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Chief 300

• 2003 Chevrolet Suburban Command Vehicle
• Utilized by the Fire Chief and is equipped with command boards, firefighter accountability equipment, radio equipment to communicate on VHF, UHF and 800 MHz radio frequencies, carries a wide array of reference materials as well as pre-plans of commercial occupancies.
• Vehicle is equipped with a Mobile Data Computer.
• Vehicle is designed to serve as the Command Post at major incidents.
• The Fire Chief, Assistant Chief and the on-duty Battalion Chief all utilize similar vehicles enabling the department to handle multiple major incidents.

Chief 301

• 2006 Chevrolet Suburban Command Vehicle
• Utilized by the Assistant Fire Chief and is equipped with command boards, firefighter accountability equipment, radio equipment to communicate on VHF, UHF and 800 MHz radio frequencies, carries a wide array of reference materials as well as pre-plans of commercial occupancies.
• Vehicle is equipped with a Mobile Data Computer
• Vehicle is designed to serve as the Command Post at major incidents.
• The Fire Chief, Assistant Chief and the on-duty Battalion Chief all utilize similar vehicles enabling the department to handle multiple major incidents.

Chief 306

• 2005 GMC Yukon Command Vehicle
• Utilized by the on-duty Battalion Chief and is equipped with command boards, firefighter accountability equipment, radio equipment to communicate on VHF, UHF and 800 MHz radio frequencies, carries a wide array of reference materials as well as pre-plans of commercial occupancies.
• Vehicle is equipped with a Mobile Data Computer
• Vehicle is designed to serve as the Command Post at major incidents.

Command 352

• 1999 Dodge Caravan Command Vehicle
• Reserve Command Vehicle used when one of the primary vehicles is being serviced.
• Equipped with command boards, firefighter accountability equipment, radio equipment to communicate on VHF, UHF and 800 MHz radio frequencies, carries a wide array of reference materials as well as pre-plans of commercial occupancies.
• Vehicle is equipped with a Mobile Data Computer
• Vehicle also carries the department’s fire investigation / evidence collection equipment and is staffed by the on-call investigators when needed.

Command 352 serves as the command post
at a working structure fire.

Training / Support Vehicle

• 1998 GMC Yukon used by the training division and as a support vehicle for department operations.

Engine 361

• Originally a 1978 Henderson 1250 / 750, this unit had a new cab and body installed by E-One in 1992.
• The unit currently serves as a reserve apparatus used to replace front line engines when they are out for service, but can also be staffed by “call back” firefighters during a major incident or at times of high-call volume.

Engine 361 pumps a
1-3/4”hose line at a vehicle fire.

Engine 361 pumps a working townhouse
fire that heavily damaged one unit
and killed three pet dogs.

Engine 362

• 2005 E-One Rescue / Engine 1250 / 750
• This unit is assigned to Fire Station #2 where it functions as a full-service engine company and also carries the department’s heavy rescue and specialty tools as well as being paramedic certified and equipped.

Equipment List –Engine 362

• Pump: 1250 Gallons Per Minute
• 4 –SCBA with spare cylinders
• 2500 Feet Hose
  • 1500 Ft. Firefighting
  • 1000 Ft. LDH Supply
• Remote Controlled Deck Gun
• Portable Deck Gun
• Rapid Intervention Team Pack
• Advanced Life Support Equipment
  • Lifepak 12 Cardiac Monitor / Defibrillator / Pacemaker
  • Intravenous Fluids
  • Oxygen
  • Drug Therapy
• Portable Lighting Equipment
• Firefighting Foam and Dry Chemical Extinguishers
• Chemical Spill Kit
• 10’, 14’and 28’Ladders
• 10 KW Hydraulic Generator

• Hurst Extrication System
  • Cutter
  • Spreader
  • Combo Cutter / Spreader
  • 2 Rams
  • Dual tool 220 volt power unit
• Air Bag Lifting System
• Air Chisel Cutting System
• Rescue Strut Support System
• Stoke Rescue Basket
• Cribbing
• 2-20 Ton Hydraulic Bottle Jacks
• Thermal Imaging Camera
• Chain Saw (Gas Powered)
• Rotary Saw (Gas Powered)
• Rabbit Tool
• Forcible Entry Tools
• Ice Rescue Suites w/floating ropes
• Monitoring Equipment
  • Natural Gas
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Chlorine

Engine 362 supplies several large diameter handlines and a tower ladder at this MABAS Box Alarm Structure Fire.

