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Palos Heights Fire Protection District history

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This was the Palos Heights FPD’s Engine 6413, a 1996 Pierce Lance 1250/750.  Enjoy and comment.
Mike Summa
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Mike Summa photo

From our files … a sister engine

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New truck for Palatine FD (more)

This from Larry Shapiro:

Spotted the new Palatine FD Tower 85 on the street this week.

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Christmas eve fires from previous years (more)

Chief Drew Smith reminded us of two other past Christmas eve fires, both of which occurred prior to the existence of the #chicagoareafire.com blog

4-Alarm fire in Prospect Heights, 12-24-06 (2006 River Trails Condos in Prospect Heights. 4th alarm MABAS box)

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Larry Shapiro photo

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5-Alarm fire in Wheeling, 12-24-93 (1993 Franklin Foods grocery store fire in Wheeling)

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Larry Shapiro photo

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Larry Shapiro photo

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Flossmoor Fire Department history

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This was the Flossmoor Fire Dept.’s Engine 1320, a 1994 HME/Luverne 1250/1250.  Enjoy and comment.
Mike Summa
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Mike Summa photo

 

and from our files:
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Bill Friedrich photo

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Flossmoor FD Engine 1320 – 1994 HME 1871/Luverne 1250/1250 pumper

 

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Lake Zurich Fire Department history

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

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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And from our files:

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Larry Shapiro photo

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Larry Shapiro photo

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Chicago Fire Department history

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

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

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Buffalo Grove engine for sale

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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Dan McInerney photo

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Buffalo Grove FD Engine 26

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Buffalo Grove FD Engine 26 with Quint 27

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Buffalo Grove FD Engine 26

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Buffalo Grove FD Engine 26

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

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

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

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scene of a high-rise fire in Chicago

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Chicago FD Engine 78 on scene

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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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