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New fire station for Hoffman Estates

This from Michael Maida:

Photos of the new Station 21 site, next door to the current station 21
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Arlington Heights Fire Department news

Excerpts from Arlington Heights Firefighters L-3105

On behalf of Arlington Heights Firefighters Local 3105, we would like to express our sincere appreciation to the Arlington Heights Village Board, village leadership, and the residents for approving the addition of a 5th ambulance at Monday’s village board meeting.
 
This strategic investment underscores the village’s unwavering dedication to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community. The deployment of Ambulance 5 will enable our members to provide timely and life-saving care to the residents and visitors of Arlington Heights, and is a direct response to the continually rising calls for service, a project that has been multiple years in the making, informed by a comprehensive analysis of call volume and vehicle availability.

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Bartlett Fire District news

From the Bartlett FPD:

The Bartlett Fire District is proud to announce that its Bartlett Fire Station 1 has been selected for the prestigious 2024 Firehouse Magazine Station Design Award in the Renovation category. This esteemed recognition celebrates the station’s transformative redesign, which enhances operational efficiency, safety, and the overall work environment for its dedicated fire district personnel.

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Kankakee Township FPD buys used command buggy

Found at firetruckmall.com:

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2016 Chevrolet Suburban 4×4 Command Unit

Sold to: Kankakee Twp FD, Kankakee,Illinois

  • Stock#: 17997
  • 4 – Door Commercial
  • Mileage: 86,946
  • 5.3L V8 HP Gas Engine
  • Automatic transmission
  • Additional equipment not included with purchase unless otherwise listed.

Truck is in very good condition 

Exterior- Paint is in very good condition- No dents, dings, or rust and very few scratches

Interior- in excellent shape, no rips in seats or upholstery. 

Undercarriage- some minor surface rust.

Tires- Good about 65%

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New engine for Maranda TWP – Carbondale,IL

Found at Toyne.com:

Toyne Delivery – Makanda Twp. Fire Dept. – Pumper, CarbondaleIL

TID NO.13136, International HV607 1500/1000

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Toyne photo

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Toyne photo

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Grayslake FPD ambulance for sale

Found at wisconsinsurplus.com:

– 2012 Ford F450 Super Duty XLT 4WD Road Rescue Ultramedic 1 Ambulance

Type : Municipal

Final Bid : 13,556.00
 
Sold
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New pumper for Northwest FPD, Rockford IL

Found at Toyne.com:

Toyne Delivery – Northwest Fire Protection District Pumper, RockfordIL

TID NO.13720 – Spartan FC94 1500/1000

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Toyne photo

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Toyne photo

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Toyne photo

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New truck for Romeoville FD (more)

From Bill Schreiber:

Romeoville FD Engine 23 Rosenbauer Commander EXT, 55Ft. ACP, production update
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Rosenbauer photo

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Rosenbauer photo

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Rosenbauer photo

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Rosenbauer photo

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Rosenbauer photo

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Ambulance re-chassis for the Frankfort FPD (more)

From crossroads ambulance sales facebook page:

Frankfort Fire Protection District | Alexis Fire Equipment Company | Medwerks Ambulance Remount | Ford F550 – Type I

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Of interest … new tower ladders for the Indianapolis FD (more)

From Sentineles.com:

The Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD) in Indianapolis, Indiana recently ordered TWO 100? mid-mount Viper aerials. The IFD provides emergency and fire protection services for the City of Indianapolis and surrounding areas. These are the department’s FIRST TWO Rosenbauers. THANK YOU Chief Ernest Malone  and the staff of IFD for choosing Sentinel Emergency Solutions and Rosenbauer!

Features include:

  • EXT HD Aluminum Body with Lifetime Transferrable Warranty! 
  • Commander chassis 65? flat cab
  • EZ Climb access ladder 
  • SMART FLOW
  • Hot-dipped galvanized painted aerial sections  
  • LCS electrical system
  • Cummins X15 600 horsepower engine
  • Federal Signal lighting
  • Allison 4000 transmission
  • Polyurethane dash coating
  • Task Force Tips CrewProtect™ air decon system
  • Smart Power HR-6.2, 6200 generator 
  • Heated windshield  
#chicagoareafire.com; #rosenbaueramerica; #Cobra; #MMP; #ndianapolisFD; #drawing; #commander;

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