Images from Dennis McGuire, Jr. from Oak Park
Oak Park Ambulance 612 – 2009 Ford E350/Medtec Type III (so 8548). Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Oak Park Truck 631 – 2014 E-ONE Cyclone II 0/0 HP95 95′ rear mount tower ladder (so 138568). Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
This from Ryan Wyckoff:
2014 Ford E-450/Medtec. Replaces 1999 Road Rescue
New 2014 Ford E-450/Medtec ambulance for Hillside. Ryan Wyckof photo
Ryan Wyckoff photo
Ryan Wyckoff photo
Rear chevron striping. Ryan Wyckoff photo
Interior of new ambulance. Ryan Wyckoff photo
Harry Pederson submitted a number of images chronicling the current and recent past apparatus of the Franklin Park Fire Department.
Part 1 shows ambulances
Another new unit is getting ready to be put into service at Niles Station 2. Last week we posted the new Engine 2 for Niles as submitted by Karl Klotz.
Now we have photos from Larry Shapiro of the new Ambulance 2 for Niles along with some additional information.
- The current unit assigned to Ambulance 2 (2008 IHC 4300/2009 Medtec Type I) has already been renumbered as Ambulance 3, where it will be assigned.
- The current Ambulance 3 will become a reserve piece
- The current Ambulance 3R will reportedly be disposed of
New unit for Niles Ambulance 2 is a 2013 Medtec Type I on a 2012 IHC 4300 chassis. This was one of the final units to be produced at the Medtec facility in Bradenton, FL before it closed. Larry Shapiro photo
Medtec shop order #26175.
Production information for the new ambulance.
Another view of the new Ambulance 2 in Niles showing the rear LED lighting and chevron striping. Larry Shapiro photo
Niles is finalizing specs for another new engine to be purchased for Engine 3.
When the new Engine 2 goes into service:
- the current Engine 2 will move to Engine 3
- the current Engine 3 will become a reserve piece
- the current Engine 3R is being disposed of
A correction on the specs for Engine 2 from the previous post:
- there are two 25-gallon foam tanks, A & B
tag for Engine 2’s pump
Rear view of the new unit for Niles Engine 2. 2013 Pierce Dash CF PUC with 1,500-GPM pump, 500 gallons of water and two 25-gallon foam tanks. Larry Shapiro photo
Engine 2 law tag
Niles is finalizing specs for a tower ladder for Truck 2. When the new unit is in service:
- the current Truck 2 will become a reserve piece
- Quint 2, the 75′ Pierce Arrow that was formerly owned by the North Maine FPD will reportedly be disposed of
Larry Shapiro submitted the following:
Visited Carol Stream recently and photographed all three front line medic units with the new numbering. All were at Station 28 and I was able to get a group shot as well.
I was told they are expecting a new unit on a Freightliner chassis, a Medtec demo, to replace Medic 29.
Medic 27. 2008 IHC 4300/Life Line. Larry Shapiro photo
Medic 28. 2010 IHC 4300/Medtec. Larry Shapiro photo
Medic 29. 2006 IHC 4300/Life Line. Larry Shapiro photo
All three current Carol Stream front line ambulances. Larry Shapiro photo
This from Martin Nowak:
In the past, I’ve mentioned that Bedford Park was down from 3 ambulances to 2. Former Ambulance 714 is a 2007 Ford E-450/Medtec. It was the major flood of 2011 when Bedford Park was responding into Summit, under the viaduct right before 63rd. Tower 709 and former A714 were both damaged in flood water. 709 was repaired and 714 was later disposed of. Pictures of it sitting behind Station 1 OOS. Today stands a small garage.
The current A714 is a 2003 International/Medtec which was 712 at the time they had the 2007 Ford. Changes since the picture on Chicagoareafire include a new LED light bar. Also Tower 709 has newer LED’s since the pictures added to he site.
Martin Nowak photo
Martin Nowak photo
Martin Nowak photo
Martin Nowak photo
Dennis McGuire, Jr. submitted images taken recently to updated almost every unit at the three Mount Prospect fire stations.
The department has four engines, one tower ladder, two squads, four ambulances, a dive trailer, a warming bus, and a battalion chief buggy. The tower ladder and three engines are from Pierce, all four ambulances were built by Medtec, and the other units came from several other builders.
Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Apr 12
Several suburban departments have been updated on the web site:
MABAS Division 1
MABAS Division 3
MABAS Division 4
MABAS Division 10
MABAS Division 12
MABAS Division 16
Images were supplied by Tyler Tobolt, Dennis McGuire, Jr., Jeff Rudolph, Larry Shapiro, Drew Gresik, John Tulipano, and Matt Tessler.
Apr 11
As posted previously HERE and HERE, the Glenview Fire Department took delivery of a new quint for Truck 14. The web site has been updated to show the new truck, though it’s not expected to be in service until June. Here are some additional images of the new Truck 14 and a comparison shot of the previous Truck 14, which will become Truck 14R/Truck 29.
Glenview Truck 14 will be assigned this 2013 Pierce Arrow XT 1500/450/10/40 105′ rear mount quint. Larry Shapiro photo
2003 Pierce Dash 1500/450/30/30 105′ quint. Larry Shapiro photo
The Village of Northfield reportedly contributed $100,000 towards the purchase of this new unit. In return for that investment, Truck 14R will be housed at Northfield Station 29. It will run as Truck 29 for responses where Northfield is due out of town with a truck. Glenview will respond into Northfield for alarms and fires. When Glenview Truck 14 is out of service for any reason, the older unit will return to Glenview as Truck 14.
There are a few differences between the new unit and it’s predecessor. They include:
The new truck is slightly longer than the previous unit. Larry Shapiro photo
The extended front bumper houses the Hurst high-pressure cutter and spreader. Larry Shapiro photo
The sign board on the new truck has decals for both GLenview and Northfield. Larry Shapiro photo
Arrow XT cab. Larry Shapiro photo
Glenview also recently put a new ambulance in service at Station 6. Having purchased one of the last Medtec units prior to the shutdown, they have a 2013 Type I Medtec on an IHC 4300 chassis similar to the rest of their ambulances. The new unit has LED lighting and a slightly different paint scheme on the box that features black near the roof. This replaces the 2007 IHC/Medtec from Station 6 which has become the spare ambulance. The previous spare, a 2001 Freightliner FL60/Road Rescue has been disposed of.
Glenview Ambulance 6 received this 2013 IHC 4300/Medtec with a black border on the box which required a change in the lettering. Larry Shapiro photo
Rear view of the new Ambulance 6 in Glenview showing the chevron striping. Larry Shapiro photo
The unit previously assigned to Ambulance 6 is now the spare. This shows the design of the other ambulances in Glenview with an all-red body. Larry Shapiro photo
Mar 31
This from Drew Gresik:
Hello again,I have attached photos of the Downers Grove 2012 Freightliner/Medtec ambulance and Western Springs 2002 Spartan/Luverne Engine 1711. On the department pages, the old DG Ambulance 2 is pictured and on the WS page, the old 1721 is shown with outdated lights and graphics. Please feel free to use my attached photos for an update on those two station pages! Thanks again.Sincerely,Drew Gresik
Downers Grove Ambulance 2 is a 2012 Freightliner M2106/Medtec Type I. Drew Gresik photo
Western Springs Engine 1711 is a 2002 Spartan Gladiator/Luverne. Drew Gresik photo
New ambulances in Elgin from another contributor:
New ambulances delivered to Elgin.
For the finest department portraits and composites contact Tim Olk or Larry Shapiro.
