New TDA for Evanston Truck 23. Evanston FD photo
Here are some highlights from EvanstonNow.com:
Evanston fire officials recently unveiled the city’s new Truck 23, a brand-new Pierce tractor-drawn aerial ladder that replaces an aging unit that had been in service for 23 years. The new truck is based at Fire Station 3 on Central Street and is expected to provide fast response times—between three to five minutes—to all areas of the city north of Church Street.
The city’s second ladder truck, stationed at Fire Station 2 on Madison Street, serves the southern part of Evanston and was upgraded in 2011 after nearly two decades of service. Fire Chief Greg Klaiber emphasized that the main role of ladder trucks is search and rescue during emergencies. He praised the improved layout of the new truck’s equipment bays, which will help firefighters access tools more efficiently in any situation.
The decision to replace the old truck came after a thorough review of its repair history, which started about 18 months ago. Klaiber noted that ladder trucks typically last around 20 years, and the purchase was approved in August. A small ceremony took place at Station 3, where Fire Chaplain David Jones blessed the St. Florian Cross on the truck with holy oil, honoring the patron saint of firefighters.
From ChicagoTribune.com:
The city’s new $1.1 million aerial ladder truck was officially put into service on Monday, but the process of getting it there began much earlier. It all started when Fire Chief Greg Klaiber met with Lonnie Jeschke, the fleet services manager, who has since retired, to review the maintenance records of the old truck and make the case for a replacement.
A team including Jeschke, former Division Chief Tom Janetske, Shift Chief Bill Muno, and Management Analyst Mike Whalen helped determine the specifications of the new vehicle, including its height, width, and storage capacity. The new 100-foot tractor-drawn aerial ladder truck can be steered from both the front and the back, which is especially useful on narrow or icy streets during winter.
“Some of our streets, especially in winter, are very difficult to navigate,†Klaiber explained. “A straight truck might not be able to make those tight turns.â€
Firefighters have been preparing the new truck for several weeks. Chief Klaiber specifically thanked Firefighter Michael Hasanov for his work on custom carpentry and cabinet fitting inside the truck. He added that the new unit is meant to serve the next generation of firefighters.
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