Tim Olk recently visited the Gurnee Fire Department and shared photos of the newly acquired Engine 1312, which is not yet in service, and Ambulance 1344, which is already operational. Both units will be stationed at Station 2. The arrival of these new vehicles has led to some reallocation of equipment across the department.
- The old Ambulance 1344, a 2000 IHC/2001 Road Rescue, has been retired.
- The previous Engine 1312, a 1995 E-One fixed cab Cyclone 1500/750, has also been removed from service.
- With the introduction of the new command car 1396, the older 2000 Ford Expedition that previously served as unit 1396 will now be disposed of.
- Ambulance 1343 will move to Station 1, where it will be the first unit to respond.
- Ambulance 1341 will serve as the second ambulance out of Station 1, while Ambulance 1342 will remain unmanned.
- Command car 1392 will transition to a staff vehicle at Station 1.
The new Ambulance 1344 is a 2012 Ford F-450/Road Rescue Type I, equipped with modern medical equipment and designed for efficient emergency response. It’s great to see this updated vehicle ready for service.
Engine 1312, a 2012 E-One Cyclone II, features a 1,500-gallon-per-minute pump, 750 gallons of water, and 20 gallons of Class A foam along with 30 gallons of Class B foam. This unit is expected to go into service soon, marking a significant upgrade for the department.
Photos from Tim Olk and Larry Shapiro capture both the new ambulance and engine in detail, showing the progress being made by the Gurnee Fire Department as they continue to modernize their fleet.
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