Posts Tagged Marion Body Works

New Tanker for the Wauconda FD

May 2

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos, New Delivery | 3 Comments

From Marion Body Works Facebook page

We had the pleasure of hosting the Wauconda Fire District from Illinois for the final inspection of their new Marion tanker! This custom-built apparatus will soon be able to serve the Wauconda community with unmatched reliability and performance. As always, it’s an honor to ensure their crew is equipped with the best vehicle to protect and serve. Thank you for choosing Marion Body Works and local dealer Tony Carlini with TC Fire Apparatus, to turn your vision into reality. We’re honored to be part of your journey!

#chicagoareafire.com; #FireTruck; #IHC; #WaucondaFD; #tanker; #tender; #MarionBodyWorks;

thanks Martin

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New dive unit for Antioch First Fire District

Dec 12

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, New Apparatus Order | Comments off

This from Tony Carlini:

New order for the Antioch First Fire District – Marion Body Works appreciates the order of a custom 22’ walk-in squad built on a Ford F 750 chassis- Features include, 10 diver cubicles with storage for scuba tanks, suits and gear, privacy windows, four bottle air cascade system with breathing air reel, exterior below frame rail area storage, awning, refrigerator, pitched Lon seal floor, heat, A/C units.

#chicagoareafire.com; #AntiochFD; #MarionBodyWorks; #FireTruck; #drawing;

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New heavy rescue squad for Glen Ellyn (more)

Oct 27

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos, New Delivery | 5 Comments

From Marion Body Works – Fire & Emergency on Facebook:

Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fire Company visited the Marion Body Works headquarters for the final inspection of their new rescue apparatus! MBW is honored to be able to build this truck with such innovation and craftsmanship in order to meet the exact specifications that your department needs. We know this truck will serve the Glen Ellyn community well for years to come!

The Glen Ellyn community can be confident in knowing that their protectors are equipped with a vehicle that not only meets but exceeds the highest standards of safety and efficiency.

From the entire team at Marion Body Works, thank you for placing your trust in us, as well as dealer Tony Carlini with TC Fire Apparatus. Here is to many years of steadfast service and unparalleled bravery!

#chicagoareafire.com; #firetruck; #Spartan; #MetroStar; #MarionBodyWorks; #GlenEllynFD;

Marion Body Works photo

thanks Danny

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New squad for Melrose Park FD

Jul 14

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, New Apparatus Order | 4 Comments

This from Tony Carlini:

Melrose Park Squad, F650 chassis, Marion Body Works 14’ walk-around rescue setup with shelves trays for extrication and other disciplines

#chicagoareafire.com; #MelroseParkFD; #MarionBodyWorks; #FireTruck;

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New tanker for the Wauconda FPD

Mar 31

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, New Apparatus Order | 2 Comments

This from Tony Carlini:

a new order for Wauconda;

2,500 gallons of water,

1,500-GPM Waterous pump

single rear dump

ladder rack

port-a-tank rack

International chassis

#chicagoareafire.com; #FireTruck; #WaucondaFD; #MarionBOdyWorks;

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New heavy rescue squad for Glen Ellyn

Jul 5

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This from Tony Carlini:

Here is a preliminary print of Glen Ellyn’s new heavy rescue squad – Spartan Metro Star MFD 5” raised roof with a MARION BODY WORKS 15’ custom rescue body, 6-bottle air cascade system and fill station, 2 electric reels, generator, light tower, and coffin compartments. Delivery Slated for summer 2023.

#chicagoareafire.com; #MarionBodyWorks; #SpartanMetroStar; #GlenEllynVFD;

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New Technical Rescue Truck for the York Center FPD (more)

Jun 5

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos, New Delivery | 6 Comments

From the York Center Fire Protection District Facebook page:

INTRODUCING RESCUE 77!

Rescue 77: This is our Special Operations vehicle. It carries tools and equipment for high angle, trench, confined space and collapse rescue incidents. It is replacing Trailer 77.

(2021 Ford F-650 / Marion Body Works)

York Center FPD photo

thanks Tim

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New Technical Rescue Truck for the York Center FPD (more)

Jan 9

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire truck being built | 2 Comments

This from Tony Carlini:

A few progress pics of the York Center Fire Protection District Technical Rescue Vehicle built by Marion Body Works

Marion Body Works photo

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New rescue engine for Sandwich FPD (more)

Jul 2

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos, New Delivery | 7 Comments

This from Tony Carlini:

Sandwich Fire Protection District Heavy Duty Rescue Pumper from MARION BODY WORK

Spartan ELFD chassis 20” raised roof with a 26’ walk-around heavy rescue body – Features include Waterous 2000-gpm pump, 600-galloon water tank, 30-gGallon foam tank, LED light mast, coffin compartments, extrication front bumper, technical rescue storage throughout the vehicle including fin forms and long lumber in the back. Air bag storage, strut storage for both auto and TRT responses as well as a full compliment of ladders. The vehicle replaced three units in the fleet at Sandwich. A TRT lumber truck, a squad, and an engine. This vehicle is dedicated to Chief” Big Jake” Pruski who passed away suddenly while the building process was started. This was his dream vehicle for the department. Multi-purpose and reducing the aging fleet.