Posts Tagged Peotone Fire Department

MABAS 7 Swap Meet

This from Dylan Konchan:

I got pictures from the Mabas 7 swap meet today in Peotone.

Chicago FD Ward LaFrance Ranger Engine 17

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Peotone Fire District Snorkel

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MABAS Division 22 command post

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Peotone FIre District Sutphen engine

Dylan Konchan photo

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Peotone updates

This from Dennis McGuire, Jr.:

I have new vehicles for the page and some updated information on some of the rigs.
Here is the updated info.
Squad 15 Is a 1952/1985/1995/2000 American LaFrance/Pierce/Ideal Beverage/RPI, X-Huber Heights,Ohio
Explanation: The rig started out as a 1952 ALF Tiller in Huber Heights, Ohio then in 1985 the tractor was sent to Pierce and the cab was replaced with a Pierce Arrow 4-door. Then in 1995, it was sent to Ideal Beverage to have the tractor frame stretched and box installed. In 2000, Peotone bought the rig from Huber Heights and sent it to RPI to be repainted and have some modifications done.
Truck 15 is X-Fountain Valley,Cali.
Tanker 14 is X-New Vernon,NJ.
Amb. 14 the 2001 International/Horton is gone.
Peotone Fire Department Squad15
Peotone Fire Department Ambulance 14 Horton

Peotone Fire Department’s new Ambulance 14 is a 2012 Ford F-450 4×4 with a Type I body by Horton. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Peotone fire Department chief vehicle

Peotone Chief 2715 uses this 2008 Ford Explorer. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

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New ambulance for Peotone

This from Karl Klotz:

Peotone FPD (MABAS Div 19) will be taking delivery of a new 2012 F-450 Ford/Horton expected delivery August 7th.

Peotone Fire Department receives new Horton ambulance

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Peotone Fire Protection District update

Another report from Bill Friedrich:

The Peotone FPD has placed two new pieces of apparatus in service. SS10, which came to them from the Normal FD has now been lettered for The Peotone FPD.

 

Peotone FPD Seagrave Snorkel

Snorkel Squad 10 - 1980 Seagrave with RPI conversion and 1,250-GPM pump with 300 gallons of water and a 50' Snorkel (formerly of Normal, IL). Bill Friedrich photo

In addition, Brush 14 was placed in service in 2011. The skid-unit for this rig came off their old brush truck.

Peotone FPD Brush unit

Peontone Brush 14 is a 2011 Ford F-550 pickup with a 125-GPM pump, 250 gallons of water and 20 gallons of foam. The unit was put together by the department. Bill Friedrich photo

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Peotone buys Snorkel

Bill Friedrich provided the following information about the Peotone Fire Protection District

Fire Chief Bill Schreiber is pleased to announce the arrival of his newest vehicle in the fleet. They purchased this vehicle from the Normal FD in McLean County. Bill expects this vehicle to go in service some time during November. He also reports this vehicle is not replacing anything.
Peotone Fire Protection District Snorkel Normal Fire Department

Peotone purchased this 1979 Seagrave P-Series 50' Snorkel from the Normal Fire Department in central Illinois. It has a 1,250-GPM pump and carries 500 gallons of water. The cab enclosure and other bodywork was done by RPI in Tipton, IN. Bill Friedrich photo

Normal Fire Department Seagrave 50' Snorkel

Prior to the refurb and cab enclosure, this is how the Snorkel looked originally. Bill Friedrich photo

Chief Schreiber sent a few images of the unit when it arrived and Peotone personnel tried it out.
Normal Fire Department Snorkel

The Snorkel when it arrived in Peotone. Bill Schreiber photo

Peotone Fire Protection District Snorkel

Members of the Peotone Fire Protection District tested their 'new' Snorkel. Bill Schreiber photo

Peotone Fire Protection District Snorkel

Another view of the 'new' Snorkel being worked. Bill Schreiber photo

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