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Lake Zurich Fire Department history

Sep 21

Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos, Apparatus on-scene, Fire Department History, Fire Truck photos, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 1 Comment

This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT:

A few former area units on scene in Lake Zurich back in 2004

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Former Libertyville FD Squad 2

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Former Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD Ambulance 51

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Former Buffalo Grove Seagrave engine

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Villa Park Fire Department history

Sep 14

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Fire Truck photos, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 6 Comments

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-Villa Park Engine #3, a 1968 Pirsch 1000/500. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa

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Mike Summa photo

And from our files:

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Larry Shapiro photo

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Chicago Fire Department history

Aug 24

Posted by Admin in Fire Truck photos, throwbackthursday | 7 Comments

This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT:

Going all the way back to 2020, these 7 E-ONE pumpers were delivered to Chicago during the early Covid era when the streets were empty.

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Seven new E-ONE pumpers for Chicago in 2020. Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago FD Engine 127 – 2020 E-ONE Cylcone pumper. Larry Shapiro photo

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Buffalo Grove engine for sale

Aug 20

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, fire engine for sale | 2 Comments

Found at govdeals.com:

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2007 KME Predator rescue pumper

Stock#: 17212

2007

KME Fire Body

Predator KME Chassis

Custom

Length: 33′

Truck Height: 10′

Wheelbase: 203″

GVWR: 47,000

Seating for 6; 3 SCBA seats

Mileage: 82,612

Engine Hours: 8,699

Caterpillar C 9 400 HP Diesel Engine

Engine Brake

Allison EVS3000P Automatic Transmission

Additional equipment not included with purchase unless otherwise listed.

Interior Medical Cabinet

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Hale 2000 GPM Side-Mount Pump

Pump Heat Pan

750 Gallon Polypropylene Tank

30 Gallon Foam Cell

Driver’s Side Discharges: (1) 2 1/2″, (1) 2 1/2″

Crosslays/Speedlays: Crosslays: (2) 1 3/4″

Officer’s Side Discharge: (1) 3″, (1) 2 1/2″

Rear Discharges: (1) 2 1/2″, (1) 2 1/2″

Driver’s Side Suction: (1) 6″, (1) 2 1/2″

Front Suction: (1) 6″

Officer’s Side Suction: (1) 6″, (1) 2 1/2″

Deck Gun Included

thanks Rob

Some in-service images of Buffalo Grove Engine 26 (218) from our files

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Dan McInerney photo

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Buffalo Grove FD Engine 26

Buffalo Grove FD Engine 26 with Quint 27

Buffalo Grove FD Engine 26

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2-11 Alarm high-rise fire in Chicago, 8-18-23 (more)

Aug 19

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene | 2 Comments

More from Larry Shapiro on the 2-11 Alarm high-rise fire in Chicago, 8-18-23:

Some apparatus shots from the scene

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Chicago FD Tower Ladder 21

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Chicago FD Engine 55

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Chicago FD Ambulance 6

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Chicago FD Squad 1

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2-11 Alarm high-rise fire in Chicago, 8-18-23

Aug 19

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Department News, Fire Scene photos | No Comments

This from Larry Shapiro:

Here are some images from the 2-11 Hi-rise fire at 421 W Melrose in Chicago yesterday (8/18/23). I arrived as the 2-11 was requested.

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aftermath of a high-rise fire in Chicago

scene of a high-rise fire in Chicago

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Chicago FD Engine 78 on scene

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Chicago FD press briefing at fire scene

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Libertyville Fire Department history

Aug 3

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 2 Comments

This from Larry Shapiro:

As a follow up to Mike Summa’s submission for #TBT and the comments, here are before and after photos of the Libertyville mini-pumper.

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Original Dodge/Hamerly mini-pumper. Larry Shapiro photo

Refurbed Ford/Hamerly mini pumper from the Libertyville FD. Larry Shapiro photo

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Crash with entrapment in Buffalo Grove, 7-31-23

Jul 31

Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos, Apparatus on-scene, Crash scene photos | No Comments

Buffalo Grove police officers and firefighters were dispatched to the intersection of Dundee Road and Arlington Heights Road Monday evening (7/31/23) for a child on a bicycle that was trapped underneath a van. Once on scene the incident was upgraded to an entrapment response for additional personnel. Firefighters from Buffalo Grove and Arlington Heights raised the van from the victim’s leg and removed the child who was conscious.

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Larry Shapiro photo

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Larry Shapiro photo

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Larry Shapiro photo

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Larry Shapiro photo

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Larry Shapiro photo

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House fire near Palatine, 7-19-23

Jul 19

Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos, Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos | 4 Comments

Palatine firefighters were dispatched for a detached garage fire at 629 Hill Road in an unincorporated Cook County surrounded by Palatine. Multiple neighbors reported heavy fire and the homeowner couldn’t find her daughter or husband. Responding companies reported a large header and the incident was upgraded to a Code 4 working fire. Upon arrival, Engine 81 had a two-story house with an attached garage that was well-involved.

They stretched a 2-1/2 inch line and the next engine took a second line to the C-D corner that had heavy fire as well. Another line was stretched into the house as the fire had spread inside. The daughter was on the second floor and was unable to exit due to the heavy smoke. Firefighters brought her outside and found no other occupants inside.

The fire was contained within approximately 20 minutes with the house sustaining significant damage.