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Area apparatus updates from Marion

Mar 25

Posted by Admin in Fire Service News | 4 Comments

This from Tony Carlini:

Marion news from Tony Carlini from TcfireFranklin Park took delivery of the second engine in February

Palatine has ordered a Spartan Gladiator 20” raised roof ELFD, ISL 450 Hp engine, with a 20-foot, Marion Body Works walk-around heavy rescue. Features include; light tower, extrication setup, cascade system, and stairstep configuration with coffin compartments.

MABAS Division 20 has ordered an International 7400 2-door chassis with a Marion Body Works 27’ walk-around body to be used as a technical rescue vehicle. Features include; light tower, cord reels, pull-down stairway, two awnings, lumber storage with ramp, multiple storage compartments, and coffin storage.

Tony

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New Franklin Park engine goes to work

Feb 16

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Department History, Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos, New Delivery | 6 Comments

This from Josh Boyajian

The first of Franklin Park’s new engines is in service. I caught Engine 1 with their new rig at a working fire on 2-14-13. I arrived well after the fire was out, but here is a picture of their new engine 1 that is in Full Service.

Franklin Park’s new Engine in service as Engine 1. 2013 Spartan/Marion, one of two new units going into service. Josh Boyajian photo

This from Donald Tessler

Here are some pictures from Franklin Park’s fire Wednesday morning. Their new engine pumping. Photos taken by Donald Tessler

Donald Tessler photo

Tags: black over red fire trucks, Donald Tessler, fire engine pumping at fire scene, fire truck painted black and red, Franklin park Fire Department, Josh Boyajian, Marion Body Works, Marion Fire and Rescue Apparatus, new engine for Franklin Park, Spartan Chassis

New engine for Franklin Park

Jan 13

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

Bill Friedrich forwarded the following information:

Attached are the photos of the first of two engines to be delivered to Franklin Park. Features include:

Spartan Metrostar EMFD 10′ raised roof

Cummins ISL 450 Hp motor

Allison 3000 EVS transmission,

Marion Body Works pumper-style body

Waterous CSU 1,500 single-stage pump

500 gallons of water in a poly tank

5″ front intake sleeve and 1 3/4″ bumper trash line

2 – 1 3/4″ transverse speedlay tray and removable 2 1/2″ speedlay tray forward of pump panel

deck gun in dunnage area

side mount rear storage tunnel for ladders

a rear storage compartment below tank for stokes backboard and or high rise pack

all Whelen LED light package

The 2nd one is due for delivery first week of February