Jul 22
This from Mike Lopina:
Schiller Park FD - 10511 W United Parkway Driving north on I-294 and saw a header & heard traffic on fireground that indicated a fire in/on the roof. Bldg at 10511W United Pkwy is a 1sty non combustible 350x150. Looked like it was going to become an extra alarm fire from the tollway, but by the time I made my way there (10 minutes), it was out, companies had made a great knock and contained the fire to a rooftop HVAC unit with some extension to the roof deck. In addition to Schiller Park Eng 5, TL 5, Amb 5 & BN 5; Franklin Park Trk 2, Leyden Qnt 133, Norwood Park Eng 101 & Franklin Park BN 490. Awesome job by the crews working; especially considering the heat. Mike Lopina
Mike Lopina photo
Mike Lopina photo
Mike Lopina photo
Mike Lopina photo
Mike Lopina photo
Mike Lopina photo
Mike Lopina photo
Mike Lopina photo
This from Josh Boyajian
The first of Franklin Park’s new engines is in service. I caught Engine 1 with their new rig at a working fire on 2-14-13. I arrived well after the fire was out, but here is a picture of their new engine 1 that is in Full Service.
Franklin Park’s new Engine in service as Engine 1. 2013 Spartan/Marion, one of two new units going into service. Josh Boyajian photo
This from Donald Tessler
Here are some pictures from Franklin Park’s fire Wednesday morning. Their new engine pumping. Photos taken by Donald Tessler
Donald Tessler photo
Donald Tessler photo
Donald Tessler photo
Jan 13
Bill Friedrich forwarded the following information:
Attached are the photos of the first of two engines to be delivered to Franklin Park. Features include:
- Spartan Metrostar EMFD 10′ raised roof
- Cummins ISL 450 Hp motor
- Allison 3000 EVS transmission,
- Marion Body Works pumper-style body
- Waterous CSU 1,500 single-stage pump
- 500 gallons of water in a poly tank
- 5″ front intake sleeve and 1 3/4″ bumper trash line
- 2 – 1 3/4″ transverse speedlay tray and removable 2 1/2″ speedlay tray forward of pump panel
- deck gun in dunnage area
- side mount rear storage tunnel for ladders
- a rear storage compartment below tank for stokes backboard and or high rise pack
- all Whelen LED light package
The 2nd one is due for delivery first week of February
New Spartan Metrostar Marion Body Works engine for Franklin Park. Marion Body Works photo
New Spartan Metrostar Marion Body Works engine for Franklin Park. Marion Body Works photo
New Spartan Metrostar Marion Body Works engine for Franklin Park. Marion Body Works photo
This from Josh Boyajian:
Here are pictures of Elk Grove Village‘s new Pierce engine and also Posen‘s new Pierce squad from the Pierce Flickr site.
New Pierce Quantum PUC for Elk Grove Village. Pierce composite
New Pierce Arrow XT PUC for Posen FD. Pierce composite
Also i was at Franklin Park’s Station 2 today and they have recieved their new engines from Marion.
More images from yesterday’s 2nd Alarm in Franklin Park from Tim Olk.
Interior overhaul. Tim Olk photo
Tim Olk photo
Melrose Park’s Bronto Sky-Lift working. Tim Olk photo
The Bronto was positioned on Mannheim Road. Tim Olk photo
The remote-controlled bumper nozzle on Chicago Squad 7A is directed through a window. Tim Olk photo
A line is deployed through a window on the north side of the building. Tim Olk photo
Tim has a gallery with more images HERE.
The Franklin Park Fire Department requested a 2nd Alarm this afternoon for heavy fire in an auto repair business at 3305 Mannheim Road. Companies were forced to make a defensive attack which brought the fire under control within an hour.
This from Josh Boyajian:
I took in Franklin Park’s Fire this afternoon at 3305 Mannheim. Was a small building 50×100 with heavy fire throughout. Here are some of my photos!
Josh Boyajian photo
Josh Boyajian photo
Josh Boyajian photo
Josh Boyajian photo
Josh Boyajian photo
The Chicago Tribune has a description of the fire:
A Franklin Park auto body shop had its roof cave in during an extra-alarm fire that brought firefighters from surrounding towns’ departments, including Chicago’s, and caused at least three minor accidents on a nearby overpass this afternoon, authorities said.
The fire at Intent Auto Body, 3305 N. Mannheim Road, started about 12:30 p.m. and was under control about an hour later. At one point, flames leapt several stories in the air from the one-story brick building, distracting several drivers on the nearby Mannheim Road overpass and causing at least three minor accidents, police on the scene said.
The entire article is HERE.
thanks Chris
Oct 20
Ron Wolkoff submitted several photos of area units from Franklin Park, Elmwood Park, and Wheaton.
Recent ambulance for Franklin Park. Ron Wolkoff photo
Elmwood Park Fire Department Bronto Sky-lift. Ron Wolkoff photo
Wheaton Command 38 is a 2008 Ford Expedition. Ron Wolkoff photo
Wheaton Tower 38 is a 2008 Pierce Arrow XT 2000/300 100′. Ron Wolkoff photo
This Wheaton ambulance is a 2002 IHC 4300/LifeLine Type I. Ron Wolkoff photo
Wheaton’s reserve Medic 38 is a 1997 IHC 4700/LifeLine Type I. Ron Wolkoff photo
May 29
Bill Friedrich sent this interesting history of a 1991 Ford/Sauber rescue squad.
These photos represent the three lives of this 1991 Ford C – Sauber. It started it’s career at the River Grove FD. Then it was sold to the Franklin Park FD. After Franklin Park had it for a few years, they sold it to the O’Fallon Underwater Search and Recovery Team in St.Clair County, IL.
River Grove Squad 564 was this 1991 Ford Cargo 8000/Sauber squad. Bill Friedrich photo
Former Franklin Park Rescue 1 was this 1991 Ford Cargo 8000/Sauber that was acquired from River Grove, IL. Bill Friedrich photo
The O'Fallon Underwater Search and Recovery Team runs this 1991 Ford Cargo 8000/Sauber squad as Dive 1. This was formerly Rescue 1 in Franklin Park and before that it was Squad 564 in River Grove. John Fijal photo
Bill Friedrich informs us that the Franklin Park Fire Department has purchased two engines. These will be built on raised roof Spartan Metrostar EMFD chassis. Marion Body Works is building the bodies that will have side-mount, 1500-gpm Waterous pumps. They will feature low hose beds and enclosed ladder storage. Delivery is slated for early 2013. Tony Carlini is the sales rep.
For the finest department portraits and composites contact Tim Olk or Larry Shapiro.
