Sep 14
From Josh Boyajian:
Winnetka Engine 28 – 2015 Spartan Gladiator/2016 Smeal 1500/500/30/20Winnetka Truck 28 – 2010 Smeal Sirius 2000/350/75′ RM Quint
Winnetka Engine 28 – 2015 Spartan Gladiator/2016 Smeal 1500/500/30/20
Winnetka Truck 28 – 2010 Smeal Sirius 2000/350/75′ RM Quint. Josh Boyajian photo
This from Larry Shapiro:
Winnetka put the new Engine 28 in service on Tuesday (6/7/16). Here is are a few shots with their other engines and a side by side with the 2000 Pierce Saber that is going into reserve. The 1996 Pierce Saber with the white roof is for sale.
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
The following fire departments that we know of are hosting open house events tomorrow, October 12.
The Long Grove Fire Protection District will be holding its annual open house 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Oct. 12, at the fire station, 1165 Old McHenry Road. The event is free and will be showcasing multiple demonstrations including an auto extrication, residential live-fire sprinkler demonstration, Lake County Sheriff K9 unit, and multiple fire trucks for the children to take photos on. Hot dogs, chips, refreshments and popcorn will be available.
Northbrook Fire Department Open House
The Northbrook Fire Department will host an open house on Saturday, October 12, from 9 a.m. to noon at 740 Dundee Road in Northbrook to celebrate Fire Prevention Week – October 6-12, 2013. The theme is Prevent Kitchen Fires. Did you know that two out of every five home fires start int he kitchen? Educate your family about fire safety in the kitchen. Go to FPW.ORG and GET COOKIN’ WITH FIRE SAFETY!
Fire & Police Annual Community Open House
Fire Prevention Week marks the anniversary of the Chicago Fire. The Fire & Police Departments invite all youngsters to bring their parents to the Public Safety Building Open House at 428 Green Bay Road, on Saturday, October 12 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
This has been an annual family event for many years and is a fun time for all. The ice cream and popcorn carts will be on hand for snacks. Please mark your calendar for this exciting experience – we hope to see you there! If you have question, please call 847-501-6029.
Mar 27
Winnetka Battalion 28 is running in a 2011 Ford Expedition with the new black and gold striping. This replaces a 2001 Chevy van.
The new unit running as Battalion 28 in Winnetka. Larry Shapiro photo
Winnetka replaced this Chevy van with a Ford Expedition. Karl Klotz photo
The frontline apparatus in Winnetka all sports the new graphics and colors. Larry Shapiro photo
All of this apparatus is in a gallery HERE.
For the finest department portraits and composites contact Tim Olk or Larry Shapiro.
