Another Lake County (Division 4) department has been added to the site. The Lake Villa Fire Department, Lake Villa Fire District, and Lake Villa Rescue Squad represent a unique collaboration of local resources. Together, they operate from three fire stations in Lake Villa and Lindenhurst. The downtown station is managed by the Lake Villa Fire Department, a private organization that also handles fundraising and provides contract services for the Lake Villa Fire District. The other two stations are under the jurisdiction of the Fire District, while all ambulances—white and blue—are operated by the Lake Villa Rescue Squad. The Lake Villa Fire Department station which has been expanded three times since the original building was constructed. Photo by Hank Sajovic The downtown fire station is a historic structure that has undergone multiple expansions over the years. It now features eight bays, with each addition marked by an engraved stone indicating the year it was built. All of the fire suppression equipment, except for a 1973 CF-Mack/Welch, was manufactured by Pierce. This includes four engines, a pumper/squad, a 105′ ladder, and two tankers, most of which are on Dash chassis. The newest unit is a 2009 Pierce Arrow XT engine stationed at Station 1. The rescue squad currently operates five Ford/Osage Type III ambulances painted in the traditional blue and white color scheme. As mentioned in a previous post HERE, two new red ambulances are on order and will be labeled for the Lake Villa Fire District, similar to the current units. The Mack/Pierce engine shortly after it was purchased. It was Engine 2420 at the time, and did not have the Wil-Burt Nightscan mounted on the roof. Lake Villa had been a long-time Mack customer. When Mack stopped producing fire trucks, many customers continued using the CF chassis with other manufacturers completing the units. This was the first step in Lake Villa's transition to Pierce. By the time they were ready to purchase their next vehicle, Mack no longer offered the CF chassis. Photo by Larry Shapiro This engine from Annandale, NJ is an example of a four-door model fabricated by Mack. The rear doors are recessed, flat, and cover the step. Originally built in 1981, it was updated and refurbished in 1996 by The Swab Wagon Company. Photo by Larry Shapiro Lake Villa is home to three uniquely interesting vehicles. One is a 1933 Pirsch antique in excellent condition. Another is a 1973 CF-Mack that was completely rebuilt with a new body and high-side compartments by Welch. The third is a 1989/1990 CF-Mack/Pierce hybrid. What makes this unit stand out is its four-door conversion, fabricated by Pierce. When Mack built the CF cab with four doors, the rear doors were set back and flat. Pierce used front doors for the rear of the cab, maintaining consistent lines and contours from front to back. This is one of the earlier CF Mack engines before the shift to Pierce. Engine 621, built in 1969, carried 750 gallons of water and featured a 1,000-GPM pump. Photo by Larry Shapiro Two Seats Electric Car,Handicapped Tricycle,Eec Electric Car,Disabled Tricycle YUMBOMOBILITY LTD , https://www.yumbomobility.com
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