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House fire in Rolling Meadows, 2-6-25

Feb 9

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos, Fire Truck photos | No Comments

This from Larry Shapiro:

Rolling Meadows had a house fire on Bluebird Lane Thursday afternoon 2/6/25. They made quick work of knocking it done well before I got there.

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2025 Chicago Auto Show

Feb 8

Posted by Admin in Reader submission | 3 Comments

From Asher Heimermann:

The 117th Annual Chicago Auto Show will run from Saturday, February 8th through Monday, February 17th at McCormick Place.

This year’s event includes vehicles on display from the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC), Chicago Police Department, Cook County Sheriff’s Department, Illinois State Police, Illinois Tollway, and the Secretary of State.

ComEd has two electric service trucks on display. The U.S. Army and U.S. Marines both have large interactive displays and activities.

NASCAR has a presence again this year with the official Chicago Street Race pace car on display and two other vehicles. Toyota has Cubs and Sox wrapped vehicles on exhibit.

Tuesday, February 11th is First Responders/Military Appreciation Day. All police officers, EMTs, paramedics, firefighters and U.S. Military veterans or active duty can visit an identified location at the event to show their badge or military ID for free entry. Guests that accompany them receive a voucher for $5 off an adult admission.

#chicagoareafire.com; #ChicagoAutoShow; #AsherHeimermann;

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Tags: 2025 Chicago Auto Show, Asher Heimermann, Chicago OEMC truck, chicagoareafire.com, Cook County Sheriff police car, IDOT Help Truck

Apartment fire in Palatine, 2-5-25

Feb 8

Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos, Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos, Fire Truck photos | No Comments

From Jimmy Bolf:

Palatine, IL Code 4 Apartment Fire 2/5/25

#chicagoareafire.com; #PalatineFD; #firescene; #firefighter; #JimmyBolf;

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Surplus Buffalo Grove FD pickup for sale

Feb 7

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News | No Comments

Found at govdeals.com:

2008 Ford F-250 SD XL SuperCab 4WD

$3,605.00 USD (49 Bids)

Closes: 2d. 17h. (Feb 10, 2025 10:10 AM CST)

$50.00 USD Bid Increment

2008 Ford F-250 SD EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR, 6.4L V8 OHV 32V TURBO DIESEL.
The unit runs and drives. It was used to plow parking lots and does not come with the plow or controller. As is, if you would like to see the truck you need to schedule an appointment. 56,944 miles.

#chicagoareafire.com; #forsael; #pickup; #Ford; #F250SDXL;

thanks Martin

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Surplus Chicago FD ambulance for sale

Feb 7

Posted by Admin in Ambulance for sale, Fire Department News | No Comments

Found at publicsurplus.com:

Auction #3681505 – 2014 FORD E350 – Wheeled Coach ambulance

Current Price $940.00
Time Left 1 day 2 hours
High Bidder

T******9

# of Bids 9
First Offer $100.00

Auction Started: Feb 3, 2025 02:48 PM MST
Auction Ends: Feb 6, 2025 02:00 PM MST

Note: This auction might extend

Year:  2014

Make:  FORD

Model:  TRUCK

Mileage:  205,770

VIN:  1FDXE4FS9EDB21279

Running Condition:  UNKNOWN

NOTE: NEEDS REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION (SPECIFICS NOT KNOWN), HARNESS, FRONT FLOOR PANELS AND BRACKETS; BOX LIGHTS INOPERABLE DUE TO HARNESS; DINGS, DENTS, SCRAPES, AND SCRATCHES (may be missing additional unidentified parts, other unidentified issues may be present).

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FDC186

thanks Martin

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Of interest … E-ONE history

Feb 6

Posted by Admin in Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 5 Comments

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-In the 1970’s the new company on the block was Emergency One. Here are a few examples of their product line.

Enjoy and comment.

#chicagoareafire.com; #brochure; #intage; #EONE; #E-ONE; #EmergencyOne; #ProtectorIV;

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A look back at EMS history

Feb 6

Posted by Admin in throwbackthursday | 4 Comments

As seen around … Chicago

Feb 5

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos | 2 Comments

From Wayne VanBeveren :

I caught Squad 2 out and about today. As previously discussed they are using the Cut Team van as their second piece. This hopefully is not a shot we can get often, I figured it was worth sharing.