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Local apparatus at FDIC 2012

There were four area units on display this year in the FDIC Exhibits. New engines for Carol Stream, Fermilab, and Northlake were shown in separate booths and the MABAS 10 MVU was also in the exhibit hall.

Carol Stream Fire District Alexis Engine 29

A new engine for Carol Stream was shown in the Alexis booth. Larry Shapiro photo

Carol Stream Fire District Alexis Engine 29

Looking strikingly similar to a CFD engine, Carol Stream Engine 29 is on a Spartan chassis. Larry Shapiro photo

Fermilab Fire Department Engine 702 Spartan UST US Tank

Fermilab Engine 702 was in the UST Fire Apparatus booth (formerly US Tank, previously US Tanker). Larry Shapiro photo

Fermilab Fire Department engine 702 UST

A view of the rear chevron on Engine 702. Larry Shapiro photo

Fermilab Fire Department Engine 702 Spartan UST US Tank

The officer's side of Fermilab Engine 702 with painted roll-up doors. Larry Shapiro Photo

Northlake Fire Department Marion Spartan Engine 806

In the Marion booth a new engine for Northlake on a Spartan Metro Star chassis with the Evolution Series trim was on display. Larry Shapiro photo

Northlake Fire Department Marion Spartan Engine 806

The driver's side of Northlake Engine 806. Larry Shapiro photo

MABAS Division 10 MVU Mobile Ventilation Unit

The MABAS Division 10 MVU Mobile Ventilation Unit, housed in Lyons was also on display at the show. Larry Shapiro photo

FDIC 2012 Lukas Oil Dome Convention Center Exhibit Hall

The exhibits were in two separate building; the convention center and the sports arena. All but a select few fire apparatus manufacturers moved into the convention center as seen in this image of the sports arena. Larry Shapiro photo

FDIC 2011 Lukas Oil Dome Convention Center Exhibit Hall

This image of the sports arena from FDIC 2011 shows more fire apparatus in this venue. Larry Shapiro photo

FDIC 2010 Lukas Oil Dome Convention Center Exhibit Hall

In 2010, construction on the new convention center had not been completed, and there were many more fire trucks on display in the sports arena. Larry Shapiro photo

 

A bit of “retro” in the Pierce booth.

Most have probably seen the newest Pierce cab and chassis that was unveiled last year – the Dash CF. It featured a grille that matched the Velocity, the Impel, and the Arrow XT.

Pierce Dash CF at FDIC 2012

The Pierce Dash CF with a grille that matches the Velocity, Impel, and the Arrow XT. Larry Shapiro photo

As it turns out, the engine sits in the back of the cab and the grille is for aesthetics only. This year, Pierce displayed a 105′ rear-mount, PUC, quint on the Dash CF chassis without a grille. If one looks beyond the one-piece windshield and the cab-tilt cutouts, the unit has the appearance of an early Pierce Arrow or a Javelin.

Pierce Dash CF aerial at FDIC 2012

A 105' aerial mounted on a Dash CF chassis without the grille. The cab face has the appearance of an early Pierce Arrow and the short lived Javelin. Larry Shapiro phoo

 

 

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Dolton Box Alarm 3-31-12

Dennis McGuire, Jr. submitted the following:

Dolton FD had a Box Alarm this morning around 0630-0700 at 300 Sibley Blvd. It was a large vacant building 200×200 with a bow string truss that had been used as an  entertainment center. A Buds Ambulance crew noticed smoke coming from the building and called it in. A Dolton engine got on-scene and found fire thru the roof in the rear. Upon entry the crew went to the 2nd floor and found fire in a room and in the walls on the interior. This 2-story area was built inside the open area of the building.  A good knock kept the fire from spreading to the rest of the heavy timber building.

MABAS 27 MVU was special called to vent the heavy smoke conditions in the open floor area in the center of the building.
I got there after the fire was knocked. This building had been built as a Model City Food grocery store.
fire in vacant building on Sibley Boulevard in Dolton 3-31-12

A view showing the A-D corner of the vacant building at 300 W. Sibley Boulevard in Dolton. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

fire in vacant building on Sibley Boulevard in Dolton 3-31-12

Damage is visible where the fire burned through the roof. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

fire in vacant building on Sibley Boulevard in Dolton 3-31-12 Riverdale Engine 834

Riverdale Engine 834 was on a hydrant across the street. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

fire in vacant building on Sibley Boulevard in Dolton 3-31-12 Tempest MVU

The MABAS 27 MVU was special called from Crete Township. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

fire in vacant building on Sibley Boulevard in Dolton 3-31-12 South Holland Tower 663

