Nov 14
Bill Friedrich informs us of the following units that are currently on order from Pierce for area departments.
Pierce recently completed a 2011 Arrow XT engine for the Rutland-Dundee Fire Protection District in Division 2.
Thanks to Martin Nowak for spotting this on the Pierce Flickr site.
The Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District received their new 2011 Pierce Arrow XT 105′ quint this month. Karl Klotz photographed the new Truck 53 prior to it going into service. The new quint sports the department’s new color scheme replacing the white roof with black.
Truck 53 is not yet in service. It has a 1,500-GPM pump and carries 500 gallons of water. Karl Klotz photo
The new Pierce will replace a 100′ Seagrave quint on a single rear axle.
This unit will reportedly be placed for sale when the new Pierce goes into service.
Karl Klotz visited the Lisle Woodridge FPD last week and photographed the new buggy for the battalion and the new tower at Truck 537.
Aug 6
Stephen Wilcox submitted yet another recent house fire from Dupage County, this time in Lisle. Stephen submitted several images and commentary;
This box alarm was in an unhydranted area in the north end of Lisle’s district. Typically, the weather was hot and humid. No one home at the time of the fire (1115 hours on 7/1/11) may have contributed to a response delay. Structure was one story “L” shaped, about 40″X80″ ordinary, located on Red Oak. Command also called a box for tankers.
"D" side on my arrival, also the area of ignition. Stephen Wilcox photo
"A" side upon arrival of companies. Stephen Wilcox photo
"A" side, members are moving hose lines into position. Stephen Wilcox photo
The fire is moving rapidly from the "C-D" corner towards "B". Notice fire starting to show in the window as we go by. Stephen Wilcox photo
Same window a few moments later, a bit closer of a look. Stephen Wilcox photo
The rear at the height of the fire fight. Stephen Wilcox photo
Heavy fire vents from the "B" side as a line can be seen that was stretched to the rear. Stephen Wilcox photo
Another view shows fire burning through the roof. Stephen Wilcox photo
Lisle firefighters use a 2-1/2 in the front as they darken down the interior fire. Stephen Wilcox photo
Members have a 2-1/2 with water and are making what progress they can, keeping in mind the defensive attack, collapse zone, etc. Stephen Wilcox photo
Winfield Tender 614 was called to the scene since the area was without hydrants. Stephen Wilcox photo
York Center FPD Tender 76 was also due on the tanker box. The tenders were utilized 'in-line' to supply water to the pumping engines. Stephen Wilcox photo
The newest engine in Lisle, Engine 511, is shown here pumping at it's first working fire. Stephen Wilcox photo
The Lisle Woodridge Fire District received a new Pierce Arrow XT PUC in April. Larry Shapiro photographed Engine 511 which has been added to the site. The new unit replaces a 2000 E-ONE Cyclone engine and a 1984 Spartan/E-ONE heavy rescue squad. Reportedly, as much as 60% of the equipment from the old squad was transferred to the new engine and the balance was assigned to unit at Station 2. The squad went to a fire department in Kentucky, and the 2000 E-ONE replaces a 1997 as one of the spare engines.
Engine 511 was assigned this 2011 Pierce Arrow XT PUC with a rescue-style body. Larry Shapiro photo
The website had been missing an image of Medic 510 from Station 1 which has now been added to the site.
Lake County MABAS Division 4 is divided into four quadrants. The Zion Fire Department is located in Quad 1. A short distance from the Wisconsin border, Zion has two stations which cover just over eight square miles. Daily staffing is generally six between the two stations.
Zion's headquarters station is at 1303 27th Street. Larry Shapiro photo
They run a variety of apparatus including a 2007 Pierce Arrow XT engine with a 1992 Spartan/3D in reserve out of Station 1 which also houses a frontline and a reserve ambulance, an ATV, and a 1928 Pirsch pumper which the firefighters are in the process of restoring.
The jump company at Station 2 has an ambulance and a 105′ Pierce Dash quint that was built in 1999.
Firegeezer.com has an article which details several recalls that deal with fire service vehicles. Recalls involve Daimler Trucks, Pierce, Spartan Motors, and Ford. Some highlights include:
Spartan is recalling (NHTSA #11V-240) certain 2010 and 2011 Furions, Gladiators and MetroStars. Certain telltales (dash indicator lights) do not illuminate when they are intended to (high beam indicator, turn signal indicators), or they flicker. In addition, the ABS lamp may not illuminate when the system is affected by a fault.
Pierce has two recalls in. One, NHTSA #11V255, is for certain 1999 – 2008 Arrow XT, Dash, Lance and Enforcer chassis and equipped with an electronic accelerator pedal. After repeated use with “excessive force” (ed. note: who, us?), the accelerator pedal arm may bend and cause the pedal to move closer to the floor. If the pedal arm bends far enough, the pedal may contact the cab floor without warning and stick in the full throttle position.
Pierce is also recalling (NHTSA #11V-230) certain 2009 – 2011 Arrow XT and Velocity apparatus. The front axles of these vehicles were built with Michelin 365/70R22.5 XZA tires installed on 12.25 inch wide wheels. These tires require 10.5 inch wide wheels to comply with FMVSS #120.
The full article with more in depth information can be found HERE.
The Hillside Fire Station has been modified since this photo was taken and now has a second floor. Bill Friedrich photo
In MABAS Division 20, the Hillside Fire Department has been added to the site. Hillside operates out of one station at 523 N. Wolf Road, and they house two ambulances, two engines, a truck company, and a light-duty rescue. Apparatus is a mixture of Road Rescue, Medtec, Pierce, American LaFrance, KME, and Grumman. Any day now the Grumman will be retired and replaced with a new Pierce quint as seen HERE.
This tower ladder is being replaced by a new Pierce 105' ladder.
The St. Charles Fire Department worked a 2nd Alarm fire on Wednesday at Salerno’s on the Fox restaurant. The Sun-Times has an article HERE and the Tribune has an article HERE.
No injuries were reported in the fire at Salerno’s on the Fox, 320 N. 2nd Street.
Fire Chief Patrick Mullen said the fire was reported at 5:24 p.m. and that smoke could be seen coming from the back of the one-story restaurant.
“It looks like the area of origin was around the gas meters,” Mullen said. “It’s a blow-torch.”
Firefighters from 10 area departments continuously poured water on stubborn flames fed by a ruptured natural gas line.
John Tulipano went to the scene and submitted several images of the apparatus that responded.
St Charles Engine 103 was on a hydrant down the street. John Tulipano photo
Geneva was one of the departments that responded to the fire. Truck 206, a Pierce Snorkel is staged down the block. John Tulipano photo
Geneva also sent Engine 208, a Pierce Enforcer. John Tulipano photo
Elburn & Countryside Engine 302, a Spartan/Alexis top-mount was also parked in staging. John Tulipano photo
Batavia Truck 1, a Pierce Dash tower ladder was not put to work. John Tulipano photo
Batavia also sent Engine 2, a 2009 Pierce Arrow XT. John Tulipano photo
The new Fox River & Countryside Fire/Rescue Department responded with Engine 1823, a 1992 Spartan/Alexis 1,250-GPM engine (X-North Park,IL). John Tulipano photo
John has additional images HERE.
For the finest department portraits and composites contact Tim Olk or Larry Shapiro.
