This out-of-service ambulance might be converted into a newer dive unit to replace Dive 9 which is assigned a 1997 Freightliner FL50/Medtec. Larry Shapiro photo The newest engine in Bloomingdale is this 2005 Pierce Quantum assigned to Engine 1. John Tulipano photo In 1981, Bloomingdale Engine 2 featured the last custom cab built by hand at the Pirsch factory in Kenosha. From this point forward, Pirsch purchased stock cabs from Truck Cab Manufacturers (TCM) and applied a trim package to make their appearance unique to Pirsch products. Larry Shapiro collection Bloomingdale Truck 4 was built in 1972 to match one Pirsch engine already in the Bloomingdale fleet complete with the edge warning lights. They would later have a total of four matching custom Pirsch units. Larry Shapiro collection Good transparency,High strength CANGZHOU XINFENG PLASTIC CO.,LTD , https://www.xinfengplastics.com
The Bloomingdale Fire Protection District No. 1, part of MABAS Division 12, has recently been added to the site. The district operates three fire stations, though one is primarily used for storage. Station 2, located at 6N480 Keeney Road (which shares a Roselle address), was originally part of the Keeneyville Fire District. This station houses two spare engines and an out-of-service ambulance that may be converted into a dive unit in the future.
Station 1, located on Bloomingdale Road, serves as the headquarters for the fire department and also houses the emergency dispatch center. It also provides support to the Elk Grove Township Fire Protection District and the Itasca Fire Protection District.
The department currently operates a fleet of Pierce apparatus, including a tower ladder and three engines on a Lance chassis, one engine on an Enforcer chassis, and an engine on a Quantum chassis. They are also expecting a new 2,000-gallon pumper/tanker on a Velocity chassis this year. Both ambulances and the Dive Squad feature custom boxes built by Horton.
Before transitioning to Pierce, Bloomingdale had a long history with Pirsch, using their equipment for many years. In 1981, they received the last custom-built Pirsch engine, which matched two existing units and a 1972 85′ mid-ship quint.
Over the years, the department has evolved its fleet and operations, blending traditional equipment with modern technology. Their commitment to service and safety continues to grow, ensuring the community remains well-protected.