Area updates for new apparatus
Troy Fire Department has officially received their second Pierce Arrow XT engine, now sporting a fresh new paint scheme. This is Engine 2221, following the previous unit, Engine 2211. The updated look marks a visual shift for the department as they continue to modernize their fleet. The second Pierce Arrow XT engine for Troy shown in the new colors. Pierce photo Algonquin Fire Department has two new apparatuses currently in production at Ferrara Fire Equipment. Like Buffalo Grove, they acquired both an engine and a tower ladder. However, it seems Algonquin’s units are more advanced, with full feature packages. The first batch of photos from the Ferrara plant can be viewed here for both units. Additionally, Algonquin recently received a brand-new ambulance from Medtec this spring, further enhancing their emergency response capabilities. The Countryside Fire Protection District, located in Lake County, is set to receive a new Horton ambulance and a US Tank tender in the near future. These additions will support their growing operational needs. Production history of the new tender being built by US Tank for Countryside. US Tank photos Glenview Fire Department has reportedly placed an order for two new engines from Pierce. Both will feature the Arrow XT cab and chassis, but one will have a conventional pumper body similar to Engines 6 and 7, while the other will be equipped with a rescue-style body, like Engine 8, which was previously showcased here. Huntley Fire Department is expecting a new IHC 4300 Type I ambulance from Medtec, which will improve their patient transport capabilities. Highland Park Fire Department is currently in the early stages of developing specifications for a new ambulance. Their current units are Type III ambulances on E-Series Ford chassis, but the new unit will be a Type I design featuring a Ford F-Series chassis, marking a significant change in their fleet configuration. Acrylic Machined Parts Products acrylic products, acrylic processing, customize acrylic, customized acrylic Guangdong Hongwang New Materials Technology Co., Ltd , https://www.hwcncmaterial.com