Posts Tagged Wauconda Fire District

Townhouse fire in Volo, 5-12-25

May 12

Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos, Apparatus on-scene, Fire Scene photos | 1 Comment

The Wauconda Fire District responded to a fire reported on an outside deck of a townhouse unit at 1106 Piccolo Lane in Volo. Wauconda Station 3 is less than a mile from the address. The fire communicated up the outside wall extending into the floor above. When companies encountered some extension into the adjacent unit, the alarm was upgraded to a MABAS Box Alarm for additional resources. The loss was stopped quickly and several of the mutual aid companies were released from the staging area.

Some of the departments assisting Wauconda included Round Lake, Fox Lake, Grayslake, Mundelein, Lake Zurich, and the McHenry Township, Nunda Rural, Countryside, and Long Grove fire districts.

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New Tanker for the Wauconda FD

May 2

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos, New Delivery | 3 Comments

From Marion Body Works Facebook page

We had the pleasure of hosting the Wauconda Fire District from Illinois for the final inspection of their new Marion tanker! This custom-built apparatus will soon be able to serve the Wauconda community with unmatched reliability and performance. As always, it’s an honor to ensure their crew is equipped with the best vehicle to protect and serve. Thank you for choosing Marion Body Works and local dealer Tony Carlini with TC Fire Apparatus, to turn your vision into reality. We’re honored to be part of your journey!

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thanks Martin

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Wauconda FD Surplus van for sale

Mar 16

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News | Comments off

Fond at govdeals.com:

2007 Chevrolet Express LS 3500 Extended

$9,700.00 USD (18 Bids)

Closed: (Mar 12, 2025 04:38 PM CDT)

2007 Chevrolet Express 3500 EXTENDED SPORTS VAN, 6.0L V8 OHV 16V.
12 Passenger
Tires in good condition
All emergency lights and radios have been removed.
Interior in fair condition, needs a good detailing. Starts and runs in good condition.

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Fire Service News – Mobile Integrated Healthcare program

Nov 12

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Excerpts from Lake and McHenry County Scanner:

Multiple fire departments in Lake County have launched a program aimed at reducing 911 calls from people who routinely call for an ambulance in non-emergency situations.

The Wauconda Fire District created a Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) program in August in conjunction with the Round Lake, Antioch, Countryside, and Libertyville fire departments who cover 175 square miles in Lake County with a population of 175,000.

An MIH program identifies patients who are chronically ill and use 911 services and the hospital emergency department as their primary level of care. Once identified, the fire department will provide treatment and intervention to the patients in an attempt to decrease 911 calls and hospital emergency department use.

The goal of the program is to provide care with the intent of improving the patient’s specific health needs and overall quality of life.

The Wauconda Fire District began researching high-use patients in 2018 and found the ones who routinely call 911 typically suffer from diabetes, heart failure, COPD, or frequent falls. Paramedics would arrive at the patient’s homes and realize what was causing the avoidable falls.

MIH started in the United States in the rural setting after the Affordable Care Act and has since been expanding into suburban and urban areas. The MIH program in Lake County will allow the fire departments to transition from being reactive to proactive.

Some high-use 911 users lack food in their fridges or transportation to their doctors’ appointments, while others have blood sugar issues.

The program is currently funded by grants from the Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County, Lake County Community Foundation, Granger Foundation, Advocate Community Health, and ARPA funding distributed by the Lake County Board.

A new Illinois law going into effect in January 2026 will allow fire departments to be reimbursed by insurance companies for providing MIH services.

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House fire in Wauconda, 8-12-24

Aug 17

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From Jimmy Bolf:

Wauconda, IL Box Alarm Fire 8/12/24

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Wauconda ambulance for sale

Jun 10

Posted by Admin in Ambulance for sale, Fire Department News | Comments off

Found at govdeals.com:

2012 Freightliner Chassis / Medtec Ambulance Body

Auction Ends 6/14/23 11:27 AM ET

Remaining 5 Days 21 Hrs

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Buyer’s Premium 12.50%

Starting Bid $1.00

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Current Bid $2,275.00

Bid Increment $25.00

Minimum Bid $2,300.00

2012 Freightliner Chassis / Medtec Ambulance Body. Sold as is, lightbar not included and will be removed prior to sale. Needs oil pressure sensor and DPF/Exhaust system service/repairs.

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New tanker for the Wauconda FPD

Mar 31

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, New Apparatus Order | 2 Comments

This from Tony Carlini:

a new order for Wauconda;

2,500 gallons of water,

1,500-GPM Waterous pump

single rear dump

ladder rack

port-a-tank rack

International chassis

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Wauconda ambulance for sale

Jun 7

Posted by Admin in Ambulance for sale, Fire Department News | 1 Comment

Found at govdeals.com:

2007 International 4300 / Medtec Ambulance

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Remaining. 7 Days 0 Hr

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Buyer’s Premium. 12.50%

Starting Bid. $1,000.00

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High Bidder. b*****r

Current Bid. $2,025.00

Bid Increment$25.00

Minimum Bid. $2,050.00

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2007 International 4300 / Medtec Ambulance for sale

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Wauconda Fire District news

Jan 8

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News | 2 Comments

From the Wauconda Fire District Facebook page:

It is with a heavy heart that the Fire District announces the death of retired Division Chief Al Schlick Tuesday evening. Chief Schlick began his career as a paid-on-call firefighter with Wauconda in November of 1987. He transitioned to a full time position in June of 1991 rising up through the ranks to Division Chief of Training. Chief Schlick retired from Wauconda in July of 2015. From there he served as Deputy Chief with the Huntley Fire District. Chief Schlick made everyone around him a better person. His passion, love, and knowledge of the fire service is what made him a mentor to so many. Chief Schlick had the ability to see the potential in people entering the fire service and help them achieve their very best. His advice was sought out by young and old across this great nation. Certainly the Wauconda Fire District was the beneficiary of his selfless service and friendship, and he will be truly missed. Thank you for your service Al – we will take it from here.

Remembering Al Schlick

Wauconda Fire District Division Chief of Training Albert W. Schlick III

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Fatal fire in Lake Barrington

Dec 2

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Excerpts from the ChicagoTribune.com:

Firefighters from the Wauconda Fire District were called to a structure fire in the 1100 block of Oak Hill Road, a gated community of condominiums in Lake Barrington, at 4:46 a.m. Friday morning. When they arrived they found all the residents had escaped and there was one burn victim. Nothing was showing outside the building, but when firefighters entered they found heavy smoke on the second floor from a bedroom fire that they were able to extinguish with 200 gallons of water.

The victim was transported to Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington, by ambulance and then transferred to Loyola University Medical Center in Cook County. According to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office, the 77-year-old woman died at Loyola University Medical Center at 3:50 p.m.

A family dog was rescued by firefighters and given oxygen.

Damage was estimated at $125,000 and the cause of the fire appears to be accidental. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office assisted by firefighters from Lake Zurich, Nunda Township, Barrington, Countryside, Long Grove, Buffalo Grove, and Lake Zurich investigated the fire.