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Lake Ridge Fire Protection District news

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.

Lake Ridge Fire Protection District fire station

Eric Haak photo

Lake Ridge Fire Protection District fire station

Eric Haak photo

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Lake Villa FD Station 4

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 FD Station 4

Lake Villa Station 4. Jeff Rudolph photo

Lake Villa FD Ambulance 244

Lake Villa Ambulance 244. Jeff Rudolph photo

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New fire station for East Dundee FPD (more)

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.

 

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New fire station for the East Dundee Fire Protection District. Tyler Tobolt photo

 

inside of fire station

Tyler Tobolt photo

 

new fire station

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inside of fire station

Tyler Tobolt photo

 

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Orland FPD to remodel Station 2 (more)

This from Martin Nowak:

Updated pictures of Orland Park station 2 during their remodel.

 

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Orland FPD Station 2 undergoing renovation. Martin Nowak photo

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Another view of Orland FPD Station 2 undergoing renovation. Martin Nowak photo

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Front view of Orland FPD Station 2 undergoing renovation. Martin Nowak photo

 

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Fire Rescue International 2013 – local highlights

Images of local units from the exhibit hall at McCormick Place at the Fire Rescue International trade show.

 

Bloomingdale FPD

New AEV ambulance for Bloomingdale. Larry Shapiro photo

Leyden Township FPD

Leyden Township ambulance by Wheeled Coach. Larry Shapiro photo

Leyden Township FPD

Leyden Township ambulance by Wheeled Coach. Larry Shapiro photo

River Forest Fire Department

River Forest quint. Josh Boyajian photo

River Forest Fire Department

New Smeal quint for River Forest. Larry Shapiro photo

Franklin Park Fire Department

Franklin Park engine in the Marion booth. Larry Shapiro photo

Alsip Fire Department

Alsip Car 2000. Josh Boyajian photo

Joliet Fire Department

Joliet Engine 8. Larry Shapiro photo

 

Aurora Fire Department

Aurora Engine 9. Josh Boyajian photo

Aurora Fire Department

Engine 9 is the third new engine for Aurora. Larry Shapiro photo

 

Crestwood Fire Department

Crestwood Ford Expedition. Larry Shapiro photo

 

Chicago Fire Department

CFD Turret Wagon 6-7-3 Deluge Wagon. Josh Boyajian photo

Chicago Fire Department

CFD Comm Van 2-7-8 from O’Hare. Josh Boyajian photo

Gary Fire Department

HME quint for Gary FD. Larry Shapiro photo

Gary Fire Department

HME quint for Gary FD. Josh Boyajian photo

 

 

 

 

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A look at several old and new CFD firehouses

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.

Chicago Fire Department Engine 109's fire house

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.
Chicago Fire Department new fire house Engine 109

Engine 109's new house at 2343 S. Kedzie Avenue was opened October 19, 2011. Steve Redick photo

Chicago Fire Department new fire house Engine 109

This shot encompasses the entire structure. Steve Redick photo

Chicago Fire Department new fire house Engine 109

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.
Chicago Fire Department former fire house of Engine 38

Engine 38's former house at 2111 S. Hamlin is now a community arts center. Steve Redick photo

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Grayslake breaks ground for Station 3

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.

Grayslake Fire Protection District Station 3 under construction

Construction has begun for Station #3 at 22405 Peterson Road in Grayslake. Greg Koeppen photo

Grayslake Fire Protection District Station 3 under construction

Another view of the construction site. Greg Koeppen photo

Grayslake Fire Protection District Station 3 under construction

Foundation for Grayslake Station #3. Greg Koeppen photo

 

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CFD moves into new firehouse

Engine 109, Truck 32, Ambulance 3, and the 14th Battalion officially moved into new quarters today at 2343 S. Kedzie.

Chicago Engine 109's new hosue

Companies relocated today around noon.

 

Previous posts about this new station can be found HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE.

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Western Springs Station 2 set to open

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 Fire Department Station 2

Western Springs Station 2 has two bays and will house two engines. Scott Peterson photo

 

Western Springs Fire Department Station 2

The new fire station in Western Springs is located at 5501 Grand Avenue. Scott Peterson photo

 

 

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Huntley opens new station

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.

Huntley FPD Station 4

Station 4 for the Huntley FPD is scheduled to open July 1, 2011. Scott Peterson photo

Huntley FPD Station 4

Another view showing the front of the station. Scott Peterson photo

Huntley FPD Station 4

Station 4 is located at 4151 Algonquin Road. The station has two drive-through bays. Scott Peterson photo

Huntley FPD Station 4

The rear of the station has parking and access to the drive-through bays. Scott Peterson photo

Huntley FPD Station 4

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.

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