The Village of Lake Zurich Fire Rescue Department, in conjunction with the Lake Zurich Rural Fire Protection District, announced that they have recently taken delivery of a new 2013 Pierce Fire Engine and a new 2013 International Ambulance.
“In accordance with our fleet replacement plan, we have recently acquired a new ambulance to replace one that has been in service for 15 years and a new fire engine,” said Fire Chief David Wheelock. “We are pleased to have both of these vehicles in service now.”
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The new ambulance is a 2013 International 4300 chassis with a Medtec AD170 ambulance body. This addition to the fleet replaces a 1997 vehicle that was several years beyond its expected replacement date.
The new fire engine was added to the fleet and placed in service in February. Pierce Manufacturing-Florida supplied the engine that is built on a cost-effective custom chassis to meet the department’s needs. It carries 1,000 gallons of water, a full compliment of hand tools, and an assortment of ladders. Currently this vehicle is housed at Station 2.
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Submitted by Lake Zurich Fire Rescue Department.
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