Alexis Apparatus

[yfdgricker]

BRAIDWOOD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
CUSTOM TOP MOUNT PUMPER TANKER

·   Spartan Gladiator MFD Raised Roof Chassis
·   Detroit Series 60 – 470 HP Engine
·   Allison HD 4060P Automatic Transmission
·   2500 Gallon UPF Poly Tank
·   Rear Electric Dump
·   2000 GPM Hale Pump – Top Controls
·   Hydraulic Fol-Da-Tank Bracket – left side
·   Hydraulic Ladder Bracket – right side
·   High side compartments both sides
·   Electric Valves
·   10’6” Overall Height
·   38’9” Overall Length
·   20,000 FAWR
·   44,000 RAWR
·   64,000 GVWR

This pumper/tanker is huge

[yfdgricker]

Here is another Alexis custom tanker/pumper. This time with enclosed pump room...

FoxLake was the only city name given for this rig.

[yfdgricker]

Doing a little more research on Fox Lake, I found this rig is in service covering Fox Lake in Ingleside, Illinois.

About the Fox Lake Fire Department

Fox Lake Fire Department proudly protects 25,000 people living in an area of 55 square miles. We operate out of 4 stations that protect a primarily residential area. Our department is a public department whose members are on a combination of paid and volunteer status. We have an ISO rating of 5.
Founded in 1908 the Fox Lake Fire Department is very dynamic. The “Fire Department' is comprised of three well established and organized groups, all working together to assure our customers the best fire and emergency medical services available. The three groups are as follows; the Village of Fox Lake Fire Department, the Fox Lake Fire Protection District and the Fox Lake Volunteer Fire Department. All three of these organizations play a vital role in serving our customers.

The Fox Lake Fire Department proudly serves all or part of the following communities in Northeastern Illinois: Village of Fox Lake, Ingleside, Lakemoor, Spring Grove, Grant and Antioch Townships.

Fox Lake actually has 6 Alexis rigs in their fleet.

[District5]

Bettendorf IA  Truck 2
HME/Alexis
2000 GPM - 1000 Tank - 85' Aerial

[District5]

Toluca Community FPD IL
Freightliner/Alexis
1250 GPM - 1250 Tank  

[Box 2565]

Dewitt IA  Engine 101
1996 Freightliner/Alexis
1250 GPM - 1000 Tank
#1583
Steve Hagy photo.  

[RJBogdon]

Glendale Hose Co. No. 1
Scott Twp, PA
1999 ALF/ALexis

[fcdan]

Forreston FPD, IL
2005 Peterbilt/Alexis
1500gpm/water size unknown
S.N. 1887
On display at FDIC 2005

[Box 2565]

Washburn F.P.D. IL  Engine 204
2003 Sterling/Alexis
1000 GPM - 1000 Tank
Serial #1832

[Box 2565]

Kirkland Community Fire District IL  Engine Co. #2
2004 Peterbilt/Alexis
1250 GPM - 2500 Tank
Serial #1853

[Box 2565]

Mt. Carroll, Wisconsin  Squad 2
2005 Chevrolet/Alexis
Rescue Squad
Serial #S 632

[Box 2565]

Mt. Carroll F.P.D., Wisconsin  Engine 221
2002 Freightliner/Alexis
1250 GPM - 1000 Tank - 10 Foam
#1760

[dcmkris]

To add to their fleet also mentioned in this thread.

Fox Lake Fire Department in Ingleside, Illinois
Engine #2223
2007 Spartan Advantage/Alexis Fire Equipment
1500/500
Enclosed Top Mount Pumper

Special Flourescent Yellow paint, imported from Germany the yellow alone cost $15,000.00!!!  The white has flake in it that reflects light when hit by it.  The PIC really does this photo no justice as the yellow really stands out!

Date:March 9, 2007
Location:Alexis, IL
Photographer:Kristopher Crawley

[dcmkris]

Mason City Fire District
Mason City, IL
No. 63
Mid 60's Chevy C-70/Alexis
Serial #??

Date:March 10, 2007
Location:Alexis, IL
Photogrpaher:Kristopher Crawley

[dcmkris]

West Burlington, IA

Engine #1 (Right Hand Side of PIC)
1977 Ford C-900/Alexis
Serial #1146
1000/500

Engine #2 (Left Hand Side of PIC)
1982 Ford C-900/Alexis
Serial #1297
750/750

These were trade in's on a new 2006 HME 1871P2/Alexis Top Mount Serial #1919 1500---1000.