Posts Tagged Berwyn Fire Department

FDIC 2013 wrap up

Apr 28

Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos, Fire Service Photos, Reader submission | Comments off

More image submissions of the Chicago area units that were on display at the 2013 FDIC in Indianapolis.

From Dylan Konchan:

Here are pictures from the FDIC of Alsip’s new light bar and Berwyn’s new ambulance

Dylan Konchan photo

Dylan Konchan photo

From Tyler Tobolt:

Berwyn’s new Wheeled Coach ambulance, Ambulance 906. Also Marseilles’ new Alexis Engine 531 , here are the specs for the engine http://www.alexisfire.com/FireEquipment/NewDeliveries/Marseilles2162/index.html

and a few pictures of the engine

Tyler Tobolt photo

From Larry Shapiro:

view of the exhibits in the stadium

2013 FDIC Stadium exhibits. Larry Shapiro photo

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New ambulance for Berwyn … 2

Apr 27

Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos, New Delivery | 8 Comments

This from Josh Boyajian:

Here’s Berwyn’s other new Wheeled Coach ambulance in the Ford booth at FDIC.

Josh Boyajian photo

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Josh Boyajian photo

This is apparently the only Chicago area unit on display at FDIC 2013.

Berwyn’s new Ambulance 907 is HERE.

Tags: Berwyn Fire Department, FDIC 2013, Ford E450 Type III, Josh Boyajian, new ambulances for Berwyn, Wheeled Coach ambulance

New ambulances for Berwyn

Apr 23

Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos, Fire Department News, New Delivery | 4 Comments

This from Josh Boyajian:

Berwyn’s New Ambulances were delivered last week. They are for Ambulances 906 and 907. They are 2013 Ford F-350 Wheeled Coach Type lll. Here is a picture i took this morning of 907. They are mostly the same as the current rigs, but they have a different LED light package on the front, as well as new Chevrons in the back. Thanks Josh Boyajian

Berwyn Ambulance 907 received one of two new Type III units from Wheeled Coach on Ford E-450 chassis. Josh Boyajian photo

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Berwyn Still Alarm 4-17-13

Apr 18

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Service News, Fire Service Photos | 4 Comments

This from Drew Gresik:

This evening (4/17/13), the Berwyn Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at Stanley Avenue and Grove Avenue. First arriving units reported heavy smoke showing from the roof of a 2 story building. The building has businesses on the 1st floor and apartments on the 2nd. 900 took Grove Avenue Command and reported 2 lines were being stretched for an interior attack. Truck 904 had the roof, and Quint 901 was in position for a master stream, but it was not used. Note the new Expedition assigned to Incident Command 900, and the new red and white LED light bar on Engine 902. Here are a few of my photos.

Drew Gresik

Firefighters descend from the roof as a supply line is picked up. Drew Gresik photo

Berwyn Quint 901 laddered the roof. Drew Gresik photo

Berwyn truck to the roof. Drew Gresik photo

North Riverside tower ladder at the scene. Drew Gresik photo

New battalion chief buggy for Berwyn. Drew Gresik photo

Berwyn Engine 902 on a hydrant. Drew Gresik photo

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Berwyn house fire 3-7-13

Mar 7

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Service Photos, Fire Truck photos | Comments off

This from Josh Boyajian:

Berwyn had a full still today @ 2216 s Elmwood. E903 had smoke showing from the 1st floor of a 3 sty brick. They dropped two lines while T904 made the roof and vented. Fire was contained to one unit of the apartment building. North Riverside was auto aid and Stickney changed quarters. Here are my pictures.

house fire in Berwyn 3-7-13 fire department firefighters

Josh Boyajian photo

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Josh Boyajian photo

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Berwyn Box Alarm 2-7-13

Feb 9

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Service News, Fire Service Photos | 2 Comments

This from Drew Gresik:

I took in the Box Alarm in Berwyn Thursday night at 1509 Gunderson. Two people were taken to the hospital and heavy fire was seen on arrival. Command immediately upgraded the incident to a Full Still, and the Box was requested shortly after. Oak Park Tower 631 and Berwyn Truck 904 had elevated Master Streams. Berwyn Engines 902 and 903 dropped lines. Berwyn Quint 901, Cicero Engine 2, and Forest Park Engine 402 were all pumping in addition to the 2 Berwyn engines. It appeared the fire originated in the rear of the 1.5 story home. These are a few of my photos from the scene including Berwyn Engine 902 with several lines off, OKPK Tower 631 set up at 15th and Gunderson, Berwyn Truck 904 set up on 15th St., a view from the front of the fire building, Stickney Engine 1203, Cicero F-12 a 2012 Chevy Tahoe, Berwyn Quint 901 pumping at 16th and Elmwood for Truck 904’s aerial, and 2 view of the rear of the structure.

