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Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com:
Mount Prospect will spend more than $1.7 million to remodel the former Elk Grove Rural Fire Protection District station for use by village firefighters. Funding for the work will come from the village’s capital budget and interest earned on general operations funds. The village board is expected to approve the spending on Tuesday.
Officials said the estimated price tag does not include village labor costs for public works employees who will be working on the project.
The Mount Prospect Fire Department expects to have the building at 1415 E. Algonquin Road staffed in July as the department has begun providing fire protection and emergency services to the area previously served by the Elk Grove Rural Fire Protection District, which ceased operations in October.
The station, which has had two additions since it was built in 1982 does not a layout conducive to today’s needs.
Village staff initially considered hiring a Mount Prospect-based construction management firm to lead the project, but was concerned that it would could cost as much as $2.7 million. Instead they decided to use public works employees and contractors. The management firm will still receive $120,000 for producing initial plans used in determining an estimated cost.
The public works director said the final cost estimate, developed by the buildings foreman and a fire department battalion chief, did not include in-house labor costs.
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Taken from Sandwich FPD on Facebook
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From the Pierce Flickr site:
Pierce, Glenview, IL, 37840-1
Pierce, Glenview, IL, 37841-1
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Excerpts from Manteno Community Fire Protection District on Facebook:
The Manteno Community Fire Protection District sadly announces the passing of Trustee and Retired Fire Chief Maurice O’Keefe. Chief O’Keefe proudly served the Manteno community for over 63 years as a firefighter, police officer, the District’s first full time Fire chief, pension trustee and fire district trustee.We are grateful for the service and dedication that Chief O’Keefe provided to our community for so many years. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.
New engines for Milwaukee
Mar 12
From the Fire Service, Inc. Facebook page:
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Evanston engine for sale
Mar 11
Found at govdeals.com:
1994 Pierce Dash FIRE TRUCK, 9.2L L6 DIESEL.
Retired fire truck – fully operational
Rear passenger service body rusted out and separating – see images labeled “RUST”
Pump Test completed (passed) 11/13/24
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