Wilmette Truck 26 an 1985 EONE Hurricane 110' RM quint prior to being removed from service and shipped to Buenos Aires. Photo by Larry Shapiro mining Idler,mining excavator Idler,mining bulldozer idler,idler group Jiangsu Origin Machinery Co., Ltd , https://www.originmachinery.com
The City of Las Parejas in Buenos Aires recently received a much-needed ambulance and an impressive 110′ EONE RM aerial ladder, both sourced from Wilmette. The story behind this donation is fascinating, with several links below that provide more details.
Wilmette originally ordered an EONE HP95 mid-mount tower ladder, which was delivered but later rejected. A photo in the first link shows the mid-mount being presented at a ceremony in Station 26 before it was returned to the vendor. Eventually, it was replaced with an HP95 rear-mount tower ladder.
Before sending the old ladder overseas, Wilmette removed the sign plates but left all other lettering and decals intact. The Las Parejas Fire Department has since added their own custom signs to the ladder, but they have not removed any of the original Wilmette markings. In fact, they’ve even incorporated Wilmette embroidery into their uniforms alongside their own Las Parejas stitching.
In addition to the ladder, Wilmette has also sent bunker gear, hoses, and other surplus equipment to Las Parejas to support the department, which operates without municipal funding.
From the Wilmette Life, Pioneer Press: A South American city that received a donated ambulance from Wilmette last year is now set to receive a major upgrade to its fire service through the purchase of a surplus 1985 ladder truck—assuming they can figure out how to get it there.
Wilmette recently acquired a new truck with the help of a $675,000 federal grant. The new truck, called a quint, is a fully modern version of the 1985 model it replaces. Fire Chief James Dominik said the village wasn’t in a position to simply give the old truck away, but with a book value of just $30,000, the department knew someone who could make better use of it than a resale agent.
Las Parejas is a rural community of over 11,000 people, and this kind of support from a distant city like Wilmette is truly heartwarming. It’s a great example of how communities can come together across borders to help one another in times of need.
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