ambulance for the Fox River and Countryside Fire/Rescue District. Fire Service, Inc. photo
Fire Service, Inc. photo
Fire Service, Inc. photo
Fire Service, Inc. photo
#1 by harry on August 19, 2016 - 11:45 AM
I think the new red engine is a repaint of the green and white engine but the ambo in new and however the ambo was needed I am sure because the reserve was a 1998 that is old for a ambulance but still they are hurting for money and get a new vehicle or 2 and if if they repainted the old engine that is still about 50 000 dollars in work just my thoughts
#2 by Chuck on August 19, 2016 - 7:49 AM
Laid off employees stating financial emergency, risking taxpayers and firefighters lives and then go buy new vehicles. Good job management.
#3 by Mike on August 18, 2016 - 10:03 AM
Maybe they had a bake sale and raised the money.
#4 by Michael M on August 18, 2016 - 9:36 AM
Ok this is interesting, within the last year they have purchased a new engine and ambulance, how can a district that is having serious financial issues afford new rigs?