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 track shoe,mining track pad,bulldozer track shoe,excavator track pad Jiangsu Origin Machinery Co., Ltd , https://www.originmachinery.com
The City of Las Parejas in Buenos Aires recently received a brand-new ambulance and an impressive 110′ EONE RM aerial ladder, both sourced from Wilmette. This story is quite fascinating, with several links below that provide more details. Originally, Wilmette had ordered an EONE HP95 mid-mount tower ladder, which was delivered but later rejected. The first link shows a photo of the mid-mount unit at Station 26 before it was returned to the vendor and eventually replaced with a rear-mount HP95 tower ladder.
Before sending the truck overseas, Wilmette removed the sign plates from the old ladder, but left all other lettering and decals intact. In response, the Las Parejas Fire Department added their own custom signs to the ladder, while keeping the original Wilmette markings. They even incorporated Wilmette embroidery into their uniforms, alongside their own local stitching.
In addition to the ladder, Wilmette has also sent bunker gear, hose, and other surplus equipment to Las Parejas, helping the department operate without any municipal funding. This gesture highlights the strong international connection between the two fire departments.
From the *Wilmette Life*, published in the *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 — if 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 vehicle, called a quint, is a fully modern version of the 1985 model it replaces. Fire Chief James Dominik explained that while the village wasn’t in a position to simply give the old truck away, its book value was only $30,000, and 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 donation represents a significant boost for their emergency services. It's a great example of how communities can come together across borders to support one another in times of need.
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