The crew of Engine 362 utilized their vehicle stabilization and extrication tools to remove the driver of the overturned SUV.

Engine 364

• 1988 E-One Engine 1250 / 750
• The unit currently serves as a reserve apparatus used to replace front line engines when they are out for service, but can also be staffed by “call back” firefighters during a major incident or times of high-call volume.
• This engine is also used extensively by the training division.

Engine 364 at the Franklin Park Fire Department training / burn facility.

Instructors teach Hanover Park Recruits how to make a “Blitz Attack” using a deck gun off of tank water.

Engine 365

• 2001 Alexis Engine 1500 / 750
• This unit is assigned to Fire Station # 1 where it functions as a full service engine company as well as being paramedic certified and equipped.

Equipment List - Engine 365

• Pump: 1250 Gallons Per Minute
• 4 –SCBA with spare cylinders
• 2400 Feet Hose
  • 1600 Ft. Firefighting
  • 800 Ft. LDH Supply
• Deck Gun
• Rapid Intervention Team Pack
• Advanced Life Support Equipment
  • Lifepak 12 Cardiac Monitor / Defibrillator / Pacemaker
  • Intravenous Fluids
  • Oxygen
  • Drug Therapy
• Portable Generator and Lighting Equipment
• Firefighting Foam and Dry Chemical Extinguishers
• Chemical Spill Kit

• Chlorine “A Kit”
• 10’, 14’and 24’Ladders
• Hurst Extrication System
  • Cutter
  • Spreader
  • 2 Rams
• Rescue Strut Support System
• Cribbing
• Thermal Imaging Camera
• Chain Saw (Gas Powered)
• Rabbit Tool
• Forcible Entry Tools
• Ice Rescue Suites w/floating ropes
• Monitoring Equipment
  • Natural Gas
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Chlorine

Engine 365 pumps multiple lines at a
MABAS Box Alarm townhouse fire.

Engine 365 pumps a “Plan II Lead-out” for a fire confined to one unit of a row of townhouses.

Engine 365 pumps at a single family residence fire.

Tower 371

• 2001 E-One 95’Tower Ladder with a 1500 GPM pump and 300 gallon water tank.
• This unit is assigned to Fire Station #1 serving as the Village’s sole truck company.
• It carries a full compliment of ground ladders, overhaul equipment, ventilation equipment, tools for specialized forcible entry, search and rescue tools and tools to control utilities.
• The tower basket is equipped with a pre-piped water way capable of delivering 1000 gallons per minute.
• The basket also is equipped with brackets to allow a Stokes Basket (emergency stretcher) to be attached.

Equipment List –Tower 371

• 95’ Tower Ladder with 1000 GPM Master Stream
• Pump: 1500 Gallons Per Minute
• 4 –SCBA with spare cylinders
• 1200 Feet Hose
  • 600 Ft. Firefighting
  • 600 Ft. LDH Supply
• Water delivery appliances
• Generator and Lighting Equipment
• Full Compliment of ground ladders
• Basic Life Support Equipment including Automatic External Defibrillator
• Technical Rescue / High Angle Rescue Equipment

• SKED Rescue Stretcher
• Stokes Rescue Basket
• Cordless Power Tools
• Mechanics Tool Set
• Chain Saw
• 2 -Rotary Saws
• Full Compliment of Hand Tools (Axes, Mauls, Sledges, Pry Bars, Irons)
• Ventilation Fan
• Hurst Extrication System
  • Cutter
  • Spreader
  • 2 Rams
• Cribbing

Tower 371 uses its elevated waterway to extinguish deep seated fires
requiring large volumes of water.

