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Remembrance Rescue Project – FDNY R5

Apr 12

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Scott Nacheman found X-FDNY Rescue 5 that was at the World Trade Towers on 9-11-01 being worked on in Northbrook for the Rescue Remembrance Project. Previously we posted articles HERE, HERE, and HERE about the other unit which was acquired, X-FDNY R-4.

Rescue Remembrance Project FDNY Rescue 5

Scott Nacheman photo

Remembrance Rescue Project FDNY Rescue 5

Scot Nacheman photo

This from the RRP:

In December of 2011, the Remembrance Rescue Project acquired the last of the Rescue trucks from 9/11, Rescue 5. Rescue 5 was brought to the Project’s Chicago facility and is undergoing its restoration, where it will debut with the Project at FDIC in Indy this month.

The Rescue was recently repainted by Capital Truck Body in Cicero and is currently at MPC Lighting in Northbrook for lights. Jacquette Custom Lettering is working on all of the striping and hand painting the original Rescue artwork.

The Rescue is being restored as close to original as possible.

Remembrance Rescue Project photo

Tags: FDNY Rescue 4, FDY Rescue 5, HME Saulsbury FDNY rescue unit, Remembrance Rescue Project, restoration of FDNY Rescue 5, Scott Nacheman

FDNY Rescue 4 in Evanston – update

Sep 7

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A reader sent this link to an article about FDNY Rescue 4 making an appearance Tuesday at the Northwestern University football practice field.

The article is from ESPN Chicago:

The rig had been boarded by eight New York City firefighters from the FDNY Rescue 4 unit on Sept. 11, 2001, and all eight died that day while trying to save people at the World Trade Center. The truck withstood damages and was the only operating rescue rig during the days following 9/11.

On Tuesday, the truck rolled up onto Northwestern’s practice field as a kickoff point for the Remembrance Rescue Project. Headed by Skokie firefighter Chris Gantz and other Chicago-area firefighters, the Remembrance Rescue Project is a non-profit organization that uses the historic rig as an educational tool to teach children about 9/11 and raises money for children of fallen firefighters.

The truck will also be present at Northwestern’s home opener against Eastern Illinois on Saturday.

Tags: 9/11 anniversary, 9/11 memorial, 9/11 remembrance, FDNY Rescue 4, Remembrance Rescue Project

FDNY Rescue 4 in Des Plaines – update

Sep 4

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Karl Klotz visited Denny G’s Automotive Repair in Des Plaines and took several shots showing the current state of X-FDNY Rescue 4. Evidently, they are working around the clock to meet deadlines to show the rig next week on 9/11/11. Previous posts about this rig can be found HERE, HERE, and HERE which includes a photo showing what the rescue looked like a week ago.

X-FDNY Rescue 4 (Queens) was assigned to Rescue 3 (Bronx) after 9/11/01. The decals on the body depict Rescue 4 and the faint outline of a number '3' can be seen as well. Karl Klotz photo

The door to the body enclosure lists names of several members who lost their lives on 9/11/01. Karl Klotz photo

Names of the deceased were also placed on the cab below the windshield. Karl Klotz photo

The stripes and decals were covered with primer prior to releasing the unit. The primer has been removed and the decals and stripes are all clearly visible now. Karl Klotz photo

more photos of the work being done can be seen HERE.

Tags: 9/11 anniversary, 9/11 attack at the World Trade Center, 9/11 memorial, 9/11 remembrance, FDNY Rescue 4, HME 1871, Karl Klotz, Remembrance Rescue Project, Saulsbury Heavy Rescue

FDNY Rescue 4 in Prospect Heights – update

Aug 28

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FDNY Rescue 4 is no longer at Frie’s Automotive in Prospect Heights as was reported HERE and HERE. Rescue 4 is currently in DesPlaines, at Denny G’s Automotive for repairs & paint.

FDNY Rescue 4 was sold to a private owner

FDNY Rescue 4 as it was received by Chris Gantz.