Thanks,

Drew Gresik

Drew Gresik photo

Pierce Velocity quint working at a house fire in Berwyn

Drew Gresik photo

Crimson engine working at a house fire in Berwyn

Drew Gresik photo

Seagrave ladder at a house fire in Berwyn

Drew Gresik photo

Oak Park FD tower ladder at a house fire in Berwyn

Drew Gresik photo

Pierce engine pumping at a house fire in Berwyn

Drew Gresik photo

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Berwyn orders new ambulances

Dec 18

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, New Apparatus Order | 6 Comments

This from Josh Boyajian:

Last week, the Berwyn Fire Department placed an order with Fire Service Inc, for two 2012 Ford F-350 Wheeled Coach Type 3 ambulances. Delivery is expected around summer next year.

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Cicero Box Alarm 10-30-12

Nov 1

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Service News, Fire Truck photos | 2 Comments

This from Steve Redick:

Approximately 24th & Cicero…an old Railroad maintenance building…an old roundhouse. The aerial view is from the new Apple maps app. When I arrived there was nothing left to see firewise but they had 2 elevated master streams ready to go so I imagine it musta looked pretty good at first. Judging by the radio traffic I think they had an old RR engine on fire. Lyons squad was supplying a foam line to the interior, not sure if it was class a or b. I really like the shots of the hole cut through the fence to access the hydrant..I wonder how they knew it was there….The Berwyn engine was supplying a very long relay of LDH, from all the way across Cicero ave. If anyone has some info to add please feel free….

Steve Redick

Cicero Fire Department tiller tractor-drawn aerial

Cicero Truck 2 ready for elevated master stream operations. Steve Redick photo

Cicero Fire Department Tower Ladder Truck 1

Cicero Truck 1 with the aerial tower extended. Steve Redick photo

Cicero Fire Department fire in railroad roundhouse

Firefighters accessed the roundhouse via the overhead doors. Steve Redick photo

Cicero Engine 2 was ready to supply the tower ladder. Steve Redick photo

Cicero Fire Department cuts hole in fence to access fire hydrant

Firefighters had to cut through a fence to access a hydrant in the neighboring Menards yard. Steve Redick photo

Berwyn Fire Department engine at fire scene

The Berwyn engine had a hydrant across Cicero Avenue. Steve Redick photo

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Apparatus updates to the site

Oct 25

Posted by bgshap in Fire Service News, Fire Truck photos, Site News, updated listing | 8 Comments

Many updates have been coming in for the site and as time permits they are added to the department pages. The following units have been added or updated:

Berwyn Car 900 and Utility 912 (Bill Friedrich)
Flossmoor Squad 1320 (Matt Schumann)
Glenside Ambulance has been added (Bill Friedrich)
Frankfort Ambulance 715, Rehab 776, Dive Rescue Squad 3 (Karl Klotz)
Frankfort Engine 741, Engine 751, Ambulance 4 (Matt Schumann)
Manhattan Tanker 1227 at Station 2 (Matt Schumann)
Norwood Park Car 111 (Drew Gresik)
Oak Lawn Medic 1, Service 20, Service 22 and Squad 1 (Engine 5) have been added (Mat Schumann)
North Palos FPD Ambulance 812 was added at Station 2
North Palos FPD Engine 823 was added at Station 3

Dennis McGuire, Jr. also submitted an image of North Palos FPD Ambulance 842 (now retired) that was formerly Worth Ambulance 6712.

North Palos Ambulance 842 was a 1999 IHC 4700/Road Rescue that was formerly Worth Ambulance 6712. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Worth Ambulance 6712, a 1999 IHC 4700/Road Rescue Type I is no longer part of the fleet. Bill Friedrich photo

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Berwyn sells old quint

Oct 18

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos | Comments off

Berwyn Truck 901, a 1997 low profile Seagrave 100′ rear mount quint with a 1,750-GPM pump and 300 gallons of water was recently sold. Bill Friedrich photo

This from Martin Nowak & Bill Friedrich:

The former Berwyn Fire Department ladder truck (1997 Seagrave 1750/300/100′) has been sold to Essex Fire Department, MA

This from firenews.org:

Essex, MA- the bid for a used ladder has been awarded to New England Fire Equipment and Apparatus of North Haven CT for a 1997 Seagrave 1750/300/100′. The truck had previously served Berwyn, IL. Delivery will take place after some custom work is completed.

The sale listing is HERE.

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