Homewood Fire Department decal

In Division 24, the Homewood Fire Department has been added to the site. Covering an area of 5 square miles, they operate with a mix of career and part-time firefighters. Their fleet includes apparatus from Pierce, Smeal, Crimson, and 3D, making them one of the more diverse departments in the region. Notably, their station houses a variety of chassis manufacturers—Pierce uses a Lance chassis, while they also have one cab and chassis from HME, Spartan, and Pemfab. The department maintains two ambulances at the station, along with a reserve ambulance that is shared with Flossmoor and Hazel Crest. This reserve unit is housed at the Hazel Crest station. All images featured here were submitted by Karl Klotz, who has been documenting local fire departments for years.
Homewood Fire Department Pierce Lance aerial

Homewood Flossmoor Pierce Lance aerial

Homewood Truck 550 was delivered in 1987 with an open rear jump seat and lettering for both Homewood and Flossmoor. Larry Shapiro collection

This week, the department sold their 1982 Mack MR engine to Ford Heights, marking a significant change in their fleet. In March of next year, they are expecting the arrival of a brand-new aerial from Pierce, which will likely replace some of their older equipment. These updates show the department's ongoing efforts to modernize and maintain efficient service for their community.
Homewood Fire Department Mack MR engine

Homewood Engine 536, built in 1982 on a Mack MR chassis was recently sold to Ford Heights. Karl Klotz photo

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