This from Dan McInerney:
Here are some quick pics of Lincolnshire/Riverwoods T53 and A51 from an EMS run the other day

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Jul 14
Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos, Apparatus on-scene, Fire Truck photos | 2 Comments
This from Dan McInerney:
Here are some quick pics of Lincolnshire/Riverwoods T53 and A51 from an EMS run the other day
Dan McInerney photo
Dan McInerney photo
Tags: ambulance photo, chicagoareafire.com, Dan McInerney, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD Ambulance 51, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Truck 53
Mar 19
Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Department News, Fire Service News | 2 Comments
A firefighter cuts through a metal fence to allow access to the rear of the scene. Shaun Unell photo
The North Chicago Fire Department responded to a reported fire in a commercial auto-body facility last night and arrived to find heavy fire in a one-story commercial building with exposures on both sides. The alarm was upgraded to a MABAS Box Alarm which brought mutual aid companies to the scene. Not long after, a structural collapse of the original building occurred as fire spread to both exposures.
Fire burns through the rear of the original building after the roof collapsed. Shaun Unell photo
A master stream from the North Chicago tower ladder as fire takes hold of the southern exposure building. Shaun Unell photo
There were several special calls initiated which increased the units on the scene. Several hours later the alarm was elevated to a 2nd Alarm although the actual number of companies on the scene made the alarm in essence much greater.
Firefighters move hose to clear a spot for the Round Lake Tower Ladder as it moves into position on Sheridan Road. Shaun Unell photo
Knollwood Engine 44 had lines off in the rear. Shaun Unell photo
Heavy smoke escapes from the vacant apartment building as firefighters redeploy North Chicago Tower 9. Shaun Unell photo
Engines that were pumping came from North Chicago, Waukegan, Newport Township, Knollwood, Abbott Labs, and Lake Forest. Additional engine companies responded from the Great Lakes Naval Base, Winthrop Harbor, Lake Villa, and a second unit from Newport Township. There were five elevated master streams in operation including tower ladders from North Chicago and Round Lake, in addition to Highland Park, Zion, and Lincolnshire-Riverwoods ladders. A Grayslake ladder and Arlington Heights tower were not put to use. Arlington Heights though receives the prize for coming the farthest … 32 miles.
Highland Park Truck 33, a Sutphen mid-mount ladder was on Lenox Street behind the fire buildings. Larry Shapiro photo
The Newport Township hose tender, a 1977 Mack CF, was supplying Highland Park. Larry Shapiro photo
Lincolnshire Truck 53 went to work as a master stream for the first time. Larry Shapiro photo
Lake Bluff, Gurnee, and Deerfield had squads at the scene and chief officers responded from Waukegan, Newport Township, Wauconda, and Lake Forest. There were two North Chicago ambulances on the scene plus medic units for rehab from Libertyville and the Antioch Rescue Squad.
The Round Lake tower ladder setup in front of the exposure building to the south. Larry Shapiro photo
THe two-story brick apartment building to the south proved to be a challenge of sorts since it was deemed unsafe for interior operations and the roof remained intact for quite some time. Larry Shapiro photo
Eventually the fire broke through the roof giving the elevated master streams access to extinguish it. Larry Shapiro photo
Waukegan Engine 1611 was on a hydrant at Sheridan Road and 10th Street. Larry Shapiro photo
The fire was directly across the street from Abbott Labs and their fire department was able to supply water from the Abbott property reservoir to allow greater defensive operations than the North Chicago city water supply would allow.
The Abbott Labs engine was pumping from their property across the street from the fire. Larry Shapiro photo
Zion's truck in the foreground wets down the remains of the apartment building along with the Round Lake and North Chicago towers farther down the road. Larry Shapiro photo
There were no reported injuries associated with the fire and the alarm was struck-out late in the evening. Companies were released from the scene after midnight as an excavator was brought in to knock down the remnants of an unsafe building.
Shaun Unell and Larry Shapiro both were at the scene and have submitted images. More photos can be viewed HERE.
A video will be available soon.
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Dec 30
Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, New Delivery | Comments off
The Lincolnshire Riverwoods FPD has several apparatus news items;
Lincolnshire Riverwoods FPD new and old Trucks 53 at the headquarters Station 51. Larry Shapiro photo
This new unit is now in service.
Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Squad 51 with new colors and completed graphics. Larry Shapiro photo
Tags: dive rescue unit, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Truck 53, Pierce Arrow XT quint
As previously mentioned, the Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District is changing their apparatus from red with a white roof to red with a black roof. The new Pierce quint arrived with the new scheme and they have since been working on the other front line rigs. Engines 51 and 52 have new paint and graphics and the squad is mid-change as shown below.
Lincolnshire Engine 51 with black roof, stripes and new graphics. Larry Shapiro photo
Lincolnshire Engine 51 before the changes. Larry Shapiro photo
Lincolnshire Squad 51 has a black roof but the striping and graphics have not yet been updated. Larry Shapiro photo
Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Truck 53 as delivered from Pierce. Larry Shapiro photo
Tags: black and red fire apparatus, Larry Shapiro, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Engine 51, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Squad 51, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Truck 53, repainting fire trucks
Oct 24
Posted by bgshap in Fire Department History, Fire Department News, New Delivery | Comments off
The Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District received their new 2011 Pierce Arrow XT 105′ quint this month. Karl Klotz photographed the new Truck 53 prior to it going into service. The new quint sports the department’s new color scheme replacing the white roof with black.
Truck 53 is not yet in service. It has a 1,500-GPM pump and carries 500 gallons of water. Karl Klotz photo
The new Pierce will replace a 100′ Seagrave quint on a single rear axle.
This unit will reportedly be placed for sale when the new Pierce goes into service.
Tags: Karl Klotz, Larry Shapiro, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Truck 53, Pierce aerial ladder, Pierce Arrow XT, Pierce Arrow XT quint, Seagrave aerial, Seagrave quint, Seagrave single axle quint
Sep 22
Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, Fire Service News, New Delivery, Reader submission | Comments off
Several area fire departments have recently received new units:
Lincolnshire-Riverwoods 2011 Pierce Arrow XT 105' quint. Tim Olk photo
West Chicago received this 2011 Pierce Impel pumper with a 1,500-GPM pump, and a 750-gallon water tank carrying Pierce sn 24377. John Tulipano photo
Ambulance 11 in Northbrook is a 2011 IHC/Medtec Type I. Foster Coach photo
Tags: Foster Coach, John Tulipano, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Truck 53, Medtec Ambulance, Northbrook Fire Department, Pierce Arrow XT quint, Pierce Impel pumper, Tim Olk, West Chicago Fire Department, West Chicago Fire Protection District
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