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
Posts Tagged Marion Body Works
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.
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
This from Tony Carlini:
A few progress pics of the York Center Fire Protection District Technical Rescue Vehicle built by Marion Body Works

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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.

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From the Marion Body Works Facebook page:
Recent Delivery link coming soon for Sandwich Community FPD, IL

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This from Tony Carlini:
Attached is a new order for the York Center Fire Protection District. It is a Marion Body Works 19’ custom van body with a Ford F-650 chassis for their technical rescue team. Features include, lumber storage racks for trench rescue, fin form storage racks, underbelly boxes, a pull-out awning, and additional above cab storage in the box area. This is using Marion Body Works’ Van Body and Custom engineered vehicle line to meet the needs and budget for special response vehicles. It will be delivered spring summer 2021.
This from Larry Shapiro:
From a recent visit to Franklin Park FD Station 2.

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From the Lake Forest Fire Department Facebook page:
We are excited to announce that we recently took delivery of our new custom engine built by Marion Body Works – Fire & Emergency. Stay tuned for more pictures and announcements as we continue to prep for Engine 421 (214) to be put into service.

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Lake Forest FD photo

Lake Forest FD photo

Lake Forest FD photo
From the Marion Body Works Facebook page:
Final Inspection for Lake Forest Fire Department

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