Crews prepare to extend the ladder to the roof of a single family dwelling.

The crew of Tower 371 completes roof ventilation at an early morning fire.

Crews make their way to the roof
of a large commercial structure.

Squad 370

• 1988 E-One Haz Mat Squad
• This unit is assigned to Fire Station # 1 and is cross-staffed with Haz Mat Technicians from other companies.
• Haz Mat supplies, monitors, detection equipment as well as a 6000 psi onboard cascade system are carried on this unit.

Equipment List –Squad 370

• 4 –30 Minute SCBA units with spare cylinders
• 4 –60 Minute SCBA Units
• 4 –Cylinder 6000 psi air cascade system
• 3 –Pool Decontamination System
• 2 --Decontamination Showers
• Hazardous Materials Monitoring Supplies

• Hazardous Materials Spill Containment Materials
• 30 & 55 Gallon Over-pack Drums
• Level B Entry Suits
• Mass Casualty Decontamination Supplies
• 20 Air Purifying Respirators
• 7.5 KW Generator and Lighting Equipment

Haz Mat Technicians work to stop diesel fuel from a ruptured tractor trailer from entering a storm sewer.

Haz Mat Technicians dress out
at the scene of an ammonia leak.

MABAS Division 12 – Haz Mat 2

• Hanover Park Fire Department is the custodian of MABAS Division 12 Haz Mat Trailer 2.
• The trailer is equipped to provide full Level A response capabilities.
• The Division Haz Mat Team is comprised of personnel from each of the member departments or fire protection districts responding jointly to mitigate hazards. Team members train together monthly and operate under joint standard operating guidelines agreed upon by member agencies.
• Hanover Park is responsible to maintain and respond with this unit to all communities within the division, on interdivisional requests and as part of the MABAS state and national response taskforces.

Unit 638
Hanover Park Public Works – Emergency Response Team

• Hanover Park Fire Department houses the Public Works Emergency Response Trailer.
• Unit 638 is a 2007 16 foot aluminum enclosed trailer.
• This trailer is equipped with barricades, traffic cones, and reflective emergency signs to be used for emergency lane closures during a Public Works, Fire or Police Department operation.
• Unit also contains Village utility information and can be used by PW personnel as a mobile command unit.

Medic 381

• 2006 Ford MedTec Ambulance
• The unit, assigned to Fire Station # 1, is equipped to provide advanced life support care and is staffed by a team of Firefighter / Paramedics.
• The ambulance also carries an assortment of fire / rescue equipment including:
  • Turnout Gear
  • Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
  • Equipment to perform outside ventilation
  • Forcible Entry and Overhaul Tools
  • Personal Flotation Devices and Ice Rescue Suits
  • Bioterrorism kits

Medic 382

• 2003 Ford MedTec Ambulance
• The unit, assigned to Fire Station # 2, is equipped to provide advanced life support care and is staffed by a team of Firefighter / Paramedics.
• The ambulance also carries an assortment of fire / rescue equipment including:
  • Turnout Gear
  • Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
  • Equipment to perform outside ventilation
  • Forcible Entry and Overhaul Tools
  • Personal Flotation Devices and Ice Rescue Suits
  • Bioterrorism kits

Medic 383

• 2000 Ford MedTec Ambulance
• The unit currently serves as a reserve ambulance used to replace front line units when they are out for service, but can also be staffed by “call back ”firefighters during a major incident or times of high call volume.
• The unit is equipped to provide advanced life support care and is staffed by a team of Firefighter / Paramedics.
• The ambulance also carries an assortment of fire / rescue equipment including:
  • Turnout Gear
  • Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
  • Equipment to perform outside ventilation
  • Forcible Entry and Overhaul Tools

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