South Holland Tower 663 was setup on the 'D' side of the building. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

fire in vacant building on Sibley Boulevard in Dolton 3-31-12

Firefighters help to re-bed 1,000 feet of 5" hose. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

fire in vacant building on Sibley Boulevard in Dolton 3-31-12 MABAS MVU

The Mobile Ventilation Unit at working clearing smoke from the large building. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

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MABAS Division 1 MVU-1 has first job

The Mobile Ventilation Unit that has been assigned to MABAS Division 1 was deployed Tuesday for the first time. Housed in Wheeling, MVU-1 was special called to assist the Schaumburg Fire Department at 1365 Mitchell Boulevard. A gas pipe inside a large commercial warehouse was broken and a significant amount of gas filled the building before the flow could be stopped. Schaumburg companies had overhead doors and skylight vents open and requested the MVU to assist in clearing the remaining gas from the building.

MABAS Mobile Ventilation Unit works in Schaumburg

Schaumburg firefighters get briefed on the operation of the Division 1 MVU. Larry Shapiro photo

MABAS Mobile Ventilation Unit works in Schaumburg

One firefighter from Wheeling, where the MVU is housed, brings the unit to a scene when it is requested. Larry Shapiro photo

MABAS Mobile Ventilation Unit works in Schaumburg

A Schaumburg firefighter adjusts the fan as the driver from Wheeling looks on. Larry Shapiro photo

MABAS Mobile Ventilation Unit works in Schaumburg

Schaumburg Battalion Chief Rick Anderson observes the new unit working. Larry Shapiro photo

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Industrial fire in McCook 1-30-12

The McCook Fire Department responded to an industrial fire this afternoon (Monday) at 9550 Joliet Road. They encountered fire inside a tool manufacturing facility and upgraded the alarm to a Full Still bringing aid from the Pleasantview and Tristate Fire Protection District, Brookfield and Lyons Fire Departments. Evidently while an employee was welding, sparks or embers traveling into a vent ignited the filter. Flames then spread to nearby pallets.

The fire was contained to a relatively small area and produced a significant amount of smoke throughout the plant. McCook called for the new MABAS Division 10 Mobile Ventilation Unit housed in Lyons to help clear the facility.

Tim Olk was … on the scene shortly after the fire came out and submitted several images.

Industrial fire in McCook at 9550 Joliet Road 1-30-12

McCook Engine 1411, a 2001 Spartan/Luverne is on the standpipe outside the building. Tim Olk photo

Industrial fire in McCook at 9550 Joliet Road 1-30-12

The MABAS Division 10 MVU out of Lyons was put to work at the fire in McCook. Tim Olk photo

Industrial fire in McCook at 9550 Joliet Road 1-30-12

Pleasantview Quint 1539 was also on Joliet Road, Tim Olk photo

Industrial fire in McCook at 9550 Joliet Road 1-30-12

Lyons Squad 1312 was prepared to supply the Pleasantview quint. Tim Olk photo

Industrial fire in McCook at 9550 Joliet Road 1-30-12

Pleasantview Quint 1539 was on a hydrant. Tim Olk photo

Industrial fire in McCook at 9550 Joliet Road 1-30-12

Firefighters exit the roof via the main of the Brookfield truck. Tim Olk photo

Industrial fire in McCook at 9550 Joliet Road 1-30-12

The Tristate battalion chief was at the scene. Tim Olk photo

Industrial fire in McCook at 9550 Joliet Road 1-30-12

The MABAS MVU was working from an overhead door in the rear of the facility. Tim Olk photo

 

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New Mobile Ventilation Units for MABAS

Three new mobile ventilation units from Tempest Technology have been delivered to serve area MABAS divisions. They will be assigned to

Each identical unit features a Ford F550 chassis and the Tempest MVU-125 Lightweight Unit.

MABAS Division 10 Tempest Mobile Ventilation Unit

One of the new Mobile Ventilation Units built by Darley with a Tempest fan. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo

MABAS Division 27 Mobile Ventilation Unit Tempest

A 2011 Ford F550/Darley/Tempest Mobile Ventilation Unit for MABAS Division 27. Tim Olk photo

MABAS Division 27 Mobile Ventilation Unit Tempest

A rear shot showing the Tempest MVU-125 Lightweight Unit with bodywork by Darley. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo

MABAS Division 10 Mobile Ventilation Unit Tempest

Another shot of the unit for MABAS Division 10. Tim Olk photo

MABAS Mobile Ventilation Units Tempest

Three new Mobile Ventilation Units which will be distributed to MABAS Divisions 1, 10, and 27. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo

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