This from Jeff Rudolph:
Here is a shot of E17 for the web site and a shot of the old and new units together. The fate of the 88 Pierce arrow is unknown ATT. Jeff R.
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Web site updates
Jan 16
Some long overdue updates have been made to the pages for several departments on the site. Several contributors are responsible for the updates and corrections.
- Arlington Heights Engine 3 – new engine has been added
- Schaumburg Station 53 – company decal has been added
- Highland Park Station 34 – updated info on Dive Rescue 3 and current image of Engine 34 has been added
- Skokie Station 17 – updated images of the reserve squad and Engine 17
- Gurnee Fire Department – the new Command Car 1396 and a missing image of Engine 1311 have been added
- Roselle Fire District – new ambulance and command car images have been added
- Woodstock Fire Rescue District – the new Ambulance 51 has been added
- Darien Woodridge FPD – both new ambulances have been added
- Stickney Fire Department – company decal has been added
- Wood Dale Fire Department – new department patch has been added
- Bolingbrook Fire Department – new Engine 5 has been added
- Lisle Woodridge FPD – station 1 and Battalion 1 decals have been added
New area apparatus at Pierce
Dec 14
This from Jeff Rudolph:
Made a trip up to Pierce Wednesday to check on Skokie’s new Engine 17 ( 2013 Dash CF, 1500/500 PUC) should take delivery mid January. Also Evanston’s new engine and a squad for Posen where up there. Jeff R.
new Pierce Arrow XT engine being built for Evanston, IL. Jeff Rudolph photo
new Pierce Arrow XT PUC rescue pumper for Posen IL. Jeff Rudolph photo
new Pierce Dash CF PUC being built for Skokie. Jeff Rudolph photo
new Pierce Dash CF PUC being built for Skokie. Jeff Rudolph photo
new Pierce Dash CF PUC being built for Skokie. Jeff Rudolph photo
Skokie Box Alarm 12-12-11
Dec 12
The Skokie Fire Department received a call this morning reporting a building on fire in the 8700 block of Kimball Avenue. The caller stated that there had been an explosion and there was heavy fire. Skokie units responded and found the entire front of the two-story building at 8734 Kimball Avenue had been blown out. There was fire throughout the building and an injured party in the front yard area. The alarm was elevated to a Box Alarm which brought all Skokie companies to the scene plus an engine from Wilmette, a squad from Morton Grove, and a truck from Evanston in addition to companies to cover the Skokie stations.
The victim was reported to be in serious condition. The building fire was knocked down within 20 minutes and companies remained on the scene for much of the day. The instability of the structure prevented companies from conducting any interior searches. The building is scheduled for demolition on Tuesday morning.
Hank Sajovic, Tim Olk and Larry Shapiro all took in the fire and will have images to view.
The front of the two-story building at 8734 Kimball Avenue in Skokie was blown completely out. Hank Sajovic photo
Skokie Truck 18 had the front of the building and Engine 17 is off to the right side of the photo. Larry Shapiro photo
Light smoke escapes from the rear of the building as firefighters extinguish the fires. Tim Olk photo
Two elevated master streams continue to pour water into the building since firefighters were unable to make entry. Tim Olk photo
The cause of the explosion is under investigation. Tim Olk photo
A view from the south shows the damage to the building. Skokie Tower 16 can be seen flowing water in the distance. Larry Shapiro photo
Skokie Tower 16 setup in the parking lot to the north and was flowing water across the neighboring building. Larry Shapiro photo
The building was unoccupied at the time of the explosion and was undergoing renovations. Larry Shapiro photo
News coverage can be found HERE, HERE, and HERE.
Larry has a gallery HERE.
Tim has a gallery HERE.
Jef Rudolph reports that Skokie Engine 17 has returned from Renewed Performance, Inc. (RPI) after having some body work and paint repairs, plus new LED lighting, and some minor work on the pump. It should be in service next week.
Skokie Engine 17 received some body and paint work from RPI as well as the installation of new LED lighting. Jeff Rudolph photo
Previous to returning from RPI, Engine 17 had a plain grille and conventional lighting. The door seal and 'Skokie' decals have also changed since the engine was originally delivered. Larry Shapiro photo
The rear view highlights the new chevron striping. Jeff Rudolph photo
The grille now shows the unit number, and Engine 17 has an LED lighting package. Jeff Rudolph photo
