This from Larry Shapiro:
The Cicero Fire Department has placed an order with Pierce for a Dash PUC engine that is expected in February. It will replace Engine 3, a 1999 Pierce Saber.
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Cicero Engine 3 has been placed into reserve status and will be replaced by a new engine that has been ordered. Larry Shapiro photo
Cicero also has a relatively new command buggy in service as F12.
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The Cicero Shift Commander F12 is in this 2010 Chevy Tahoe. Larry Shapiro photo
Metro Paramedic Services, part of Superior Ambulance, who provides EMS for Cicero has placed a new ambulance at the headquarters station. It was built by Demers Ambulances (a Canadian builder) in 2012 on a 2011 Mercedes Benz Sprinter chassis. The new F10 is expected to be placed in service shortly.
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New 2012 Type II ambulance for Cicero F10 by Demers Ambulances on a 2011 Sprinter chassis. Larry Shapiro photo
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Rear view with full chevron striping for Cicero F10. Larry Shapiro photo
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Passenger side of new Sprinter Ambulance F10 with large sliding door. Larry Shapiro photo
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Manufacturer’s law tag.
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Daimler AG law tag.
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Interior of the patient treatment and transport area. Larry Shapiro photo