Tags: Chris Gantz, FDNY Rescue 4, Remembrance Rescue Project

FDNY Rescue 4 in Prospect Heights – update

Aug 19

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A new charitable organization created by firefighters called the Remembrance Rescue Project (RRP) is under way. Using stories of FDNY Rescue 4 during 2001, the RRP hopes to generate public awareness of the intrinsic dangers in firefighting while also providing support to the children of fallen firefighters.

They will be using FDNY Res4cue from 9/11 and are currently looking for active and retired firefighters to help prepare the rescue for the 9/11 anniversary.

Anyone interested can email info@firezonefun.com, call 877.597.3473 x801 or visit www.therrp.org

Tags: 9/11 anniversary, FDNY Rescue 4, Remembrance Rescue Project

FDIC 2011 highlights

Mar 26

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An overview of the stadium exhibits. Many of the apparatus exhibitors moved into the new convention center this year. Larry Shapiro photo

The 2011 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) just ended. The convention center was filled with exhibitors who displayed everything from fire apparatus and gear to shirts and trinkets. There were two local area rigs on display this year. A Medtec Type III ambulance for Algonquin-Lake in the Hills was in the Pierce booth and a Cyclone II 95-foot rear mount tower ladder for University Park was in the E-ONE booth.

FDIC 2011 Algonquin Fire Department Medtec ambulance

Algonquin-Lake in the Hills had a Medtec ambulance in the Pierce booth at the FDIC in Indianapolis. Larry Shapiro photo

FDIC 2011 University Park Fire Department E-ONE tower ladder

This new tower ladder for University Park was in the E-ONE booth. Larry Shapiro photo

Other interesting apparatus displayed included four pieces for the FDNY including a Wheeled Coach ambulance on a four-door Ford chassis, an engine in the Seagrave booth, plus Rescue 4 and Ladder 137 in the Ferrara booth.

Seagrave displayed FDNY Engine 222. Larry Shapiro

Ferrara had FDNY Rescue 4 from Queens in their booth. Larry Shapiro photo

Ferrara also had FDNY Ladder 137 on dispkay. Larry Shapiro photo

Crimson had a tandem axle rescue for Elizabeth, NJ, KME had a tiller for Norwalk, CT, American LaFrance had a tiller for Ventura County, CA and HME had a Type III wildland pumper for CALFIRE.

FDIC 2011 Crimson Elizabeth Fire Department Rescue 1

This tandem axle heavy rescue for Elizabeth, NJ Rescue 1 was in the Crimson booth. Larry Shapiro photo

A tiller for Norwalk, CT was shown by KME. Larry Shapiro photo

FDIC 2011 American LaFrance LTI TDA Ventura County, CA

This LTI tiller for Ventura County, CA by American LaFrance was in the Lucas Oil Stadium. Larry Shapiro photo

HME brought a Type III engine from CALFIRE. Larry Shapiro photo

As regards new introductions:

Pierce showed the new Dash CF chassis under a PUC rescue pumper;

One of two Pierce Dash CF units that were unveiled at the show. Larry Shapiro photo

Pierce also showed this mini pumper on rubber tracks BP. Larry Shapiro photo

Rosenbauer introduced their Smart Cab enclosure for adding a crew area to units built on a commercial chassis;

Rosenbauer introduced the 'Smart Cab' enclosure for three firefighters on a commercial chassis. Larry Shapiro photo

The Smart Cab has a two-step unit which swings out with the door for easy egress and entrance to the crew enclosure along with an option for a full-lenght glass covered door. Larry Shapiro photo

KME brought out the Predator Pro Series (Pumper Rescue Operations) integrated pumper and a new 79-foot ladder;

The KME Predator PRO is a rescue pumper on the new Predator chassis and features a short wheelbase and compact operator's panel. Larry Shapiro photo

The new 76-foor Aerial Cat quint on a new Predator chassis was in the KME booth. Larry Shapiro photo

Crimson highlighted their new acquisition of Classic Fire and showed their ‘Transformer’ on a commercial chassis;

Crimson had a min pumper in their new Classic Series which originates from their recent purchase of Classic Fire in Ocala, FL. Larry Shapiro photo

American LaFrance announced that they are now offering their Eagle custom chassis to other manufacturers and that the LTI aerials can also be purchased by others;