The Cook County Board President visited NIPSTA today and was shown many of the regional assets which have been funded either in part or fully by the county. On-hand were several of the MABAS specialty units, the ILTF-1 began a multi-day training exercise, Air One had four helicopters on-site, and the NIPSTA fire training classes were in progress.
Tim Olk and Larry Shapiro were at the event and submitted several images depicting what was on display.
Police officers assigned to Air One demonstrate tactical positioning on one of the helicopters. Tim Olk photo
The Cook County Board President was shown the MABAS, ILTF-1, and Air One assets by department heads. Larry Shapiro photo
ILTF-1 mobile vehicles transport equipment packed in metal storage containers. Larry Shapiro photo
One of the MABAS Support Units which provides a mobile office. Larry Shapiro photo
ILTF-1 flatbed lumber truck. Larry Shapiro photo
A DOT owned Huey which is part of Air One. Larry Shapiro photo
An officer is rides on the helicopter skids. Tim Olk photo
Another Air One helicopter. Larry Shapiro photo
An ex-Marine Corp helicopter which is part of Air One. Larry Shapiro photo
View from one of the helicopters looking over Glenview towards Chicago. Larry Shapiro photo
A view of the railroad repair at Shermer Road from the July 4th train derailment. Larry Shapiro photo
Another MABAS Support Services Unit with slide-out sides to increase the interior work space. Larry Shapiro photo
ILTF-1 communication equipment and satellite. Larry Shapiro photo
Part of the MABAS tent city, Larry Shapiro photo
Regional MABAS Assets: Division 3 Communications Unit, Division 3 Air Unit and Division Decon Unit. Larry Shapiro photo
Larry has a gallery with more images HERE. Tim has a gallery HERE..
