New engine for Winnetka

Winnetka recently received their brand-new Engine 28, which was manufactured by Smeal. This addition to their fleet marks an exciting upgrade for the department, and it’s clear that they’re proud to have such state-of-the-art equipment at their disposal. The new Engine 28 is not

New engine for Winnetka

Winnetka has just received its brand-new Engine 28, which was manufactured by Smeal. This state-of-the-art vehicle is set to enhance the firefighting capabilities of the department, and it’s exciting to see such advanced technology being put into action. The arrival of this new apparatu

New tower ladder for the Morris FPD

From what I just saw on the Morris FPD Facebook page: They’re wrapping up the final checks on their brand-new 100-foot aerial ladder at Pierce Manufacturing. The photos they posted show the team meticulously inspecting every detail of the rig. It’s clear they’re proud of t

2013 Chicago Fire Engine Rally & Swap Meet (pt 2)

This past weekend was a gathering like no other at the Quinn Fire Academy, where members of the 5-11 Club and Fire Buffs of Illinois came together to celebrate their shared passion for firefighting. The event was a fantastic opportunity to see some incredible vehicles up close and learn more ab

Former Gurnee Fire Department tower ladder for sale

Hey everyone, I just came across this post on the Fire Service, Inc. Facebook page and thought it was worth sharing. They’ve got an amazing deal on a used fire truck that caught my eye. If you're in the market for a reliable aerial platform, this could be exactly what you’re look

New tower ladder for the Morris FPD

From the Morris FPD's Facebook page, here’s an update on their latest acquisition. They’re currently at Pierce Manufacturing, conducting a thorough final inspection of their brand-new 100-foot tower ladder. It’s exciting to see all the hard work and dedication coming togeth

2013 Chicago Fire Engine Rally & Swap Meet (pt 2)

This past weekend was a gathering of the 5-11 Club/Fire Buffs of Illinois at the Quinn Fire Academy, and I managed to snap some great shots while I was there. The turnout was impressive, with firefighters from various departments coming together to share their passion for the profession. Hereâ

Former Gurnee Fire Department tower ladder for sale

Hey everyone, I just came across this post on the Fire Service, Inc. Facebook page, and I thought it was worth sharing. They’ve got a really nice used fire truck for sale that caught my eye. It’s a 1998 E-One model with a 95-foot hydraulic platform, and according to the listing,