This from Eric Haak:
Here are a couple of images of the new firehouse for the Lake Ridge Fire Protection District in Calumet Township, Indiana.
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
Posts Tagged new fire station
Lake Villa FD Station 4
Nov 2
This from jeff Rudolph:
Here’s an update on Lake Villa Station 4. The engine is the Arrow XT E244, here’s a shot of the ambulance and station, and move the 89/90 Mack/Pierce here as Reserve E244
Jeff
Lake Villa Station 4. Jeff Rudolph photo
Lake Villa Ambulance 244. Jeff Rudolph photo
This from Tyler Tobolt:
East Dundee’s new fire station at 401 Route 25 just north of Route 72 . Home of Engine 41, Ambulance 41, Tanker 41, the reserve ambulance, maz-mat / dive trailer, all chief buggies.
New fire station for the East Dundee Fire Protection District. Tyler Tobolt photo
Tyler Tobolt photo
Tyler Tobolt photo
Tyler Tobolt photo
Tyler Tobolt photo
This from Martin Nowak:
Updated pictures of Orland Park station 2 during their remodel.
Orland FPD Station 2 undergoing renovation. Martin Nowak photo
Another view of Orland FPD Station 2 undergoing renovation. Martin Nowak photo
Front view of Orland FPD Station 2 undergoing renovation. Martin Nowak photo
Images of local units from the exhibit hall at McCormick Place at the Fire Rescue International trade show.
New AEV ambulance for Bloomingdale. Larry Shapiro photo
Leyden Township ambulance by Wheeled Coach. Larry Shapiro photo
Leyden Township ambulance by Wheeled Coach. Larry Shapiro photo
River Forest quint. Josh Boyajian photo
New Smeal quint for River Forest. Larry Shapiro photo
Franklin Park engine in the Marion booth. Larry Shapiro photo
Alsip Car 2000. Josh Boyajian photo
Joliet Engine 8. Larry Shapiro photo
Aurora Engine 9. Josh Boyajian photo
Engine 9 is the third new engine for Aurora. Larry Shapiro photo
Crestwood Ford Expedition. Larry Shapiro photo
CFD Turret Wagon 6-7-3 Deluge Wagon. Josh Boyajian photo
CFD Comm Van 2-7-8 from O’Hare. Josh Boyajian photo
HME quint for Gary FD. Larry Shapiro photo
HME quint for Gary FD. Josh Boyajian photo
Steve Redick took advantage of some mild weather two weeks ago to visit some old and new firehouses in Chicago. He describes his journey:
… after leaving downtown I visited Eng 109’s old house. Not a bad shot considering the time of day.
Engine 109's recently vacated house at 2538 S. Whipple. Steve Redick photo
I then ventured to the new house at 2343 S Kedzie where the companies exit the north doors. This place seems to have a hose tower mid structure and like the others is very sprawling. All things considered I sure like the old house better but this is a much improved location for egress.
Engine 109's new house at 2343 S. Kedzie Avenue was opened October 19, 2011. Steve Redick photo
This shot encompasses the entire structure. Steve Redick photo
The front of Engine 109's new house on Kedzie. Steve Redick photo
More information about the construction of and opening of this house and similar houses can be found HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE.
My last stop was old Engine 38…they really did a number on this place..Nice to see it taken care of but sad.
Engine 38's former house at 2111 S. Hamlin is now a community arts center. Steve Redick photo
Grayslake Fire Commissioner Greg Koeppen tells us that construction for Station #3 on Peterson Road has begun. He submitted photos of the site as of October , 2011.
Construction has begun for Station #3 at 22405 Peterson Road in Grayslake. Greg Koeppen photo
Another view of the construction site. Greg Koeppen photo
Foundation for Grayslake Station #3. Greg Koeppen photo
CFD moves into new firehouse
Oct 19
The final touches are being applied to the new fire station for the Western Springs Fire Department in MABAS Division 10. Station 2 was mentioned HERE, and the photos below by Scott Peterson show that from the exterior everything is nearing completion. The station should be open roughly a month from now and will house two engines. Engine 1721 (formerly) Engine 1711, and Engine 1722 (formerly Engine 1712) will move into this station.
Western Springs Station 2 has two bays and will house two engines. Scott Peterson photo
The new fire station in Western Springs is located at 5501 Grand Avenue. Scott Peterson photo
The Huntley Fire Protection District is scheduled to open Station 4 today. Scott Peterson submitted several images showing the completed station. The progress of the new station during construction and the newest engine purchased to be assigned there have been chronicled HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE.
Station 4 for the Huntley FPD is scheduled to open July 1, 2011. Scott Peterson photo
Another view showing the front of the station. Scott Peterson photo
Station 4 is located at 4151 Algonquin Road. The station has two drive-through bays. Scott Peterson photo
The rear of the station has parking and access to the drive-through bays. Scott Peterson photo
Inside the entry for Station 4 is a piece of steel that was recovered from the World Trade Center after the 9/11 attacks. Scott Peterson photo
An article HERE features several photos inside the building.
